Openground by Giovanni Moltoni

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Smooth Jazz | Traditional Jazz Combo

9 tracks | 46 minutes

Released Aug 2003
on C# Squared Music Productions

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Origional, smooth, contemporary Jazz with a great, smoky vibe.

Editorial review

Guitarist Giovanni Moltoni has been performing on both the European and United States jazz circuits for several years. However, his home base is in Boston, MA where he performs and privately teaches, while also residing as a faculty member at "The Berklee School of Music." With this jazz guitar trio format, Moltoni displays quite a bit of depth via his mid-toned electric single-note lines and methodical, reengineering of mini-themes and rhythmic structures. One primary aspect of the guitarist's overall musical persona is rooted within his ability to embed the tried and true with a nouveau line of attack. The band swings hard while also tempering the pace down in spots, as Moltoni has the ability to sustain the listener's attention via his deft fretwork, marked by subtle shifts in strategy and momentum. He's not a speed demon either, but revs up the flow when the situation arises. Ultimately, Moltoni intertwines elements of wit and passion, with textbook precision throughout this undeniably engaging set. ~ Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

Throughout his career, Giovanni Moltoni has performed nationally, and internationally, in a variety of musical settings. Giovanni was born in Italy where he began his professional career at age 18. At age 25, (1989) he moved to Boston, which is where he now resides, works as an educator at Berklee College of Music and as a performer and composer.

International Association of Jazz Record Collectors (IAJRC) Journal - Winter 2004 Page 86

(Openground is)...a sweetly swinging set of originals by the leader...Moltoni's crisp and lyrical sound is complemented by bassist Paul Del Nero's singing tone and drummer Bob Tamagni's forceful beat and splashy cymbals in a consistently engaging three-way conversation among equals. A very pleasant listen. -Stuart Kremsky

20th Century Guitar June 2004

"...Openground is a stellar jazz trio date from guitarist Giovanni Moltoni......