Bernhard Castiglioni

Bernhard Castiglioni is the founder of the website DRUMMERWORLD Bernhard, hailing from the picturesque town of Morcote, Switzerland, is a name synonymous with the world of drumming. In the nascent days of the internet, Bernhard took a pioneering step by founding Drummerworld, a digital haven for drummers worldwide. This visionary endeavor ascended to the position of the world's premier drumming website. Over the years, Drummerworld has become an enduring source of inspiration for countless generations of drummers, a testament to Bernhard's enduring influence on the drumming community. A globetrotter by nature, Bernhard embarked on journeys that took him to the far corners of the world. During these remarkable travels, he had the privilege of meeting and interacting with some of the greatest drummers in history. From Steve Gadd to Peter Erskine, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, and Dennis Chambers, Bernhard's path intersected with the very heartbeat of the drumming world. In his youth (1967 - 1972), Bernhard pursued his passion as a professional drummer, with esteemed orchestras such as José Marka, Piero Pieri, Dr. Vlado Rubes, and Fred Pohl, among others. He played renowned venues across Europe, from the opulent Suvretta House in St. Moritz with Piero Pieri and orchestra José Marka (accompagning Dahlia Lavi) to the Palace Hotel in Gstaad - playing with Piero Pieri Orchestra (accompagning Josephine Baker), the Rondo in Göteborg, Velden at the Wörthersee, to name just a few. He played in iconic hotels like the Parkhotel Wiesbaden, Bayrischer Hof Munich, and the dancehalls Hazyland Basel, and graced the stages of Lucerne, Zuerich, Ascona, Verbier, Sion, Martigny, Stuttgart, Berlin, Grand Hotel Reber Locarno (accompagning Errol Garner), dancehall Grillon Geneva, Chicito Bern, and many more. Transitioning from a professional drummer, Bernhard ventured into the world of insurance, where he became a trusted insurance broker for one of Switzerland's leading insurance companies. The last two decades of Bernhard's life have seen him embracing his musical passions as a hobbyist, performing with ensembles like the TYMPANIC JAZZBAND, the Rock Bands MONROE and ERTLIF, and the blues-infused 6UP BLUES BAND. These musical endeavors allowed him to continue channeling his love for rhythm. Now retired, Bernhard Castiglioni resides in the town of Riehen, near Basel, Switzerland, where he finds joy and fulfillment in the company of his four beloved grandchildren. His life story is a testament to the enduring power of passion and the limitless possibilities that come from following one's heart and embracing the rhythm of life. Marco Wenger

6UP BLUES BAND

TYMPANIC JAZZBAND Alfredo Sforzini - Mathis Kunz Peter Lottner - Peter Knechtli Andi Zollinger - Bernhard Castiglioni

Bernhard Castiglioni - 6UP BLUES BAND Daniel Pattis - Holger Goeller Ramblin

MONROE Chris Klein - Rick Lincoln - Caesar Perrig Bernhard Castiglioni SWISS TV - 1980

M O N R O E

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Tympanic Jazzband

Bernhard Castiglioni José Marka et son Orchestre 1970: Warming Up with THE CAT The Live Band 1969 - 1972 was: José Marka - Benny Bopp - Miguel Eroles - Eddie Werner Kaiser - Bernhard Castiglioni (Drummerworld) We played: Bayrischer Hof - Munich, Suvretta House St. Moritz, Hazyland Basel, Hazyland Zürich, Hazyland Luzern, Tara Club Verbier, Chikito Bern, Velden Wörthersee, Rondo Göteborg, Derby Martigny, La Matze Sion, Grillon Genf, Chicito Bern, Hazyland Chur, Happy Night Stuttgart, Parkhotel Wiesbaden and many more....

José Marka et son Orchestre 1970
The Live Band 1969 - 1972 was from left to right:
Benny Bopp - Bernhard Castiglioni (Drummerworld) - Eddie Werner Kaiser - Miguel Eroles - José Marka
played: Bayrischer Hof - Munich, Suvretta House St. Moritz, Hazyland Basel, Hazyland Zürich, Hazyland Luzern, Tara Club Verbier, Chikito Bern, Velden Wörthersee, Rondo Göteborg, Derby Martigny, La Matze Sion, Grillon Genf, Chicito Bern, Hazyland Chur, Happy Night Stuttgart, Parkhotel Wiesbaden and many more....

Bernhard Castiglioni - 6UP BLUES BAND Daniel Pattis - Georgie Zsigmond Live im Schützen

Bernhard with Bobby Rondinelli







Bernhard with Keith Carlock






Steve Gadd - Bernhard Castiglioni

TYMPANIC JAZZBAND Alfredo Sforzini - Mathis Kunz Peter Lottner - Peter Knechtli Andi Zollinger - Bernhard Castiglioni

E R T L I F

Bernhard Castiglioni - 6UP BLUES BAND Daniel Pattis - Georgie Zsigmond Mary Ha A Little Lamb

Bernhard with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie



60 years in between - the same Drum Kit







Bernhard Castiglioni with Jojo Mayer

Bernhard Castiglioni - 6UP BLUES BAND Daniel Pattis - Holger Goeller Going Down Slow

TYMPANIC JAZZBAND Alfredo Sforzini - Mathis Kunz Peter Lottner - Peter Knechtli Roberto Lanz - Bernhard Castiglioni

Orchestre José Marka
Benny Bopp - Bernhard Castiglioni - Eddie Kaiser - Miguel Eroles - José Marka



Bernhard Castiglioni with John Blackwell



Bernhard Castiglioni with Dennis Chambers



Bernhard Castiglioni with Steve Gadd

ERTLIF Teddy Riedo - Bernhard Castiglioni - Andy Seghers - Claude Weinmann - Richard J. Rusinski Ertlif is the Rockband from the 70's in Basel - Switzerland

50 years ago



Bernhard Castiglioni with Peter Erskine



Bernhard Castiglioni with Aaron Spears



David Garibaldi and Bernhard Castiglioni



Bernhard Castiglioni with Walfredo de los Reyes



Bernhard Castiglioni with Jim Riley



Horatio Hernandez with Bernhard Castiglioni



Bernhard Castiglioni with Steve Smith

Bernhard Castiglioni - 6UP BLUES BAND Daniel Pattis - Holger Goeller Bottle Up And Go

Bernhard Castiglioni with Giovanni Hidalgo



Bernhard Castiglioni with Cindy Blackman Santana



Bernhard Castiglioni with Jeff Hamilton



Bernhard Castiglioni with Kenny Aronoff



Bernhard Castiglioni with Ndugu Chancler



Bernhard Castiglioni with Antonio Sanchez



Bernhard Castiglioni with Virgil Donati



Bernhard Castiglioni with Simon Phillips



Bernhard Castiglioni with Vinnie Paul



Bernhard Castiglioni - Jeff Ballard - Bernhard Ley



Bernhard Castiglioni with Ignacio Berroa



Bernhard Castiglioni with Dave Weckl



Bernhard Castiglioni with Mike Mangini



Bernhard Castiglioni with Teddy Campbell



Bernhard Castiglioni with Tom Brechtlein



Bernhard Castiglioni with Carmine Appice



Bernhard Castiglioni with Adam Nussbaum



Bernhard Castiglioni with Thomas Lang and Steve Smith



Bernhard Castiglioni with Matt Wilson



Bernhard Castiglioni with Chris Coleman



Bernhard Castiglioni with Rick Latham



Bernhard Castiglioni with Thomas Pridgen







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