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Gianfranco Menzella

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Born in Matera in 1978, Gianfranco Menzella gained the degree in saxophone in 2000 at the Conservatory "E.Duni" in Matera, with Maestro Vito Soranno , getting the highest marks with honors. In 2004 he also gained the degree in jazz music at the Conservatory "T.Schipa" in Lecce, with Maestro Luigi Bubbico. He has taken part in several national and international contests, getting nine first prizes and three second prizes. He has played with:  Steve Grossman, Fabrizio Bosso, Randy Brecker, Mike Rosen, Eric Marienthal, Jerry Bergonzi, Tom Kennedy, Kenny Werner, Eddie Henderson, John Allred, Duffy Jackson, Gabriele Mirabassi, Alfonso Deidda, Franco D’Andrea, Roy Paci, Mike Supnick, Ada Rovatti, Rosario Giuliani, Enrico Intra, Tommaso Scannapieco, Achille Succi, Marco Tamburini, Eric Daniels, Italian Big Band, Francesca Tourè.. He has been directed by the conductors Nicola Samale, Marco Frisina, Giuseppe Garbarino. He has played with the following orchestras: Savona Orchestra , La Spezia Orchestra, Italian-Rumenian Youth  Orchestra, Orchestra della Magna Grecia

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Dedicated To Bob Berg

Label: GleAM Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Angles; Promise; Second Sight; The Search; Mr. Berg; Summer Night; The Secret Life of Plants; Sometime Ago.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Christopher Zuar, Kenny Barron, and Andrea Wolper

Read "Christopher Zuar, Kenny Barron, and Andrea Wolper" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This episode features a wide variety of approaches, such as large ensemble jazz from Christopher Zuar and Eberhard Weber, small group work from Kenny Barron and Artemis, and vocals from Andrea Wolper and Tiziana Ghiglioni. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Fabrizio Bosso, Oded Tzur, Black Diamond, Harry Skoler & More

Read "Fabrizio Bosso, Oded Tzur, Black Diamond, Harry Skoler & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Enjoy an edition of Mondo Jazz, focusing on tributes to Bud Powell, Chick Corea, Bob Berg and Italian pop icon Pino Daniele, plus the gorgeous new albums by Black Diamond, Oded Tzur and Harry Skoler.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Fabrizio Bosso “A me ...

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Article: Album Review

Gianfranco Menzella: Dedicated To Bob Berg

Read "Dedicated To Bob Berg" reviewed by Neil Duggan


The name of tenor and soprano saxophonist Bob Berg seems to be mentioned less frequently over time, but he was one of the most gifted saxophonists in the generation that followed in the wake of John Coltrane. His passion, timing and technique were among the best. In some ways, his style was similar to Michael Brecker; ...

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Double Face

Label: Alfamusic
Released: 2019
Track listing: Bolivia #1 Killer Joe #2 The Princess #3 The Mouse #4 Peace #5 Serenity #6

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The End Of A Love Affair

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Label: Philology
Released: 2016
Duration: 06:24

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My favourite songs

Label: Philology
Released: 2016

Album

Just groove

Label: Onyx
Released: 2013

Album

Miriam

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Released: 2010
Track listing: 01. Miriam (Menzella) - 6:51; 02. Marco Smiles (Menzella) - 5:36; 03. Falegname (Scasciamacchia) - 3:48; 04. Tidal Breeze (Danko) - 5:41; 05. Hermitage (Metheny) - 5:42; 06. Muddy in the Bank (Swallow) - 4:04; 07. Amico (Scasciamacchia) - 5:05; 08. Blues for Max (Menzella) - 4:10.


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