Gianfranco Continenza

AS A LEADER



ESC 3735
Mahavishnu Re-Defined II
ESC Records 2010

Mahavishnology (G.Continenza)

Gianfranco Continenza - guitar
Alessandro Centofanti - keyboards
Michael Manring - bass
Walter Martino - drums

CD 1
1. KAI BRÜCKNER / The Dance Of Maya 5.47
2. MADS TOLLING / Starmaker Machinery 8.10
3. CHRISTOPHER SCHREINER / Miles Beyond  4:59
4. SURINDER SANDHU feat. Steve Vai / The Little Hindu 2.56
5. NAT JANOFF / Are You The One?  6.01
6. DON MOCK / Sentilla's Dance  5.40
7. MAHAVISHNU PROJECT / One Word (Resolution)  4.11
8. JOHN STOWELL / Windchaser  6.02
9. CHRIS MASSEY's forever sharp and vivid feat. David Torn / Gore  2.21
10. ALLEN HINDS / My Foolish Heart  5.46
11. BRUCE ARNOLD / 12 Tone Boogie  5:01
12. MYCHAEL POLLARD / I Wonder  8.05

CD 2
1. ALI NEANDER / Celestial Terrestrial Commuters  3.53
2. THE JEFF GAUTHIER GOATETTE / House Of Return 7.17
3. BON LOZAGA / Can't Stand The Funk  5.08
4. GEORGE COLLIGAN & MAD SCIENCE / Keeping Pace Ruff  5.53
5. STEVE TOPPING / The Life Divine  2.40
6. BILL HART / Thanks Mah  4.52
7. MARK WINGFIELD / Hope  5.07
8. REZ ABASSI / Snake Charmer  8.01
9. CLAUDE PAULY / Quiet Moves  7.48
10. ASAF SIRKIS / The Inner Noise Hymn  7.40
11. GIANFRANCO CONTINENZA / Mahavishnology  4.02
12. THE TRIO OF STRIDENCE / Vital Transformation  5.17
13. JAMIE FINDLAY / Very Early  4.59

Here we are - with Part 2 - of our tribute to John McLaughlin & the Mahavishnu Orchestra! "MAHAVISHNU Re-Defined 2" is a another double CD compilation featuring tracks by various modern artists either creating their own dynamic arrangements of John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra - compositions or producing original sonic paintings based on Mahavishnu consciousness. Featured are: KAI BRÜCKNER, MADS TOLLING, CHRISTOPHER SCHREINER (a.k.a. The Guy), SURINDER SANDHU featuring STEVE VAI, NAT JANOFF, DON MOCK, JOHN STOWELL, das MAHAVISHNU PROJECT, CHRIS MASSEY mit DAVID TORN und Dave CasT, ALLEN HINDS, BRUCE ARNOLD, MYCHAEL POLLARD, ALI NEANDER, JEFF GAUTHIER and his GOATETTE Ensemble, BON LOZAGA (Ex-Gong, Gongzilla), GEORGE COLLIGAN, STEVE TOPPING, BILL HART, MARK WINGFIELD, REZ ABASSI, CLAUDE PAULY (with KAI ECKHARDT), ASAF SIRKIS, GIANFRANCO CONTINENZA w/ MICHAEL MANRING, THE TRIO OF STRIDENCE und JAMIE FINDLAY.

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ESC 3725
Gianfranco Continenza
The Past Inside the Present
ESC Records 2008

Compra il Cd:



1.    Outside that door   5:25
2.    Happy new funky   6:09
3.    Fragments of soul   5:01
4.    Shadows and lights   6:36
5.    The dominant wave   3:14
6.    One note waltz   5:30
7.    Parallel life   6:42
8.    Soul friend   7:55
9.    The past inside the present   6:12
10.  Labyrinth of mirrors   3:45

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

One Word (J. McLaughlin)

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

CD 1
1. GARY HUSBAND / Celestial Terrestrial Commuters   4:38
2. NGUYEN LE / Dding Dek   5:02
3. MITCHEL FORMAN / Thousand Island Park   4:04
4. PASCAL BOURNET / Guardian Angels    2:14
5.R BIG BAND feat: BILLY COBHAM / Eternity's Breath Pt: 1 +  2    6:41
6. RON THALER / Some Timeless      6:33
7. MAHAVISHNU PROJECT / Sanctuary    10:18
8. JIM BEARD / In All Her Finery    3:25
9. PETE McCANN / JM     6:23
10. JOHN STOWELL / A Lotus On Irish Streams    4:56
11. TRINITY XPERIMENT / Visions Of Fire     8:24
12. LUCAS PICKFORD & STEVE HUNT / The Wish     8:29
13. GUSTAVO ASSIS-BRASIL / The Same Day     6:25

CD 2
1. WILD STRINGS QUARTET / Trilogy     8:58
2. JOHN BRUSCHINI / Way Down       9:07
3. RADIO STRING QUARTET VIENNA / Meeting Of The Spirits   5:29
4. DENNIS CHAMBERS / Paris On Mine   6:06
5. GÖRAN KLINGHAGEN TRIO / Do You Hear The Voices That You Left Behind    5:37
6. MAHAVISHNU PROJECT STRING QUARTET / La Mere De La Mer   2:25 / Smile of the Beyond   5:03
7. VIC STEVENS / Would you like to dance?     5:06
8. KIMO WILLIAMS & KIMOTION / John's Blues    9:38
9. PASCAL BOURNET & 10. ENRIQUE ALBERTI / Open Country Joy    2:22
10. GIANFRANCO CONTINENZA / One Word    6:40
11. MADS TOLLING / Song for John   7:58
12. RICHARD SMITH / Cosmic Strut  4:27

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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AS A SIDEMAN



Adriano Brunelli
Art of B(r)ass
2008

1. Bass & Table     3:58
2. No Theme    5:25
3. Settembre    4:42
4. Fuuunk    4:39
5. I Remembered    6:34
6. Fragments    4:54
7. Mr Perez    4:36
8. Teen Town    3:14

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