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Heaven Jazz "Gianfranco Continenza Signature" Guitar Click here for a preview of the
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It’s just released my Cd “The past inside the present” feat. Bill Evans & Scott Kinsey (Tribal Tech)
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“The past inside the present” was on the 1st & 2nd
position, as a Jazz guitar album, at the Top 100 bestselles onTower records USA for more than
3 weeks Here some
quotes: “I
was very impressed by Gianfranco’s playing and I was very impressed by his
compositions too, it’s a really
wonderful music, great playing. Continenza is a very talented musician and
original too. Very strong quality music, great improvisation. He improved so
much since last time we played together and he was playing good even then. I
liked very much the musicians of the CD too. Great musicians. Even
if I come from a different generation I really apprecciated the way Gianfranco
used the guitar effects, it’s a great guitar sound. I have to say: it’s a
really great CD.” Joe
Diorio "As a huge fan of contemporary jazz-fusion, I was
pleasantly surprised when I put on the CD “The Past Inside the Present” by
Gianfranco Continenza. Frankly I was amazed that players in Italy were
playing that style of music at such a high level. The compositions were very
interesting and Gianfranco’s guitar playing was full of energy, exploration
and sheer chops. He has come a long was since our days together at GIT in
Hollywood where he studied music in the early ‘90’s. And Gianfranco’s choices
of musicians to accompany him on this recording effort are first-rate players
including jazz sax virtuoso Bill Evans. This would be a fun band to see play
live. But listening to the CD in my car here in rainy Seattle will do just fine." Don Mock "
It was a pleasure working on the CD with Gianfranco " Bill
Evans "This is a great recording! A
Slammin' fusion affair played by great contemporary musicians." Mark Egan “Gianfranco
has assembled a group of "A" list world class musicians that
perform his original music with finesse and ease. Continenza's music is sharply
played and is reminiscent of Mike Stern and Scott Henderson. The compositions are well
crafted and are harmonically, rhythmically and melodically superb. Gianfranco seems to be able to
move seamlessly from soulful gut wrenching playing to soaring technically
astounding passages.” Steve Trovato “The music on this
recording is a complex fusion of progessive and funky elements played by
virtuoso musicians at the top of their game. Gianfranco's writing is strong
and full of harmonic surprises. A very rewarding combination......” Carl Verheyen “Gianfranco was a bright light of energy when I first met him, and a sponge to everything there was to learn about music. In the many years since, he's managed to get deep inside of himself with a rare dedication to pull out an original, invigorating, and intriguing voice, which just happens to come through the guitar. With his first solo CD "The past inside the present" he's painted a delightful high level musical experience and surrounded himself with superb musicians of a like mind.” Jennifer Batten "I enjoyed this music very much, beautifull
music and wonderfull playing!!!" Jeff Richman "Gianfranco
Continenza has crafted an all-original gem of contemporary playing and
composing here. It is
refreshing to hear so much original creativity, great improvisation
and ensemble work in one place. Continenza's
new disc it is a fresh new contibution to the lexicon of modern fusion
jazz". "Gianfranco has composed and put together 10
pieces that serve as a launching pad for, at times breathtaking work from
Bill Evans, Maurizio Rolli with Scott Kinsey, Dante Melena, Angelo Trabucco
and Gianfranco himself. It is a solid and engaging piece of work." Pat O'Brien "Gianfranco’s
CD The Past Inside the Present is a wonderful mixture of cool, Michael
Manring “Gianfranco’s
music is wonderful. The
musicians are great and the recording sounds great.” Mitchel
Forman “I found Gianfranco’s music well worked in the compositions; I mean it
is not only standards played straght- ahead... the CD sounds good...
the
repertoire is varied... there are some beautiful lyrical
ballad mixed with powerful tunes, a wonderful collaboration of Bill Evans...” Dominique Di
Piazza "Uncompromised writing and
passionate performances... very well done!!!" Otmaro Ruiz “Gianfranco Continenza has recorded a varied and interesting collection of songs with a great band. The music is adventurous and compelling. I truly enjoyed listening to the cd, and look foward to listening some more. This is contemporary jazz music on a very high level.” Bob Mintzer "It
was a refreshing to hear this ensemble. There is just not enough music
of this level being heard these days comming from all the musician's on this
CD. "Gianfranco
has amazing chops and is a wonderful composer as well.. His new CD is a
Killer" Vic Juris "Gianfranco Continenza has produced a really solid fusion CD; the solos, writing and production are all first class, and there is plenty of variety here. Gianfranco is an exciting guitarist well on the way to finding his own voice as a player and composer and I look forward to following him in his career." John Stowell “How
it sounds like great stuff from the past but it has the special now qualities
of the present, and there's a common thread through all the compositions.
Gianfranco doesn't keep the spotlight for himself, but shares it liberally
throughout the entire project, not only with his bandmates, but with the
mighty presence of Bill Evans on Sax and Scott Kinsey on keyboards. It's
first rate new, progressive jazz fused with your fondest memories from the
past, all pointed towards a bright future!” Jamie Findlay "A fine CD by a wonderful
musician" Jimmy Bruno "Gianfranco's
new CD is a great representation of what's happening on the cutting edge of
fusion music today. There is some inspired playing here.” Dean Brown “Lot's of presence!” Billy Cobham |