{{Short description|Italian cinematic funk band}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Calibro 35 | image = Calibro 35 - Osnago.jpg | caption = Calibro 35 live in Osnago, 2010 | years_active = 2007–present | origin = Milan, Italy | genre = Funk, jazz, alternative rock | website = {{URL|http://www.calibro35.com/}} | current_members = Tommaso Colliva<br>Enrico Gabrielli<br>Massimo Martellotta<br>Fabio Rondanini }}
'''Calibro 35''' is an Italian cinematic funk band formed in 2007 in Milan. The band has released numerous studio albums, live records, and movie soundtracks, gaining international recognition for their unique sound inspired by 1970s Poliziottesco films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1332277-Calibro-35|title=Calibro 35 Discography|website=Discogs}}</ref>
Their work has been extensively sampled by major global artists, including Dr. Dre for the album ''Compton''<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.drdre.com/music/compton/one-shot-one-kill|title=One Shot One Kill|website=Dr. Dre Official|access-date=21 August 2015}}</ref> and Jay-Z for the track "Picasso Baby".<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.whosampled.com/sample/249577/Jay-Z-Picasso-Baby-Calibro-35-Il-Consigliori/|title=Jay-Z's 'Picasso Baby' - Discover the Sample Source|website=WhoSampled}}</ref>
== Biography == The band started in 2007 when producer Tommaso Colliva and guitarist Massimo Martellotta invited Enrico Gabrielli, Luca Cavina, and Fabio Rondanini to a studio project dedicated to re-recording obscure music from Italian exploitation movie soundtracks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parisdjs.com/index.php/post/Interview-with-Tommaso-Colliva-Calibro-35|title=Interview with Tommaso Colliva / Calibro 35|date=19 November 2011|access-date=21 August 2015}}</ref>
The first self-titled ''Calibro 35'' album was released in 2008, featuring re-works of 1970s soundtracks by maestros such as Ennio Morricone, Armando Trovajoli, and Luis Bacalov. The critical acclaim led to international tours across Europe and the United States, including performances on KCRW's ''Morning Becomes Eclectic''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morning-becomes-eclectic/calibro-35|title=Calibro 35 on KCRW}}</ref>
In 2010, their second album ''Ritornano quelli di... Calibro 35'' was released, containing original songs written for the documentary ''Eurocrime!''. One of the tracks, "Convergere in Giambellino", was used in the end credits of the film ''Red'' starring Bruce Willis. In June 2010, the band opened for Muse at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://muse.mu/tour-dates,san-siro-milan-italy_1670.htm|title=MUSE Tour Dates: San Siro, Milan}}</ref>
Throughout the following years, the group released several acclaimed albums including ''S.P.A.C.E.'' (2015), ''Decade'' (2018), and ''Momentum'' (2020), further establishing their reputation in the international funk and cinematic music scenes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://glidemagazine.com/238763/calibro-35-unleash-wide-ranging-cinematic-funk-grooves-on-momentum-album-review/|title=Calibro 35 Unleash Wide-Ranging Cinematic Funk Grooves on 'Momentum'|website=Glide Magazine|date=24 January 2020}}</ref> In 2022, they released a two-volume tribute to Ennio Morricone titled ''Scacco al Maestro''.
=== 2026 Winter Olympics === On 22 February 2026, Calibro 35 performed at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, held at the Verona Arena. The band was featured during the official segment "The Beauty of Sharing: Parade of Athletes", providing the musical accompaniment for the world's athletes during the final event of the Games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/the-iconic-moments-of-the-olympic-closing-ceremony|title=The iconic moments of the Olympic Closing Ceremony|website=Olympics.com|date=22 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7063879/2026/02/22/closing-ceremony-milan-cortina-winter-olympics-verona/|title=Closing Ceremony: Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics highlights from Verona|newspaper=The Athletic|date=22 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/2026-winter-olympics-closing-ceremony-full-recap-11911518|title=2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony: Full Recap|website=People|date=22 February 2026}}</ref>
== Sampling == The band's work has become a significant source for hip hop and contemporary productions: * "Ogni riferimento a fatti realmente accaduti" was sampled by Dr. Dre for "One Shot One Kill" (featuring Snoop Dogg).<ref name="auto1"/> * "Il consigliori" was sampled by Jay-Z for "Picasso Baby".<ref name="auto"/> * "Una stanza vuota" was sampled by The Child of Lov for "One Day" (featuring Damon Albarn).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whosampled.com/sample/229182/The-Child-of-Lov-Damon-Albarn-One-Day-Calibro-35-Una-Stanza-Vuota/|title=The Child of Lov feat. Damon Albarn's 'One Day'|website=WhoSampled}}</ref> * "Eurocrime" was sampled by Demigodz for "Summer of Sam". A complete list of artists who have sampled Calibro 35 is documented by the international database WhoSampled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whosampled.com/Calibro-35/sampled/|title=Calibro 35 Samples, Covers and Remixes|website=WhoSampled}}</ref>
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums === * 2008 – ''Calibro 35'' * 2010 – ''Ritornano quelli di... Calibro 35'' * 2012 – ''Ogni riferimento a persone esistenti o a fatti realmente accaduti è puramente casuale'' * 2012 – ''Nero e immobile'' (with Cesare Basile) * 2013 – ''Traditori di tutti'' * 2015 – ''S.P.A.C.E.'' * 2018 – ''Decade'' * 2020 – ''Momentum'' * 2022 – ''Scacco al Maestro - Volume 1'' * 2022 – ''Scacco al Maestro - Volume 2'' * 2023 – ''Nouvelles Aventures'' * 2025 – ''Exploration''
=== Live albums === * 2016 – ''CLBR 35 Live From S.P.A.C.E.'' * 2019 – ''High Tension Vol. 35'' * 2021 – ''Live In Bklyn'' * 2023 – ''Plays Morricone - Live''
=== Compilations === * 2010 – ''Rare''
== Soundtracks == * 2009 – ''SAID'', feature film directed by Joseph Lefevre<ref>{{Cite web|language=it|author=Rockol com s.r.l|url=https://www.rockol.it/recensioni-musicali/album/v-8219/calibro-35-said|title=Calibro 35 - SAID - review|website=Rockol|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> * 2010 – R.E.D., end credits for the feature film directed by Robert Schwentke<ref>{{Cite web|language=it|author=Rockol com s.r.l|url=https://www.rockol.it/news-243323/film-americano-musica-italiana-i-calibro-35-sui-titoli-di-coda-di-red|title=American film, Italian music: Calibro 35 on the end credits of 'RED'|website=Rockol|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> * 2012 – ''Eurocrime!'', documentary directed by Mike Malloy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grindhousedatabase.com/index.php/Eurocrime!_The_Italian_Cop_and_Gangster_Films_That_Ruled_the_70s|title=Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the 70s|website=The Grindhouse Cinema Database|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> * 2014 – Sogni di Gloria, feature film directed by Patrizio Gioffredi and John Snellinberg<ref>{{Cite web|language=it-IT|url=https://www.rockerilla.com/calibro-35-ost-per-john-snellinberg/|title=CALIBRO 35 OST for John Snellinberg|website=Rockerilla|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> * 2021/2023/2025 – Blanca, TV series<ref>{{Cite web|language=it|url=https://www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2021-calibro35-blanca.htm|title=Calibro 35 - Blanca review|website=OndaRock|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> * 2023 – Diabolik Chi Sei?, opening and end credits for the film directed by Manetti Bros. * 2025 – Sandokan, TV series<ref>{{Cite web|language=it-IT|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3909774/|title=Calibro 35 Soundtrack Credits|website=IMDb|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> * 2025 – ''Ellroy vs L.A.'', documentary directed by Francesco Zippel<ref>{{Cite web|language=it|url=https://filmitalia.org/it/film/225/216690/|title=Ellroy vs L.A. - 2025 - documentary|website=Filmitalia|access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref>
== Personnel ==
=== Current members === * Enrico Gabrielli – keyboards, piano, woodwinds, percussion (2007–present) * Massimo Martellotta – guitar, synthesizer (2007–present) * Fabio Rondanini – drums (2007–present) * Tommaso Colliva – production (2007–present)
=== Touring members === * Roberto Dragonetti – bass (2023–present)
=== Former members === * Luca Cavina – bass (2007–2023)
== External links == * {{Official website|http://www.calibro35.com/}} * {{Discogs artist|1332277-Calibro-35|Calibro 35}}
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Category:Italian rock music groups Category:Funk musical groups Category:Musical groups from Milan Category:Musical groups established in 2007