Jazz Articles about Giannis Gebbia

Giannis Gebbia: A Night In Palermo

by Mark Corroto
April 2, 2003

Musician and producer Gino Robair organized this recording shortly after the 1998 Dreamin’ California Festival in Palermo. The participants assembled in varying duos and trios to record short improvisational pieces, playing everything from traditional instruments to styrofoam and something called ‘The Bug.’

As you can guess, the results are a mixed bag of music making... something for everyone, except maybe Tony Bennett fans.

While the Palermo born saxophonist Gianni Gebbia only plays on seven ...