Paul Mazzolini (born 18 February 1960), known by his stage name Gazebo, is an Italian singer, songwriter, musician and record producer best known for his italo disco music style during the 1980s. His song "I Like Chopin" reached No. 1 in more than 15 countries, and his debut single "Masterpiece" was also an international success. Early life Mazzolini was born in Beirut, Lebanon, where his father was working as a diplomat in the Italian embassy. Through his father's work, he later lived in Jordan, Denmark (where he learned English at an American school) and France. He also worked as a guitarist in London for some time. He finished his university study of French literature with a degree in 1983. He chose his stage name 'Gazebo' after the pavillon structure of the same name, because it sounded catchy and this was important for radio DJs at the time. Career In 1983 he released "I Like Chopin". It sold 8 million copies worldwide and reached No. 1 of Italian charts along with 15 other countries, among them Germany, Spain and Austria. His singles "Masterpiece" (1982) and "Lunatic" (1983) also reached Top Ten in several European, Asian and Latin American countries. His work in that period was produced by Pierluigi Giombini with whom he co-wrote the hit "Dolce Vita" for singer Ryan Paris. Mazzolini is still touring and working on new albums. In addition, he is also working as a producer for other artists. In 2014 he acted in the film-comedy Sexy Shop. Discography Albums Studio albums Live albums Remix albums Compilation albums Singles References External links 1960 births Living people 20th-century Italian composers 20th-century Italian male singers 21st-century Italian composers 21st-century Italian male singers English-language singers from Italy Italian electronic musicians Italian Italo disco musicians Italian male singers Italian male singer-songwriters Italian multi-instrumentalists Italian people of American descent Italian pop singers Italian record producers Musicians from Beirut Singers from Beirut