BIO
BIO
Giulia Valle, double bassist, composer, and band leader, holds a Master's degree in Neuroscience. She was born in Sanremo, Italy in 1972.
Considered one of the most unique musicians on the scene today, Giulia has toured numerous international clubs and festivals, collaborated with renowned musicians, and led various groups that have received international acclaim.
She holds a Master's degree in Neuroscience and Music, a higher degree in Jazz and Modern Music (Esmuc), has studied classical double bass (Conservatori del Licéu), electric bass and combo (Taller de Músics Bcn), and has been awarded scholarships to study in New York with Ben Street and Bruce Barth on several occasions.
AS A COMPOSER AND BAND LEADER, SHE HAS RECIVED THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
2006: Composer of the Year Award by the AMJM (Association of Jazz and Modern Music
Musicians of Catalonia).
2007: Composer of the Year Award (AMJM).
2007: Group of the Year Award for "Giulia Valle Group" (by the AMJM).
2009: Composer of the Year Award (AMJM).
2009: Special Enderrock Press Award for the album "We Sing Bill Evans."
2010: Special Altaveu Festival Award for artistic trajectory.
2010: Composer of the Year Award (AMJM).
2010: Group of the Year Award (AMJM).
DISCOGRAPHY:
2004: "Colorista" (Fresh Sound Records) with Giulia Valle Group (featuring David Xirgu and Guillermo Klein, among others).
2007: "Danza Imprevista" (F.S. Records) with Giulia Valle Group.
2008: "Enchanted House" (F.S. Records) with Giulia Valle Trio featuring Jason Lindner and Marc Ayza.
2010: "Berenice" (F.S. Records) with Giulia Valle Group (featuring Marco Mezquida, Gorka Benitez, David Xirgu, among others).
2012: "Live" (F.S. Records) with Giulia Valle Group.
2013: "Líbera" (Temps Record) with the septet "Giulia Valle Líbera" (featuring David Pastor, David Soler, Edurne Arizu, among others).
2015: "Giulia Valle Trio Live in San Francisco" (featuring Marco Mezquida and David Xirgu).
2020: "Giulia Valle Ensemble - Eden Club" (Septet).
2020: "Carlos Cano en Clave de Jazz" (Satellite K).
PRESENTATIONS:
Some of the most notable international festivals and clubs where Giulia Valle Group & Giulia Valle Trio and American trio and G.Valle Ensemble have performed from 2009 to date:
Blue Note Jazz Club NYC (in 2013 and 2015), San Francisco Jazz Center (2013, 2015 and 2017), SF. Jazz Festival,
London Jazz Festival (2009 and 2016), Dublin 12 points jazz festival (Irl), Vilnius Jazz Fest (Lithuania), Pizza
Express (London), Grenoble Jazz Fest (FR), Bremen Jazz Ahead (De), Midem Cannes (fr), Rabat Jazz
Festival (Morocco), Orléans Jazz Festival (Fr), Barcelona Jazz Festival (2013 and 2017), Terrassa Jazz
Festival (on several occasions), Ibiza Jazz Festival (2011 and 2017), Imaxinasons Festival (Galicia),
International Jazz Festival "Jazz à Vienne" (Fr), Getxo Festival, Jarasum International Jazz Festival (South Korea),
Bimhuis (Amsterdam), Budapest Music Center (Hungary, in 2013 and 2017), A-Trane (Berlin),
Porgy & Bess (Vienna, Austria), Montreal Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Fest., Vancouver Jazz Festival (Can),
Madrid Jazz Festival, Unterfarth Club (Munich 2016 and 2017), Grec International Arts Festival, Buenos Aires Jazz
Festival, Tejkiavik Jazz Fest (Iceland), among many others...
TEACHING ACTIVITY:
Conservatorio superior del Liceo de Barcelona (2015 - present), teaches Improvisation, Combo, and Double Bass classes.
Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (2003 - 2020), as an accompanist.
Escola de música de Badalona (2002 - present), teaches Composition and Double Bass classes.
Conducts Master classes "The Here and Now in Music".
COLLABORATIONS
As a side-woman, some of the most notable artists she has collaborated with include:
Carles Benavent, Miguel Poveda, John McNeil, Martirio, Jason Lindner, Silvia Perez Cruz, Michael Kanan, Perico Sambeat, Antonio Canales, Mayte Martín, Guillermo Klein, Bill Mc Henry, Ben Waltzer...
