With GIOMANÈ, Gianfranco GFN delivers an album that feels deeply lived-in—organic, warm, and driven by a clear love for groove-based music made by real people playing together in real time. Recorded over two years between Switzerland and Côte d’Ivoire, the project carries a sense of movement and openness, reflecting both geographic and musical exploration. Described as GIAZZ!, GFN’s self-defined fusion of Groove, Soul, Acid-Jazz, Funk, Pop, and Blues, GIOMANÈ resists easy categorization. What unites the album’s 13 tracks is its commitment to feel and flow rather than polish or trend. Everything here sounds deliberately human: live instrumentation, elastic rhythms, and arrangements that breathe rather than overwhelm. With contributions from 15 musicians, the album benefits from a collective energy that keeps it dynamic and textured throughout.

Lyrically and thematically, GIOMANÈ stays grounded. The songs focus on moments of love, everyday life, travel, and adventure, avoiding grand statements or heavy-handed messaging. This restraint works in the album’s favor. There’s no sense of performance for performance’s sake—just sincere storytelling supported by confident compositions from GFN and his collaborators. The album’s groove-first philosophy is especially effective. Basslines, drums, keys, and horns interact naturally, creating a sound that feels timeless rather than retro. While the influences are clear, GIOMANÈ never feels like an exercise in nostalgia. Instead, it presents a musical language that values warmth, rhythm, and connection over spectacle.

First introduced in 2022 with “Sing The Song,” the GIOMANÈ project has grown into a fully realized artistic universe. The album’s live launch in Biel/Bienne with GFN & The Mystery Band reinforces what the recordings already suggest: this music is designed to be experienced collectively, onstage and in motion. Ultimately, GIOMANÈ is an album that trusts groove, musicianship, and emotion to speak for themselves. Unforced, vibrant, and sincere, it’s a release that rewards attentive listening—and hints at even greater energy when brought to life on tour.