Ronnie Zito


Ronald "Ronnie" Zito is an American jazz drummer.

Early life

Zito was born in Utica, New York, into a musical family including his brother Torrie Zito. He began playing drums at the age of 10 and at age 14 took a year and a half of formal lessons.

Career

Zito was the Bobby Darin's personal drummer for four years. He also played with Woody Herman, J.R. Monterose, Frank Rosolino, Peggy Lee, Cher, Roberta Flack and Eartha Kitt.

Collaborations

With Irene Cara
With Cher
With Bill Danoff
  • Reincarnation
With Bobby Darin
With Roberta Flack
With Jake Holmes
  • How Much Time
With Phyllis Hyman
With Morgana King
  • New Beginnings
With Barry Manilow
With Don McLean
With Helen Merrill
With David Pomeranz
  • New Blues
With Frankie Valli