This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.
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The Gianni Organ Trio
December 16, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST
“The man can certainly swing on a melody with creative arrangements and a sense of time that is quite impressive.” – Huffington Post
GOT (Gianni Organ Trio), Led by Dr. Gianni Bianchini, will be showcasing the funkiest, bluesiest and most danceable qualities of jazz on the iconic Hammond B3 organ. GOT embodies the B3 tradition and combines classic jazz standards along with the funkiest hits from every generation in this groovy style. World-renowned guitarist Rafael Rosa, one of the founding members of the band, will be flying in from NYC. Joining the band on drums will be Marcus Grant, one of the most talented drummers ever to move to South Florida.
Personnel:
Dr. Gianni Bianchini, Vocals, Hammond B3 Organ
Rafael Rosa, Guitar
Marcus Grant, Drums
Dr. Gianni Bianchini is among the leading jazz pianist, organist and vocalist in the jazz scene today. Dr. Bianchini has performed, recorded or studied with; Jason Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Joshua Redman, Jeff “Tain” Watts, John Scofield, Stefon Harris, Kenny Werner, Jean Michel-Pilc, Gil Goldstein, Ron McClure, and countless others across the globe. Dr. Bianchini is currently on staff as the director of piano at Berklee College of Music’s Global Partner Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador.
Rafael Rosa, one of the founding members of GOT has performed across the U.S. Europe, South America, the Caribbean and Australia. His record Portrait is among the leading jazz guitar records to be released in the past decade. Joining the band on drums will be the highly touted Marcus Grant. Since moving to South Florida from Philadelphia, Marcus has been the top call among drummers in South Florida. He has been revolutionizing music in the community. GOT has just recorded their first record and will be releasing their record next year.
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Please bring a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic beverage to share.
Half-price tickets are available for students, teachers, frontline workers, veterans, and seniors.
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The lead sponsor for Timucua’s Jazz Series is:
Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Center of Orlando
For more information, please visit entsinusorlando.com