PRESSGiovanni Moltoni has performed internationally at festivals and jazz clubs throughout western Europe as well as in some of Boston’s finest venues. His music combines elements from many different sources to create elegant, sophisticated jazz that is pleasurable and rich of soul. The Vancouver Sun Jan. 2009 Boston's Berklee College of Music has always been a Mecca for young jazz musicians, and small wonder with guitarist-composer Giovanni Moltoni among the faculty. -Josh Rager
"3" is comforting in his quiet grace. JAZZ WEEKLY Dec. 2008 Giovanni Moltoni has put together a quartet (along with Greg Hopkins/t,
Fernando Huergo/b and Bob Tamagni/dr) that is big on explorative lyricism
and intriguing rhythms. Moltoni mixes his wiry and warm guitar with
subdued synth sounds to create a soothing sound that coalesces well
with Hopkins’ demur and dusky trumpet.
Backed by his usual live group of the last two years, Moltoni pairs
his guitar with synth to create an inviting musical landscape. Trumpeter
Greg Hopkins is his primary melodic counterpart, while electric bassist
Fernando Huergo and drummer Bob Tamagni sparkle as a rhythm section.
Not to say Huergo doesn't add to the harmonies with his active and melodic
riffing. Off the beaten path is one way to describe Giovanni Moltoni's music.
Interesting and pleasure-filled are two others.
20th Century Guitar Magazine - Dec. 2008 Moltoni's most appealing album yet... A stunning display of sonic guitar atmospherics. -Robert Silverstain All about Jazz - Dec. 2008 With his third release as a leader, he communicates an affinity for keen compositional prowess...A refreshing and appealingly articulated endeavor. - Glenn Asterita jazz.com "Mystery Box" Song of the day. Dec. 2008 "Giovanni Moltoni and his crew ride a slow-burning, spooky groove, layering much texture and nuance along the way. The unison lines between Moltoni's guitar and Greg Hopkins's trumpet are beautiful in their simplicity. Moltoni's harmonically open guitar/synth arpeggios seem to ask their own questions, to which both Hopkins and bassist Fernando Huergo supply endless commentary." -Mark Salesky jazz.com "While we wait" - Dec. 2008 The interplay between the two is reassuringly calm and beautiful...it is melodic music that demanding jazz fans and curious bystanders alike will appreciate. -Walter Kolosky Ejazzmusic.com - Dec 2008 Giovanni Moltoni releases his most creative recording to date with “3” an album containing a stimulating modern approach to jazz. The repertoire is all original and highly imaginative performed by an unusual quartet of sounds. Giovanni Moltoni’s “3” is a testament not so much to the guitarist’s chops on the strings but to his talents as a composer that makes the music on this album challenging and truly entertaining. -Edward Blanco Midwest Records - Dec 2008 A nice set of boundary pushing work, Moltoni likes to get to he heart of the matter in a quick, stylish manner. A tasty jazz guitar outing throughout that never takes the easy way out while not making itself a challenge to listen to. -Chris Spector JazzTimes - March 2004 CD, Openground. Moltoni's often-inventive original compositions provide a forum for his progressive harmonies, which he desribes as airy and open... Moltoni's music, it's creative and frequently infectious, a treat for the heart and mind alike. - Jim Ferguson Boston Globe Interview with Giovanni Moltoni.
Moltoni's music (he composed all nine tunes on the CD) is soothing without
being treacly or trite, and reminiscent of the moody, ethereal virtuosity
popularized by the German label ECM in the 1970s. Anyone who checks
out Openground will likely be glad he did. - Bill Beuttler
Home | Discography | Biography | In the Studio | Press | Shows | Links | Contact |