Tony Massarutto
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BIOGRAPHY

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2012

JAS & JAY - "WALKING INTO YOUR LOVE"

Jas & Jay are an italian pop girl group composed of singers Jasmine Karola and Jai Carol Gigli.
Born in Rome, They inherited the great passion for music from his father, the italian songwriter Carlo Gigli. They partecipated as showgirls and dancers in important italian tv shows.

The first single “Walking into your love” is written in collaboration with american singer Regina Rogers (lyrics). discovered by David Marchetti and produced by Tony Massarutto for TMO Productions & Baltimore Music Inc., in association with Carlo Gigli.

Music arrangements realized by the italian team producer Electro Blues (Ricky Mazzamauro and Marco D'Ambrogio) remixers for important's artist like's Bob Sinclair, Coolio, Ginuwine feat Timbaland, Missy Elliott and many others.

2011

JAS & JAY - INTERVISTA SU ADNKRONOS

Roma, 7 dic. (Adnkronos) - Figlie del cantautore Carlo Gigli, hanno ereditato dal papà la passione per la musica, che, come per molti giovani, si è trasformata in amroe per la pop dance. Il loro singolo, 'Walking into your love', è stato scritto dalla cantante americana Regina Rogers e sono molte le collaborazioni eccellenti che, pur così giovani, possono vantare, a partire dallo studio dell'immagine fotografica creata da Giorgio Amendola. Jas&Jay ai microfoni del Musa People.

JAS & JAY - "WALKING INTO YOUR LOVE"

"Walking into your love", Jas & Jay duo's first single, on Tanga Music label, is AVAILABLE SOON for digital download (mp3’s), on Believe Digital and iTunes.

JAS & JAY - "WALKING INTO YOUR LOVE"

Jas & Jay are an italian pop girl group composed of singers Jasmine Karola and Jai Carol Gigli.
Born in Rome, they inherited the great passion for music from their father, the italian songwriter Carlo Gigli.

They partecipated as showgirls and dancers in important italian tv shows.

The first single “Walking into your love” is written in collaboration with american singer Regina Rogers (lyrics) and produced by Tony Massarutto for TMO productions in association with Carlo Gigli and David Marchetti.

Music Arrangements realized by the italian team producer Electro Blues (Ricky Mazzamauro and Marco D'Ambrogio) remixers for important's artist like's Bob Sinclair, Coolio, Ginuwine feat Timbaland & Missy Elliott and many others.

11/02 - REGINA ROGERS: ANGEL LOVE INSERTED IN THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE FILM "GIANNI E LE DONNE"

The song "Angel Love", the singer Regina Rogers was included in the soundtrack of the movie "Gianni e le donne".

2010

10/12 - REGINA ROGERS AND THE FICTION "LE COSE CHE RESTANO" RAI UNO

Songs of the American singer, Regina Rogers have been inserted in a new fiction, tv series for RAI UNO Television.
The songs Angel Love (gold and platinum records awarded) and Soul Solution have been inserted in the soundtrack of this fiction, which is also distributed in France. The protagonists are Paola Cortellesi, Ennio Fantastichini and Claudio Santamaria along with the Gianluca Maria Tavarelli as director.

21/05 - REGINA ROGERS AND THE CHANSONNIER FRANCO MARINO INTERPRET THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE FILM LA BELLA SOCIET

Regina Rogers and the chansonnier Franco Marino interpret the song ì Il Prezzo dellíAmoreî (The Price of Love), soundtrack of the film ìLa Bella Societ‡î (The Beautiful Society) to be released May 21, 2010. The film was produced by Globe Film and distributed by Medusa Film.

A very exceptional cast with: Raoul Bova, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Giancarlo Giannini, Enrico Loverso, Antonella Lualdi, Franco Interlenghi, David Coco and Mario Bocci.

2009

20/12 - REGINA ROGERS, GOLD AND PLATINUM RECORD

Regina Rogers received a Gold and Platinum Award record for thr song ìAngel Loveî that has been inserted in compilations of success.

2008 - 2009

REGINA ROGERS, THE NEW ALBUM “SOUL SOLUTION” - RAI TRADE-EDEL

On Lable Raitrade, distributed by EDEL and in preview on iTunes there is the album “Soul Solution” by Regina Rogers in which the new single THIS TIME will be the main track for the release of the album. “THIS TIME” is a song with a strong impact and promotes a touching message of peace.

After a very successful exploitation on the foreign markets and the release of different “singles” in some of the most important international compilations (the latest “Super Hit Dance #1 2008) along with the participation on the soundtrack of the fiction “Don Matteo” and “Un Papà Quasi Perfetto”, on the 24th of November, 2008 the album “SOUL SOLUTION” will be in the best Music stores and available in all the “Feltrinelli Centers”. Regina Rogers, who distinguished herself on the Dance Market internationally, has performed and created a really high quality album Pop with great sounds of Black, House, Elektro and Latin, where her unmistakable voice full of character but at the same time romantic can be appreciated.

The album was produced by Tony Massarutto and Piero Colasanti for T.M.O. Productions and Emergency Music Italy, recorded between U.S.A., Canada and Italy

2008

REGINA ROGERS "I FEEL A SENSATION" IN THE COMPILATION "SUPER HIT DANCE #1 SELECTION"

Label: Billo Music U2 Records
Distributed by: Universal Music

Tony Massarutto and Piero Colasanti produced the song "I Feel a Sensation" which has been inserted in the compilation "Super Hit Dance" #1 Selection which hosts the most important and chosen artist on the international Dance scene today. "I Feel a Sensation", was remixed by Ricky Mazzamauro and Marco D’Ambrogio for "Electroblues" (Bob Sinclair) along with Steve Galante; obtaining a product pop-house, very rich and full of great sounds, black background vocals with a Fiery and unmistakeable voice of Regina Rogers.

"LA FIESTA DEL SOL" 2008 – BILLO MUSIC - V2 UNIVERSAL

Tony Massarutto, in association with Marcello Pellitteri, realize the piece "Dime Que No" for the artist Z Project, that has been included in the latin music international compilation "La Fiesta Del Sol 2008".

REGINA ROGERS MUSIC IS IN THE FICTION "DON MATTEO" AND "UN PAP QUASI PERFETTO"

A large part of her songs from the project "Soul Solution" have been inserted in the fiction for television " Don Matteo" on RAI UNO with Terence Hill and Nino Frassica. Also in "Un Papà Quasi Perfetto", with Michele Placido, ( RAI SAT Premium) with replays weekly.

2007

THE "SOUL SOLUTION PROJECT" ALBUM IS OUT!

The record project lands in eastern Europe. The entire production, realized between Italy and United States, by T.M.O. Productions and Emergency Music, praises excellent collaborators as Steve Galante, Frank Minoia, Electro Blues, Max Minoia and Giacomo De Simone, who realized in Miami in the former Madonna’s house the videos of Stay and Soul Solution. Regina Rogers returns on the international scene with a high quality pop product rich in black sonorities, house and elektro, not abandoning using very close to latin-american musical styles, just as the single "My precious love".

NEW SINGLE "MY PRECIOUS LOVE"

On July the 12th, the Polish company "Fonografika", anticipating the "Soul Solution" album, which is expected to be ready on the next spring, will launch on the market the single "My precious love".

2006

REGINA ROGERS LIVE FOR "FORD FUSION EVENT"

The Angel love song has been included in two of the most important international compilations, "Dance news n.8 Hit Mania" and "Euro dance n.14", that sold more than 120.000 copies in Italy only.

ANGEL LOVE

The Angel love song has been included in two of the most important international compilations, "Dance news n.8 Hit Mania" and "Euro dance n.14", that sold more than 120.000 copies in Italy only.

REGINA ROGERS, "SOUL SOLUTION PROJECT"

Regina Rogers presented in Rome two videoclips of her new record project. "Soul solution" and "Stay", both produced by Tony Marzotto and Enrico Zardini, have been realized and directed by Giacomo De Simone in Miami, inside the former Madonna’s house. "It has been exciting – said the artist – working inside the house that was Madonna’s once and even more staying in her room".

REGINA ROGERS - VIDEO CLIP "SOUL SOLUTION" AND "STAY"

With Enrico Zardini, he produces the video "Soul Solution" and "Stay", which is filmed and directed in Madonna's former Miami villa by Giacomo De Simone, who has worked for Sting, Zucchero, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Renato Zero, Pino Daniele etc.

2005

REGINA ROGERS - "SOUL SOLUTION" VINILE

Media Records releases "Soul Solution" on vinyl, performed by Regina Rogers and produced by Tony Massarutto and Piero Colasanti. Besides three versions of the title track, "Soul Solution", there is also a bonus track, "Stay", which is co-produced by Enrico Zardini.

2004

REGINA ROGERS - "ANGEL LOVE"

He releases the track "Angel Love" which is also added to two of the most important international compilation albums: "Dance News n°8 Hit Mania" and "Euro Dance n°14", with more than 120.000 copies sold in Italy alone.

2002

REGINA ROGERS - AMERICAN'S MARKET

He releases a series of singles in various formats for the American market, and produces songs performed by the American artist Regina Rogers which are used in two important TV fiction programs: "Tutti i sogni del mondo" and "Un papà quasi perfetto" with Michele.

2001

REGINA ROGERS, “I DON’T WANNA BE YOUR LOVE” – IN THE COMPILATION “GLOBAL DANCE”, USA

The track "I don't wanna be your love" performed Regina Rogers, is added to the American compilation "Global Dance", for Pacific Time Entertainment of New York.

2000

ALAN SORRENTI FEAT. JENNY B., “PARADISO BEACH”

Alan Sorrenti "Paradiso Beach" ( Featuring Jenny B) M:K.M. EMI Tony Massarutto continues his collaboration with Alan Sorrenti and with the Producer Corrado Bachelli for the release of the song "Paradiso Beach" which included the participation of the extraordinary Jenny B.

1999

DONNA ROGERS, “MAGIK”

With the name Donna Rogers, he releases the vinyl single "Magik" for Universo s.p.a. on the "Antiqua" label. This paves the way for a great collaboration with the American artist Regina Rogers.

1998

ALAN SORRENTI, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION

He again works with Alan Sorrenti, handling a series of management and television strategies.

1997

ALAN SORRENTI, “KYOKO MON AMOUR” AND “UNA COME TE”

Tony Massarutto deals with the career re-launch of Alan Sorrenti, who releases two successful singles "Kyoko Mon Amour" and "Una Come Te", both taken from the album "Miami" (EMI Music - Strategic Marketing).

1995

IL ROVESCIO DELLA MEDAGLIA, “IL RITORNO”

He produces the album "Il Ritorno" for the rock band "Il Rovescio della Medaglia" on the Acqua Alta CGD label, a collaboration with Steve Galante, Sasà Flauto, Vincenzo Thoma, Simona Peron, Mario Schilirò and Danilo Rustici.
With the musician Marco Campea, he produces and composes the soundtrack for the Rai Due TV program "Stanno tutti bene", which is linked to the Cannes International Film Festival.

1994

RAI, SOUNDTRACK FOR “LE GRANDI INCHIESTE DI RAI DUE”

For the TV series "Le grandi inchieste di Rai Due (Uomini, Dei e Cannoni)", he creates, with the collaboration of musicians Sasà Flauto and Massimo Berni, the soundtrack to the movie documentary "I paesi del Miracolo", in co-operation with Alessandro Cecchi Paone.

BELLE EPOQUE, “SUNSHINE ECSTASY” AND “BLACK IS BLACK” – WEA FRANCE

Tony Massarutto, in association with Albert Verrecchia and New Saint Claire, produces the new album for the band Belle Epoque, "Sunshine Ecstasy", as well as various remixes of "Black is Black" for Wea France.

1991

RAI DUE, SOUNDTRACK FOR “LE VIE DELLO YEN”

Tony Massarutto composes the soundtrack for the documentary "Le Vie dello Yen", on Rai Due.

LOVE IS THE ANSWER, RAI UNO “UN ESTATE ITALIANA”

"Love Is The Answer" provides the main content and theme for the TV program "Un Estate Italiana" on Rai Uno, which is broadcast all over Europe on the 15th September 1991 from the Benevento amphitheatre. Some of the main acts of "Love Is The Answer" took part in the event. (Pooh, Severino Gazzelloni, Nicolette Larson, Luz Casal) (Pooh, Severino Gazzelloni, Nicolette Larson, Luz Casal).

LOVE IS THE ANSWER - OSCAR DELLA PUBBLICITÀ

One of the video clips of the project "Love Is The Answer", created by the Italian Health Ministry and under the supervision of Vittorio Storaro, wins prizes at Saint Vincent and New York for its photography, as well as best music for an event.

1990

RAI DUE, SOUNDTRACK FOR “ULTIMO ORIENTE”

He produces the soundtrack for the documentary "Ultimo Oriente", part of the TV series "Occhio Sul Mondo", Rai Due.

LOVE IS THE ANSWER, L.I.T.A. PROJECT

I.T.A. Project
"A Benefit for AIDS Research"
Between 1990 and 1991, Tony Massarutto builds a partnership with the producer Steve Galante, in order to create the audio-visual project "Love Is The Answer", which is in support of the battle against AIDS: "a Made in Italy project that, maybe for the first time, is supported by prestigious artists coming from different music spheres who only have one aim: to help those who are suffering" (from "Il Resto del Carlino" 28th November 1990, Lucio Mazzi).

1988

RAI, LE GRANDI INCHIESTE DI RAI DUE “UOMINI, DEI E CANNONI”

He writes and produces the soundtrack for the TV series "Le Grandi Inchieste di Rai Due" (Uomini, Dei e Cannoni).

1987 - 1988

ALAN SORRENTI, “BONU SOKU BODAI”

Tony Massarutto is the publisher of Yato Entertainment for the Alan Sorrenti release "Bono Soku Bodai", on Wea Italia.

1987

SOUNDTRACK FOR “LA VIA DELLA SETA”, RAI TRE

With the collaboration of Aldo Azzaro, Tony Massarutto creates the music for the movie documentary "La Via della Seta" for Rai Tre.

1986

SINGLES FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKET

Tony Massarutto, with the producer and musician Steve Galante, release a series of singles for the Yato (DURIUM s.p.a.) label, which are destined for the international market.

1985

ANTONELLA VERSACE, “ISLAND OF DESIRE” THEME SONG OF THE TV PROGRAM “L’ESTATE È UN AVVENTURA”, RAI DUE

He creates the title music for the Rai Due TV program "L'estate è un avventura", called "Island of Desire", which becomes a summer hit for singer Antonella Versace.
Meanwhile his activities as a producer also start to increase, by establishing a profitable collaboration with Corrado Bacchelli, a successful Italian and international producer.

1984

CONTAINER, “SPECIE DI EROI” - “20TH CENTURY MAN”

As a musician and producer he forms a band called "Container" and releases the album "20th Century Man" and the single "Specie di Eroi", work that marks the beginning of his collaboration with Sergio Bardotti.

Meanwhile he works on the composition and production of movie documentaries with director Sandro Spina.

MUSIC FOR “YOU AUSTRALIA”, RAI DUE

He creates all the music and soundtrack for the movie documentary "You Australia" for Rai Due, distributed worldwide by Panorama Productions in Sydney, Australia. The successful single "Soli Lassù" - "Duello" is also released with the lyrics written by Sergio Bardotti.
He collaborates with Paolo Rustichelli in the project "Sumus in Ibiza" by "Sorelle Bandiera".

SORELLE BANDIERA, “SUMUS IN IBIZA”

Tony Massarutto collabora con Paolo Rustichelli nel progetto “Sumus in ibiza” delle Sorelle Bandiera.

1980

During the legendary '80s, besides working as a musician, Tony Massarutto starts to work as a producer.

1970

BEGINNING

Tony Massarutto began his artistic career in the '70s as a bass player, joining rock bands like:

These avant-garde bands used to play during important events: Villa Pamphili, Caracalla, Castello Sforzesco and many of the arenas throughout Italy.