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About the album…

Giovanni Blue, Moments is project of multi-instrumentalist, John Geel.  As the title suggests, ‘Moments’ is an album that takes the listener on a journey through special moments in life that touch the heart. From pop to jazz to contemporary, each track radiates the tone and mood of each life experience it represents.  ‘Moments’ evolved as a collaboration with a well-known female vocalist and lyricist from the UK.  In keeping with the ominous tone of ‘Moments’, she has lent her vocals under the alias name of simply, ‘Nina’.  Moments’ was release on OOB Records January/2021, and shortly thereafter, John Geel returned to retirement.

About the Artist…

John Geel was born and raised in the Netherlands. He began playing guitar and piano at the age of sixteen. His music career began with local bands, Eternity and Staccato. Various twists and turns of life interrupted his recording ambitions, but at age of forty, Geel returned to the studio, this time in the roll of composer and multi-instrumentalist with the Precious Time Project. In collaboration with his mates: John Havermans (keys), Reno de Bruin (drums) and Henk Bol (bass and guitar), they recorded two albums, ‘If The Gods Knew’ and ‘Precious Time’.

Fast forward to 2018, for the creation of Geel’s first solo project endeavor, Giovanni Blue. The independently produced and released debut album, ‘Time Will Tell’ featured several guest artists on vocals, while Geel provided all compositions and instruments. Shortly after the debut release, Geel teamed up with two female singers who provided vocals on two distinctly different albums. ‘Moments’ to be released via OOB Records (January/2021) will feature the vocal talents of the anonymous, ‘Nina’, from the UK.

Credits:

John Geel

Profile photo art: Henk Philhelmon Bol