Band - Vito Rezza

Drummer Vito Rezza has been building his reputation on Toronto 's vibrant music scene for three decades, but nothing in a long, illustrious career as a studio stalwart and leader of the critically acclaimed jazz ensemble, 5AFTER4 could prepare listeners for the majestic beauty of Rezza's new CD, Drums of Avila (Alma Records). After establishing his reputation as a volcanic, teenaged drum prodigy, Vito Rezza became a studio star. He has contributed to recordings, film scores and television and radio work with artists including Joni Mitchell, John Lee Hooker, Gino Vanelli, and Big Mama Thornton. The veteran musician also enjoys a successful second career as a character actor in an impressive list of film and television roles.