Here some quotes about Gianfranco Continenza̵= 7;s Cd "The past inside the present"feat. Bill Evans and Scott Kinsey (Tribal Tech). =

&#= 8220;The past inside the present" is the 2nd bestseller Album of ESC Records and it = was at the 1st & 2nd position on the list of the top 100 Cd of jazz guitar album on <= span class=3DSpellE>Tower records USA for more than 3 weeks

"I was very impressed by Gianfranco’s playing and I was <= span class=3DSpellE>very impressed by his compositions too, it’s a <= span class=3DSpellE>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 th= e CD too. Great musicians. Even if I come from a different generati= on of sound 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.”

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"As a huge fan of contemporary jazz-fusion, I was pleasantly surprised when I put on t= he CD “The Past Inside= the Present” by Gianfra= nco Continenza. Frankly I was<= /span> 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 GI= T in Hollywood where he = studied music in the early ‘90’s. And Gia= nfranco’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<= /span> 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&= quot; 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 compo= sitions are well crafted an= d are harmonically, rhythmically and melodically superb. Gianf= ranco seems to be able to move seamlessly from soulful gut wrenching playing to soaring technically astounding passages.̶= 1;

Steve Trovato

"The music on = this recording is a complex fusion of progessive and funky <= span class=3DSpellE>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 <= span class=3DSpellE>with a rare dedication to pull out an original, invigorating, a= nd intriguing voice, which j= ust 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.R= 21;

Jennifer Batten

"I found Gianf= ranco’s music well worked in the compositions; I mean it is not only standards played straght- ahead... the CD sounds good... the repertoire is <= span class=3DSpellE>varied... there are some beautiful lyrical ballad mixed with powerful tunes, a wonderful = collaboration of Bill Evans...”

Dominique Di Piazza

"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. <= span class=3DSpellE>This is contemporary jazz music on a very high level.”

Bob Mintzer

"I enjoyed thi= s music very much, beautifull music and wonderfull playing!!!"

Jeff Richman

"Gianfranco= ’s music is wonderful. The musicians = are great and the recording <= span class=3DSpellE>sounds great.”

Mitchel Forman <= /p>

"Gianfranco Continenza has crafted an all-original gem of contemporary playing and composing here. It is refreshing to hear so much original creativity, great <= span class=3DSpellE>improvisation and ensemble work in one place. Continenza's= new disc it is a fresh new contibution to the lexicon of modern fusion jazz.”

Richard Smith

"Gianfranco= ’s CD The Past Inside = the Present is a wonderful mixture of cool, twisting melodic lines, heart, energy, drive and = monster playing!"

Michael Manring

"Uncompromi= sed writing and passionate performances... very well done!!! <= /span>

Otmaro Ruiz <= /p>

"It<= /span> 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. I was very impressed with the = high level of musicianship and the very original compositions. There are n= o weak links in this unparalleled package." <= /p>

Phil Upchurch

"Gianfranco has amazing chops and is a wonderful composer as well..His new CD is a Killer"

Vic Juris <= /p>

"Gianfranco Continenza has produced a really solid fusion CD; the solos, writing = and production are all first c= lass, 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 comp= oser 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 co= mmon thread through all the compositions. Gia= nfranco 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 ..boards. It's first rate new, prog= ressive jazz fused with your fondest memories from the past, all pointed towards a bright future!”

Jamie Findlay <= /p>

"A fine CD by<= /span> a wonderful musician&= quot;

Jimmy Bruno

"Gianfranco= 's new CD is a great representation of what's happening on th= e cutting edge of fusion music today. There is some inspired playing here.”

Dean Brown

"Lot's of presence!" =

Billy Cobham