Vinnie Colaiuta's style of drumming is unique. I know of people who could play Vinnies licks, but its not what you play, but it's what you don't play, and when you do play something its how you present it. Vinnie's got a unique sound" - Barnaby Oldman
Vinnie Colaiuta's solo album, is a fine display of Vinnies talent, featuring the superb drumming of the master himself and with guest musicians like Herbie Hancock,
Chick Corea, John Patitucci, and Sting, it is definitely worth the wait. Besides featuring some burning playing, Vinnie proves himself to be one of the leading
contemporary composers of our time. Vinnie also recorded on "Mercury Falling", Sting's latest & latest but one CD's which are available in stores. He played in
Sting's world tour which is enough in itself.. Vinnie was honored by Modern Drummer as the #1 All Around Drummer in the Reader's Poll.. Vinnie is Currently on
tour with sting.
A small selection of the musicians that Vinnie has worked with :-
Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John Patitucci, Steve Tavaglione, Michael Landau, Jeff Porcaro, Nathan East, Tony Banks, Warren Cuccurullo, Chaka Khan,
Duran Duran, Nik Kershaw, Bob Malach, David Sanborn, Don Henley, Simple Minds, Paul Young, George Benson, Eros Ramazzotti, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Wang Chung, Tori Amos,
Leonard Bernstein, Leonard Cohen, Natalie Cole, The Commodores, John McLaughlin, B.B. King, Billy Joel, The Temptations, Bryan Ferry, Jimmy Haslip, Marc Russo, Seal, John Bon
Jovi, k d lang, Rod Stewart, Robert Palmer, Steve Winwood, Toni Braxton, Joan Rivers Show.