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Giulia Valle 'Líbera' @ The Human Fuzz (Barcelona, 2011)
Privat Concert.

Giulia Valle: contrabaix i composició
Pablo Selnik: flauta
David Soler: guitarra
Oriol Roca: bateria
David Pastor: trompeta amb efectes

Líbera is the new project by acclaimed double bass player, writer & band leader Giulia Valle.
With the help of 6 top musicians, Líbera is Giulia’s new vehicle for the exploration of some of the hottest & newest sounds around.
Always faithful to her own language and eclecticism, Giulia is able to bring the listener to her dreamlike, rhythmically intense personal universe. And, through this journey listener might experiment a wide range of sounds, from lyricism to the depths of Deep Techno, Trance or Rumba.
A solid project, with astonishing music skills and an incredible live set.

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Management: Galbany & Bechet Artists
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Guayaba - 'Líbera' @ The Human Fuzz (Barcelona, 2011)

Break a loop from Live by Giulia Valle Group

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Giulia Valle (double bass, lead), Martí Serra (tenor sax & soprano sax), Gorka Benítez (tenor sax & flute), Marco Mezquida (piano, keyboards), and David Xirgu (drums).

Recorded Live at Jamboree Club Barcelona - June 1st, 2012 
All music written and arranged by Giulia Valle
Recorded by Joaquim Puigtió

Artistic producer: Giulia Valle
Executive producer: Jordi Pujol
All photos by Ricardo Salas
Design by Meritxell Ozcáriz 

Management: Galbany & Bechet Artists
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"My deepest gratitude to David, Gorka, Marco and Martí. And many thanks to all those whose support, presence and love have made possible this album."

"El meu més profund agraïment a en David, Gorka, Marco i Martí. I gràcies a tots els que amb el seu suport, presència i estima han fet possible aquest disc.”

"Mi más profundo agradecimiento a David, Gorka, Marco y Martí. Y gracias a todas aquellas personas cuyo apoyo, presencia y amor han hecho posible este disco.”

Giulia

Break A Loop

Xuxi from Berenice by Giulia Valle Group

Giulia Valle: Contrabaix i composició
Martí Serra: Saxo soprano i tenor
Gorka Benitez: Saxo tenor i flauta
Marco Mezquida: Piano i teclats
David Xirgu: Bateria

Recorded at 44.1 Estudi de Gravació (Girona), December 17 & 18, 2009. 
Sound engineers: Toni Paris & Alex Faure. 
Mixed by Dave Bianchi. Mastered by Kelly Hibbert. 

Artistic Production by Giulia Valle. 
Executive Producers: Jordi Pujol & Francesco Denozza.

Management: Galbany & Bechet Artists
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Xuxi

Danza Imprevista from Danza Imprevista by Giulia Valle Group

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All music written and arranged by Giulia Valle except "música das nuvens e do chao" composed by Hermeto Pascoal and arranged by Giulia Valle.

Featuring: Giulia Valle (b), with Martí Serra (ts, ss), Miguel 'Pintxo' Villar (ts), Sergi Sirvent (p, org), David Xirgu (d).

Recorded at “Grabaciones Silvestres”, Barcelona, on November 14 & 15, 2006.

Artistic producer: Giulia Valle
Executive producer: Jordi Pujol

Management: Galbany & Bechet Artists
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"Sanremo" begins with a feeling much like something Rahsaaan Roland Kirk might have played, then shifts the overall tone into more of a Mingus ballad, ending with elements of a tango sensibility. "Chacarera Bulgara" begins with driving, kinetic rhythms before settling into a pastoral and shimmering tone poem, building slowly into a teeming maze of intertwined melodies before ending with a lively unison flourish. On Pascoal's "Musica" the group is so comfortable with its complex form that the song flows with grace and beauty. They also bring their own ideas and passions into the piece—the hallmark of mature artistry.

Anyone interested in modern jazz artists like Chris Potter, Chris Lightcap, David Binney, John Surman, and Dave Holland should find the music of Giulia Valle of great interest."

Farrell Lowe / www.allaboutjazz.com

Danza Imprevista

Ballada from Enchanted house by Giulia Valle

GiuliaValle (b, vcl on 6), Jason Lindner (p, Fender Rhodes, Hamond C-3 organ, Minimoog voyager, Prophet 08), Marc Ayza (d).

All music composed & arranged by Giulia Valle, except "Graphic Content" by Janson Lindner and "Ava Miri" composed by Marc Ayza and shaped by Jason Lindner. 

Recorded by Mike Marciano at Systems Two Studios in Brooklyn, NY on February 25 & 26, 2008.

Artistic producer: Giulia Valle
Executive producer: Jordi Pujol

Management: Galbany & Bechet Artists
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Ballada

Sunrise from Colorista by Giulia Valle Group

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Featuring: Martí Serra (ts,ss), Miguel 'Pintxo' Villar (ts), Guillermo Klein (p), Giulia Valle (b), David Xirgu (d).

All music by Giulia Valle, except "Rambli'" by Ornette Coleman.
Recorded at 4.41 Studios, Girona, February 2004.

Artistic producer: Giulia Valle
Executive producer: Jordi Pujol

Management: Galbany & Bechet Artists
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"An active musician in the Barcelona jazz scene, lady bassist Giulia Valle proves she is a formidable talent on her debut as a leader. Born in Italy, studied in Paris, and now a resident in New York, she delivers solid bass work and pronounced compositional skills. Leading an equipped and accomplished quintet that includes two saxophones, piano, and rhythm section, the her group produces thoughtful and catchy performances. Valle's extensive travel, musical education, and diverse experience are translated in her music in random tones from the lovely melodic opener “Extraña Serenidad,” rhythmic hypnotism of “Sunrise,” or the baroque richness of “El Tragaluz.” There's even a R&B Motown soul flavor on the closing piece “4 Your Love.”."

- By Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz, January 2005.

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“Intermittently interesting album, but it runs into what's become one of my pet peeves: twin saxophone leads, almost always playing lines matched for harmonic effect. Valle plays bass and composed everything here but an Ornette Coleman tune. B”

- Tom Hull, Village Voice.

Sunrise

A composer and double bass player from Barcelona. Currently at the forefront of two bands: Giulia Valle Group and 'Líbera'.

Guayaba - 'Líbera' @ The Human Fuzz (Barcelona, 2011)

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