Giorgio Gaslini

Born October 22, 1929· Milano, Lombardia, Italy

† Died July 29, 2014

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Born in Milan, Gaslini took up piano at thirteen and recorded with his trio by sixteen, later leading his own quartet through the 1950s and 1960s; his early promise earned him a “new talent” spot in Down Beat’s poll and the distinction of being the first Italian officially invited to a U.S. jazz festival in New Orleans (1976-77). He collaborated with leading American improvisers such as Anthony Br… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources