Gino Vannelli - Solo

We can imagine the trials and tribulations that Gino and Joe Vannelli suffered trying to get a record deal. The year was 1973 and trying to get a record deal was not easy. After packing up and moving from Montreal to LA, they finally got a break. Herb Alpert (the A in A & M records) finally listened, and Crazy Life was their first project together. Even at this early stage, the Gino trademarks are evident - poetic lyrics, arresting vocals and music that draws the best from other genres, and is distinctly Vannelli.

Crazy Life (Gino Vannelli)
Hollywood Holiday (Gino Vannelli)
There's No Time (Gino Vannelli)
Fling Of Mine (Gino Vannelli)
Granny Goodbye (Gino Vannelli)
Great Lake Canoe (Gino Vannelli)
Cherizar (Gino Vannelli)
One Woman Lover (Gino Vannelli)
Piano Song (Gino Vannelli)

The music industry reacted to this sophomore release in a big way. 1974, the beginning of the disco era, the funky, energetic title track People Gotta Move reached number 22 on Billboard's Hot 100 in October of 1974, as well as a Grammy nomination. This was the first album where Gino & Joe started experimenting with the synthesizer sound and expanding the limitations of the sound. Gino is fond of writing about grave societal issues and showcasing them with appropriate, yet surprising music.

People Gotta Move (Gino Vannelli)
Lady (Gino Vannelli)
Son Of A New York Gun (Gino Vannelli)
Jack Miraculous (Gino Vannelli)
Jo Jo (Gino Vannelli)
Powerful People (Gino Vannelli)
Felicia (Gino Vannelli)
The Work Verse (Gino Vannelli)
Poor Happy Jimmy (Tribute To Jim Croce) (Gino Vannelli)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Richard Baker - Keyboards, Graham Lear - Drums, John J. Mandel - Percussion, Tony Golia - Percussion, Lani Hall - Background vocals

Engineers: Tommy Vicari and Larry Forkner
Produced and arranged by: Gino and Joe Vannelli
Associate producer: Herp Albert

Mention this title to a Gino aficionado. Watch for the inevitable smile. With arrangements done by Gino and Joe, Storm At Sunup contains the best works of Gino's early music. This album is timeless! Jazz, Jazz, Jazz! "Where Am I Going" crystallizes our inner turmoil associated with change and "Mama Coco" makes you chuckle when you realize just how different life is now. "Keep On Walking" is a beautifly written ballad that still holds meaning today and demonstrates Gino's incredible vocal range.

Storm At Sunup (Gino Vannelli)
Love Me Now (Gino Vannelli)
Mama Coco (Gino Vannelli)
Father And Son (Gino Vannelli)
Where Am I Going (Gino Vannelli)
Keep On Walking (Gino Vannelli)
Love Is The Night (Gino Vannelli)
Gettin' High (Gino Vannelli)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Richard Baker - Keyboards, Graham Lear - Drums, John J. Mandel - Percussion, Segio Pastora - Percussion, Jerome Richardson - Saxophone, Don Bailey - Harmonica, Jay Graydon - Guitars

Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli and Joe Vannelli

Up to now, Gino has done a couple of epic' songs. Now, he expands that epic theme across a number of songs on The Gist Of The Gemini. The result: The War Suite. ( With the end of the Vietnam War, Gino is never one to shy away from difficult subjects) Listen for the trademark synthesizer of Joe Vannelli. The other tracks hold their own, and are strong enough not to be overpowered by themes of war. Case in point: "Fly into This Night" with it's upbeat disco sound and the ballad "Summers Of My Life".

Love Of My Life (Gino Vannelli)
Ugly Man (Gino Vannelli)
A New Fix For '76 (Gino Vannelli)
Omens Of Love (Gino Vannelli)
Fly Into This Night / War Suite (Gino Vannelli)
Prelude To The War (Insturmental) (Gino Vannelli)
The Battle Cry (Insturmental) (Joe Vannelli)
To The War (Gino Vannelli)
Carnal Question (Gino Vannelli)
After The Last Battle (Insturmental) (Gino Vannelli)
To The War (Reflection) (Gino Vannelli)
Summers Of My Life (Gino Vannelli)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Richard Baker - Keyboards, Graham Lear - Drums, John J. Mandel - Percussion, Dido - Percussion, Jay Graydon - Guitars
Background vocals: Ross Vannelli, Dianne Brooks, Brenda Russell
John McCarthy Choir

Engineered by: Geoff Emerick
Mixed by: Norm Kinney
Arranged by: Gino Vannelli and Joe Vannelli
Produced by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Geoff Emerick

Gino's fifth album, A Pauper In Paradise, demonstrates the beauty of mixing classical and pop together. Gino's musical vision has taken him to London to perform his work with the help of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Not only does this album hold a symphony, the track "Black And Blue" demonstrates Gino's wide vocal range along with the pop theme of "Mardi Gras". In the meantime, Gino's following grows larger and larger and his longtime fans are as steadfast as ever. He does his "Song and Dance" in more venues and gains even more exposure.

Mardi Gras (Gino Vannelli)
Valleys Of Valhalla (Gino Vannelli)
The Surest Things Can Change (Gino Vannelli)
One Night With You (Gino Vannelli)
A Song and Dance (Gino Vannelli)
Black And Blue (Gino Vannelli)
A Pauper In Paradise 1st Movement (Instumental) (Gino Vannelli)
2nd Movement (Instrumental) (Gino Vannelli)
3rd Movement (Instrumental) (Gino Vannelli)
4th Movement (Instrumental) (Gino Vannelli)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Casey Scheuerell - Drums, Bill Meyers - Keybords, Chris Rhyne - Keyboards, John J. Mandel - Percussion, Dido - Percussion,
and Dick Morrissey - Saxophone
Background vocals: Joanie Bartels, Jay Stone, Joanne Jayde, Bill Meyers, Joe Vannelli and Gino Vannelli
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and John McCarty Choir

Engineered by: Norm Kinney and John Kurlander
Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli and Joe Vannelli

With the release of "Brother To Brother" in 1978, it garnered Gino's first hit singles, ("I Just Wanna Stop", "Appaloosa" and "The Wheels of Life"). It brought Gino into the mainstream of music garnering yet another Grammy nomination and major radio airplay. On the concert front, the Brother to Brother tour saw Gino playing major world venues (Carnegie Hall!) as well as larger arenas. For many people, this was the first introduction to Gino's music. It is also the last release on the A&M label.

Appaloosa
The River Must Flow
I Just Wanna Stop
Love & Emotion
Feel Like Flying
Brother To Brother
Wheels Of Life
The Evil Eye
People I Belong To

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Mark Craney - Drums, Carlos Rios - Guitar, Leon Gear - Keyboard Bass, Jimmy Haslip - Bass,
and Ernie Watts - Saxophone, Manuel Badrena - Percussion, Victor Feldman - Vibes
Background vocals: Stephanie Spruill, Julia Tillman Waters, Maxine Willard Waters and Ross Vannelli.

Engineered by: Norm Kinney
Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Ross Vannelli

Released three years after Brother to Brother the release of Nightwalker further explores the pop genre, armed with the success of Brother to Brother and a new record label - Arista. The single, "Living Inside Myself" reached number 7 on the Billboard charts. The album contains more of a "rock" feel than previous works and shows the versatility in his writing and arrangements. Gino has consistently been able to attract the best musical talent to his projects, and Nightwalker is no exception.

Nightwalker (Gino Vannelli)
Seek and You Will Find (Gino Vannelli/Joe Vannelli/Ross Vannelli)
Put the Weight on my shoulders (Gino Vannelli)
I Believe (Ross Vannelli/Gino Vannelli)
Santa Rosa (Gino Vannelli)
Living Inside Myself (Gino Vannelli)
Stay With Me(Gino Vannelli)
Sally (She Says The Sweetest Things) (Gino Vannelli)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Mike Miller - Guitar, Vince Colaiuta - Drums, Brad Cole - Piano, Neil Stubenhous - Bass, Michael Fisher - Percussion,
and David Boruff - Saxophone
Background vocals: Stephanie Spruill, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Gino Vannelli, Ross Vannelli and Doug Parry

Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Ross Vannelli

This album was the follow up to the "Nightwalker" LP. Due to creative differences with the record company, the album was never relased (nor will it ever). As far as the singles that was released from the LP, "The Longer You Wait" and the flipside "Bandito" were made available on 7 inch and 45, but were part of promo kits that were sent out. "The Longer You Wait" is rock, similar to the song "Santa Rosa" off of the "Nightwalker" LP. "Bandito" is a fast ride instrumental.

Black Cars, released in 1985 was Gino's first attempt to get back into the mainstream after the success "Nightwalker". At this point, he had signed with a new label, had a new sound and a new look. To those expecting the Gino of Storm at Sunup, this was a shock The title track spawned airplay in Canada and Europe along with the track "Hurts To Be In Love". Mixed with a heavy sythesizer sound, musically the album fit with the sounds of the mid-eighties, with the writing style that held the Vannelli tradmark.

Black Cars (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
The Other Man (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
It's Over (Gino Vannelli/Ross Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Here She Comes (Gino Vannelli)
Hurts To Be In Love (Gino Vannelli)
Total Stranger (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland/Bill Bounty)
Just A Motion Away (Gino Vannelli/Ross Vannelli)
Imagination (Gino Vannelli)
How Much (Gino Vannelli)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead Vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Dave Garibaldi - Drums, Mark Craney - Drums, Jimmy Haslip - Bass, Mike Miller - Guitars, Ross Vannelli - Bass
Background vocals: Gino Vannelli, Ross Vannelli and Lori Leiberman

Engineered by: Joe Vannelli and Gino Vannelli
Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Ross Vannelli

In Gino's past recordings, his love of great music, and the variety of his influences are quite evident. Released on CBS Records, Big Dreamers Never Sleep, there are strong Latin and R&B overtones, along with his trademark lyrical sensibility as well as a sleeker, stronger voice leaning more towards the romantic side of Gino's writing. "Wild Horses" hit the charts along with "Young Lover" and "Persona Non Grata" receiving some airplay in Canada and Europe, but were never noticed in the states.

In The Name Of Money (Gino Vannelli/Joe Vannelli/Ross Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Time Out (Gino Vannelli/Joe Vannelli/Ross Vannelli/Jimmy Haslip)
Wild Horses (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Young Lover (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Down With Love (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Persona Non Grata (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Something Tells Me (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Shape Me Like A Man (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
King For A Day (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead Vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Dave Garibaldi - Drums, Jimmy Haslip - Bass, Mike Miller - Guitars, Mark Russo - Saxophone
Background vocals: Maxayane Lewis, Alfie Silas, Marilyn Scott, Lisa Fisher Gino Vannelli and Ross Vannelli

Engineered by: Joe Vannelli and Gino Vannelli
Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Ross Vannelli

There is nothing ordinary about Inconsolable Man. Gino once again takes on societal ills: child abuse and prostitution, drugs, and complacency with his trademark urgency. With the tracks "Sunset On L.A.", "If I Should Lose This Love" and "Rhythm Of Romance" the album is lyrically compelling and musically stimulating. Gino has gone through profound changes in his life, and his music greatly reflects this. To the delight of Gino followers everywhere, he set out on his first world tour in 12 years. It was a welcome comeback after having being missed from the stage for so long.

Rhythm Of Romance (Gino Vannelli/Joe Vannelli/Mitchel Delevie/Roy Freeland)
If I Should Lose This Love (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Shame (Gino Vannelli/Joe Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Sunset On L.A. (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Moment To Moment (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Cry Of Love (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
The Time Of Day (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Bound To Cry (Gino Vannelli/Joe Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
The Joker's Wild (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
Inconsolable Man (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead Vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Dave Garibaldi - Drums, Mike Miller - Guitars, Mark Craney - Programming, Brian Tankersley - Programming
Background vocals: Maxayane Lewis, Gino Vannelli, Alfie Silas, Carla Day, Lynda Law, Kevin Dorsey, Philip Ingram, Ricky Nelson, Michael Ruff and Suzanne Benson

Engineered by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Brian Tankersley Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli and Brian Tankersley

Live in Montreal from the "Inconsolable Man Tour" captures the essence of the live experience for his fans. The music, originally recorded for a Canadian TV show, turned out to be mixed and performed so perfectly, Gino decided to release it as an album. Recorded at "Le Spectrum" in Montreal on November 18th, 1990. It combines all of his music over the years into one awesome album. With the live versions of "Black and Blue", "Crazy Life" "Where Am I Going", his vocals are truly outstanding, and the sound engineering quaility is outstanding for a live concert album.

Brother To Brother
Living Inside Myself
Wild Horses
Crazy Life
In The Name Of Money
Hurts To Be In Love
Something Tells Me
People Gotta Move
If I Should Lose This Love
Black Cars
I Just Wanna Stop
Where Am I Going
Black And Blue

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Enzo Todesco - Drums, Mike Miller - Guitars, Maxayne Lewis - Background vocals, Richard Beaudet - Saxophone

Mixed by: Joe Vannelli and Gino Vannelli
Produced and arranged by: Gino Vannelli and Joe Vannelli

With this release Yonder Tree has Gino returning to his jazz roots. This time, he has a greater realm of experience from which to draw and a greater command of his craft. This album is magnificent. It is difficult to fathom the depth of Gino's spiritual sensitivity, although he gives us a glimpse here and there in the tracks "Walter Whitman Where Are You" and "Jehovah And All That Jazz". Gino says his spiritual evolution will never be complete. So true. But my music collection will never be complete as long as there is the possibility of another Gino release to grace it.

Walter Whitman Where Are You (Gino Vannelli/Brock Walsh)
Fallen In Love (Gino Vannelli/Mark Frazier)
You Owe It To Yourself (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
A Little Bit Of Judas (Gino Vannelli)
Unbearably Blue (Gino Vannelli/Brock Walsh)
Jehovah And All That Jazz (Gino Vannelli/Brock Walsh)
None So Beautiful (Gino Vannelli/Roy Freeland)
I Die A Little More Each Day (Gino Vannelli/Brock Walsh)
Come To The Well (Gino Vannelli)
Moon Over Madness (Gino Vannelli/Brock Walsh)

Musicians: Gino Vannelli - Lead vocals, Randy Porter - Piano, Phil Baker - Bass, Graham Lear - Drums,
and Joe Vannelli - Keyboards, Chuck Findley - Brass, Tom Scott - Saxophone, Israel Annoh - Percussion, Bruce Smith - Percussion,
and Patrick Lamb - Saxophone, Cal Scott - Guitar, Gregory Hnes - Tap, George Mitchell - Organ, Enzo Todesco - Drums, Tollak Ollestad - Harmonica, Tony Selvage - Violin,

Engineered by: Doug Durbrow and Joe Vannelli
Mixed by: Joe Vannelli and Doug Durbrow
Produced by: Gino Vannelli