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|name = Sunlightsquare
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| caption = Claudio Passavanti playing live at Le Monseigneur (Bordeaux)
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| origin = [[London]]
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|caption = Claudio Passavanti playing live at Le Monseigneur (Bordeaux)
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| genre = [[Neo soul]], [[nu jazz]], [[boogaloo]], [[Salsa music|salsa]], [[house music|house]]
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|origin = [[London]]
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| years_active = 2004–present
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|genre = [[Neo soul]], [[nu jazz]], [[boogaloo]], [[Salsa music|salsa]], [[house music|house]]
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| label = Sunlightsquare, Yoruba, BBE Music
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|years_active = 2004–present
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| website = {{URL|sunlightsquare.com}}
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'''Sunlightsquare''' is a pseudonym of British Italian music producer, pianist and digital entrepreneur Claudio Passavanti also known as Doctor Mix.
'''Sunlightsquare''' is the pseudonym of British Italian music producer, pianist and digital entrepreneur '''Claudio Passavanti''' also known as '''Doctor Mix''' on [[YouTube]].


Primarily known for his work in [[Latin music]], [[jazz fusion]] and [[house music]], he performs live at festivals and clubs worldwide.
Primarily known for his work in [[Latin music]], [[jazz fusion]] and [[house music]], he performs live at festivals and clubs worldwide.


He has collaborated with international artists, most notably with American drummer [[Steve Gadd]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drstevegadd.com/discography.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018232937/http://www.drstevegadd.com/discography.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2011|title=The Official Steve Gadd Website ::: DISCOGRAPHY|date=18 October 2011|website=Web.archive.org|accessdate=17 May 2020}}</ref> and bassist Will Lee.
He has collaborated with international artists, most notably with American drummer [[Steve Gadd]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drstevegadd.com/discography.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018232937/http://www.drstevegadd.com/discography.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2011|title=The Official Steve Gadd Website ::: DISCOGRAPHY|date=18 October 2011|accessdate=17 May 2020}}</ref> and bassist Will Lee.

As a YouTuber, he reviews [[Synthesizer|synthesizers]] and explains [[synth-pop]] songs.


==Recent work==
==Recent work==
His 2008 cover of [[Stevie Wonder]]'s "[[Pastime Paradise]]" was championed by [[Gilles Peterson]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100216145150/http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2010/02/gp-on-bbc-radio-1-10-02-10/] </ref> [[Joey Negro]] and [[Jazz FM (UK)|Jazz FM]] DJ Peter Young, among others.
His 2008 cover of [[Stevie Wonder]]'s "[[Pastime Paradise]]" was championed by [[Gilles Peterson]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2010/02/gp-on-bbc-radio-1-10-02-10/ |title=GP on BBC Radio 1 // 10-02-10 |website=www.gillespetersonworldwide.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216145150/http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2010/02/gp-on-bbc-radio-1-10-02-10/ |archive-date=16 February 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Joey Negro]] and [[Jazz FM (UK)|Jazz FM]] DJ Peter Young, among others.


In 2009, Claudio Passavanti recorded a live album in [[Havana]] (Cuba) at [[Radio Rebelde]]'s recording studios, released in February 2010 under the name 'Sunlightsquare Latin Combo'.<ref name="Juno Records">{{Cite web|url=https://www.juno.co.uk/reviews/2010/05/04/sunlightsquare-latin-combo-havana-combo/|title=Sunlightsquare Latin Combo – Havana Combo|website=Juno.co.uk|accessdate=17 May 2020}}</ref> ''Havana Central'' obtained critical acclaim; ''[[Blues & Soul]]'' magazine described it as "superb".<ref name="Blues And Soul">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/1098/sunlightsquare_latin_combo_havana_central_uk_sunlightsquare/|title=Sunlightsquare Latin Combo: Havana Central (UK Sunlightsquare)|website=Bluesandsoul.com|accessdate=17 May 2020}}</ref>
In 2009, Claudio Passavanti recorded a live album in [[Havana]] (Cuba) at [[Radio Rebelde]]'s recording studios, released in February 2010 under the name 'Sunlightsquare Latin Combo'.<ref name="Juno Records">{{Cite web|url=https://www.juno.co.uk/reviews/2010/05/04/sunlightsquare-latin-combo-havana-combo/|title=Sunlightsquare Latin Combo – Havana Combo|website=Juno.co.uk|accessdate=17 May 2020}}</ref> ''Havana Central'' obtained critical acclaim; ''[[Blues & Soul]]'' magazine described it as "superb".<ref name="Blues And Soul">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/review/1098/sunlightsquare_latin_combo_havana_central_uk_sunlightsquare/|title=Sunlightsquare Latin Combo: Havana Central (UK Sunlightsquare)|website=Bluesandsoul.com|accessdate=17 May 2020}}</ref>
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==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
; as Dr. Mix
* ''80's Non-Stop Retro Nite'', subtitle: Dr Mix's Most Requested Saturday Nite Retro Non-Stop Mix (SP-9903)
; as Claudio Passavanti
* ''After Hours Ritual'' (1994)
; as Eramo & Passavanti
* ''Oro e Ruggine'' (1998), winner of [[Mia Martini]] critic award with the track Senza confini
; as Sunlightsquare
* ''Urban Sessions'' (2005)
* ''Urban Sessions'' (2005)
* ''Mutations for Piano'' (2006)
* ''Mutations for Piano'' (2006)
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.sunlightsquare.com Sunlightsquare] official website
* [http://www.sunlightsquare.com Sunlightsquare] official website{{dead link|date=March 2024}}
* [https://www.claudio.pro Claudio Passavanti] personal website
* [https://www.claudio.pro Claudio Passavanti] personal website{{dead link|date=March 2024}}
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sunlightsquare Sunlightsquare] discography at [[Discogs]]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sunlightsquare Sunlightsquare] discography at [[Discogs]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzNcFN7cxA8HO18cTYyTfg Doctor Mix] channel on [[YouTube]]


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Latest revision as of 17:01, 22 March 2024

Sunlightsquare
Claudio Passavanti playing live at Le Monseigneur (Bordeaux)
Claudio Passavanti playing live at Le Monseigneur (Bordeaux)
Background information
OriginLondon
GenresNeo soul, nu jazz, boogaloo, salsa, house
Years active2004–present
LabelsSunlightsquare, Yoruba, BBE Music
Websitesunlightsquare.com

Sunlightsquare is the pseudonym of British Italian music producer, pianist and digital entrepreneur Claudio Passavanti also known as Doctor Mix on YouTube.

Primarily known for his work in Latin music, jazz fusion and house music, he performs live at festivals and clubs worldwide.

He has collaborated with international artists, most notably with American drummer Steve Gadd[1] and bassist Will Lee.

As a YouTuber, he reviews synthesizers and explains synth-pop songs.

Recent work[edit]

His 2008 cover of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise" was championed by Gilles Peterson,[2] Joey Negro and Jazz FM DJ Peter Young, among others.

In 2009, Claudio Passavanti recorded a live album in Havana (Cuba) at Radio Rebelde's recording studios, released in February 2010 under the name 'Sunlightsquare Latin Combo'.[3] Havana Central obtained critical acclaim; Blues & Soul magazine described it as "superb".[4]

BBC magazine reviewed his 2011 album Britannia Shing-A-Ling as "a triumph".[5]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

as Dr. Mix
  • 80's Non-Stop Retro Nite, subtitle: Dr Mix's Most Requested Saturday Nite Retro Non-Stop Mix (SP-9903)
as Claudio Passavanti
  • After Hours Ritual (1994)
as Eramo & Passavanti
  • Oro e Ruggine (1998), winner of Mia Martini critic award with the track Senza confini
as Sunlightsquare
  • Urban Sessions (2005)
  • Mutations for Piano (2006)
  • Urban Latin Soul (2008)
  • Let's Groove (2009)
  • Havana Central (2010)
  • Britannia Shing-A-Ling (2011)
  • King Yoruba (2014)

Singles[edit]

  • "Pastime Paradise" (2008)
  • "I Believe in Miracles" (2010)
  • "Para Guarachar" (2010)
  • "Super People" (2015)
  • "Celebration of Oggun" (2016)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Official Steve Gadd Website ::: DISCOGRAPHY". 18 October 2011. Archived from the original on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. ^ "GP on BBC Radio 1 // 10-02-10". www.gillespetersonworldwide.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Sunlightsquare Latin Combo – Havana Combo". Juno.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Sunlightsquare Latin Combo: Havana Central (UK Sunlightsquare)". Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. ^ Katz, David. "BBC - Music - Review of Sunlightsquare - Presents: Britannia Shing-A-Ling". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2020.

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