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Gianni Basso on the cover of his 1996 album *Italian Balladeur* (Philology W 156), playing tenor saxophone. Album cover photograph (not a CC-licensed artist photo), used per this project's standing album-cover fallback policy for artists with no free-licensed photo on record. — Cover art of Italian Balladeur (Philology, 1996; Discogs release 18317680), a solo leader album with his name printed on the cover; image taken from the release's Spotify album art and visually confirmed before use.
Gianni Basso was born in Asti, in Piedmont, on May 24, 1931, and died there on August 17, 2009, at 78. He was the tenor saxophonist of the Basso-Valdambrini Quintet, which Italian sources rank among the most prestigious and long-lived groups in the country's jazz history, and across nearly sixty years of playing he was also a soloist sought out by visiting American players, a radio-orchestra section man, a big-band leader and, late in life, a mentor to a generation that includes Fabrizio Bosso, Francesco Cafiso, Dado Moroni and Flavio Boltro.
His father's work took the family to Belgium in the 1940s. Basso studied clarinet first and then tenor saxophone, and in 1946, at fifteen, he joined the Belgian big band of Raoul Faisant. In Belgium he played with local musicians including guitarist Rene Thomas and Toots Thielemans, and English Wikipedia places him at the 1949 Knokke-le-Zoute festival.
By 1950 he was back in Italy. He worked in radio orchestras, among them Giampiero Boneschi's and, from 1956 to 1958, one directed by Armando Trovajoli, and formed a lasting partnership with trumpeter Oscar Valdambrini. Together they founded the Sestetto Italiano, adding the alto saxophone of Attilio Donadio, and the Basso-Valdambrini Quintet, which stretched to a sextet or an octet as the work required. A local Asti biography says the readers of Musica Jazz voted him Italy's best tenor saxophonist in 1954.
The group's 1959 and 1960 records are the core of that story, and each is confirmed at the Discogs credit level. Walking in the Night (RCA, recorded May 25 and June 1, 1960) has Basso and Valdambrini in front of pianist Renato Sellani, bassist Giorgio Azzolini and drummer Gianni Cazzola. New Sound from Italy (Jolly Hi-Fi, recorded in Milan in December 1959) enlarges the band to an octet with alto saxophonist Attilio Donadio, alto saxophonist Glauco Masetti, Swedish baritone saxophonist Lars Gullin, trombonist Mario Pezzotta and bassist Franco Cerri. Basso Valdambrini Plus Dino Piana (Jolly, 1960) adds valve trombonist Dino Piana, who became the third voice of the front line.
Basso was equally present on the American side of the ledger. He is credited on tenor saxophone on trumpeter Chet Baker's Sextet & Quartet (Music, LPM 2094), recorded in Milan on September 25 and 26 and October 6, 1959, alongside Masetti, Cerri, Sellani and drummer Gene Victory. In 1961 the Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini backed Buddy Collette on Buddy Collette in Italy (Ricordi), with Basso on tenor saxophone and clarinet. He is credited on tenor saxophone on Sarah Vaughan's Let It Live (1984), recorded at the Tonhalle in Düsseldorf on June 28-30, 1984 under conductor Lalo Schifrin, with Art Farmer also in the credits. He is also credited on the Yugoslav B.P. Convention Big Band's Blue Sunset (1975), a record on which Farmer and Clark Terry are also credited, and on Jazz A Confronto 18 (1975), billed to the Summit Big Band and Slide Hampton. Italian sources add Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Zoot Sims, Johnny Griffin, and membership in the big bands of Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland, Maynard Ferguson and Thad Jones; those relationships are reported in biographies and are not itemized in his Discogs credits.
Through the 1960s and 1970s he was a fixture of Milan and Rome studios and stages: soloing on Piero Umiliani's film and library recordings, playing in Gil Cuppini's and Giorgio Azzolini's big bands, and taking the tenor saxophone credit in Giorgio Gaslini's big band on Newport in Milan (1971). He is credited with the tenor solos on Mario Nascimbene's score for La prima notte di quiete (1972), with Maynard Ferguson taking the trumpet solos, and appears in the Discogs credits for Mina's live recording made at La Bussola on September 16, 1972. His own date Jazz A Confronto 3 (Horo, recorded in February 1973 at Titania studio in Rome) pairs him with pianist Franco D'Andrea, bassist Bruno Tommaso and drummer Bruno Biriaco. He spent more than twenty years in the RAI Milan light-music orchestra.
From the early 1980s he led his own groups. Lunet (Splasc(h), 1982) was recorded by the Gianni Basso European Quartet, and Maestro + Maestro = Exciting Duo (1983) is a duo album with pianist Guido Manusardi. In 1983 he founded the AT Big Band, which became the Torino Jazz Orchestra. The band's records include Miss Bo at Big Band (1985) and Summertime (2001). He sat on Asti's city council from 1985 to 1990. Italian Balladeur (Philology, 1996), recorded in Catania on July 14, 1996 with pianist Giovanni Mazzarino, bassist Nello Toscano and drummer Enzo Zirilli, was the first of several ballad-centered albums.
His last decade belongs largely to the Philology label. He recorded duo and quartet albums with Renato Sellani (the A La France series, Two for the Cities, I Wish I Knew), Flashback (recorded February 14, 2001, released 2002) with trumpeter Enrico Rava, pianist Stefano Bollani, bassist Ares Tavolazzi and drummer Massimo Manzi, and a run of quintet records with Fabrizio Bosso and pianist Andrea Pozza: Five Brothers and Line for Lyons (recorded April 5, 2005), Two Generations, Sweet and Lovely, Cool Trane and 'S Wonderful. He taught in Turin, Milan and Asti in his last years, and a 2004 biography by Armando Brignolo, Gianni Basso: una vita con il sax, collects interviews and photographs. He died in Asti on August 17, 2009. His funeral in the collegiate church of San Secondo included a jam session by the Torino Jazz Orchestra, and the orchestra recorded Ow! In Honour of Gianni Basso (TCB, 2011) as a tribute.
Basso is usually placed in the line of Stan Getz: a large, rounded tenor sound, an easy way with medium and slow tempos, and cool-jazz sonorities that his obituarists paired with a robust attack. The British collector who compared him to Tubby Hayes in a post on the Basso-Valdambrini records heard fast, angular bebop phrasing that puts the group closer to bebop and hard bop than the Getz comparison suggests, and Discogs tags Walking in the Night as Hard Bop. A blogger who came to his records through drummer Adam Nussbaum described him as an old-school tenor player in the swing and hard-bop mold and a fine ballad player, comparing his sound to Ben Webster and Don Byas. The ballad reputation is documented by his own catalog: Ballads (1980), Plays Ballads (1998 and 2001), Italian Balladeur (1996) and Stardust (2006) all foreground it. Valdambrini, whose warm, Art Farmer-like trumpet was the front-line partner for decades, shaped the group's sound as much as Basso did.
- Walking in the Night (1960, RCA, Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini) - the quintet at its peak, recorded May and June 1960 with Renato Sellani, Giorgio Azzolini and Gianni Cazzola. Spotify - Walking in the Night Listen · Buy
- New Sound from Italy (1960, Jolly Hi-Fi, Basso-Valdambrini Octet) - the octet with Attilio Donadio, Glauco Masetti and Lars Gullin. Spotify - New Sound from Italy Listen · Buy
- Basso Valdambrini Plus Dino Piana (1960, Jolly) - the quintet joined by valve trombonist Dino Piana. Spotify - Basso Valdambrini Quintet & B V Q Plus Dino Piana Listen · Buy
- Bossa Nova! (1963, Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini with Renato Sellani) - the group's Brazilian-inflected date. Spotify - Bossa Nova! Listen · Buy
- Buddy Collette in Italy (1961, Ricordi) - Basso and the Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini behind the visiting Los Angeles reedman. Spotify - Buddy Collette: The Complete 1961 Milano Sessions Listen · Buy
- Jazz A Confronto 3 (1973, Horo, Gianni Basso) - a leader date recorded in Rome with Franco D'Andrea, Bruno Tommaso and Bruno Biriaco. No Spotify listing found; Discogs master. Buy
- Italian Balladeur (1996, Philology) - the ballad album, recorded in Catania. Spotify - Italian Balladeur Listen · Buy
- Two for the Cities (2003, Philology, with Renato Sellani) - the tenor-and-piano duo at length, with Fabrizio Bosso and Andrea Pozza on the quintet tracks. Spotify - Two for the Cities Listen · Buy
- Two Generations Chapter One (2005, Philology, Gianni Basso Fabrizio Bosso Quintet) - the first of the quintet records with Bosso. Spotify - Two Generations Chapter One Listen
- Tea for Two (Another Flashback) (2005, Philology, Gianni Basso Quartet meets Enrico Rava) - the follow-up to Flashback. Spotify - Tea for Two Listen · Buy
- Ow! In Honour of Gianni Basso (2011, TCB, Torino Jazz Orchestra) - the tribute record by the band he founded. No Spotify listing found; Discogs. Buy
Gianni Basso: Full Discography
Identity: Discogs artist 384248, Gianni Basso, tenor saxophonist, born in Asti on May 24, 1931 and died there on August 17, 2009. Every release below is credited to that artist entry. Two sets of credits filed under similar names are not part of this list: the recordings of the Canadian trumpeter and flugelhornist Guido Basso, and songwriting credits under the name Gianni Basso on Italian, Spanish and Czech pop and easy-listening records (including releases by Mina, Bruno Proietti, Luigi Pazzaglini and the children's group Parchis), which are not attributed to the saxophonist.
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As Leader or Co-Leader (42)
Personnel is drawn from each release's Discogs credits; non-musical credits are omitted.
| Album | Year | Label | Personnel | Notes | Listen | Buy |
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| Epitaph e Josie's theme | undated | Piccolo Teatro Di Milano | Gianni Basso, Renato Sellani, Pallino Solonia, Gil Cuppini | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Intrabop/Formula | undated | Durium | Oscar Valdambrini, Gianni Basso, Piero Umiliani, Beppe Termini, Rodolfo Bonetto | Shellac 10 inch, 78 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz In Italy N.9 | 1960 | Cetra | Nando Amedeo (Bass); Franco Tonani (Drums); Enrico Devià (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Dino Piana (Trombone) | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP; Recorded in Turin, Italy on September 30, 1960. | not found | Amazon search |
| Innamoratamente / Da Quando Sei Andata Via (Where I Am) | 1965 | Ariston Records | Orchestra Gian Piero Reverberi, Oscar Valdambrini, Angel "Pocho" Gatti E La Sua Orchestra, Gianni Basso | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz A Confronto 3 | 1973 | Horo Records | Bruno Tommaso (Contrabass, Written-By); Bruno Biriaco (Drums); Franco D'Andrea (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded in February 1973 at Titania studio, Rome | not found | Amazon search |
| Col D'Orcia Jazz: Concert For Brunello | 1977 | C.D.O. | Gianni Basso, Franco Cerri, Tony Scott, Renato Sellani, Julius Farmer, Giancarlo Pillot, Lilian Terry | Vinyl LP, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Renato Sellani & Gianni Basso | 1977 | PDU | Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Gianni Basso In Bergamo | 1978 | Emmebi Records | Julius Farmer (Bass); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Franco D'Andrea (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded at [l1936425], Bergamo, Italy, November 1977 | not found | Amazon search |
| Ballads | 1980 | Dire (2) | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Piergiuseppe Corà (Cello); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Sante Palumbo (Piano, Arranged By); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Gabriella Guido (Viola); Glauco Talassi (Violin); Dimitrov Plamen (Violin) | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Maestro + Maestro = Exciting Duo | 1983 | Splasc(h) Records | Guido Manusardi (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition; Recorded on February 20, 1983 - Induno Olona, at the 'Montallegro Restaurant' (live recording) | not found | Amazon search |
| Miss Bo At Big Band | 1985 | Edizioni Musicali Esagono | Gianni Basso | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| B.P. Club After Midnight Volume 1 | 1991 | Jazzette | Johnny Griffin, Bob Mover, Gianni Basso, Scott Hamilton, Sal Nistico, Dusko Goykovich | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| Italian Balladeur | 1996 | Philology | Nello Toscano (Bass); Enzo Zirilli (Drums); Giovanni Mazzarino (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded in Catania, at "La Nuova Ciminiera" on July 14, 1996. | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Live At Down Town | 1996 | Splasc(h) Records | Stefano Travaglini (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Guido Manusardi (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD; Recorded live at the "Down Town" restaurant in Milan, Italy on September 22, 1994 | not found | Amazon search |
| Rarità E Inediti | 1996 | Musica Jazz | Gianni Basso | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Gianni Basso And His Sax & Rhythm Sextet | 1998 | Giants Of Jazz | Gianni Basso | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Plays Ballads | 1998 | Fonola | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Sante Palumbo (Piano, Arranged By); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Take The A Train | 1998 | VideoRadio | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Franco Cerri (Guitar); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| All Those Melodies | 2000 | TCB Records (2) | Isla Eckinger (Bass); Peter Schmidlin (Drums); Andy Shcerrer (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded at Chorus Jazz Club, Lausanne, Switzerland, Dec 11, 1999 | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Isn't Romantic? | 2001 | Philology | Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded direct to two track at Mu Rec Studio, Milano on February 14, 2001. | not found | Amazon search |
| Plays Ballads | 2001 | Azzurra Music | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Sante Palumbo (Piano, Arranged By); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Summertime | 2001 | Azzurra Music | Gianni Basso | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Flashback | 2002 | Philology | Ares Tavolazzi (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Stefano Bollani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Enrico Rava (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) | CD Album; Recorded at Mu Rec Studio, Milano on February 14, 2001 (direct to two tracks) | not found | Amazon search |
| Á La France 2 | 2002 | Philology | Gianni Basso (Lead Vocals, Tenor Saxophone); Renato Sellani (Piano) | CD Album; Recorded at Mu Rec. in Milano, Italy on may 7th, 2001. | not found | Amazon search |
| Blues For Gassman | 2003 | GMG Music | Attilio Donadio (Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone); Glauco Masetti (Alto Saxophone); Lars Gullin (Baritone Saxophone); Franco Cerri (Bass); Giorgio Azzolini (Bass); Gianni Cazzola (Drums); Jimmy Pratt (Drums); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Mario Pezzotta (Trombone); Oscar Valdambrini (Trumpet); Dino Piana (Valve Trombone) | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Chapter 2 Recado | 2003 | Philology | Irio De Paula (Acoustic Guitar); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded at Murec Studio, Milano on January 16, 2003 | not found | Amazon search |
| Gianni Basso In Bari - You're My Everything | 2003 | YVP Music | Giuseppe Bassi (Double Bass); Salvatore Tranchini (Drums); Guido Di Leone (Guitar); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Two For The Cities | 2003 | Philology | Luciano Milanese (Contrabass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet) | CD Album | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Five Brothers - Remembering Chet & Jeru Chapter 1 | 2005 | Philology | Luciano Milanese (Double Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) | CD Album; Recorded at Cavo Studio, Azzano San Paolo (BG), on April 5, 2005 | not found | Amazon search |
| I Wish I Knew | 2005 | Philology | Massimo Moriconi (Double Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded direct to two track at Mu Rec Studio in Milano, Italy on January 17, 2003. | not found | Amazon search |
| Line For Lyons - Remembering Chet & Jeru Chapter 2 | 2005 | Philology | Luciano Milanese (Double Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) | CD Album; Recorded at Cavo Studio, Azzano San Paolo (BG), on April 6, 2005 | not found | Amazon search |
| Makin'Whoopee | 2005 | Philology | Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Enrico Rava (Trumpet) | CD Album; Recorded at Pull Digital Studio, Cesano Boscone (MI) on November 26, 2003. | not found | Amazon search |
| Steppin' Out | 2005 | Philology | Ares Tavolazzi (Double Bass); Marco Ricci (Double Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Nucci Guerra (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Patrizia Conte (Vocals) | CD Album; Recorded on November 27, 2003 & May 20, 1996. | not found | Amazon search |
| Ma L'Amore No (Exclusive Hotel Collection By Gianni Bergamelli) | 2006 | Not On Label | Gianni Bergamelli, Gianluigi Trovesi, Orchestra Da Camera Di Nembro Andrea Salmeggia, Gianni Coscia, Gianni Basso, Dino Piana, Emilio Soana | CD Album, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| O Amor Em Paz - Mais Uma... Para A. C. Jobim | 2006 | Philology | Irio De Paula (Acoustic Guitar); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded at Cavo Studio, Bergamo on January 7, 2006 | not found | Amazon search |
| Stardust | 2006 | VideoRadio | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Giancarlo Pillot (Drum); Sante Palumbo (Piano, Arranged By); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | CDr | not found | Amazon search |
| Body And Soul | 2009 | Venus Records (5) | Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Recado Bossa Nova | 2009 | Dejavu | Giorgio Rosciglione (Double Bass); Gegè Munari (Drums); Irio De Paula (Guitar); Riccardo Biseo (Piano, Arranged By); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded and mixed in November 2007 at TOP STUDIO di Benini Pietro Via Sila 9 - 48100 Ravenna Italy | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Live Trio With Guests | 2010 | TCB Records (2) | Peter Frei (Bass); Peter Schmidlin (Drums); Pierre Favre (Drums); Klaus Koenig (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Guy Lafitte (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Quintet/Sextet | 2015 | Phono (4) | Attilio Donadio (Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone); Glauco Masetti (Alto Saxophone); Lars Gullin (Baritone Saxophone); Franco Cerri (Contrabass); Giorgio Azzolini (Contrabass); Gianni Cazzola (Drums); Jimmy Pratt (Drums); Lionello Bionda (Drums); Pino Maffei (Liner Notes); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Dino Piana (Trombone); Mario Pezzotta (Trombone); Oscar Valdambrini (Trumpet) | CD Album, Compilation, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| A' La France Collection Box | 2018 | Philology | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone, Vocals) | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Don't You Know I Care | 2019 | GoFour | Giordano Pietroni (Acoustic Bass); Alessandro Paternesi (Drums); Luca Pecchia (Electric Guitar); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Limited Edition, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
Gianni Basso's Own Working Groups (18)
Releases credited to his quartets, quintets and big band. Personnel is given where Discogs itemizes it.
| Album | Year | Label | Billed as | Personnel | Notes | Listen | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianni Basso Quartet | undated | Penta Flowers | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Gegè Munari (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album, Repress; Recorded at TITANIA RECORDING STUDIOS, Rome | not found | Amazon search |
| Groovin High | undated | VideoRadio | Gianni Basso Big Band | Luciano Milanese (Contrabass); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Riccardo Zegna (Piano); Beppe Giurato (Saxophone); Fulvio Albano (Saxophone); Gianfranco Amerio (Saxophone); Guido D'Agostino (Saxophone); Valerio Signetto (Saxophone); Gianni Bogliano (Trombone); Giorgio Pettenuzzo (Trombone); Marco Tempesta (Trombone); Mauro Brignolo (Trombone); Gigi Mucciolo (Trumpet); Luca Calabrese (Trumpet); Luigi Galia (Trumpet); Pino Colucci (Trumpet) | CD; Recorded at Cap Studio, Milan, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Al Centro Pirelli | 1970 | Arcophon | Gianni Basso Quartet | Giorgio Azzolini (Double Bass); Gil Cuppini (Drums); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Hit | 1975 | Carosello | Gianni Basso Quartet | Dodo Goya (Bass); Tullio De Piscopo (Drums); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Leader) | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded in Milano 1975, June 7th. | not found | Amazon search |
| Quartetto Gianni Basso | 1981 | Vedette Records | Gianni Basso Quartet | Lucio Terzano (Double Bass); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums); Mario Rusca (Piano); Gianni Basso (Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Lunet | 1982 | Splasc(h) Records | Gianni Basso European Quartet | Isla Eckinger (Bass); Peter Schmidlin (Drums); Klaus Koenig (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded on March 17, 1982 at Fontana "Studio7", Milano, Italy. Mixed on March 26, 1982. | not found | Amazon search |
| Untitled | 1990 | Ariston | Gianni Basso Quartet, Gianni Bedori Quartet, The Guido Manusardi Trio, Sante Palumbo Trio | Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo | not found | Amazon search | |
| A La France, Vol. 1 | 2000 | Philology | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded Milan, 14 novembre 2000 | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Bebop | 2000 | Nuova Era Records / Arsis | Gianni Basso Big Band, Slide Hampton | Claudio Capurro (Alto Saxophone); Claudio Chiara (Alto Saxophone); Fulvio Albano (Baritone Saxophone); Riccardo Fioravanti (Bass); Gian Piero Prina (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianfranco Amerio (Tenor Saxophone); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Valerio Signetto (Tenor Saxophone); Gianfranco Marchesi (Trombone); Gianni Bogliano (Trombone); Luca Begonia (Trombone); Stefano Calcagno (Trombone); Emilio Soana (Trumpet); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet); Fulvio Chiara (Trumpet); Luca Calabrese (Trumpet) | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Summertime | 2001 | Azzurra Music | Gianni Basso Big Band | Luciano Milanese (Bass, Soloist); Giancarlo Pillot (Drums, Soloist); Riccardo Zegna (Piano, Soloist); Beppe Giurato (Saxophone); Fulvio Albano (Saxophone, Soloist); Gianfranco Amerio (Saxophone); Guido D'Agostino (Saxophone); Valerio Signetto (Saxophone); Felice Reggio (Soloist, Trumpet); Gianni Basso (Soloist); Luca Calabrese (Soloist, Trumpet); Mauro Parodi (Soloist, Trombone); Gianni Bogliano (Trombone); Giorgio Pettenuzzo (Trombone); Marco Tempesta (Trombone); Mauro Brignolo (Trombone); Gigi Mucciolo (Trumpet); Luigi Galia (Trumpet); Pippo Colucci (Trumpet) | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| A' La France 3 - Berceuse Pour Maud | 2002 | Philology | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded on May 28, 2002 direct to two tracks in Milano, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Blue Woods | 2002 | Philology | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Enrico Rava (Trumpet) | CD Album; Recorded at MU REC Studio, Milano on October 6, 2002 | not found | Amazon search |
| For Lars Gullin | 2002 | Philology | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album; Recorded May 8, 2002. | not found | Amazon search |
| Lush Life Tribute To Billy Strayhorn | 2004 | Philology | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet) | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Sweet And Lovely | 2005 | Philology | Gianni Basso Fabrizio Bosso Quintet Chapter Two | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) | CD Stereo; recorded at MU REC Studio, Milano on March 13, 2003 | not found | Amazon search |
| Tea For Two (Another Flashback) | 2005 | Philology | Gianni Basso Quartet, Enrico Rava | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Stefano Bagnoli (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Enrico Rava (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) | CD Album; Recorded at Mu Rec Studio, Milano | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Two Generations | 2005 | Philology | Gianni Basso Fabrizio Bosso Quintet Chapter One | Massimo Moriconi (Bass); Massimo Manzi (Drums); Renato Sellani (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone); Fabrizio Bosso (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) | CD Album, Stereo; recorded at MU REC Studio, Milano on January 16, 2003 | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Gianni Basso Quartet | 2008 | Penta Flowers | Gianni Basso Quartet | Luciano Milanese (Bass); Gegè Munari (Drums); Andrea Pozza (Piano); Gianni Basso (Tenor Saxophone) | CD Album, Repress; Recorded at TITANIA RECORDING STUDIOS, Rome | not found | Amazon search |
Basso-Valdambrini Quintet, Sextet and Octet (17)
The co-led group he founded with trumpeter Oscar Valdambrini.
| Album | Year | Label | Billed as | Basso's credit | Notes | Listen | Buy |
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| Jazz (Stile: Californiano) | undated | Fonit | Complesso Basso-Valdambrini, Complesso Cetra | Written-By on "Gum" | Vinyl LP, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Basso Valdambrini Quintet | 1959 | Music | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Basso Valdambrini Plus Dino Piana | 1960 | Jolly | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini, Dino Piana | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | Spotify | Amazon search |
| New Sound From Italy | 1960 | Jolly Hi-Fi Records | Basso-Valdambrini Octet | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded in Milan, December 17, 1959 (tracks A2, A4, B1, B3); Milan, December 21, 1959 (tracks A1, A3) and Milan, December 23, 1959 (track B2) | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Walking In The Night | 1960 | RCA | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Buddy Collette In Italy | 1961 | Ricordi | Buddy Collette, Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| The Best Modern Jazz In Italy 1962 | 1962 | RCA Victor | Sestetto Basso-Valdambrini | Tenor Saxophone; Composed By on "Coltrane Style" | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded in Milan, June 1962 on the occasion of the jazz event "The best modern jazz in Italy 1962" organized by Arden For Men. | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Bossa Nova! | 1963 | Ricordi | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini, Renato Sellani, Dino Piana, Franco Cerri | Sleeve Notes; Tenor Saxophone; Written-By on "Sondra" | Vinyl LP, Mono | Spotify | Amazon search |
| La Canzone Nord-Americana | 1963 | Nuova Accademia Disco | Complesso Basso-Valdambrini, Mario Pezzotta E Il Suo Complesso, Complesso Dino Piana, Gorni Kramer | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | 1963 | Fonit | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Written-By on "Bols" | Vinyl LP, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Exciting 6 | 1967 | GTA Records | Sestetto Basso-Valdambrini | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded on 10/1/67 on rear cover, while date on runout is 15-XII-66 | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz | 1967 | Cetra Commenti Musicali | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet | Vinyl LP, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Disco Dimostrativo N. 4 | 1971 | Edizioni Musicali Club | Complesso Erton Group, Complesso Basso-Valdambrini | Written-By on "Morbido"; Written-By on "Last Riff" | Vinyl 7 inch, 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Sampler | not found | Amazon search |
| Parlami D'Amore Mariu' | 2003 | GMG Music | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini, Dino Piana | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Stella By Starlight | 2009 | Dejavu | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded in Milan, 1970-1971. | not found | Amazon search |
| Fonit H602 - H603 | 2014 | Rearward | Quintetto Basso-Valdambrini | Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet; Composed By on "Gum" | CD Album, Compilation; Recorded: H602 (tracks 1 to 10) in Milan 11/12/1970 | not found | Amazon search |
| Blues For Gassman | 2023 | btf.it | Basso-Valdambrini Octet, Lars Gullin, Dino Piana | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Mono; Recorded December 10th, 17th, 21st, 23rd 1959 at Gurtler Studios, Milan. | not found | Amazon search |
As Sideman or Guest (113)
Releases led by other artists on which Discogs credits Basso.
| Album | Year | Label | Actual leader | Basso's credit | Notes | Listen | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Europe | undated | JAZZLAND | Chet Baker | Featuring | Vinyl 7 inch, EP | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Scene | undated | Music Scene / Jump Edizioni Musicali | Giampiero Boneschi, Mitridate | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Orchestra Diretta Da Giulio Libano | undated | Music | Giulio Libano | Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet; Tenor Saxophone on "Io Vivo" | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| Un Sogno Di Cristallo | undated | Broadway (7) / Meazzi Edizioni Discografiche | Gil Cuppini | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Mam-bop / Papirologia | 1951 | Durium | Piero Umiliani | Tenor Saxophone on "Mam-Bop"; Performer on "Mam-Bop"; Tenor Saxophone on "Papirologia"; and 1 more track credit(s) | Shellac 10 inch, 78 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Washington And Le Swing / Fidgety Feet | 1952 | Cetra | Orchestra Mojetta | Soloist | Shellac 10 inch, 78 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Presenta Cole Porter | 1955 | Fonit | Bruno Canfora E La Sua Orchestra | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, 10 inch; Recorded in Milan, December 1954 | not found | Amazon search |
| Hallelujah / C Jam Blues | 1956 | Parlophon | Quintetto Jazz Di Ceglie | Tenor Saxophone | Shellac 10 inch, 78 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Pennies From Heaven / Hallelujah / C Jam Blues / Stompin' At The Savoy | 1956 | Parlophon | Cosimo Di Ceglie E Il Suo Quintetto | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP | not found | Amazon search |
| Nata Di Marzo | 1958 | Fox Record | Franco Ferrara & His Orchestra, Piero Morgan | Soloist; Tenor Saxophone on "Slow D'insieme" | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP | not found | Amazon search |
| Paolo Bacilieri Alla Tv | 1958 | RCA Italiana | Paolo Bacilieri | Saxophone on "Simpatica" | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Sei Chic / Donna Di Nessuno | 1958 | CGD | Johnny Dorelli, Enrico Intra Quintet | Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Sottofondi Musicali N. 3 | 1958 | RCA Italiana | Piero Umiliani E Il Suo Complesso | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Assi In Vacanza | 1959 | Astraphon | Gil Cuppini Quintet, Lars Gullin | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Piero Umiliani E Il Suo Complesso | 1959 | RCA Italiana / RCA | Piero Umiliani E Il Suo Complesso | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Gil Cuppini Quintet | 1960 | Hollywood (6) | Gil Cuppini Quintet | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| In Swing ! | 1960 | CGD | Lilian Terry | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz In Italy N.8 | 1960 | Cetra | Helen Merrill | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM, EP; Recorded in Milan, October 2, 1960 | not found | Amazon search |
| Sextet & Quartet | 1960 | Music | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded on September 25, 26 and October 6, 1959. | not found | Amazon search |
| Tempo Jazz | 1960 | RCA Custom | Piero Umiliani | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| The Beat Generation | 1960 | RCA | Armando Trovaioli E La Sua Orchestra | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| The Polyhedric Buddy Collette | 1961 | Music | Buddy Collette | Clarinet; Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Conversazioni In Jazz | 1963 | Vedette Records | Armando Sciascia | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| I Piaceri Proibiti (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film) | 1963 | CAM | Piero Umiliani | Performer | Vinyl LP, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Franco Cerri | 1964 | Columbia | Franco Cerri | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| La Sera A Casa Con Te | 1965 | CGD | Franco Cerri | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Una Voglia Da Morire | 1965 | Surf (7) | Giampiero Boneschi | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded on January 1965 at Studio Gamma Film, Cinelandia - Milano | not found | Amazon search |
| Glauco Masetti Sextet | 1966 | Fonit | Glauco Masetti Sextet | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl 7 inch, 45 RPM | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Dall' Italia N. 2 : Big Band Blues | 1967 | Omicron | Piero Umiliani E La Sua Orchestra | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| Hits Parade | 1968 | Central Music Supply | Angel "Pocho" Gatti, The Big Band De L'Altro Mondo, Tullio Gallo | Tenor Saxophone; Tenor Saxophone on "Delilah" | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded in Stereorama System 555 | not found | Amazon search |
| Sof 'Stroke (Live At The Universal Club) | 1968 | Meazzi Edizioni Discografiche / Hollywood (6) | Gil Cuppini Big Band, Dusko Goykovich | Alto Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Sextet & Quartet | 1969 | Joker (2) / Joker Hi-Fi Records | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo; Recorded in Milan September 25 (A2), September 26 (B1, B2, A4), October 6 (A1, A3, B3, B4) 1959. | not found | Amazon search |
| Confluenze | 1970 | International / Usignolo | Franco Tonani | Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Giorgio Azzolini Big Band | 1971 | Dire (2) | Giorgio Azzolini Big Band | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Mono; Recorded at Studio Fontana sas, Milano in 1971. | not found | Amazon search |
| Newport In Milan | 1971 | OFF (2) / Produttori Associati | Giorgio Gaslini Bigband | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| La Prima Notte Di Quiete (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film) | 1972 | CBS | Mario Nascimbene, Roberto Pregadio | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| La Ragazza Dalla Pelle Di Luna | 1972 | Omicron | Piero Umiliani | Tenor Saxophone on "Ricordandoti" | Vinyl LP, Album, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Atmosfera | 1973 | Fontana | Roberto Nicolosi | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded in Rome, 1972; | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz A Confronto 4 | 1973 | Horo Records | Frank Rosolino | Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded at Junior Studios, Rome, May 1973. | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Concerto | 1973 | RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana | Orchestra Sinfonica Di Roma Della RAI | Saxophone on "Jazz Theme Variations"; Soloist on "Thinking Of Anita"; Soloist on "A Piece Of Peace" | Vinyl LP, Promo; Recorded May 23rd, 1973 at Auditorium della RAI di Roma | not found | Amazon search |
| Blue Sunset | 1975 | Jugoton | B. P. Convention Big Band | Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded June 16 & 17 1975 at Jugoton Studio in Zagreb. | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz A Confronto 18 | 1975 | Horo Records | Summit Big Band, Slide Hampton, Dusko Goykovich | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded at "Junior Studios", Rome 1972, January 25 | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz A Confronto 9 | 1975 | Horo Records | Renato Sellani | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Repress; Recorded at “Titania’s Studio”, Rome on 1974, March 7 | not found | Amazon search |
| Partenza Di Pulcinella Per La Luna | 1975 | Vista | Mario Schiano | Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Josipa Lisac & B. P. Convention Big Band International | 1976 | Jugoton | Josipa Lisac, B. P. Convention Big Band | Performer | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded at Jugoton Studio 1975. | not found | Amazon search |
| The Incredible Chet Baker Plays And Sings | 1977 | Carosello | Chet Baker Sextet | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded in March 1977 at CAP STUDIO, Milan, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Green Lobster Dream | 1979 | Jugoton | B. P. Convention Big Band | Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded 13. May, 1978. | not found | Amazon search |
| Italian Jazz Ensemble | 1979 | jii | Italian Jazz Ensemble | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo; Recorded live at CAPOLINEA in Milano on June 14, 1979. | not found | Amazon search |
| A New Day | 1980 | Red Record | Gil Cuppini Big Band | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Gil Cuppini Groups & Big Band | 1984 | Ducale Jazz | Gil Cuppini | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Let It Live - Sarah Vaughan Sings 'One World One Peace' | 1984 | Five | Sarah Vaughan | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded at Tonhalle, Düsseldorf, Germany, on june 28-30, 1984. | not found | Amazon search |
| Balade | 1987 | Jugoton | Josipa Lisac | Musician on "Ljudi (People)" | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| In High Gear | 1989 | Braba | Jazz Studio Orchestra | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Lady Be Good | 1990 | Jugoton | Jasna Bilušić, B.P. Club All Stars | Performer | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded 1990 in B.P. Club & Digital Studio Lisinski during the Springtime 1990. | not found | Amazon search |
| Sings & Plays With Sextet, Quartet And Orchestra | 1990 | The Entertainers | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz At Cinecittà | 1991 | Liuto Records | Piero Umiliani | Tenor Saxophone on "Jump-Jump"; Tenor Saxophone on "Breve Incontro"; Tenor Saxophone on "Gente Bene" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Reflections For Strings And Brass | 1991 | Preludium Records | Armando Sciascia | Tenor Saxophone | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| The Complete Chet Baker 1959 Milano Sessions | 1994 | King Jazz | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Live At Birdland Neuburg | 1995 | Birdland Neuburg | Dusko Goykovich, Gianni Basso Quintet | Tenor Saxophone; Written-By on "Moon Over Asti"; Written-By on "Old Song"; Written-By on "Zoot" | CD Album; Recorded live at Birdland Neuburg/Donau, Germany, 26th November 1994 | not found | Amazon search |
| The Nights Of Skopje | 1995 | SJF Records | Dusko Goykovich, Gianni Basso Quintet | Tenor Saxophone; Written-By on "Simona"; Written-By on "Miss Bo" | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Balkan Connection | 1996 | Enja Records | Dusko Goykovich Big Band | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded May 9th & 10th 1995 at Sound Fabrik, Munich. | not found | Amazon search |
| A New Day | 1997 | Sound Hills Records | Gil Cuppini Big Band, Dusko Goykovich | Bass Saxophone, Flute | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Balkan Blue | 1997 | Enja Records | Dusko Goykovich | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Caprice | 1997 | Musica Jazz | Gil Cuppini | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Shiny Stockings | 1997 | Enja Records | Jenny Evans, Dusko Goykovich | Tenor Saxophone; Written-By on "That's What Zoot Said" | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| The Music Of Jelly Roll Morton | 1998 | Splasc(h) Records | Klaus Lessman Sextet | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded at Sam Studio, Lari, Italy, November 6-8, 1996 | not found | Amazon search |
| European Dream | 1999 | Paddle Wheel | Dusko Goykovich | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Golden Earrings | 1999 | Paddle Wheel | Dusko Goykovich | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded Live At Lexington Hall | not found | Amazon search |
| Still In A Soulful Mood | 1999 | Music Club | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone on "Dear Old Stockholm (Bonus Cut)"; Tenor Saxophone on "I Waited For You (Bonus Cut)" | CD Compilation; Recorded: Italy, September 1959 | not found | Amazon search |
| Ethnology (Boško Petrović Plays Ethno Jazz) | 2000 | Jazzette | Boško Petrović | Soprano Saxophone on "Pink Panther Meets Captain Trooly Around Midnight"; Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone on "My Beautiful Gipsy Lady" | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Ode To Duke Ellington | 2000 | Easy Tempo | Piero Umiliani | Tenor Saxophone; Soloist on "Caravan"; Soloist on "Take The 'A' Train"; Soloist on "I Don't Mean A Thing..."; and 1 more track credit(s) | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Go Man! | 2001 | NuN Entertainment | Nicola Arigliano | Guest, Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded November 13, 2000 at Salumeria della Musica, Milano | not found | Amazon search |
| Incontri....2001 Live In Teatro G. Modena - Genova | 2001 | Circolo Musicale Risorgimento | Filarmonica Di Sampierdarena | Directed By | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Now We Can | 2001 | Splasc(h) Records | Bansigu Big Band | Tenor Saxophone; Soloist on "I'm In The Mood For Love"; Composed By on "Simona"; Soloist on "Simona" | CD Album; Recorded live at the Teatro della Tosse, Genoa. | not found | Amazon search |
| The 45th Year Vol. 2 | 2001 | Centotre | Doctor Dixie Jazz Band | Featuring | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Very Early! | 2001 | Philology | Francesco Cafiso | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded live: | not found | Amazon search |
| Deep In A Dream - The Ultimate Chet Baker Collection | 2002 | Pacific Jazz | Chet Baker | Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Italian Jazz Graffiti | 2002 | Soul Note | Civica Jazz Band | Performer on "Miss Bo" | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| Made In Italy | 2002 | Crisler | Luciano Milanese | Tenor Saxophone | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| Clarinetti Italiani | 2003 | Music Center | Alfredo Ferrario | Clarinet | CD Album; Recorded on July 7 and 8, 2003. Basso plays on tracks 3 and 9; Gianni Sanjust plays on tracks 5 and 6. | not found | Amazon search |
| Just Friends | 2003 | Philology | Irio De Paula | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Per Umberto Bindi | 2003 | Philology | Renato Sellani | Featuring, Tenor Saxophone | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| The Soft Touch Of Buddy Collette - 1961 Milano Sessions | 2003 | GMG Music | Buddy Collette | Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone on "I Forgot"; Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone on "I Wished On The Moon"; Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone on "Miss Helen"; and 1 more track credit(s) | CD Album, Compilation; Recorded between March 10 and March 24, 1961 | not found | Amazon search |
| Ballads For Trane | 2004 | Philology | Joe Lee Wilson | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded on 24 June 2003 at Pull Digital Recording Studio in Cesano Boscone, Milano | not found | Amazon search |
| Plays Sellani | 2004 | Philology | Renato Sellani | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Plays Monk | 2005 | Philology | Renato Sellani | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded on April 4, 2005 in Azzano San Paolo, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Stormy Weather | 2005 | Philology | Andrea Pozza, Enrico Rava | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded at Pull Digital Studio, Cesano Boscone (MI), Italy on November 26, 2003 | not found | Amazon search |
| The Chet Baker Story | 2005 | Fantasy / Prestige | Rufus Beck, Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone on "Tune Up" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Italian Sessions | 2006 | Studiottanta Fortuna Records | The Patti Wicks Trio | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| L'Integrale (Antologia Cronologica) CD N° 5 (1968), CD N° 6 (1969-70) | 2006 | Soul Note | Giorgio Gaslini | Tenor Saxophone on "Naima"; Tenor Saxophone on "La Terra Urla"; Tenor Saxophone on "Jazz Makrokosmos - Part 1"; and 3 more track credit(s) | CD Compilation; Recorded Live on May 28th, 1968 at Teatro Lirico - Milano | not found | Amazon search |
| 'S Wonderful | 2007 | Philology | Fabrizio Bosso, Gianni Basso Quintet | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album, Stereo; Recorded on January 6, 2006 in Bergamo, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Cool Trane | 2007 | Philology | Fabrizio Bosso, Gianni Basso Quintet | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album, Stereo; Recorded on January 6, 2006 in Bergamo, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Just Smile | 2007 | Philology | Matteo Brancaleoni, Renato Sellani | Tenor Saxophone; Featuring on "Moonlight In Vermont"; Featuring on "I Wish You Love (Que Reste-t-ill De Nos Amours)"; Featuring on "These Foolish Things"; and 1 more track credit(s) | CD Album, Stereo; Recorded and mixed at Mu Rec Studio, Milan, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Sessioni In Italia | 2007 | Kings Road Multi Media | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Stepp in' Out | 2007 | Dejavu / Commodo Depot Inc. | Idea6 | Tenor Saxophone; Written-By on "Mr. G. B." | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded and mixed at Farmhouse Studio, Rimini, Italy. | not found | Amazon search |
| Urban Night - Sophisticated Jazz Time | 2009 | Venus Records (5) / Tsutaya Records | I.W.Harper | Performer on "Deep Purple" | CD Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Bel Canto Meets Jazz | 2010 | Philology | Karin Schmidt | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album; Recorded at Mu Rec Studio, Milano on October 21, 1997. | not found | Amazon search |
| Sings & Strings | 2010 | Vinyl Passion | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Compilation, Remastered; Recorded: | not found | Amazon search |
| CGD Days Collection | 2011 | Jazz Classics (3) | Lilian Terry | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| Ow! In Honour Of Gianni Basso | 2011 | TCB Records (2) | Torino Jazz Orchestra | Composed By on "Miss Bo" | CD Album; Recorded and mixed at 'Punto Rec Studios' - Torino, October 23rd/24th, 2010. | not found | Amazon search |
| The Riverside & Jazzland Albums | 2011 | Riverside Records | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| Chet Baker Vol.2 Seven Classic Albums | 2013 | Real Gone | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| Jubilation | 2013 | JCT Records | Torino Jazz Orchestra, Dusko Goykovich | Written-By on "Zoot" | CD Album; Recorded at 'Punto Rec Studios' - Torino October 23rd/24th, 2010 | not found | Amazon search |
| The Best of CHET BAKER SINGS | 2013 | Not On Label | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Tribute To The American Songbook For Jazz Orchestra | 2014 | Velut Luna | Royal Big Band | Tenor Saxophone, Guest; Written-By on "Miss' Bò"; Written-By on "Simona" | CD Compilation, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| Chet Is Back! | 2016 | Jazz Images | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| Four Classic Albums | 2016 | Avid Jazz | Buddy Collette | Clarinet; Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz 100年 Part2 ジャズの巨人 26 Chet Baker | 2016 | Universal Music | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone on "Lady Bird" | CD Compilation, Stereo, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| For Lovers | 2018 | Jazz Images | Chet Baker | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation, Remastered; Recorded in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Milan, between 1952 & 1959. | not found | Amazon search |
| Paradiso (Lucio Battisti Songbook) | 2018 | Warner Music Italy / PDU | Mina | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| The Complete 1961 Milano Sessions | 2020 | Fresh Sound Records | Buddy Collette | Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet | CD Compilation, Remastered | Spotify | Amazon search |
| Library Music • Volume 1 | 2021 | Cinedelic Records | Piero Umiliani | Tenor Saxophone on "O Dolci Baci" | CD Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered | not found | Amazon search |
| If Music Presents You Need This: An Introduction To Klinkhamer Records | 2022 | BBE / IF Music (3) | Michel Veenstra | Performer on "Epitaph" | File FLAC, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
Compilation and Various-Artists Appearances (56)
| Album | Year | Label | Billed as | Basso's credit | Notes | Listen | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gli Indimenticabili Bis VI Live | undated | Paragon (4) | Various | Saxophone on "Just Friends" | CD Compilation, Promo | not found | Amazon search |
| Il Sax : I Più Grandi Sassofonisti Di Tutti I Tempi! | undated | S.A.I.F.A.M. | Various | Performer on "Miss Bo" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Le Stelle Del Jazz Italiano | undated | S.A.I.F.A.M. | Various | Performer on "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| III Festival Del Jazz - Sanremo | 1958 | Carisch | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "This Is Always"; Tenor Saxophone on "L'Amico Del Giaguaro" | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded at the Sanremo Jazz Festival, 18 and 19 January, 1958. Mono release. | not found | Amazon search |
| 10 Anni Di Jazz In Italia 1949 - 1959 | 1959 | Astraphon | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Almost Like Being In Love"; Tenor Saxophone on "Il Nord" | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Angel Eyes | 1960 | Celson | Chet Baker, Len Mercer And His Orchestra | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono; Recorded on September 28 and October 5, 1959 at the Gurtler Bros. Studio, Milan. | not found | Amazon search |
| Lilian Terry Presenta Abito Da Sera | 1962 | CGD | Lilian Terry, Various | Tenor Saxophone; Written-By on "Coltrane Style" | Vinyl LP, Album, Mono | not found | Amazon search |
| The Compositions of Charlie Parker | 1962 | Riverside Records | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Cheryl" | Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| 40 Anni Di Jazz In Italia (A Cura Di Adriano Mazzoletti) | 1963 | Ricordi | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Au Private" | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| La Legge Dei Gangsters (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film) | 1969 | Omicron | Piero Umiliani | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo; Recorded in Rome, November 1968. | not found | Amazon search |
| Colpo Rovente (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film) | 1970 | RCA Original Cast | Piero Piccioni | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album, Promo, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Dalla Bussola | 1972 | PDU | Mina | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Golden Memories "New Style" Duke Ellington | 1974 | A. Decap - Sound | Piero Umiliani | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| 15. International Jazz Festival, Ljubljana - 74 = 15. Međunarodni Jazz Festival, Ljubljana - 74 | 1975 | Jugoton | Various | Written-By, Tenor Saxophone on "Bloom" | Vinyl LP; Recorded live at Krizanke, June 13-16, 1974. | not found | Amazon search |
| Il Meglio Del Jazz From Italy | 1977 | Carosello | Various | Performer on "Secret Love" | Vinyl LP | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Jamboree '79 | 1979 | Polskie Nagrania Muza | Various | Saxophone on "Pec A Sec" | Vinyl LP, Album; Recorded live at the Congress Hall - October 1979. | not found | Amazon search |
| Del Mio Meglio N. 6 Live | 1981 | PDU | Mina | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Il Jazz In Italia II | 1981 | Fabbri Editori | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Blues Deflection"; Tenor Saxophone on "Easy Living" | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Fair Sajam Jazza | 1981 | Jugoton | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Lady Bird"; Tenor Saxophone on "Easy Living" | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Il Jazz A Milano | 1982 | Paragon (4) | Various | Performer, Tenor Saxophone | Box Set; Recorded at Barigozzi Studio July & September 1982. | not found | Amazon search |
| Italian Jazz Graffiti | 1988 | Musica Jazz | Various | Tenor Saxophone | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Italian Jazz Graffiti 2 | 1989 | Musica Jazz | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Tempo Di Febbraio"; Performer on "Tempo Di Febbraio"; Tenor Saxophone on "Blues"; and 1 more track credit(s) | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz On The Canal | 1989 | Solstice Records (3) | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Chet's Chum"; Tenor Saxophone on "Bob's Buddy" | Vinyl LP; Recorded And Mixed At CAP Studio (Milan) By W. Biondi | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Themes | 1989 | Ariston | Various | Performer on "Sweetheart" | Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Il Jazz 1 | 1990 | Fonit Cetra | Various | Tenor Saxophone | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Themes | 1990 | Ariston | Unknown Artist | Written-By on "Sweetheart" | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz Themes | 1990 | Ariston | Unknown Artist | Written-By on "Sweetheart" | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| Springtime Jazz Fever 90 | 1990 | Jugoton | Various | Written-By on "Farewell Blues"; Performer on "Farewell Blues" | Vinyl LP; Recorded at The B.P. Club, 20.-31.5.1990. | not found | Amazon search |
| The Best Of Jazz In Italy | 1991 | Fonit Cetra | Various | Performer on "Bass Bounce" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Sings And Plays | 1994 | Cameo (4) | Chet Baker | Credited on an edition of this title | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Tempo Jazz Volume Due | 1996 | Right Tempo Classic Recordings | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Bloom" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz In Italy - Volume 2 | 1997 | Fonit Cetra | Various | Performer on "Night In Tunisia"; Performer on "Tempo Di Febbraio"; Performer on "Ballata Per Quintetto" | CD Album, Compilation, Reissue | not found | Amazon search |
| Spectrum: Thrilling 60's Film Noir Themes | 1998 | Plastic Records | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Suoni Di Coreografia" | Vinyl LP, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Ballads In Blue | 1999 | Enja Records | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "You Go To My Head" | CD Compilation, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Bosnian Jazz Document | 1999 | Jazz Fest Records | Various | Performer on "I Love You" | CD Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Easy Tempo Vol.9 (The Ultimate Cinematic Compendium) | 1999 | Easy Tempo | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Colpo Rovente (Live)" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Mondi Caldi Di Notte - Italian 60's Mondo Movie Sexy Themes | 1999 | Plastic Records | Armando Sciascia | Credited on an edition of this title | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Il Mondo Dei Giovani Vol. 2 - Jazzandeasy | 2000 | Studio Uno | Various | Performer on "Bloom" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| New Orleans Jazz Ascona 2001 | 2001 | New Orleans Jazz Ascona / Maggiore! | Various | Orchestra on "Miss Bo" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| 1958 And 1959 Milano Sessions | 2003 | GMG Music | Chet Baker, Bud Shank | Credited on an edition of this title | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Live In Gubbio : At No Borders Summer Festival 03 | 2003 | Edilizia Procacci | Various | Performer on "Pennies From Heaven" | CD Album, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| BP Club - Jazz Gala | 2005 | Croatia Records / Jazzette | Various | Saxophone on "It's You Or No One" | DVD DVD-Video, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Jazz At The Clubbing Live In Torino | 2006 | Not On Label | Various | Tenor Saxophone, Conductor | CD; Recorded live in Torino during XX Olympic Winter games (February - March 2006) | not found | Amazon search |
| Metropoli | 2006 | Dejavu | Idea6 | Credited on an edition of this title | Vinyl LP, Album | not found | Amazon search |
| Riverside Profiles: Chet Baker | 2006 | Universal Music Group International / Riverside Records | Chet Baker | Credited on an edition of this title | CD Compilation, Remastered | not found | Amazon search |
| Audiophile Test HQCD 2009 | 2009 | Forward Music (7) / Pony Canyon | Various | Performer on "What A Difference A Day Made" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Essential Best Jazz Standards | 2011 | Venus Records (5) | Various | Performer on "Stardust" | CD Compilation, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Audiophile Test HQCD 2013 | 2013 | Forward Music Co., Ltd. | Various | Performer on "Blue Bossa" | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Beginnin Of Modern Jazz In Milano | 2013 | Riviera Jazz Records | Various | Performer on "Formula"; Performer on "Man Bop"; Performer on "Papirologia"; and 13 more track credit(s) | CD | not found | Amazon search |
| European Cool Jazz 1951-1959 | 2014 | Frémeaux & Associés | Various | Tenor Saxophone | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Venus The Amazing Super Audio CD Sampler Vol.11 | 2016 | Venus Records (5) | Various | Performer on "Stardust" | SACD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Venus - The Amazing Super Audio CD Sampler - Vol. 19 | 2017 | Venus Records (5) | Various | Performer on "Solamente Una Vez" | SACD Stereo, Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Deep In A Dream | 2018 | Jazztwin Records | Chet Baker | Credited on an edition of this title | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| Boom! - Italian Jazz Soundtracks At Their Finest (1959-1969) | 2022 | Cam Sugar / Decca | Various | Credited on an edition of this title | CD Compilation | not found | Amazon search |
| For Jazz Ballad Fans Only Vol.4 | 2023 | Terasima Records | Various | Tenor Saxophone on "Autumn In New York"; Performer on "Autumn In New York" | Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
| Venus Audio Grade Record Selection Vol. 2 - By Yoshiyuki Ishida | 2025 | Venus Records (5) | Various | Performer on "Miss Bo" | Vinyl LP, Limited Edition, Stereo | not found | Amazon search |
Glauco Masetti (alto saxophone, clarinet) - alto saxophonist beside Basso on Chet Baker's Milan sessions of 1959 (Sextet & Quartet and its companion records), on the Basso-Valdambrini Octet's New Sound From Italy (Milan, December 1959), on Bruno Canfora's Cole Porter LP (1955) and on the Orchestra Mojetta shellac Washington And Le Swing / Fidgety Feet (1952, both credited as soloists); Basso plays tenor saxophone on Masetti's own sextet 45 Pellicano / Chipmunk (1966). Profiled on JazzProfiles.com
Oscar Valdambrini (trumpet) - co-founder and front-line partner in the Sestetto Italiano and the Basso-Valdambrini Quintet, Sextet and Octet, on Discogs credits from 1959 through Blues for Gassman (reissued 2023).
Renato Sellani (piano) - pianist on the Basso-Valdambrini records of 1960 and Basso's most frequent duo partner on Philology, from Renato Sellani & Gianni Basso (1977) through Body and Soul (2008).
Dino Piana (valve trombone) - third voice of the Basso-Valdambrini sextet on Basso Valdambrini Plus Dino Piana (1960) and Blues for Gassman, and leader of the Dino Piana Quartet on Jazz in Italy N.9 (1960), billed with Basso as featured soloist; profiled separately on this site.
Attilio Donadio (alto saxophone) - added to the Sestetto Italiano, and alto saxophonist on New Sound from Italy (1960); profiled separately on this site.
Franco Cerri (guitar, bass) - bassist on New Sound from Italy and Chet Baker's Sextet & Quartet (1959), guitarist on Bossa Nova! (1963) and co-leader with Basso on Take the A Train (1998); profiled separately on this site.
Chet Baker (trumpet) - Basso plays tenor saxophone on Baker's Sextet & Quartet, recorded in Milan in the autumn of 1959; profiled separately on this site.
Fabrizio Bosso (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Andrea Pozza (piano) - the front line and pianist of Basso's Philology quintet records, Five Brothers, Line for Lyons, Two Generations, Sweet and Lovely, Cool Trane and 'S Wonderful; Pozza also appears on Basso's own quartet and big-band dates from 1998 on, including the Gianni Basso Big Band's Bebop (2000); both profiled separately on this site.
Enrico Rava (trumpet, flugelhorn), Stefano Bollani (piano), Ares Tavolazzi (bass) and Massimo Manzi (drums) - the quintet on Flashback (2002, Philology); Rava also joins Basso's quartet on Tea for Two (Another Flashback) (2005); all four profiled separately on this site.
Massimo Moriconi (bass) - bassist on I Wish I Knew (2005), with Basso, the Renato Sellani Trio and Manzi; profiled separately on this site.
Franco D'Andrea (piano), Bruno Tommaso (bass) and Bruno Biriaco (drums) - the rhythm section of Basso's Jazz A Confronto 3 (1973, Horo); Tommaso and Biriaco are also credited on Jazz A Confronto 4 and Jazz A Confronto 9; all three profiled separately on this site.
Franco Tonani (drums) - drummer on Jazz in Italy N.9 (1960) and on Tonani's own Confluenze (1970), with Basso on saxophone; profiled separately on this site.
Emilio Soana (trumpet) and Slide Hampton (trombone, arranger) - with Basso on the Gianni Basso Big Band's Bebop (2000); Hampton is also credited on Jazz A Confronto 18 (1975); profiled separately on this site.
Giorgio Gaslini (piano, conductor) - Basso is credited on tenor saxophone on the Giorgio Gaslini Bigband's Newport in Milan (1971); profiled separately on this site.
Sarah Vaughan (vocals), Art Farmer (trumpet) and Clark Terry (trumpet) - Discogs credits place Basso on Vaughan's Let It Live (1984, with Farmer) and on the B.P. Convention Big Band's Blue Sunset (1975, with Farmer and Terry).
Eraldo Volonté (tenor saxophone) - saxophone section mate on Gil Cuppini's Sof' Stroke (1968) and on Newport in Milan (1971); profiled separately on this site.
Enrico Intra (piano), Cosimo Di Ceglie (guitar) and Baldo Panfili (trumpet) - early credits: Intra and Di Ceglie on the Cosimo Di Ceglie quintet's 1956 Parlophon singles, Panfili on Bruno Canfora's Presenta Cole Porter (1955) and Armando Trovaioli's The Beat Generation (1960).
Francesco Cafiso (alto saxophone) - credited on Very Early! (2001, Philology), a Cafiso date with Basso, Bosso, Bollani, Tavolazzi and Manzi; profiled separately on this site.
Other frequent partners, none with a jazzprofiles.com profile: Lars Gullin (baritone saxophone), Irio De Paula (guitar), Dusko Goykovich (trumpet), Buddy Collette (reeds) and Piero Umiliani (composer, bandleader).
The Torino Jazz Orchestra, which grew out of his big band, includes trumpeters Giampaolo Casati and Andrea Tofanelli on the 2011 tribute Ow! In Honour of Gianni Basso; Casati also names Basso's A.T. Big Band in his own biography.
Gianni Cazzola (drums) - in the Basso-Valdambrini Quintet, credited on Basso Valdambrini Quintet (1959), Walking in the Night and Basso Valdambrini Plus Dino Piana (both 1960) and the quintet's records through 1968, and on the 2003 GMG Music reissues Blues for Gassman and Parlami d'Amore Mariu'; Italian Wikipedia says he was called into the quintet in 1958; profiled separately on this site.
Gianni Bedori (tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute) - in the saxophone section with Basso on Giorgio Gaslini's Newport In Milan (1971) and Giorgio Azzolini's 1971 big-band album; Discogs lists the Gianni Bedori Quartet and the Gianni Basso Quartet on the same 1990 Ariston compilation (ARJ/700). Profiled on JazzProfiles.com.
Gianni Sanjust (clarinet) - credited on Alfredo Ferrario's Clarinetti Italiani (2003), on which Basso is also a clarinetist; Sanjust plays on tracks 5 and 6 and Basso on tracks 3 and 9.
Gil Cuppini (drums, band leader) - Basso's tenor is in Cuppini's groups from Bruno Canfora's Presenta Cole Porter (recorded December 1954) through the 1959 Assi In Vacanza, the 1960 quintet LP, the 1968 Sof' Stroke big band, both A New Day records (1980, 1997), Gil Cuppini Groups & Big Band (1984) and Caprice (1997); Cuppini is also the drummer on Basso's Jazz Al Centro Pirelli (1970), on the Basso-Valdambrini quintet's Jazz (1967) and Stella By Starlight, on the 1979 Italian Jazz Ensemble LP, and is billed with Basso on the 45 Epitaph e Josie's theme, confirmed at the Discogs credit level; profiled separately on this site.
Gino Marinacci (baritone saxophone, flute) - in the saxophone section with Basso on Armando Trovaioli's The Beat Generation (RCA, 1960), and credited on the same track, A4 "Blues," of Musica Jazz's Italian Jazz Graffiti 2 (1989); Discogs-confirmed. Profiled on JazzProfiles.com.
Giorgio Azzolini (double bass) - bassist of the Basso-Valdambrini quintet and sextet on records from 1959 to 1970, among them Basso Valdambrini Quintet, Walking in the Night (1960), The Best Modern Jazz in Italy 1962, Bossa Nova! (1963), Exciting 6 (1967) and the Fonit H602-H603 sessions, and in Azzolini's own 1971 big band; Discogs-verified.
Giorgio Rosciglione (double bass) - double bass on Recado Bossa Nova (2009) with guitarist Irio De Paula, and one of the RAI performers on Jazz Concerto (1973), on which Basso plays saxophone; Discogs-credited on both. Profiled separately on this site.
Giuliano Perin (vibraphone, piano) - founder of the Padua-based Royal Big Band; Basso is a tenor saxophone guest (tracks 1-1, 1-5 and 1-9) on its two-CD Tribute To The American Songbook For Jazz Orchestra (Velut Luna, 2014), on which Perin is credited on piano and vibraphone; Discogs-confirmed.
Guido Di Leone (guitar) - guitarist on Basso's Bari date Gianni Basso In Bari - You're My Everything (2003, YVP Music), with bassist Giuseppe Bassi and drummer Salvatore Tranchini; Discogs-confirmed. Profiled separately on this site.
Guido Manusardi (piano) - duo partner on Maestro + Maestro = Exciting Duo (Splasc(h), 1983, recorded live at Induno Olona) and co-billed on Live At Down Town (Splasc(h), 1996, recorded September 22, 1994, with drummer Massimo Manzi); Discogs-verified.
Livio Cerveglieri (alto saxophone) - saxophone-section mate on Armando Trovajoli's The Beat Generation (1960); Discogs-confirmed (a separate 2000 Umiliani compilation, Ode To Duke Ellington, credits both men but on different tracks, so it is not the basis for this connection). Profiled on JazzProfiles.com.
Mario Pezzotta (trombone) - trombonist of the Basso-Valdambrini Octet on New Sound from Italy (1960) and on the group's later reissues Blues for Gassman (2003, 2023) and Quintet/Sextet (2015); also a fellow credited musician on Bruno Canfora's Presenta Cole Porter (1955). Profiled on JazzProfiles.com.
Mario Rusca (piano) - shared the piano chair alongside Basso's tenor saxophone, bassist Lucio Terzano and drummer Giancarlo Pillot on Quartetto Gianni Basso (1981); Discogs-confirmed. Profiled on JazzProfiles.com.
Matteo Brancaleoni (vocals) - Basso plays tenor saxophone on Brancaleoni's debut Just Smile (2006, Philology), alongside Franco Cerri, Fabrizio Bosso and pianist Renato Sellani; Discogs-verified. Profiled on JazzProfiles.com.
Nello Toscano (double bass) - sideman date, Italian Balladeur (1996, Philology), Discogs-verified.
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- Discogs API, artist 384248 ("Gianni Basso"), for the release list and release-level credits; individual release and master records fetched for instrument-level credits, personnel, recording dates and label catalogue numbers.
- Italian Wikipedia: Gianni Basso and English Wikipedia: Gianni Basso, for biographical dates and career outline; Wikidata Q973476 for birth and death dates.
- Astigiani: Gianni Basso, il signore del sax and Storie Piemontesi: 24 maggio 1931, nasce ad Asti Gianni Basso, for family background, the Belgian years and the Asti connection.
- Saint Louis music school jazz archive: Gianni Basso, for the radio-orchestra and teaching career.
- Il manifesto: Gianni Basso, il jazz italiano perde l'anima sax, obituary.
- LondonJazzCollector: Gianni Basso, Italy's Tubby Hayes, for critical assessment of the Basso-Valdambrini records.
- A Jazz Listener's Thoughts: A Saxophone Giant You Probably Never Heard, for critical assessment of the Philology-era albums.
- Torino Jazz Orchestra (Arsis Music), for the history of the orchestra.
- Armando Brignolo, Gianni Basso: una vita con il sax (Fabiano, 2004), listed at IBS.