The Atelier

The Atelier

The Atelier is an Italian house group from Italy, with members Marco Baroni, Gianni Bini, Alex Neri and Maurizio Tognarelli. The group brings together different musical backgrounds in a style that draws on house while also presenting a distinctive, individual sound.

Style and background

The group is described as combining influences from a range of genres and personal approaches rather than treating its music as a straightforward fusion project. Its material includes songs with a variety of moods and textures, including the jazz-influenced pop of Stars In Her Eyes, the harder-edged Poison, the sultry Gold and the funk-led Dreams Come True.

Members and musicianship

Each member contributes a separate role or musical identity to the group. The line-up includes a drummer, a jazz pianist, a guitarist with a strong sense of harmony, a six-string bassist and a lead vocalist. The group’s sound is shaped by the contrast between these individual parts and the way they are combined in the arrangements.