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Gianni Vancini

Gianni Vancini has become "a name" in today's US contemporary jazz scene. His solo career started in 2010 with the release of his first album "SOULS UNITED". Entirely made in the Netherlands with famous producer Thomas Bank, the album features lots of great guest appearances like: Eric Marienthal, Umberto Tozzi, Andrea Mingardi. SOULS UNITED soon became a great passpartout for the United States, Gianni's first single "Grapes" gained significant airplay in the major radio charts.

In 2012 Gianni started to explore the US music scene also sharing the stage with big names in the industry such as Gerald Albright, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Lorber, Eric Darius, Dave Koz, Elan Trotman, just to name a few.

In the same year he started to work on his new project, "GET YOUR GROOVE ON". Released in January 25th 2014 and produced by keyboard player Greg Manning, the album has been recorded in L.A. with an all-star band: Ricky Lawson (drums), Alex Al (bass), Sheldon Reynolds (guitar), Darryl Crooks (guitar), Darryl Williams (bass). Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Selina Albright, Terri Wollman, Kenya Hathaway are some of the featured guests.

In 2013 Gianni has been invited to be part of the "Dave Koz Cruise & Friends at Sea" to promote his new album and on January 25th 2014 he did his SOLD OUT album release party at the famous Jazz Club "Spaghettini" in Seal Beach.

Gianni is currently working on promoting is passion for italian wine&food tradition and on what he use to call "his first love", the classical saxophone literature.

Looking back

Born in Mirandola on May 14, 1978, he studied saxophone under the instruction of Angelo Gabrielli and graduated with highest honors at the “Vecchi-Tonelli” Master Institute of Musical Studies in Carpi (MO) – ITALY.

In 1996 he enrolled in a stage and workshop offered by the New World School of the Arts in Miami and played in concerts presented by them at the Lincoln Theater in Miami as well. In the following years, he refined his studies in jazz music participating in courses offered by world famous musicians such as Eric Marienthal, Bob Franceschini and Achille Succi.

In the working field he has had numerous duet experiences with pianists Carlo Guaitoli and Paolo Andreoli performing in prestigious Italian theaters such as the Regio Theater of Parma, The Valli in Reggio Emilia and the Ventidio Basso in Ascoli Piceno. Among the classic composers of the saxophone literature he has studied the music of Ibert, Debussy, Bonneau, Vellones, Singelee, Piazzolla and Gershwin.

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Gianni Vancini has become "a name" in today's US contemporary jazz scene. His solo career started in 2010 with the release of his debut CD "SOULS UNITED". The CD created and recorded in the Netherlands with famous producer Thomas Bank, featured guest appearances by popular artists: Eric Marienthal, Umberto Tozzi, Andrea Mingardi, to name a few. SOULS UNITED soon became a great passport for the United States, Gianni's first single "Grapes" gained significant airplay in the major radio charts.

In 2012 Gianni started to explore the US music scene sharing the stage with high profile industry talents such as Gerald Albright, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Lorber, Eric Darius, Elan Trotman, who have embraced the Gianni Vancini signature style.

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