Hometown: Treviso, TV, IT
Label: Lion Music / NIghtmare Records
Website: www.myspace.com
Sounds Like: Michael Manring, Saturnino Celani, Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Billy Sheehan
Genre: Rock
Alberto Rigoni is an italian bass player and composer who’s rapidly gaining audience in the international music scene thanks to his modern and fresh sound, far away from any well known music cliché.
Besides his solo career, Alberto is also known as member and bass player of the progressive metal band TwinSpirits and founder of the new pop electro duo Lady & the BASS.
“No more to say, this is a must have. From all human and divine points of view. Unforgettable, magical, everlasting, touching and electrifying… 5/5”
Lady Obscure
"Three Wise Monkeys should be seen as a solid progressive rock-fusion “journey,” and NOT a bass player’s ego trip. Very highly recommended!" 9.5/10
HardRockHeaven.net
"Between Rigoni's bass playing, ranging from the expressive to the subdued, Three Wise Monkeys captivates with the variance of moods executed throughout it's entirety" 4,5/5
Ytsejam.com
“Three Wise Monkeys will not blow you away with pyrotechnics and it’s not meant to. It’s just got some great songs and is definitely for fans of the more melodic side of progressive rock and fusion”
Prog Metal Zone
"ll buon gusto compositivo di Alberto, l’ottima produzione di questo lavoro, e una sequenza di brani alternati con cura per non annoiare l’ascoltatore, rendono "Three Wise Monkeys" un album solido e ben strutturato sotto ogni punto di vista, consigliato a tutti gli amanti del prog"
TrueMetal.it
"Rigoni is right at home as both leader and follower. Though his bass playing is the featured star, he takes no spotlight away from the other musicians. You never say, "This is Alberto Rigoni with some guest musicians." It is a fully realised group effort, with every man holding his own and shining when the moment is right."
Thunder Row
"This is pure bad ass groove. Progressive rock bursting with pure energy. A progressive fan's dream" 4/5
Metalunderground
"In conclusione, "Three Wise Monkeys" è veramente un gran bel disco, vario e mai noioso.
Alberto Rigoni è un bassista molto intelligente che sa dosare la propria tecnica secondo le necessità, soprattutto mettendosi a totale disposizione della musica che scrive.
Circondato da musicisti di grande livello, è stato capace di realizzare un prodotto di qualità.
Solo l'album di debutto di Randy Coven era stato capace di darmi le stesse sensazioni. Bravo!" 8/10
Italia di Metallo
“Showcasing a host of guest musicians, as well as plenty of slick basslines and catchy riffs, Three Wise Monkeys is a recommended purchase to fans of melodic progressive rock and metal.”
Metal Music Archives
“Alberto Rigoni has managed to release a beautiful piece of concept art, cleverly disguised as progressive rock music. Rigoni is a true force to be reckoned with and he has made it even clearer through this release. Any fan of progressive rock and moving, fantastic bass lines needs to check out this release. Although the album features extremely talented musicians, Rigoni undeniably steals the stage with his astounding bass talent and presence. Aspiring bassists: listen and be inspired!”
The Metal Review
“This is a record that will be a treat for the ears for all progrock lovers and people with a broad musical taste.”
Live Reviewer.com
"Che altro dire in conclusione di Alberto Rigoni? Personalmente mi tolgo il cappello dinanzi a Mr. “Bass Player” che fa del proprio strumento non solo un autentico batticuore, ne ha suggellato altresì un originalissimo stile di vita."
Rock Rebel Magazine
"Die Facetten, die Rigoni und seine Mitstreiter dabei abdecken, sind vielfältig und reichen von dezenten, fast schon verträumt-melancholischen Noten bis hin zu energischen Hard-Rock-Momenten. Der italienische Bassist hat im Prinzip all das in seinem frischen Katalog anzubieten, was eine Band wie MARILLION in ihrer besten Zeit propagiert hat" 8.5/10
Powermetal.de
"Dieci tracce brillanti, esaltanti, poetiche, orientaleggianti, frenetiche, elettriche , rilassanti; in un intreccio di voci e strumenti che costituiscono una base solida ed eclettica che dà a tutto l’album un esclusività e un valore non comune"
Quadri Project
“点数は、83点。 ムードを大事にし、あまり派手には聞こえない、且つヴァラエティ豊かな内容。
知名度さえ上がれば、アルベルト本人にしても TWINSPIRITS にしても、相当な売れ行きになると予測している。”
VerVaxz's &Knacker's Zle-Xre Ota'Chaotic Sphere
"in duda que para Alberto Rigoni este debe ser un gran paso adelante en su carrera y una buena alternativa para los melómanos de corazón" 8/10
MUNDO ROCK & HEAVY Webzine desde Chile
"Alberto Rigoni po raz kolejny udowodnił ile potencjału drzemie w gitarze basowej i jednocześnie pokazuje wyjątkowość tego instrumentu. Dlatego też „Three Wise Monkeys” polecam szczególnie tym, którzy w nią wątpią." 4/5
ProgRockOrg.Pl
"Easily recommended" 4/5
Danger Dog