On April 5,2019  accordionist and singer Steve Albini performed at film director Francis Ford Coppola’s 80th birthday celebration.  Steve performed with respected San Francisco pianist and musical director Bill Keck.  Mr. Coppola had requested that the music of his maternal grandfather, Francesco Pennino,  and his father, Carmine Coppola, be performed, along with a variety of Italian music and jazz and Latin standards. The celebration took place in the Francesco Pennino room at Mr. Coppola’s Inglenook Winery located in Rutherford, CA in the beautiful Napa Valley. 

Steve has been performing for Francis Ford Coppola since 2013.  He performs every Tuesday evening at the restaurant at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, CA.  Steve also performs as part of the group IL SOLE with accordionist Tatiana Semichastnaya. Besides his work for Francis Coppola and his performances with Tatiana, Steve also works as a studio musician and is part of the V-Accordion and piano division at Roland U.S.

Steve Albini is a musician and singer from the San Francisco Bay Area.  His live performances span Italian, world, jazz and Latin American genres. Steve has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. His southern Italian roots are strongly reflected through his music. As a studio musician Steve is often called by producers and artists to add his touch to their projects. Steve is an artist and clinician for Roland Corp. U.S. Steve works as a musician and singer for Francis Ford Coppola.  He is currently working on a project related to the music of Francesco Pennino who was Francis Coppola’s maternal grandfather.  Steve can be found most Tuesday evenings performing at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, California.  

Photo: Steve’s son Giovanni in 2014 with Francis Ford Coppola at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, CA.

For further information: steven.albini@gmail.com