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------------------------------------------------------------- Opus Soup is like an open-space where musicians with different styles, cultures and backgrounds, live together: jazz, hip hop, blues, pop, prog, contemporary music... Led by Giancarlo Tossani (Rhodes, keyboards) and G-Love (electronics), with Achille Succi (alto sax, clarinet & bass clarinet), Paolo Botti (viola, banjo, dobro) and feat. Matteo Gosi (voice), the band uses several instruments, a bunch of electronic effects, vibrant grooves, samplers, loops, developing a sound based on open improvisation, intense group listening and rhythmic flexibility ------------------------------------------------------------ Giancarlo Tossani is the winner of the Italian Top Jazz 2006 ("Musica Jazz" Annual Critics Pool) as "Best Italian Jazz Talent". His recordings are published by Auand label. www.giancarlotossani.com www.myspace.com/giancarlotossanisynapser ------------------------------------------------------------ G-Love used to play a lot of funk and hip hop records on his turntables since he was young. Since 2002 is the 50% of Useless Wooden Toys. www.myspace.com/woodenspace www.uselesswoodentoys.net
------------------------------------------------------------ Matteo Gosi is the singer of Beaucoup Fish, one of the brightest and interesting pop-rock band in Italy. www.myspace.com/beaucoupfishbeaucoupfish ------------------------------------------------------------ Achille Succi is one of the most appreciated saxophonists in Italy and Europe, overing a wide musical range (from Uri Caine to Vinicio Capossela). He's a teacher of Siena Jazz Masterclass and Conservatory of Ferrara. www.myspace.com/achillesucci ------------------------------------------------------------ Paolo Botti is one of the rare viola players on jazz scene and a prominent figure of current creative music in Italy. www.myspace.com/bottipaolo www.myspace.com/paolobottiquartet