Bianca Gismonti's superb jazz-oriented piano trio music reveals a vigorous interaction and sensitivity. Her beautiful compositions come along with a rich brazilian rhythmic gesture, lyric harmonies and inspiring melodies.
Bianca Gismonti was born in a family of musicians. At age fifteen, she launched her musical career as an accompanist to her father, on various stages around the world for many years. In 2005 “Duo Gisbranco”(a piano duo with peer Claudia Castelo Branco) made its debut, having since recorded three albums and two DVDs, with allied musical partnerships with the likes of composer Chico César, cellist Jaques Morelembaum and singer Monica Salmaso. In 2013, she launched her first self-authored album, “Sonhos de Nascimento”(Biscoito Fino label), with guest participation of percussionist Nana Vasconcellos, among others. After this record, she made international tours around Europe, Asia and South America. At the end of 2015 came her second album, named “Primeiro Céu”(Fina Flor label), having since established the trio formation besides her husband Julio Falavigna on drums (who also co-produced both albums) and Antonio Porto on bass. This record had special apearances by singer Jane Duboc and harmonica player José Staneck. In 2016, the same album was released by Impartment Records(Japan) and Quinton Records(Austria), allowing for a new round of tours over Europe, Africa and Asia, during which her new album (to be released in 2019) - “Desvelando Mares” was recorded in Budapest, under Hunnia Records. All throughout, besides her own compositions, her father’s repertoire remained part and parcel of her soul, being somewhat always present during the performances. In 2017, celebrating Egberto’s 70th Birthday, Bianca decided to put together a full set- list in his honour, with many of the compositions which became hallmarks of his career. Classics such as “Palhaço”, “Lôro”, “Água e Vinho” and “Maracatu” are in this new show which has been captivating audiences worldwide in 2018 as well as a homonymous CD to be released by Hunnia Records in 2020.
New album releases:
Desvelando Mares (Hunnia Records, 2018)
Gismonti 70 (Hunnia Records, 2019)
Booking contact:
Further infos:
Website: https://biancagismonti.wordpress.com
Youtube: https://youtu.be/y4JAvMh2Ll4
Tour frame (Europe):
November 12-27, 2021
Line up:
Bianca Gismonti - piano
Paolo Andriolo - bass
Julio Falavigna - drums
Travel party: 3-4 people
