Gianni Coscia
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Accordionists · b. 1931

Gianni Coscia

Italian jazz accordionist and lawyer

Born
23 January 1931
Alessandria
Country
Italy

Biography

Gianni Coscia is a jazz musician who plays accordion. Gianni Coscia was born on 23 January 1931 in Alessandria.

Gianni Coscia (born January 23, 1931, in Alessandria) is an Italian jazz accordionist. Originally a lawyer, Coscia began focusing full-time on jazz music. Expresses an interest in developing "the remote values of cultural and popular tradition through the language of jazz." Has toured widely on the international jazz circuit. Of interest: the liner notes to his first CD were written by his former classmate Umberto Eco and he collaborated with Luciano Berio in the writing of the music of a stage show against antisemitism. Since 1995 he has collaborated with wood-player Gianluigi Trovesi mainly on the label ECM Records and since 2006 he has been a member of the Council of the Chigiana Music Academy in Siena.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Gianni Coscia play?

Gianni Coscia is known for playing accordion.

When and where was Gianni Coscia born?

Gianni Coscia was born 23 January 1931 in Alessandria.

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