I’m thrilled to share that I recorded my album “The Value Of Choices” in July. It was an incredible experience, made possible by the support of fantastic musicians. Although there’s still a lot of work ahead with mixing, mastering, and finalizing the release details, I can’t wait to share this project with everyone!
Stay tuned for updates and more information on my website/socials/newsletter! 🙂
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.“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.”
“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
I’m happy to share another achievement for this 2022! My composition Betsaba, inspired by the traditional music of Sardinia Tasgia – Miserere, was selected as a finalist at the International Composing Contest Scrivere in Jazz! 8th and 9th of September the finals! Looking forward to it! The selection committee, made up of musicians Duccio Bertini, Gabriele Comeglio, Michele Corcella, Mario Corvini, Riccardo Fassi, Corrado Guarino, Pino Jodice, Mario Raja, and Marco Tiso, subjected the compositions taking part in the 17th edition of the International Competition of Composition and Arrangement for Jazz Orchestra ‘Scrivere in Jazz 2022’ to careful analysis. The compositions admitted to the final phase are: Section A – Compositions based on or inspired by the themes of Sardinian ethnic music: Tasgia “Bathsheba” by Gabriele di Franco (Lecce, Italy / Brussels, Belgium) “Bonorva” by Leonardo Prunetti (Grosseto, Italy) “TB” by Nicola Corso (Campobasso, Italy) Section B – Free original compositions “Renegade” by Tobias Hoffmann (Graz, Austria) student at Kunstuniversität Graz “Sam” by Laura Giulia Veltri (Rome, Italy) student at Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium in Aarhus (Denmark) “Seeds” by Francesco Spinazza (Spoleto, Italy) student at the Conservatorio “G. Verdi” in Milan. Section C – Arrangements of pieces by Gianluigi Trovesi “Dance For a Fat Harlequin” by Daniel Hofecker (Pecs, Hungary) “Gargantella” by Gerardo Pepe (Gravina in Puglia – BA – Italy) “Siparietto” by Diego Donati (Corinaldo – AN – Italy). MORE AT: https://www.abno.com/i-finalisti-di-scrivere-in-jazz-2022/ —- Sono felice di condividere un altro bel risultato per questo 2022! La mia composizione Betsaba, ispirata alla musica tradizionale della Sardegna Tasgia – Miserere, è stata selezionata come finalista al Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Scrivere in Jazz! 8 e 9 settembre la finale! La commissione selezionatrice, formata dai musicisti Duccio Bertini, Gabriele Comeglio, Michele Corcella, Mario Corvini, Riccardo Fassi, Corrado Guarino, Pino Jodice, Mario Raja, Marco Tiso ha sottoposto ad una attenta analisi le composizioni partecipanti alla XVII edizione del Concorso Internazionale di Composizione ed Arrangiamento per Orchestra Jazz “Scrivere in Jazz 2022”. Le composizioni ammesse alla fase finale sono: Sezione A – Composizioni basate o ispirate ai temi della musica etnica della Sardegna: Tasgia “Betsabea” di Gabriele di Franco (Lecce, Italia / Bruxelles, Belgio) “Bonorva” di Leonardo Prunetti (Grosseto, Italia) “TB” di Nicola Corso (Campobasso, Italia) Sezione B – Composizioni originali libere “Renegade” di Tobias Hoffmann (Graz, Austria) studente presso Kunstuniversität di Graz “Sam” di Laura Giulia Veltri (Roma, Italia) studentessa del Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium di Aarhus (Danimarca) “Seeds” di Francesco Spinazza (Spoleto, Italia) studente presso il Conservatorio “G. Verdi” di Milano. Sezione C – Arrangiamenti di brani di Gianluigi Trovesi “Dance For a Fat Arlecchino” di Daniel Hofecker (Pecs, Ungheria) “Gargantella” di Gerardo Pepe (Gravina in Puglia – BA – Italia) “Siparietto” di Diego Donati (Corinaldo – AN – Italia).
I’m glad to announce that my composition Berlin got selected as a finalist at the XXII CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DI ARRANGIAMENTO E COMPOSIZIONE PER ORCHESTRA JAZZ.
The final will take place in Barga the 21st of August 2021.
