Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Repertoire List
Occupation
Software
Jogging
Languages
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Giannicola Spezzigu

Giannicola Spezzigu

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Summary

Giannicola Spezzigu is a freelance double bassist and electric bassist, has been active for 25 years in Bologna (Italy) but is currently based in Sardinia. His work encompasses live concerts with musicians and artists of various genres, studio recordings, music teaching, and event organization.

He has released numerous albums, including one as a composer and band leader: 'Voices of the Stones' (2020, Caligola Records).

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Jazz Double Bassist and Electric Bassist

01.1995 - Current
  • Live concerts with musicians and artists of various genres, studio recordings, music teaching, and event organization.
  • Performed in over 1000 shows, with hundreds of different musicians from the top national and international jazz scene
  • Performed alongside highly acclaimed American jazz musicians
  • Collaborating with prominent singers and musicians in the Italian pop/jazz scene.
  • Co-leader and bandleader of many musical projects
  • Conducted workshops for aspiring musicians to build skills and confidence.
  • Consistently met tight rehearsal schedules and performance deadlines through diligent practice sessions and effective time management.
  • Enhanced stage presence by collaborating closely with conductors, adapting seamlessly to their artistic vision during live performances.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by delivering captivating and emotive double bass performances.
  • Participated in recording sessions as an accomplished session musician, contributing to the success of various studio projects across multiple genres.
  • Worked in theatrical productions with famous italian actors.

Education

Double Bass Studies -

L.Canepa Music Conservatory
Sassari, Italy

Double Bass Studies -

G.B Martini Conservatory
Bologna

Siena Jazz International Summer Workshops

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering -

Alma Mater Studiorum Università Di Bologna
Bologna, Italy

Skills

  • Sight Reading

  • Chord chart reading

  • Arco Playing

  • Solo performance

  • Tuning Accuracy

  • Stage presence

  • Music theory proficiency

  • Jazz Improvisation

  • Walking Bass Lines

  • Live Performance Experience

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Versatile

Repertoire List

  • Jazz Standards /American songbook / Swing / Latin jazz / fusion
  • Italian Swing
  • International pop
  • Originals / European jazz

Occupation

Acoustic and Electric Bass Player

Software

Finale Music

Microsoft office suite

Recording softwares

Jogging

I enjoy going jogging about 3 times a week to stay in shape

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Freelance Jazz Double Bassist and Electric Bassist

01.1995 - Current

Double Bass Studies -

L.Canepa Music Conservatory

Double Bass Studies -

G.B Martini Conservatory

Siena Jazz International Summer Workshops

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering -

Alma Mater Studiorum Università Di Bologna

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