Frank Ricotti

Frank Ricotti is one of those behind-the-scenes music legends you've probably heard countless times without realizing it. As a virtuoso percussionist and vibraphone maestro, this British musician has been shaping soundtracks and sessions since the 1960s. Whether adding shimmering vibes to prog-rock classics with bands like Nucleus, jazzing up film scores for legends like Ennio Morricone (*The Mission*), or laying down grooves for Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks (featured on that *Five* arrangement you mentioned), Ricotti's mallets have left fingerprints across genres.

These days, he's still the go-to guy for crafting infectious rhythmic beds, as shown in recent library music gems like *Shapes in Percussion* and *Bruton BRS6: Vibes*. These percussion-forward releases – along with his cheekily titled *Jingles* series – keep his signature textured rhythms in heavy rotation for TV, ads, and media projects. A true groove architect, Ricotti proves that sometimes the most influential musicians aren't front and center – they're the ones making everyone else sound fantastic.

Genres

New Age

Pop

Experimental

Ambient

Rock

Jazz

Progressive Rock

Fusion Music

Library Music

Related Artists

Keith Mansfield

Hans Zimmer

Brian Bennett

Alan Hawkshaw

Tony Banks

John Cameron

Duncan Lamont

Joe Locke

Nick Ingman

Roy Ayers

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Latest Release

Historical Drama - Kingdoms and Empires

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra•

Frank Ricotti•

Sonoton Film Orchestra

Album - 25 Tracks - Released September 18, 2020