Born in San Giovanni Rotondo (Italy), Daniele studied classical music and attendedthe Conservatory of Foggia obtaining a degree in bass under the guidance of Maestro Massimiliano Mauthe.While studying classical music, he approached Jazz starting to play in Big Bandprojects and Combos.

 

He studied in New Orleans Jazz University, Columbia Collegeof Chicago and Siena Jazz (where he won a scholarship), attending a course for practiceorchestral project "Civitas". He improved his skills with Eddie Gomez, Paolo Dalla Porta, Vashon Johnson,Franco Petracchi, Steve La Spina, Cameron Brown, Larry Granadier and has alsograduated from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. Daniele currently lives in Brussels, teaching instrumental technique and improvisation.