EssenTIAL is: Giovanni von Essen - vocals, Oliver von Essen - keyboards, Nick Russo - guitar, Shenole Latimer - saxophones, Glenn Palermo - bass, Henning Stumm - drums
Influences
Love Listening To India.Arie, Etta Jones, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holiday, Jill Scott, Alberta Hunter, Little Jimmy Scott, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Minnie Ripperton, Shirley Horn, Gil Scott Heron, Corinne Bailey Rae, Edie Brickell, Chaka, Bill Withers, Phoebe Snow, Andy Bey, Carly Simon, Sade, John Legend, Curtis Mayfield, Lauryn Hill, Rachelle Farrell, Al Green, Luther, Angie Stone, Joni Mitchell, The Jackson 5 . . .
Sounds Like
GIOVANNI: Essentially Me
Neo-soul vocalist Giovanni draws her listeners in with the sheer elegance and sincerity of the refreshingly new sound and organic approach she has to her music.
Tierra Records recording artist Giovanni Von Essen sings of timeless dilemmas and disillusionment in love in simple and humorous ways. Her style is a combination of Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul and Pop. She draws inspiration from female vocal royalty Etta Jones, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, Roberta Flack and Dionne Warwick; their influences can be heard in Giovanni's unique and vibrant sound. This singer/songwriter originally from Brooklyn, New York, was raised by her Cuban grandmother and Jamaican great-grandmother who exposed Giovanni to a wide genre of music from an early age. From Spirituals to Classical and from Latin Jazz to Gospel, Giovanni grew to appreciate and enjoy singing these different styles with Jazz being at the top of the list.
Giovanni continues to perform in various clubs in the Tri-State area, as well as entertaining audiences in Japan, Germany and France. She currently works with her group "EssenTIAL", in addition to her participation in several recording projects and numerous live performances with other artists in the region.
Hey what up Sis. How are you and the girls doing? I haven't talked to you in a while so thought I stop by and say hello. As usual you sound great, keep doing what you do. Your brother, the boys and I are doing great! Hope to see you soon. Love Stephanie
Hey Giovanni, I wish you all the success in the world, in life and career, for the new year 2009. let's rock dis motha!! you know you got it, so let it shine. that's what's up. One Love Henning
Hey Giovanni, from all of us here at Tierra Records we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. let's kick some "asphalt" in the new year. together to the tippy-top. -TR
Howdy, we missed eachother at Glazart on the jam. I saw you ad lib and when I joined in you had left the stage...;-) It was a bit chaotic but that's the risk of the game, see you soon, Andreas
hey auntie....luvin da default pik...u look so pretty like usual....well...just stoppin by showin ur page sum luv...nd makin sure i noe i didnt 4get about u.l...much luv from me 2 u.....luv ya...<3KyMmMY<3.....xoxo
Hello Giovanni, just a quick "what's up" to you to let you know we're here for you and working "feverishly" on your behalf ; ) lol. don't forget to tell your fans to visit us here on myspace. good luck in life and career from all of us here at Tierra Records. - TR
Hey Giovanni, I'm glad you beeing so creative these days. keep on keepin' on and I'll see you on the tippy top in 2009. peace and blessings. One Love Henning
hey Giovanni da Vinci, how are you? how did it go on thursday. i'm sure it was great as usual. i'm fine and off to london briefly i'll be back b4 the 15th. you take care and keep it real...
Hey Giovanni, what's up?! it's great to see you do so well in Paris. don't forget to send us your gig schedule so we can help you promote it. we'll talk soon. -your peeps at Tierra Records
