Gabriele Romeo
Guitarist, Composer, Educator
Projects
Solo Guitar
Gabriele’s Solo Guitar performances captivate audiences with a seamless blend of Jazz, Pop, and original compositions. His navigation through a diverse repertoire creates an enchanting musical experience. From soulful Standards to reimagined Pop favourites and heartfelt original pieces, Gabriele’s creativity shines through in every piece.
Olla & Gab – Jazz Duo/Quartet
When thinking about the voice-guitar Duo format in Jazz the first thing coming to mind is surely the great Ella Fitzgerald accompanied by the master of solo guitar Joe Pass. Through their longstanding collaboration the two legendary musicians have set the stylistic benchmark for this very intimate yet powerful combo.
Olla & Gab met in 2021 in the thriving Berlin Jazz scene, and their common passion for those musicians inspired them to join forces and put together this ambitious project. Olla’s phenomenal vocal range and performance persona perfectly couples with Gab’s versatile guitar playing to deliver an authentic vocal-guitar act.
Gabriele & Friends – Modern Jazz/Original Compositions
‘Gabriele & Friends’ is the brainchild of guitarist Gabriele Romeo, who while exploring the vibrant Berlin Jazz scene has been lucky enough to meet this wonderful group of like-minded musicians from different corners of the globe. Together they merge into an eclectic collective interpreting jazz standards, arrangements and original compositions with their own personal twist.
Os Falsos Baianos – Bossa Nova, Samba Latin Jazz
Ares Gratal is the singer and saxophone player. She had a classical music education in her hometown in Catalunya and played in several classical and folk music formations until she moved to Berlin in 2008, where she started developing as a Jazz musician.
Gabriele Romeo is the guitar player. Originally from Italy, he studied guitar at the ‘Institute of Contemporary Music Performance’ in London. He’s currently busy in the local Jazz scene, whether with his sextet ‘Gabriele and Friends’ running jam sessions or performing in Jazz clubs.
Thorsten Becker is our bass player. Born in Germany, Thorsten has played and recorded with numerous bands and projects, as well as studied and absorbed the work of a plethora of immortal Jazz legends to create his own unique sound and music.
Together we are Os Falsos Baianos. We specialise in Bossa Nova, Samba, and Latin Jazz. Our music, even if conceived for being carefully listened to, can also work as background music at events where that’s what it’s sought for. Requests are welcome.
ABOUT
Gabriele Romeo, a dynamic musician based in Berlin, Germany, is a Jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger, who skilfully blends the sounds of Bebop and traditional Jazz with his love for Ambient and Electronic music, forging a distinctive and unique style of guitar playing.
Gabriele discovered the guitar during his teenage years and seized every opportunity to learn from the industry’s finest. He attended workshops and masterclasses by renowned Rock and Jazz guitarists like Pat Metheny, Greg Howe, Carl Verheyen, Antonio Forcione, and Andrea Braido. Inspired by their expertise, Gabriele dedicated himself to mastering the guitar and exploring its boundless creative possibilities, studying under the mentorship of the Italian Rock/Fusion virtuoso, Germano Seggio.
His musical journey led him to the prestigious ‘Institute of Contemporary Music Performance’ in London, where he graduated in 2012, earning the honor of ‘Best Guitarist.’ Throughout his time in London, Gabriele performed with various bands and ensembles, such as Elegy, Red Indra, Afrodizzie and We Are Children Orchestra, spanning diverse genres such as Afrobeat, Rock, Electronic, and Contemporary-Avantgarde. This rich tapestry of musical experiences, coupled with the vibrant city’s influences, shaped his distinctive artistic vision.
Since relocating to Berlin in 2014, Gabriele has continued to expand his horizons. He has delved into composition, music production, DJing, and managing his own record label, Subaltern Records. In 2018, he released his debut album ‘Chromatic Narrations’ under the pseudonym Mentha, seamlessly fusing Ambient, Dubstep, Jazz, and Progressive influences. Meanwhile, he remained an active guitarist, performing in private events, festivals, and clubs, while also imparting his knowledge as a dedicated teacher.
In 2020 Gabriele fully dedicated himself to Jazz again, and had the privilege to study with some of the greatest Jazz guitarists of our times, such as Dario Chiazzolino, Francesco Buzzurro, Jonathan Kreisberg, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Their guidance and wisdom shaped Gabriele’s musical identity and fueled his artistic growth.
In 2021 and 2022, Gabriele embarked on new musical ventures, such as the collaboration with singer Olla, forming the captivating Olla & Gabriele Voice/Guitar Duo. Additionally, Gabriele joined Os Falsos Baianos, exploring the realms of Bossa Nova, Samba, and Latin Jazz. During this time, Gabriele also took on the role of hosting the popular Beyond Limits Jam session. This vibrant event brought together musicians from various backgrounds, creating an atmosphere where artists pushed their creative boundaries.
In 2023, Gabriele toured with the Italian Spaghetti Swing Band ‘Jakkle’, a blend of Swing, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Blues, Funk, and Rocksteady. Their collaboration added a different angle to Gabriele’s repertoire, showcasing his versatility and contributing to a range of musical projects. Furthermore he was resident Solo Guitarist at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Berlin, playing Jazz, Pop arrangements and original compositions.
In the thriving Berlin music scene, you can find Gabriele hosting jam sessions and performing Solo Guitar or with bands in music venues, hotels and private events. His passion for music and teaching is infectious, and in 2024 Gabriele launched the 12-Week Pro Jazz Guitar Course, a mentoring program that helps ambitious guitarists to acquire all the skills they need to start their professional Jazz Guitarist career.
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