TINO DI
GERALDO
Tino di Geraldo is one of the essential figures in the evolution of flamenco jazz and one of the most influential percussionists in contemporary Spanish music. A drummer, tabla player, and multi‑instrumentalist, his career has been decisive in expanding the rhythmic language of flamenco, incorporating influences from jazz, classical percussion, and a punk‑rock background that shaped his artistic personality from the very beginning. His contribution has redefined the role of percussion within modern flamenco.
From a very young age, he trained in France and later in Madrid, where he came into contact with Diego Carrasco and began his relationship with flamenco. From that point on, he worked with figures such as Paco de Lucía, Camarón, Manolo Sanlúcar, and Vicente Amigo, developing a personal style that combines technical precision, improvisational freedom, and a remarkable ability to integrate compás into open musical contexts.
MUSICAL
STYLE
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with key artists from flamenco, jazz, and Latin music, consolidating a personal rhythmic language that is recognizable from the very first bars. His sound, both on drum set and percussion, is defined by a unique blend of energy, musicality, and a highly personal sensitivity to compás, capable of integrating flamenco structures into improvisational frameworks with remarkable naturalness.
His music moves between respect for tradition and the creative freedom of jazz, generating a very appealing balance for diverse audiences. It is not a superficial fusion, but a deeply developed language that connects different traditions from within, the result of decades of exploration, study, and collaboration with some of the most influential figures in Spanish music.
live
performance
In live performance, Tino di Geraldo presents projects that can be adapted to different formats, ranging from trio or quartet to larger ensembles including bass, winds, or vocals. His repertoire combines original compositions with highly personal versions of pieces from flamenco, jazz, and world music, always from a contemporary perspective that places percussion at the center of the musical discourse.
The result is a vibrant show, with a strong improvisational component yet accessible to diverse audiences. The interaction among the musicians, the rhythmic power, and the spontaneity of the live setting make each concert unique, revealing the depth, versatility, and creative freedom that characterize his artistic approach.