Tullio De Piscopo, born Tullio on February 24, 1946, in Naples, Italy, was an Italian drummer, percussionist, and singer. Growing up in the Porta Capuana district, his early musical influences included Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Kenny Clarke. At age 13, he began performing at a nightclub in Bagnoli, taking lessons in contra-bass before focusing entirely on drums. After his military service, Tullio De Piscopo moved to Turin in 1969, where he established himself as a jazz drummer at the Swing Club. He later relocated to Bologna and Milan, playing with notable artists such as Enrico Intra and Franco Cerri. His career took off in the early 1970s when he collaborated with prominent Italian musicians like Adriano Celentano and Enzo Jannacci. In 1974, he joined Astor Piazzolla's Conjunto Electrónico, contributing to the album Reunión Cumbre and performing on "Libertango." He also worked with Gerry Mulligan and Kai Winding. His collaboration with Pino Daniele began in 1977, leading to several albums and tours. Tullio De Piscopo released his first live album in 1981 and formed the group Vai mo with Daniele and other musicians, performing at Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples. Throughout the 1980s, he toured internationally and introduced jazz to the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. Notable albums include Stop Bajon (1984), Pasión Mediterranea (1997) and the compilation Il Meglio Di Tullio De Piscopo (1999).
