Glauco Venier
Glauco Venier (born 8 September 1962) is an Italian jazz pianist and composer.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 8 September 1962 Sedegliano, Udine, Italy |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
Life and career
Venier was born in Sedegliano, Udine on 8 September 1962.[1] He "graduated in organ and composition from the Udine Conservatory in 1985, then took private lessons with Franco d'Andrea before heading to Boston's Berklee School."[2] "He has led his own bands since 1990".[2]
Venier has performed and recorded as a trio with vocalist Norma Winstone and reeds player Klaus Gesing since the early 2000s.[3] Their 2007 album Distances was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category.[4]
Discography
An asterisk (*) indicates that the year is that of release.
As leader/co-leader
| Year recorded | Title | Label | Personnel/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002* | Chamber Music | Universal | Trio, co-led with Klaus Gesing (), Norma Winstone (vocals) |
| 2007* | Intermezzo | Trio | |
| 2007 | Distances | ECM | Trio, co-led with Klaus Gesing (soprano sax, bass clarinet), Norma Winstone (vocals) |
| 2009* | Stories Yet to Tell | ECM | Trio, co-led with Klaus Gesing (soprano sax, bass clarinet), Norma Winstone (vocals) |
| 2014* | Dance Without Answer | ECM | Trio, co-led with Klaus Gesing (soprano sax, bass clarinet), Norma Winstone (vocals) |
| 2016* | Miniatures | ECM | Solo piano and percussion |
References
- "Winstone / Gessing / Venier". Basho Music. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- "Dance Without Answer – Norma Winstone / Glauco Venier / Klaus Gesing". ECM. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- Hum, Peter (15 June 2014) "Ottawa Jazzfest Preview: Norma Winstone Trio CD Reviewed". Ottawa Citizen.
- "Grammy Nominees & Winners". Charlottesville Jazz Society. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
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