Gianfranco Continenza

ESC 3725
Gianfranco Continenza
The Past Inside the Present
ESC Records
2008
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Gianfranco Continenza - guitars
Bill Evans - tenor & soprano sax
Scott Kinsey - keyboards
Angelo Trabucco - keyboards
Maurizio Rolli - bass
Dante Melena – drums

“On his debut release "The Past Inside The Present" italian guitarist Gianfranco Continenza has chosen fine sidemen who perform his original music with finesse and ease. The music on this recording is a complex fusion of progressive and funky elements. Gianfranco has composed and put together 10 pieces that serve as a launching pad for, at times breathtaking work from Bill Evans, Maurizio Rolli, Scott Kinsey, Dante Melena, and Angelo Trabucco. The abilities Gianfranco brings to this date are formidable. Like many a Musicians Institute alumnus, he has chops of such hyper proficiency a listener can do little but stand amazed - but Gianfranco is more than a capable player: Gianfranco has chosen a difficult complex path for himself but he´s obviously having a gas following it. There´s a light, warm, familiar feeling to Gianfranco´s music. The compositions are well crafted and are harmonically, rhythmically and melodically superb, Gianfranco´s guitar playing was full of energy, exploration and sheer chops. Gianfranco seems to be able to move seamlessly from soulful gut wrenching playing to soaring technically astounding passages.”

Ulrich Vormehr – ESC Records

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ESC 3723
Mahavishnu Re-Defined
Double Cd Tribute
ESC Records
2008

Gianfranco Continenza - guitar
Alessandro Centofanti - keyboards
Mark Egan - bass
Walter Martino – drums

With the rediscovery of jazz and fusion roots by a new generation, the Mahavishnu Orchestra stands out as one of the most influential artists of the genre. This is a brand new and extraordinary compilation featuring an incredibly wide assemblage of musicians, most of whom, although likely unknown to listeners, have not only been influenced by McLaughlin and his Mahavishnu Orchestra, but are going on to create spectacular and unique music that ventures far beyond that of their mentors. Feat. Nguyên Lê, Dennis Chambers, Jim Beard, Jon Herington, Radio String Quartet, Mitch Forman, Billy Cobham, Gary Husband, John Patitucci, Pete McCann, Ron Thaler, Gregg Bendian, John Stowell, Gianfranco Continenza, Mark Egan, Trinity, Mahavishnu Project, Steve Hunt & Lucas Pickford, Pascal Bournet, and many more.
"Gianfranco Continenza is an extraordinary musician and one of the hottest guitar players in Italy. Gianfranco is a real treat to listen to. A great guitar playing, composition, and a really fantastic band that plays together! For the John McLaughlin classic One Word. He is joined by former Pat Metheny member Mark Egan on bass and his long time partners Alessandro Centofanti on keyboards and Walter Martino on drums. These four musicians can handle the pure energy level of the original track.”

Ulrich Vormehr – ESC Records

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Adriano Brunelli
Art of B(r)ass
2008

Adriano Brunelli - bass, double bass & keyboards
Gianfranco Continenza - guitar
Adriano Pancaldi - sax
Ellade Bandini, Federico Righi, Stefano Peretto, Lele Barbieri, etc. - drums

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Scuderie Capitani
New Drummers vol. 2
2008

Federico Righi - drums
Gianfranco Continenza - guitar
Alessandro Cristoforo – keyboards