Gian Faraone Italian Singer from New York City, NY

Known as a Modern Day Crooner, Gian Faraone is a critically-acclaimed vocalist and recording artist based in NYC who considers himself an old-fashioned entertainer. A Berklee College of Music graduate with a multi-cultural upbringing and fluency in three languages (English, Italian and Spanish), has given Faraone a continental appeal. Incorporating the signature sounds of the great voices from the big band era combined with the romantic style from his Latin-Italian roots, this talented and charismatic crooner delivers a heartfelt modern throwback on classic standards in a performance you will not forget. Faraone grew up in Caracas and moved to the U.S. in his late teens to pursue a career in music. Soon after, in 2008 Gian received a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. After graduating from Berklee, Faraone has performed for numerous well-respected audiences, including performances for Maestro Gustavo Dudamel at Lincoln Center, The New York Friars Club, Birdland Jazz Club, The Boston Symphony Hall, The Berklee Performance Center, among many other venues in the East Coast. Faraone has performed for personalities such as: Kris Jenner, Domenico Dolce, Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Bob Colacello, Julian Schnabel, Maria Valverde, Boris Izaguirre, Margot Benacerraf, Damian Woetzel (President of The Juilliard School), Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia and Graydon Carter; Mayor of New Rochelle Noam Bramson for the city’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker, Mayor of Boston Thomas M. Menino at the Boston Exhibition & Convention Center, Mayor Marty Walsh at “The Boston Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony”, U.S. Ambassadors in Venezuela Lee McClenny and Todd Robinson, former boxing champions of the world Tony DeMarco and Vinny Paz, and Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell. Faraone has been featured on FOX News, NBC, Telemundo, Univision, RAI Italia, as well as the main TV & Radio stations in Venezuela. Also, he has performed alongside great artists like Al Martino, Connie Francis, Patti Austin, Tony Orlando, Yo-Yo Ma, Brian McKnight, The Platters, The Drifters, All 4-One, Chicago, Chubby Checker, The Trammps, Starship, The Stylistics, Village People, Katherine McPhee, The Duprees, The Manhattans, Peaches & Herb, Bonnie Pointer, Jane Monheit, Ann Hampton Callaway, Marilyn Maye, Jo Sullivan Loesser, Shannon, Tavares, The Tokens, Lisa Lisa, Boston POPS conductor Keith Lockhart, The Radio City Rockettes, Oscar D’León, Ilan Chester, among others. Gian Faraone’s performance record includes appearances in New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maine, New Hampshire and Florida at notable venues, such as: Lincoln Center, Birdland Jazz Club, The New York Friars Club, The TWA Hotel, The DoubleTree by Hilton Times Square, The Feast of San Gennaro, Fine & Rare, Baretto at FASANO, Hard Rock Hotel NYC, Dear Irving on Hudson, Gatsby’s Landing, Omar’s at Vaucluse, Le Cirque, New York Marriott Marquis, Hilton Garden Inn, Lorenzo’s Cabaret, Richmond Country Club, Snug Harbor, Venetian Yacht Club, Gotham Hall, Tappan Hill Mansion and The Bourne Mansion in the State of New York. Performances in the State of Massachusetts include: The Berklee Performance Center, The Boston Symphony Hall, Massachusetts State House, Boston City Hall, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, The Boston Winery, The Columbus Day Parade, The Copley Plaza Hotel, Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel, The Langham Hotel, Marriott’s Custom House, Hilton Faneuil Hall, Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Brae Burn Country Club, Danversport Yacht Club, Luciano’s, Spinelli’s, Venezia and Anthony’s. Appearances in other states include: The Rosecliff Mansion (RI), The Venetian (NJ), Pleasantdale Chateau (NJ), Cliff House (ME), Harris’ Pelham Inn (NH), Sky Meadow Country Club (NH), FAENA Miami Beach (FL), Fisher Island Country Club (FL), Marriott Vacation Club Pulse Ocean Drive (FL), among many other venues, festivals, hotels, casinos, nightclubs, country clubs, and function halls throughout the East Coast. The great classics from the golden era come to life in Faraone’s unique voice, who lives through each song his own story, as he continues the legacy of an art form that transcends generations. With a few single releases that have achieved great reviews by the critic, Gian Faraone’s music is available on all digital platforms. “Fantastic singer!” - Gustavo Dudamel “You’re amazing.” - Kris Jenner “Bravissimo!!” - Domenico Dolce “Pure class.” - Carolina Herrera “This kid should be in the movies.” - Connie Francis “You’re a Star.” - Peter Bennett (Legendary music promoter) “What a handsome and talented young man.” - Patti Austin “He’s kinda cute…Does that make me a cougar?” - Courtney Friel (Fox News)