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2 unusual facts about Vannelli


Vannelli

Gino Vannelli (born 16 June 1952), Italian-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer

Joe Vannelli (born 28 December 1950), Italian-Canadian musician, composer and record producer, elder brother of Gino and Ross


Gino Vannelli

In 1993, French-speaking Quebecer singer Martine St. Clair recorded "Wheels of Life" as a duet with Vannelli as well as a French-language version called "L'Amour Est Loi".

In 2008, Vannelli became a symbol of sorts for the National Basketball Association championship run by the Boston Celtics.

Russell Ferrante

Their Blue Hats release derives from this era as does Club Nocturne - a crossover album collaboration with guest vocalists Kurt Elling, Jonathan Butler, Brenda Russell and Gino Vannelli.

Sandin Wilson

Sandin's most recent gigs with Gino Vannelli have been in Jakarta, at the "Java Jazz Festival", in Indonesia, "Cape Town South Africa Jazz Festival", and the Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.


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