Dino Pacifici - Montreal, Québec Dino Frank Pacifici was born in Montreal, Canada, on July 20, 1958. He began his musical studies at a very early age of 5 years old, concentrating on classical guitar. Dino started composing at the age of 13. In 1982 he received his Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (music) from Concordia University.
Dino is that consummate artist whose sound and gift is grounded in ambient/chillout music with a jazz influence in combination with his own unique identity. Over the years Dino has kept busy writing Pop-Oriented and Dance music and playing in local bands. Dino has spent many years studying, recording, and performing live in which he continuously expands his musical horizons. Dino has become proficient with bass, keyboards, programming of electronic instruments, as well as his first love the guitar. His compositions including recordings of ambient/space and chillout/jazz albums.
In 1979, Dino's first independent album, ‘Become a Man’ (NAB Records) was released locally, and received radio air play for two years. Three years later, his single release of ‘Jana's Song’ receives local air play.
In 1986 he co-wrote NANCY MARTINEZ's 'hit single on the ‘Not Just The Girl Next Door’ album entitled ‘Move Out’ (Atlantic Records).
In 1994, Dino released ‘Random Factors’ which is a mix of different styles from Smooth jazz to ambient to experimental.
In 1997, ‘The Journey’ was released, which began Dino’s adventure into recording ambient/space compositions.
Currently, Dino has successfully recorded over 25 albums, cascading many genres, which include Smooth Jazz, Ambient, Space, Chill-Out, Rock, Pop-Oriented and Dance. Dino is continuously expanding his creative nature with the addition of various instruments and technology while recording.
Presently, Dino divides his time with his love for his family, being a musician, photography and a massage therapist.
The journey continues….
~ August 2023 ~