Riccardo Oliva Archives
Matteo Mancuso’s Trio Hits Hard on Solar Wind with Steve Vai as Riccardo Oliva Leads the Low End
Matteo Mancuso and Steve Vai light up Solar Wind, but Riccardo Oliva’s 6 string bass work is what holds it all together.
Groove Podcast: Riccardo Oliva Interview: Bass, Fusion, and Touring with Matteo Mancuso
Riccardo Oliva joins Groove Podcast to talk bass, fusion, and life in Matteo Mancuso’s trio at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Watch: Riccardo Oliva Showcases the Ibanez MDM1606 Mode Series Bass
Riccardo Oliva puts the Ibanez MDM1606 to the test in a new demo video highlighting the six-string bass and the launch of the Mode Series line.
Inside the Groove: Riccardo Oliva’s Bass Work with the Matteo Mancuso Trio at Montreal
Riccardo Oliva brings serious heat in this live cut from Montreal Jazz Fest, driving the trio with fast, aggressive lines on his 6-string Ibanez.
Riccardo Oliva Showcases the New Ibanez BTB605 Bass Guitar
Ibanez and Riccardo Oliva return with another standout clip, featuring the rich tone and sleek feel of the new BTB605 bass.
Slap Groove Shred Riccardo Oliva Puts the Ibanez Headless EHB1135MS Bass to Work
In this Ibanez feature, Riccardo Oliva explores the EHB1135MS’s slap tone, multi scale clarity, and lightweight ergonomic design.
Bass Meets Shred: Riccardo Oliva Anchors Jack Gardiner’s “Shibuya Meltdown”
Riccardo Oliva brings groove, melody, and fiery slap bass to “Shibuya Meltdown,” locking in with Gianluca Pellerito on his headless Ibanez five string in this tight fusion performance.
Riccardo Oliva Blends Moog and 6-String Bass in J3PO’s Genre-Bending “My Favorite Things”
Riccardo Oliva plays 6-string bass and Moog synth in a modern jazz trio take on “My Favorite Things” with Julian “J3PO” Pollack and Gianluca Pellerito.
Matteo Mancuso Trio Delivers a Stunning Performance of “Spain” at JazzFest Brno
Watch the Matteo Mancuso Trio bring new energy to Chick Corea's classic "Spain" with a standout live performance from JazzFest Brno.
Matteo Mancuso, Riccardo Oliva, and Gianluca Pellerito: Samba Party
Guitarist Matteo Mancuso recorded some videos featuring music from his new album, “The Journey,” with bassist Riccardo Oliva and drummer Gianluca Pellerito. “Samba Party” is such a great tune that reminds me of the music I grew up with.
SNIPS: Spain
I’m really digging this band with Riccardo Oliva on bass. And like the last time, they’re taking on a great tune from back in the day: Chick Corea’s “Spain.” “We had so much fun playing this tune! Hope you enjoy this crazy arrangement…” guitarist Matteo Mancuso shared.
SNIPS: Penny Arcade
This one transported me back in time. Guitarist Matteo Mancuso shared this video of his project with bassist Riccardo Oliva and drummer Salvatore Lima, who took on the UZEB tune, “Penny Arcade.”