With GIOMANÈ, GIANFRANCO GFN delivers an album that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly free. Blending Groove, Soul, and Acid-Jazz into his own distinctive GIAZZ! style, the record unfolds as a warm, organic journey driven by live musicianship and genuine emotion.
Recorded over two years between Switzerland and Côte d’Ivoire, GIOMANÈ is GFN’s fifth album and easily one of his most expansive. Across 13 original tracks and collaborations with 15 musicians, the sound remains rich, vibrant, and timeless—never overproduced, never artificial. Everything breathes. You can hear the human touch in every groove, every rhythmic exchange, and every melodic turn. What stands out most is the album’s sincerity. There’s no agenda here—no politics, no preaching. Instead, GIOMANÈ focuses on stories of love, life, travel, and lived experience. The compositions are strong and fluid, while the lyrics feel personal without becoming self-indulgent. Each track carries its own mood, yet the album flows naturally as a complete body of work.
The GIAZZ! concept—first introduced with Sing The Song in 2022—comes fully into its own here. Soul, Pop, Funk, and Blues blend effortlessly, held together by groove and a clear artistic vision. The result is music that feels joyful and thoughtful at the same time, inviting both movement and reflection. Launched live in Biel/Bienne with GFN & The Mystery Band, GIOMANÈ is clearly designed to live beyond the studio. It’s an album that promises even more energy on stage, and the upcoming tour feels like a natural next step. GIOMANÈ succeeds because it stays true to its core: real musicians, real stories, real feeling. In an era dominated by digital polish, GIANFRANCO GFN offers something refreshingly human—an album that grooves, connects, and lingers long after the final note. A vibrant and soulful addition to the contemporary jazz-fusion landscape, GIOMANÈ is an open invitation to step into the evolving world of GIAZZ!.
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