In the. words of. Eumir Deodato. and. Francisco Santos

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3 In the words of Eumir Deodato and Francisco Santos

4 Eumir Deodato Multi!platinum Grammy winning composer" arranger" producer #With his pristine musicianship and extraordinary creativity" Franco has gained a definite position in modern music of today$ His work shows maturity and full understanding of Pop" Brazilian and Jazz idioms clearly demonstrated by his latest record$# Francisco Santos Jr$ Musical Supervisor % Globo TV Int&l 'Every piece of work has been a success measured at the highest level of TV production" enduring the tests of the International market" throughout dozens of countries" and many different languages$ Simply put" I don(t know of any other composer who is capable of creating work in so many different musical genres" always at a level of mastery$ Modern" traditional" ethnic" orchestral" Pop" Jazz" Brazilian $ $ $ you name it" he does it! Amazing! $ $ $ $ $ $ Franco holds a remarkable sound crafted by his broad vision of music" in addition to his talents as singer" multi!instrumentalist and producer" always leading to one extraordinary end result" again" consistently above and beyond expectations $ $ $ $ $ $ Franco is a truly gifted artist" and a human being of great character and personality $ $ $)

5 In the words of Phil Woods Roberto Menescal and Jody Duckett

6 Phil Woods Four!time Grammy winning saxophone legend and composer #Franco is a first rate artist $ $ $ I have had the pleasure of recording with this charming talented gentleman and his music rings the bells of my heart!# Roberto Menescal Composer" guitarist extraordinaire" co!inventor of the Bossa Nova '$ $ $ musical multi!talent" and more $ $ $ $ $ $ a true showman! $ $ $ tons of excitement with his delivery $ Franco&s mission is needed and grand: spreading our *Brazilian+ music heritage with his unique blend$ Count on my blessings" Franco$) Jody Duckett Arts & Entertainment Editor The Morning Call '$ $ $ colorful and soul!touching $ $ $ $ $ $ first!rate classical guitar and soprano sax $ $ $ $ $ $ smooth" rich voice)

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8 Not a 'Jack!of all!trades) but a 'Master of Many)$

9 Franco Sattamini is a composer" arranger" producer" singer" songwriter and multi!instrumentalist$ His long list of credits include extensive TV scoring" commercial recordings" world touring" arranging and producing numerous CD&s$ Some notable achievements include Sharp Awards winner 'Chica de Cidra % Louca Paix,o) % Brazil" -../" and 011/ Latin Grammy Nominated 'Parceria dos Viajantes % Z2 Ramalho)" among others$ He is ever!evolving artist who continues to expand his career as a composer and a leading artist$ THE COMPOSER It is hard to imagine such a multi!faceted artist" that yet" is not a 'Jack!of all!trades) $ $ $ instead" he is 'Master of Many)$ That alone puts him in a category of a very special few$ His soundtracks are featured on several Brazilian TV shows" produced by the 3rd largest TV network in the world" Globo TV" and presented in over 01 countries$ These programs include 'Tieta)" 'The Farewell Party)" 'New Life)" 'Of Body and Soul)" 'Programa de 4ndio)" 'Happiness)" 'Secrets of the Sand)" 'Cara e Cruz)" and 'Double Trouble Unlimited)" winner of Best Youth TV Show in England$

10 The scores range from Orchestral to mainstream pop" covering virtually any imaginable style of music$ Franco is always in touch with the current musical trends and latest production standards$ Whether it is an overture theme or a thematic variation cue" his work is always marked by world!class musical and production quality$ In addition to scoring in a myriad of musical genres" Franco worked and collaborated with the very creators of the Bossa Nova movement$ Greats such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Roberto Menescal" among many other Brazilian luminaires" such as Danilo Caymmi" Robertinho de Recife" Fagner" Simone" Joana" S5 & Guarabira" Pepeu Gomes" Sandra de S5" Guilherme Arantes" Fl5vio Venturini" Orlando Morais" Wando" Alceu Valen6a" Roupa Nova" Batacoto" Elymar Santos" Pery Ribeiro" Chitaozinho e Xoror7" S2rgio Reis" Emilio Santiago" Vanuza" Z2 Augusto" Xuxa $ $ $ and the list goes on $ $ $ Franco is part of a privileged generation of Brazilian artists who can" first hand" bridge the traditional roots of Brazilian Music with the modern influences of today&s mainstream music $ $ $ and more$ Beyond Brazilian" his music is limitless $ $ $ it goes farther than the 'ethnic 8 pop) blend of Rhythm & Bossa" or the traditional Brazilian Bossa Nova and Samba$ It reaches different heights from orchestral scoring to Jazz pieces" power ballads to moods & textures that can bring life to any scene" carrying just the right emotion for a perfect soundtrack" either taking the forefront or just non!intrusively supporting the scene on the background$

11 One extremely unique characteristic Franco holds is being a talented singer!songwriter and multi!instrumentalist as well$ This gives him an utterly distinct vision of a musical piece$ It is literally like having many talented individuals in one person" working in a perfect synchronism of ideas$ The outcome is outstanding! Conversely" his sensitivity as a producer" maturity as an individual" and the desire to collaborate with others" grants him the ability to make the right choices of players" within each specific musical piece$ He may score only" record every track" or anything in between$ He has scored for theatre as well" including the original music for the play #La Vita 9 Un Canyon"# by Augusto Bianchi Rizzi" a production of the legendary Teatro Franco Parenti in Milan" Italy$ The play counts with director Andr2e Ruth Shammah" with Italy&s muse Anna Galiena *The Hairdresser(s Husband" Being Human" The Leading Man+ in the main role$ The play toured the Italian country from north to south$ Franco works mainly out of his own :$- capable recording facility" which is designed for full compatibility with other professional studios" for seamless integration with post!production$

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13 Quoted by BMI Latin as one of the best songwriters of the NYC area and a 'true renaissance man of Brazilian music)" Franco is now solidifying his career in the US" extending collaborations with many leading American artists$ In 011/" he produced the CD Further Conversations % Live from Jazz Legend Saxman Dave Liebman" just released worldwide$ Another collaboration with Dave Liebman is a track arranged and produced by Franco: a remake of 'God Rest Ye" Merry Gentlemen)" to benefit non!profit organization Dreams Can Be$ Also featured in the track are Singer!songwriters Alana Marie & Charlie Vox$ Recently Franco recorded" arranged and produced the critically acclaimed 'Christmas in Rhythm & Bossa % Franco & Guests)" a Christmas celebration with tropical flavors$ The CD features guests such as legendary ;!time Grammy Award Winner Phil Woods" Roberto Menescal" Latin Grammy Award Winner Danilo Caymmi" Brazilian Pop star Claudio Nucci" Torcuato Mariano" and many other outstanding talents from the US and Brazil$ In 011< he recorded a Bossa Nova re!make of Julio Iglesias 'Hey) for Roberto Menescal&s label Abratroz Music" distributed worldwide$

14 Review: 'Christmas In Rhythm & Bossa) by Scott Adams Host of syndicated radio show 'Sounds of Brazil) $ $ $ artfully textured arrangements and production $ $ $ $ $ $ All of this passion has resulted in a seasonally spectacular recording $ $ $ Franco&s style gives a wink and a nod to contemporary pop" smooth jazz and urban undertones $ $ $ just enough of each to make his Brazilian rhythms really come alive$ Many of our favorite pop tunes for the season benefit from Franco&s transcontinental treatment" and are reborn in surprising and satisfying ways$ Even more surprising is the guest list to this little get!together $ $ $ $ $ $ the lineup is nothing short of incredible! In many ways" this album is intoxicating $ $ $ $ $ $ =Christmas in Rhythm & Bossa& $ $ $ $ $ $ What could be better?

15 Franco has toured Europe" Japan" South America and North America" performing at venues such as The Montreux Jazz Festival and concerts for audiences of over >1"111$

16 You can hear one of his trademark saxophone solos on a new release from Brazilian instrumental group 'Banana Mix)" just released worldwide by True Azul Music$ Three new CD&s are in the making" soon to be released: one with originals in Portuguese" and two others with originals in English$ After more than < years of writing over >1 Spanish lyrics for Brazilian top hits" and producing these recordings with so many different artists" Franco has acquired an amazing 'touch) for tuning in to the persona of an individual artist" writing specifically for that artist(s style$ And so" his songwriting is a consequence of his life experiences: a unique blend of Brazilian roots with R&B" Pop" Soul and Funk music to create infectious grooves" topped with colorful melodies" supported by elaborate harmonies$ The end result: A totally fresh sound that moves the body" touches the heart" and heals the soul" making it hard to stand still$ As Franco says" this is a new R&B: it(s Rhythm & Bossa$ Franco has toured Europe" Japan" South America and North America" performing at venues such as The Montreux Jazz Festival and concerts for audiences of over >1"111$

17 The Person

18 Franco is known for cultivating life!long friendships$ He is a simple individual with 0 great passions in life: Music and Love" in all of their forms$ Grateful and accepting of his talents" Franco is a balanced" caring" thoughtful man who lends his character traits to his musical endeavors without egotistical restrictions$ He is a respected team leader and businessman" and without a doubt" a pleasant team player$ Happily married to his partner in music and life" singer!songwriter Alana Marie" and a father of 0 young boys" Franco is now living in the US" and focusing on the continuity of his successful career" in the same diverse style that it was built upon back in Brazil: writing" arranging" producing" recording and performing$ Franco is a founding member of LARAS % Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences" and a voting member of NARAS % National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences" and of NARAS& Producers & Engineers Wing$ Franco is a rare kind: He is an artist of many facets" and a musical craftsman of many tools$

19 FRANCO SATTAMINI *?-+.-/!./-!-11> e!mail: www$justfranco$com True Azul Music *?-+.-/!;::!0/03 e!mail: www$trueazulmusic$com Franco Sattamini uses: Custom Handmade Acoustic Guitar Rog2rio dos Santos! Brazil Rico Selected Jazz Reeds Brancher Mouthpieces BG ligatures Roam - from AMT

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