Gabriele di Franco

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  • The Value Of Choices

    The Value Of Choices

    The Value Of Choices

    ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA

    “While composing, one is often faced with an infinite range of possible timbres, dynamics, and evolutions through which the music may unfold. Every note chosen, every decision made, has a profound impact on the final result. In composition, as in life: this is the value of choices.”

    This is one of Gabriele di Franco’s most profound values. This led Gabriele to create “The Value Of Choices”, his new orchestral constellation and upcoming album. Gabriele has passionately devoted his creative efforts to composing for large ensembles, resulting in an impressive collection of awards. In fact, he has won no less than 7 international composition awards in the past few years alone. Among them, 3rd prize with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & JamMusicLab University in 2023 (AT), 1st  prize at Scrivere in Jazz in 2022 (IT), commissioned composer at the European Composers project of Subway Jazz Orchestra in 2021 (DE), 3rd prize at UMO Jazz Orchestra (FI), and many more. Today, Gabriele has decided to reinvest the awards won into this new ambitious project. The album, sharing its title with the project, draws inspiration from Gabriele’s mentor Kris Defoort’s greatest teaching, which is why its title track is dedicated to him. Featuring a mix of previously awarded compositions and fresh material from the past three years, the music promises an engaging travel through the diverse tapestry of jazz. The Value Of Choices features 8 original tracks, perfectly capturing Gabriele’s musical journey, with the special participation of 4 exceptional guests: Lieselot De Wilde (soprano), Vanesa Diaz Gil (alto), Francois Vaiana (baritone), and Federico Pecoraro (electric bass). Bridging the worlds of jazz and classical orchestration, Gabriele’s writing style is deeply rooted in jazz traditions, drawing inspiration from the great orchestrators of classical music while embracing modern and pop grooves. The album will be released on Challenge Records (NL) 6th March 2026.

    THE MUSICIANS

    “The Value Of Choices” is made by 18 wonderful human beings.   Woodwinds: Alto Sax/ Soprano/ Flute/ Alto Flute/ Piccolo Flute: Martin Gasser Alto Sax/Soprano/Flute:  Pierre Lagache Tenor Sax/Soprano/ Flute : Lennert Baerts Tenor Sax/Bb Clarinet: Tobias Volckaert Baritone Sax/Bass Clari: Duilio Ingrosso   Trumpets: Trumpet/Flugelhorn 1: Antoine Colin Trumpet/Flugelhorn 2: Jany Van Lul Trumpet/Flugelhorn 3: Thomas Mayade Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4: Pierre-Antoine Savoyat   Trombones: Trombone1 : Frederik Heirman Trombone 2: Quinten De Cracker Trombone 3: Tim Daemen Bass Trombone / Tuba: Els Verbruggen   Rhythm Section: Double Bass: Fil Caporali Drums: Daniel Jonkers Piano & Effects: Yu-Ting Li Guitar & Effects: Machiel Heremans Conducting & Composition: Gabriele di Franco   Guests: Lieselot De Wilde – voice Vanesa Diaz Gil – voice Francois Vaiana – voice Federico Pecoraro – el. bass

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  • SJO\CGN | European Composers | Gabriele di Franco – Inspira (Inhale)

    SJO\CGN | European Composers | Gabriele di Franco – Inspira (Inhale)

    Finally the video of INHALE is out.
    Premiered by SJO/CGN at Subway Club on December 8th 2021 as part of the European Composers project.
    Check it out on you tube and on instagram is also available a small explanation of the idea behind.

    Here available also a small interview where I say more about INHALE (Inspira)!

    www.subwayjazzorchestra.com

    Subway Jazz Orchestra | European Composers
    Concert and live recording at Club Subway on December 8th 2021

    “Inspira (Inhale)” composed by Gabriele di Franco
    commissioned by the Subway Jazz Orchestra, Cologne

    REEDS
    Julian Bossert
    Johannes Ludwig
    Joachim Lenhardt
    Jens Böckamp
    Heiko Bidmon

    TRUMPETS
    Matthias Schwengler
    Christian Mehler
    Maik Krahl
    Cay Schmitz

    TROMBONES
    Janning Trumann
    Philipp Schittek
    Matthias Schuller
    Tobias Herzog

    RHYTHM
    Philip Czarnecki (git)
    Felix Hauptmann (p)
    David Andres (b)
    Thomas Sauerborn (dr)

    CONDUCTOR
    Stefan Karl Schmid

    Recorded & Mixed by Julian Speyer
    Filmed by Cologne Custom Studios

    Supported by Land NRW & Rheinenergie Stiftung Kultur

  • SJO\CGN presents: EUROPEAN COMPOSERS

    SJO\CGN presents: EUROPEAN COMPOSERS

    I’m glad to announce that I was selected s part of the project EUROPEAN COMPOSERS promoted by Subway Jazz Orchestra of Cologne. The big band selected five young composers from all over Europe who have composed new works especially for Subway Jazz Orchestra and will be giving their world premieres on the 8th of december. This was preceded by a Europe-wide call by the SJO for composers up to 35 years of age. From the 54 applications received, the collective selected five candidates who were awarded a commission to compose for the orchestra. Congrats also to the other 4 selected composers: Jorik Bergman (born 1996 in Leiden, The Netherlands) is a professional jazz flutist, composer and arranger living in Cologne. She enjoys writing for large jazz ensembles and is currently organising her next big project. On the side, she has her own jazz trio in which she plays the flute, is doing her Master’s degree in composition at the Cologne University of Music and Dance and is also a professional model. Her dream is to retire one day and build her own miniature golf course in the south of France. Tobias Hoffmann (*1988) is a saxophonist, composer and arranger born in Germany and currently living in Vienna and Graz. Besides being the bandleader of his award-winning “Tobias Hoffmann Nonet”, he works as a sideman for various projects and bands. He is also currently working on the debut CD of his “Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra”, which will be released in 2022. Bianca Rantala is a 22-year-old arranger, composer, pianist and big band conductor from Estonia. She is currently studying music production in Helsinki, Finland and works as a freelance musician. Rantala is the conductor of several Estonian big bands, including the Taltech Bigband, the GOMK Bigband and the New Wind Jazz Orchestra. She has composed and arranged for all kinds of ensembles, but especially for big bands, vocal groups, wind and string orchestras. In 2020 she won 1st place in the Baltic Big Band Composition Contest. Born in 1992 in south-eastern Styria (Austria), singer, composer and pianist Ursula Reicher shows her great passion for music in her diverse work, moving in many musical styles. She completed her master’s degree in jazz composition and arranging with Ed Partyka at the Kunstuniversität Graz/Institut Jazz as well as studying music education at KUG Graz and German at KF-Uni in Graz. Her great love is her current main project ‘The Void-Quintet’, a special formation with which she released her debut album “Globular Cluster” in 2019 and was also awarded a Downbeat- Award for “Outstanding Performance” in 2019 and 2020. Ursula was also awarded a Downbeat Award for Outstanding Composition in 2020 and 2021.

  • ‘Berlin’ won the 3rd prize at Helsinki BB Composing Contest

    ‘Berlin’ won the 3rd prize at Helsinki BB Composing Contest

    The final concert of the Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest was held at the Savoy Theater, Helsinki Finland on Friday, June 4th.

    After selecting the 10 finalists from 76 applications from all over the world, jury members Bob Mintzer (USA), composer and pianist Iro Haarla (Finland), UMO’s artistic director and chief conductor Ed Partyka (USA / Austria), and conductor Antti Rissanen (Finland), awarded Berlin with the 3rd place.

    My congratulations also go to Claudia Döffinger (Germany/Austria) and Oskari Siirtola (Finland) for first and second place.

    You can watch the final concert on-demand and for free at Helsinkikanava.fi until 18 June and at UMO Helsinki YouTube channel until 31 August.

  • Berlin selected as a finalist at the Helsinki Big Band Composing Contest

    Berlin selected as a finalist at the Helsinki Big Band Composing Contest

    I’m so glad to announce that my piece ‘Berlin’ has been selected as a finalist at the Helsinki Big Band Composing Contest.

    The jury includes American composer and big band leader Bob Mintzer, composer and pianist Iro Haarla, UMO’s artistic director and chief conductor Ed Partyka, and conductor Antti Rissanen.

    Only 10 finalists were selected between 76 applications coming from all around the world.

    • Robert Cozma (GER): Evening Walk
    • Claudia Döffinger (AUT): Nachtwache
    • Gabriele di Franco (BEL): Berlin
    • Daniel Hofecker (HUN): Mr S. G.
    • Tobias M. Hoffmann (AUT): Conspiracy
    • Amelia Jutilane-Maynard (AUS): Isolation
    • Zach Rich (USA): Let Me Clarify
    • Oskari Siirtola (FIN): Dear Theo
    • Gordan Spasovski (MKD): Inner Nova
    • Drew Zaremba (USA): Chesire

    I’ll proudly represent Belgium (and Italy)! Connect on the 4th of June for following the stream of the final!

    HERE MORE INFO – HERE FOR THE LIVE STREAM

  • The Real Me – Aneta Nayan

    The Real Me – Aneta Nayan

    I’m happy to share with you a new work I did for Aneta Nayan : The Real Me.

    Here the dream team:
    vocals | composition | lyrics: Aneta Nayan
    electric guitar | arrangement: Gabriele di Franco
    electric bass: Fil Caporali
    drums | vibraphone: Pierre Hurty
    backing vocals: Mirte Leconte backing vocals: Bart Plugers

  • Dedalo – BPJO @ RAI Radio 3 – Battiti

    Dedalo – BPJO @ RAI Radio 3 – Battiti

    The streaming of the episode of BATTITI is available. Pino Saulo presented the new album of the Bud Powell Jazz Orchestra – DEDALO.

    E’ disponibile lo streaming della puntata di BATTITI dove Pino Saulo ha presentato il nuovo disco della Bud Powell Jazz Orchestra – DEDALO.

    LISTEN THE FULL EPISODE

    Rai Radio 3 Battiti

    BUD POWELL JAZZ ORCHESTRA – DEDALO (2018) Produced by Ass. Bud Powell di Maglie. © Gabriele di Franco 2018 © Ass.Cult. Jazz Bud Powell di Maglie www.magliejazz.it

  • Jazz Composition and Arranging – Gabriele di Franco e Francesco Negro

    Jazz Composition and Arranging – Gabriele di Franco e Francesco Negro

    Domenica 3 febbraio alle ore 15:30 partirà il nuovo Corso di Composizione Jazz presso l’Associazione Culturale Jazz Bud Powell di Maglie a cura di Gabriele di Franco e Francesco Negro. Il corso prevede più di 30 ore di lezione in cui saranno affrontati i seguenti argomenti:

    • Armonia;
    • Analisi;
    • Strumentazione e orchestrazione;
    • Composizione

    L’obiettivo del corso è quello di imparare le tecniche di orchestrazione, composizione ed arrangiamento di base per poter scrivere musica per vari organici. Le lezioni si struttureranno secondo il seguente calendario nella fascia oraria 15:30 – 18:30: Febbraio: 3, 17 Marzo: 17, 31 Aprile: 14, 28 Maggio: 12, 26 Giugno: 9, 23 Luglio: 14 Per poter partecipare al corso bisogna avere i seguenti requisiti:

    • Conoscenza delle scale maggiori, minori e i modi;
    • Saper armonizzare le scale maggiori e minori;
    • Conoscenza degli intervalli semplici e composti;
    • Conoscenza di un software di scrittura musicale (Musescore, Sibelius, Finale…)

    Gabriele di Franco: www.gabrieledifranco.com Francesco Negro: www.francesconegro.it Per ulteriori informazioni: www.magliejazz.it

  • Bijloke Summer Academy – LULELA – Music Theatre

    Bijloke Summer Academy – LULELA – Music Theatre

    I’m glad to announce that I’ve been selected to be part of Bijloke Summer Academy.
    The partners of Bijloke Summer Academy have selected 5 projects from 88 applications coming from all over the world.
    The partnership includes LOD music theatre (production house), Music Centre De Bijloke(venue), Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) & Royal Conservatory Ghent, SPECTRA Ensemble (contemporary music ensemble) JazzLab (concert organiser) and International Opera Academy.
    All partners are involved in the international fields of contemporary music theatre and transmedial performance. Their ways of working within the scene are different yet highly complementary as organisational forces of Bijloke Summer Academy – Music Theatre.
  • Maglie Jazz Summer School – Teaching

    Maglie Jazz Summer School – Teaching

    (scroll down for english) Sono orgoglioso di annunciare di far parte di questo bellissima squadra docenti: Marcello Allulli: fiati, Greg Burk: pianoforte, Paola Arnesano: canto, Francesco Diodati: chitarra, Matteo Bortone: contrabbasso, Ermanno Baron: batteria, Angelo Urso e Giancarlo Nino Locatelli : Soundpainting; Gabriele di Franco :  Summer School Jazz Orchestra. Il progetto Maglie Jazz Summer School è una iniziativa dalla Associazione Culturale Jazz “Bud Powell” di Maglie. Dal 27 agosto al 2 settembre 5 partecipanti per ogni strumento, divisi in 6 classi (una per ogni strumento: sax, piano, voce, chitarra, contrabbasso, batteria) prenderanno parte all’unico Jazz workshop estivo del Salento.

    Grazie alla collaborazione con Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, tutti gli studenti del KCB beneficeranno di uno sconto del 20%.

    maggiori info ed iscrizioni: magliejazzsummerschool.it

    I am proud to announce that I am part of this beautiful teaching team: Marcello Allulli: horns, Greg Burk: piano, Paola Arnesano: singing, Francesco Diodati: guitar, Matteo Bortone: double bass, Ermanno Baron: drums, Angelo Urso and Giancarlo Nino Locatelli : Soundpainting; Gabriele di Franco :  Summer School Jazz Orchestra. The Maglie Jazz Summer School project is an initiative of the Jazz Cultural Association “Bud Powell” of Maglie. From August 27 to September 2, 5 participants per instrument, divided into 6 classes (one for each instrument: sax, piano, vocals, guitar, double bass, drums) will take part in the only summer Jazz workshop in Salento.

    Thanks to the partnership with Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel all KCB students will benefit of a 20% discount.

    more info and inscriptions: magliejazzsummerschool.it

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