The Value Of Choices
The Value Of Choices
ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
“The Value Of Choices” is the new orchestral constellation led by composer and conductor Gabriele di Franco.
Gabriele has passionately devoted his creative efforts to composing for large ensembles, resulting in an impressive collection of awards. In fact, he has won no less than 7 international composition awards in the past three years alone.
Among them, 3rd prize with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & JamMusicLab Univristy in 2023 (AT), 1st prize at Scrivere in Jazz in 2022 (IT), commissioned composer at the European Composers project of Subway Jazz Orchestra in 2021 (DE), 3rd prize at UMO Jazz Orchestra (FI), and many more.
Today, Gabriele has decided to reinvest the awards won in the creation of his Orchestral constellation: “The Value Of Choices”.
The album, sharing its title with the project, draws inspiration from Gabriele’s mentor, Kris Defoort, dedicating its opening track in homage to him. Featuring a mix of previously awarded compositions and fresh material from the past three years, the music promises an engaging travel through the diverse tapestry of jazz.
Bridging the worlds of jazz and classical orchestration, Gabriele’s writing style is deeply rooted in jazz traditions, drawing inspiration from the great orchestrators of classical music while embracing modern and pop grooves.
The Value Of Choices will be released in March 2026 with Challenge Records thanks to the support of the Flemish Government
THE MUSICIANS
“The Value Of Choices” is made by 18 wonderful human beings.
Woodwinds:
Alto Sax/ Soprano/ Flute/ Alto Flute/ Piccolo Flute: Martin Gasser
Alto Sax/Soprano/Flute: Pierre Lagache
Tenor Sax/Soprano/ Flute : Lennert Baerts
Tenor Sax/Bb Clarinet: Tobias Volckaert
Baritone Sax/Bass Clari: Duilio Ingrosso
Trumpets:
Trumpet/Flugelhorn 1: Antoine Colin
Trumpet/Flugelhorn 2: Jany Van Lul
Trumpet/Flugelhorn 3: Thomas Mayade
Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4: Pierre-Antoine Savoyat
Trombones:
Trombone1 : Frederik Heirman
Trombone 2: Quinten De Cracker
Trombone 3: Tim Daemen
Bass Trombone / Tuba: Els Verbruggen
Rhythm Section:
Double Bass: Fil Caporali
Drums: Daniel Jonkers
Piano & Effects: Yu-Ting Li
Guitar & Effects: Machiel Heremans
Conducting & Composition: Gabriele di Franco
Guests:
Lieselot De Wilde – voice
Vanesa Diaz Gil – voice
Francois Vaiana – voice
Federico Pecoraro – el. bass
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