Gian - voice & lead guitar, composer and lyricist
Claudia Chambers (Cajon/Percussion) and Los Tres Monos - consisting of Will (Flamenco Guitar), Kurt (Bass) and Jeff (Percussion)
Influences
Gypsy Kings, Paco de Lucia, Prince, Michael Jackson, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, Pedro Sierra, Camaron del Isla, Thicke, Sting, Stevie Wonder, John Williams, Eric Clapton, Justin Timberlake, Terrence Trent Darby, Babyface, Quincy Jones, blues/roots and motown artists.
Sounds Like
Gian!
The music is a fusion of flamenco, world, r&b and pop. Instrumental and vocal tracks are equally combined on the album and in live shows.
Gian - Debut Album "Feel the Music" Out NOW - In Stores & Online!
Who is Gian?
Gian is an Australian based Latin/Flamenco guitarist & singer/songwriter. Born to an Italian father and German mother, he was brought up on an fusion of musical and cultural styles from Flamenco, R&B, Soul, Pop, through to Latin and world music, all strongly reflected in his music.
One of today’s few unique artists to equally blend songs and instrumental tracks, Gian’s 14yrs of study and public performance in both Australia and Europe, has not only gained him respect from his peers but has also been creating attention with a list of credits and awards to his name, most recently as best artist at the ABC awards, best male vocalist (ABC Awards), Broadcasters choice ( ABC awards), APRA songwriter of the year, Best Instrumental Artist In Australia at the 2004 MusicOz Awards, Top 5 in both R&B and World Music Categories, and one of his tracks from his latest album “All about the music” has been included on a Petrol records EP which became the 11th most downloaded instrumental track on the US I tunes charts.
Gian’s music and acclaim has culminated in securing a major recording and publishing deal with ABC Music Australia with Australian distribution through Warner Music where his album is planned for release in September 2007 Australia wide. Gian has recently worked with Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Paul Pederson (The Corrs, Prince, and George Benson). After this collaboration Gian is heading to the US to continue song writing and then will be heading off to complete a European tour in 2008.
His vibrant and very musical performance’s with his amazing world class musicians bring Gian’s music to life where music of the world combines to form a contemporary sound that is full of colour, passion and musicality fascinating audiences when ever its performed.
"Music changes the world, without music the world would be a pretty sad place... it's just an honour to be part of it" - Gian, 2005 winner of the 'ABC Music Best Artist' Award.
Flamenco guitarist Gian took out the 2005 'ABC Music Artist of The Year' Award at last week's fourth annual 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Awards, held Thursday October 13th at the Civic Theatre Newcastle. The prize, provided by ABC Music, entitles Gian to a six track live recording at ABC Studios Ultimo, a professional photo shoot and biography.
"Winning is an absolute honour, as I know of the amount of talent in Newcastle.... I combined music I love (world music) along with contemporary music and made something I loved, in the hope it would affect other people, which it obviously has - it's absolutely fantastic", said Gian.
In addition to winning the overall prize, Gian also walked away with 'Best Male Vocals' for his Adult Contemporary entry 'Over', 'Hunter Broadcasters' Choice' for his Pop entry 'Just Believe', as well as being the inaugural recipient of the 'ABC Music Publishing & APRA Songwriters and Composers Recognition Award' after judges heard the previous mentioned entries along with his instrumental track 'Tambor'.
Gian has proved the theory that you have to be in it to win it. Those who attended the Awards in 2004 may remember Gian's performance with his band 'The Heat' - filled with salsa dancers, colour and sounds of Pop, RNB and flamenco. He walked away from that year without an award, however 2005 has seen him re-enter and go on to collect the most awards one artist has received in any one year.
Just wanted to let you know about the "Soul Shakedown Party".
It's going to be a relaxed afternoon of sweet, sweet music, just a block
away from Newcastle Beach. The DJs will take you back in time to the
golden years of Reggae & Soul... the 1960s, playing only the best
vintage Reggae, Soul, Ska, Rocksteady, Raw Soul and Northern Soul.
It's at a great venue, The View Factory. It's the perfect place to chill out for a few beers and a bite to eat.
In the words of the great Bob Marley "We gonna have a soul shakedown party!".
What: Soul Shakedown Party
When: SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2009!
Where: The View Factory. cnr of Scott & Telford St, Newcastle East.
Time: 3pm - 6pm.
Free entry.
just thought i'd let you know i'm lauching my new ep this wednesday 9 sept at lizottes newcastle (morehead st. lambton). show starts at 7:30pm and tix are $13.50 at the door or you can book a table in advance by calling (02) 4956 2066 or online at www.newcastle.lizottes.com.au/live
hey hey im kobina thx 4 accetin ma request im a produca/artist in sydney australia but ill also reply to everything and want to get to kno evry1 :) hope all is well with urself. take care hit me up merry xmas tc X
Hey Gianni ^-^ Just thought I'd pop on here to have a listen to your art and wish you and your mum and all a Merry Christmas. I've been getting back into playing guitar myself and getting back up to speed remembering all those little things you taught me! Well, have a good one!
ah jealous of you guys too!!! doin't really know how long i'm away for??? in ny for august, then being based in toronto canada cause have working visa for there. hows music stuff going? you start gigging soon yeah? am looking into management here to try and get some gigs or something...and a visa!!! keep in touch! oh, and come to the US!! hehe xx
Hey Gian, how's it going??? Just wanted to send some love. Missing ya heaps - am heading over to the US in 2 weeks, kinda wish it were on your side of the world though. Talk soon xx
Hey Gian, How's London treating you? How was contiki? I've seen some of ron & Kelly's photo's on Face Book. I'll be arriving over there in 27 days YAY! I'm so excited! I start my contiki on the 12th August. We'll have to try & catch up in September sometime, but my stay has just become complicated cause my friend has told me he's moving the day after I arrive so I'm booked in for a little nervous excitement there ;)
Hey Gian Get in this weekend for UNO Friday, Cheap drinks for all from 9-1am, and FREE Entry for Valid Uni Students!!! UNO U WANT TO!! Saturday we present Ivan Gough from TV Rock! who is Guaranteed to fill the room!! Doors open at 9pm! Sunday... Get ready to Dance Gian cause we all know what sundays are about!! CU THIS WEEKEND AT KING ST!!!!
yo gianni, how are you bro? hows life in the fast lane. things are cruizing back here we are getting heaps of gigs hey in some new places which is good. looking forwad to playing with you again when you get back. hope you are enjoying yourself and spreadin your positive vibes through that sexy guitar of yours and from your sexy self. live it up. jeff.
