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| death_place = [[Milan]], Italy
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}}'''Gianni Bedori''' (25 November 1930 – 21 January 2005), also known as '''Johnny Sax''', was an Italian jazz saxophonists, trumpeter and composer.
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'''Gianni Bedori''' (25 November 1930 – 21 January 2005), also known as '''Johnny Sax''', was an Italian [[jazz]] [[saxophone|saxophonist]], [[clarinet]]ist, [[flautist]] and composer.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Born in [[Mantua]], Bedori graduated in clarinet at the conservatory of [[Bologna]] and started his career with singer Enzo Amadori.<ref name=curcio>Paolo Biamonte. "Sax, Johnny". Gino Castaldo (ed.). ''Dizionario della canzone italiana''. Curcio Editore, 1990. </ref><ref name="Gazzetta">{{cite news|last1=B.R.|title=È morto Gianni Bedori Il jazz dice addio al mitico "Johnny Sax"|url=http://ricerca.gelocal.it/gazzettadimantova/archivio/gazzettadimantova/2005/01/22/NT3PO_NT301.html|accessdate=10 May 2016|work=[[Gazzetta di Mantova]]|date=22 January 2005}}</ref> He became first known in 1963, when he started a twenty years-long collaboration with composer [[Giorgio Gaslini]].<ref name=curcio/> In 1973, his sax solo suite "Dedicated to Picasso" received large critical acclaim.<ref name=curcio/><ref name="Gazzetta"/> In the 1970s, he got a large commercial success with a series of easy-listening jazz albums he released with the pseudomym Johnny Sax.<ref name=curcio/><ref name="Gazzetta"/>
Born in [[Mantua]], Bedori graduated in clarinet at the [[Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini]] in [[Bologna]] and started his career with singer {{Interlanguage link multi|Enzo Amadori|it}}.<ref name=curcio>Paolo Biamonte. "Sax, Johnny". Gino Castaldo (ed.). ''Dizionario della canzone italiana''. Curcio Editore, 1990.</ref><ref name="Gazzetta">{{cite news|last1=B.R.|title=È morto Gianni Bedori Il jazz dice addio al mitico "Johnny Sax"|url=http://ricerca.gelocal.it/gazzettadimantova/archivio/gazzettadimantova/2005/01/22/NT3PO_NT301.html|accessdate=10 May 2016|work=[[Gazzetta di Mantova]] | date=22 January 2005}}</ref> He became first known in 1963, when he started a twenty years-long collaboration with composer [[Giorgio Gaslini]].<ref name=curcio /> In 1973 his sax solo suite "Dedicated to Picasso" received much critical acclaim.<ref name=curcio /><ref name="Gazzetta" /> In the 1970s he achieved significant commercial success with a series of [[easy listening]] jazz albums he released under the pseudonym Johnny Sax.<ref name=curcio /><ref name="Gazzetta" />


His composition "Jesus' Last Ballad" was recorded by pianist [[Bill Evans]] on Evans' album ''[[Affinity (Bill Evans album)|Affinity]]'' (1979).
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== Discography ==

Bedori also collaborated with such arrangers as [[Augusto Martelli]] and [[Pino Presti]] and appeared on several of singer [[Mina (Italian singer)|Mina]]'s recordings. He also played with Italian experimental musician [[Franco Battiato]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1841|title=FRANCO BATTIATO|work=Progarchives.com |accessdate=10 May 2016}}</ref> and was a guest on his 1974 album ''[[Clic (album)|Clic]]'' released on the [[Island Records]] label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/clic-mw0000755288/credits |title=Clic – Franco Battiato |publisher=AllMusic |date=2016 |accessdate=10 May 2016}}</ref>

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== Discography ==


{{Inc-musong}}
;Albums
;Albums

* 1969 - ''Johnny Sax incontro con Bob Mitchell'' (PDU)
* 1969 – ''Johnny Sax incontro con Bob Mitchell'' (PDU)
* 1971 - ''Sortilege'' (Sun Records, SUld 13004)
* 1971 – ''Sortilege'' (Sun Records, SUld 13004)
* 1973 - ''International hits collection - Vol. I'' (PDU, Pld.A 5055)
* 1973 – ''International hits collection – Vol. I'' (PDU, Pld.A 5055)
* 1973 - ''International hits collection - Vol. II'' (PDU, Pld.M 5086)
* 1973 – ''International hits collection – Vol. II'' (PDU, Pld.M 5086)
* 1973 - ''Hit parade - Vol. I'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3005)
* 1973 – ''Hit parade – Vol. I'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3005)
* 1973 - ''Successi sempreverdi - Vol. II'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3006)
* 1973 – ''Successi sempreverdi – Vol. II'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3006)
* 1973 - ''Liscio parade - Vol. III'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3007)
* 1973 – ''Liscio parade – Vol. III'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3007)
* 1974 - ''Johnny Sax - Vol. IV'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3009)
* 1974 – ''Johnny Sax – Vol. IV'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3009)
* 1974 - ''Dedicated to Picasso - A solo Album'' (PDU, Pld.A 5074)
* 1974 – ''Dedicated to Picasso – A solo Album'' (PDU, Pld.A 5074)
* 1975 - ''Johnny Sax - Vol. V'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3014)
* 1975 – ''Johnny Sax – Vol. V'' (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3014)
* 1976 - ''Non stop 1'' (Produttori Associati, SAX/1715)
* 1976 – ''Non stop 1'' (Produttori Associati, SAX/1715)
* 1976 - ''Sax in motion'' (Produttori Associat, 6.22.627)
* 1976 – ''Sax in motion'' (Produttori Associat, 6.22.627)
* 1977 - ''The Man'' (Atlantic, T 50402) - Come Gianni Bedori
* 1977 – ''The Man'' (Atlantic, T 50402) – As Gianni Bedori
* 1978 - ''7 - Soft Sound'' (Ariston, ARM/42001)
* 1978 – ''7 – Soft Sound'' (Ariston, ARM/42001)
* 1982 - ''Senza... Paoli'' (Wep, ZNLW 33197)
* 1982 – ''Senza... Paoli'' (Wep, ZNLW 33197)
* 1983 - ''Lo strumento della voce umana'' (Wep, ZNLW 33343)
* 1983 – ''Lo strumento della voce umana'' (Wep, ZNLW 33343)
* 1987 - ''Le canzoni d'amore di Gino Paoli'' (Replay music, RMCD 4121)
* 1987 – ''Le canzoni d'amore di Gino Paoli'' (Replay music, RMCD 4121)
* 2004 - ''Controtempo'' (Splasc(h))
* 2004 – ''Controtempo'' (Splasc(h))

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;Singles

* 1969 - ''Hi-Heel Sneakers/Eleonore'' (Sun Records, SU 10076)
* 1971 - ''Processione/Alone again'' (PDU, P.A. 1080)
* 1971 - ''The morning after/Ultimo tango a Parigi'' (PDU, P.A. 1088)
* 1974 - ''Snoopy/Senza Lei'' (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3230)
* 1975 - ''Popsy/Anonimus'' (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3240)
* 1975 - ''Nuovo mondo/Theme for a Sweetheart lady'' (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3247)
* 1976 - ''Emmanuelle 2 (L'antivergine)/Tara tara'' (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3263)
* 1976 - ''Piccolo cielo''/''Nuovo mondo'' (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3255)

== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/377008-Gianni-Bedori Gianni Bedori] at [[Discogs]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/377008-Gianni-Bedori Gianni Bedori] at [[Discogs]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/598281-Johnny-Sax Gianni Bedori] (as Johnny Sax) at [[Discogs]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/598281-Johnny-Sax Gianni Bedori] (as Johnny Sax) at [[Discogs]]
* {{IMDb name|1312194}}
* {{IMDb name|1312194}}

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Latest revision as of 06:43, 11 April 2024

Gianni Bedori
Bedori in 1969
Bedori in 1969
Background information
Born25 November 1930 (1930-11-25)
Mantua, Italy
Died21 January 2005 (2005-01-22) (aged 74)
Milan, Italy
GenresJazz, Easy listening, Pop
Occupation(s)Saxophonist, flautist, composer
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute

Gianni Bedori (25 November 1930 – 21 January 2005), also known as Johnny Sax, was an Italian jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist and composer.

Career[edit]

Born in Mantua, Bedori graduated in clarinet at the Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini in Bologna and started his career with singer Enzo Amadori [it].[1][2] He became first known in 1963, when he started a twenty years-long collaboration with composer Giorgio Gaslini.[1] In 1973 his sax solo suite "Dedicated to Picasso" received much critical acclaim.[1][2] In the 1970s he achieved significant commercial success with a series of easy listening jazz albums he released under the pseudonym Johnny Sax.[1][2]

His composition "Jesus' Last Ballad" was recorded by pianist Bill Evans on Evans' album Affinity (1979).

Bedori also collaborated with such arrangers as Augusto Martelli and Pino Presti and appeared on several of singer Mina's recordings. He also played with Italian experimental musician Franco Battiato[3] and was a guest on his 1974 album Clic released on the Island Records label.[4]

Discography[edit]

Albums
  • 1969 – Johnny Sax incontro con Bob Mitchell (PDU)
  • 1971 – Sortilege (Sun Records, SUld 13004)
  • 1973 – International hits collection – Vol. I (PDU, Pld.A 5055)
  • 1973 – International hits collection – Vol. II (PDU, Pld.M 5086)
  • 1973 – Hit parade – Vol. I (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3005)
  • 1973 – Successi sempreverdi – Vol. II (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3006)
  • 1973 – Liscio parade – Vol. III (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3007)
  • 1974 – Johnny Sax – Vol. IV (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3009)
  • 1974 – Dedicated to Picasso – A solo Album (PDU, Pld.A 5074)
  • 1975 – Johnny Sax – Vol. V (Produttori Associati, PAF/LP/3014)
  • 1976 – Non stop 1 (Produttori Associati, SAX/1715)
  • 1976 – Sax in motion (Produttori Associat, 6.22.627)
  • 1977 – The Man (Atlantic, T 50402) – As Gianni Bedori
  • 1978 – 7 – Soft Sound (Ariston, ARM/42001)
  • 1982 – Senza... Paoli (Wep, ZNLW 33197)
  • 1983 – Lo strumento della voce umana (Wep, ZNLW 33343)
  • 1987 – Le canzoni d'amore di Gino Paoli (Replay music, RMCD 4121)
  • 2004 – Controtempo (Splasc(h))
Singles
  • 1969 - Hi-Heel Sneakers/Eleonore (Sun Records, SU 10076)
  • 1971 - Processione/Alone again (PDU, P.A. 1080)
  • 1971 - The morning after/Ultimo tango a Parigi (PDU, P.A. 1088)
  • 1974 - Snoopy/Senza Lei (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3230)
  • 1975 - Popsy/Anonimus (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3240)
  • 1975 - Nuovo mondo/Theme for a Sweetheart lady (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3247)
  • 1976 - Emmanuelle 2 (L'antivergine)/Tara tara (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3263)
  • 1976 - Piccolo cielo/Nuovo mondo (Produttori Associati, PA/NP/3255)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Paolo Biamonte. "Sax, Johnny". Gino Castaldo (ed.). Dizionario della canzone italiana. Curcio Editore, 1990.
  2. ^ a b c B.R. (22 January 2005). "È morto Gianni Bedori Il jazz dice addio al mitico "Johnny Sax"". Gazzetta di Mantova. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  3. ^ "FRANCO BATTIATO". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Clic – Franco Battiato". AllMusic. 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.

External links[edit]

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