Gianluca Mosole

The Profile

Left-handed guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Treviso who emerged in the early 1980s with the EP After Rain; known for work in fusion/funk/electric jazz and for a 2009 return with the album No Title.

Collaborated with or featured prestigious guests such as Nana Vasconcelos, Miroslav Vitous, Hiram Bullock and Airto Moreira; guest vocalists on No Title include Cece Rogers, Manuela Panizzo and Moony. Performances cited with Miles Davis, Sting and Al Di Meola; repertoire and arrangements reference Brazilian styles and covers like Bacharach's "The Look Of Love" and Battisti's "Amarsi un po'".

A positive review of Gianluca Mosole's album No Title highlighting his return to fusion/electric-jazz after long absences. The reviewer notes Mosole's early success with the EP After Rain, prestigious guest musicians, and a meticulous production sensibility. The album mixes Brazilian vibes, classy revamps and Metheny-like compositional touches.