Mario Gangi, the composer, was a student of his father, Alfredo Gangi, who was a talented guitarist, double bassist, and banjo player in 1930s jazz ensembles.
Composer Biography
Mario Gangi, the composer, initially pursued a dual career as a double bassist in the Italian radio orchestra and as a guitarist, eventually focusing on the latter.
Recording & Production
Alessandro Minci, the performer, uses Augustine Strings and Leonardo De Gregorio Guitars for this recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The compositions by Mario Gangi on this album explore his most intimate and sensitive side, blending jazz, classical, and popular sounds.
Composer Biography
Mario Gangi, the composer, was a significant teacher, establishing what is known as the Roman School of Santa Cecilia in musicology.
Composer Biography
Mario Gangi, the composer, collaborated with guitarist Franco Cerri on the 1965 television show 'Chitarra, amore mio' (Guitar, my love) and later on a 'Corso di chitarra' (Guitar Course).
Performer Biography
Alessandro Minci, the guitarist on this album, is the founder and artistic director of the 'Note Classiche' guitar festival and the 'Città di Cassino' international guitar competition.
