Born in Pergamino and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pablo moved with his family to
Los Angeles, when he was 12 years old. He chose the doublebass at age 13 and began
working professionally alongside his father, José Luis “Pepe” Motta, when he was 15.
This experience taught him about many styles including tango, Argentine folklore,
various latin rhythms and improvisation in general. He attended Hamilton HS Academy of
Music and California State University, Northridge were he played in all the top
ensembles and received several awards at competitions and festivals. His main teachers
were David Young, Oscar Meza (from the Los Angeles Philarmonic), Don Kasper and most
importantly Gary Pratt.
In November of 2000, he moved to Kansas City to perform in, arrange and compose for
Tango Lorca, an Argentine tango ensemble made up of young musicians. In KC is where “The
Pablo Motta Trio” was born, featuring Pablo's original compositions and arrangements of
jazz standards. In 2002, he moved back to Los Angeles where he would pursue his career
with his trio and tour with major tango shows.
From the beginning of his studies in 7th grade, he has played jazz, classical music,
latin music, rock and tango but jazz would become his main voice. As a jazz musician he
has freelanced extensively, performing and collaborating with many artists in Los
Angeles such as Justo Almario, Ronald Muldrow, Ron Anthony, Bobby Rodriguez, Ark Sano,
Donald Vega, and many other “Young Lions”. In Kansas City, he played with such artists
as Roger Wilder, Todd Strait, Will Matthews (from the Count Basie Orchestra) and many
others. With The PMT (Pablo Motta Trio), he's been very active in the Los Angeles jazz
scene performing in some of the most important jazz venues such as Charlie O's and the
Grand Star Jazz Club.
(source: https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/pablomotta)
Milonguero, a unique selection of Tangos filled with happy, energetic and fun melodies of
'milonga', which became popular in the early 1900's, the nuances ranging from
traditional to modern milonga. Tracks include instruments such as the harmonica as the
leading instrument performed by renowned musician Franco Luciano. This album was
produced and recorded entirely in Buenos Aires, Argentina under the musical direction of
maestro Pablo Motta and Juan Libertella at Studios ION.
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Franco Luciani is one of the most talented, prestigious, and versatile musicians. Media
outlets regard him as one of the most prominent Argentine artists of his generation and
the foremost harmonica player in Argentina today. He is also recognized among the best
in the world. His accolades are numerous: Winner of the Gardel Award in 2015, 2018, and
2021; "Revelation" in 2002 and "Consecration" in 2010 at the Cosquin Folklore Festival;
recipient of the Konex Merit Diploma as the "Outstanding Instrumentalist 2005-2015";
named a Distinguished Personality of Culture by the Legislature of the City of Buenos
Aires; and honored as a Distinguished Musician of the City of Rosario by the City
Council, among others.
He has shared the stage, embarked on national and international
tours (covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and North America), and recorded
both as a solo artist and with some of the most renowned artists from Argentina and
abroad. These include Mercedes Sosa (as a special guest in 2008 on her last European
tour in Rome, Milan, and London), Egberto Gismonti, Lila Downs, Eva Ayllón, Snarky
Puppy, Gotan Project, Pedro Aznar, Fito Paez, and many more.
Franco Luciani