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Giovanni Mazza

@giovanniviolin

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NBA Violinist since 2015 • SAG-AFTRA Actor since 2013

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Joined August 2013
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Giovanni Mazza
1 year
This past weekend, I was given the great honor of playing my arrangement of the National Anthem on a G.B. Guadagnini violin from 1760) on generous loan from @BeinFushi - Performance took place on May 20 for the NBA Western Conference Finals @Lakers game. #grateful #NBA
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Thanks @dallasmavs for having me out for halftime again! Great to perform with @MavsDancers once more. 🔥🔥🔥 @mcuban #Mavs #MicDropRemix
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6 years
Thank you @whitesox for allowing me to play the national anthem at today’s game. It was such an honor. #MLB #WhiteSox
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Such an honor to perform opening halftime for @cavs with the amazing dance teams @CavalierGirls and @CavsScreamTeam #Cavs #CavsHawks #NBA #cavsnation #BeTheFight
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6 years
You need the sound up for this one. 🎻🎶 Watch thirteen-year-old @giovanniviolin 's stellar performance during last night's halftime show.
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6 years
Congrats @cavs NBA’s Eastern Conference Champions. Glad I got to be a part of it. With @CavalierGirls @CavsScreamTeam #cavs #whateveritakes #ThisIsWhyWePlay #turndownforwhat
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Giovanni Mazza
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I’m headed to Memphis (and I’m bringing a few #GH friends with me)! Join us for an unforgettable weekend at @VisitGracelandthis October 25-27th. Tickets are on sale now and will sell fast. Click the link to get yours now: See you there! @GeneralHospital
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Spent my 13th birthday rocking my violin on stage with @steffanargus and his band at @subtchicago last night. Great night. Thanks for letting me sit in Steffan. Your new EP is awesome!
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Giovanni Mazza
3 months
See you there!
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General Hospital
3 months
SAVE THE DATE: We're headed back to Memphis for another unforgettable Fan Celebration at @VisitGraceland ! Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 26th. Don't miss your chance to spend a weekend with your favorite residents of Port Charles. Click for more:
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Thanks @cavs for having me out at opening night halftime. @CavalierGirls and @CavsScreamTeam you all rock!!! Thanks for “Welcoming me to the Party”. #Cavs #cavsnation #bethefight
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
It was such an honor to play violin for the @Lakers halftime this past Sunday. Thank you so much for performing with me @LakerGirls • music by @DaBabyDaBaby @Nlechoppa1 @MarqueeOfficial @JoslynMusic #violin #NBA #Lakers
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Giovanni Mazza
11 months
It was an honor to play my own song “Imperfect Pearl” on violin for the Cleveland Cavaliers Player Introduction tonight.
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Giovanni Mazza
8 years
@hayleyorrantia GREAT to meet you last night! Love your music and @TheGoldbergsABC . Can't believe u saw Clips game.
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Saturday Night All-Stars Chicago 2020. United Center is where it all started for me back in 2015, age 9, a scrawny little kid playing the fiddle. I could never imagine that I would have gotten this far playing violin. Thank you @chicagobulls @NBA for believing in me. #grateful
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Giovanni Mazza
3 years
Lakers win!!! Grateful to have had the opportunity to come back to LA @Lakers tonight and perform on my violin for the national anthem and halftime with the @LakerGirls
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
After the moment of silence, I performed the National Anthem on my violin holding in my tears.
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
So honored to perform violin tonight in my hometown ChIcago at NBA All-Stars 2020 Saturday Night with Chicago Lovabulls • @Nlechoppa1 “Camelot” • mixed by @MarqueeOfficial • violin arrangement by @JoslynMusic
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Thank you so much @dallasmavs @mcuban @MavsDancers for having me out to play anthem and halftime today. What an exciting game!!! #Mavs #HalftimeShow
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Giovanni Mazza
9 years
@ImTheFrancescaC I just posted baby pic today too. It's my 10th birthday! Great meeting you on your set in November. http://t.co/qr0BCtdILf
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Giovanni Mazza
9 years
Excited to see @froyogutierrez tonight on my favorite show @TheGoldbergsABC . I played "Young Froy" on @BATB_Nick .
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Really appreciate @InsideEdition telling my story so well. Thank you @LeighTVReporter
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Inside Edition
6 years
A 13-year-old wows NBA crowds with his hip-hop violin routines.
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Thank you @BeinFushi for the generous loan of the G.B. Guadagnini 1760 violin for the @Lakers national anthem. It was an honor to bring a beautiful piece of Italian history to the Staples Center to be appreciated by all. #NBA    #NationalAnthem #LakersVsCeltics #violin #violino
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Everybody’s Hands Go Up...and they stay there...because @cavs had a big win. Thanks so much for letting me join you @CavsScreamTeam and @CavalierGirls 🔥 #CAVSvsCELTICS #CavsCeltics #Cavaliers #NBAPlayoffs #ECF #BTSArmy #micdropremix #MicDrop
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Thank you @windycitylive @abc7chicago for having me on your tv show today. Thank you @beinandfushi for loaning me this 300-year-old Italian violin 🎻 Thank you @JoslynMusic for this incredible song #Encantado 🎼 #windycitylive #chicago @RyanChiaverini @valwarnertv @ji_wcl
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6 years
@SteveTVShow
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. @giovanniviolin is just 13 years old and is already one of the most amazing violinists you’ll see! #stevetvshow
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Giovanni Mazza
3 years
My last NBA anthem/halftime performance was two years ago, before the pandemic—for the Lakers. Guess what?!?! I’m back out here now playing for the Lakers tonight, and I could not be more excited.
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
And that’s a Mic Drop for @warriors 123-101, playoffs round 2, game 1. Thanks for having me out to the game! #DubNation #Warriors #goldenstatewarriors
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Grateful to be part of the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Gala again. Thank you @OrlandoMagic #omyf #OrlandoMagic
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Thank you @NBA for allowing me a second performance for the NBA All-Stars. Thanks #goldenstatebreakers and #kidclippers for performing with me.
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
So honored to play anthem and halftime for @NotreDame Men’s Basketball game today. Even more honored that @CBS @CBSSports @CBSSportsNet mentioned me on TV. @NCAA #ncaa #fightingirish #anthem #halftime #notredame
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Soundcheck @dallasmavs with @MavsDancers for tonight’s game #Mavs @mcuban
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Welcome to the Jungle 🎻 Thanks for having me @celtics @CelticsDancers #ECF Game 1 halftime show
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Wow!!! Just saw my first rocket 🚀 launch... #NASA #SpaceX #Dragon
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Giovanni Mazza
8 years
@mcuban Hope you saw me perform for your team. I watch you on Shark Tank all the time.
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
All Along the Watchtower (Hendrix-Dylan cover) on guitar, bass, and violin. Even wrote my own guitar solo for this. #guitar #hendrix #watchtower YouTube link:
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Getting ready for All-Stars 2020 Saturday Night...
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
Just wrote an original song and filmed a video (photo from video), but I think I’m going to hold onto it a little longer, write a few more songs, and release an acoustic EP, maybe even add some lyrics and sing. #sundayvibes #musicians
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
WATCH: This teen is blowing NBA fans away with his hip-hop... Thanks ⁦ @BriannaVolz #orlando #violin #nba #orlandomagic
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Honored to play my own arrangement of the National Anthem on violin for the @OrlandoMagic and now getting ready for halftime! #orlandomagic
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
Prayers for all those we honor on Memorial Day! Proud to be American and humbled to share the last National Anthem I played in public for @Lakers @NBA game in Feb (yes that’s @KingJames caught on video 🤣 ) Guadagnini 1760 violin on generous loan from @BeinFushi #MemorialDay2020
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Welcome to the Party on Beale Street. #grizzlies win 115-103 against #thunder Thanks for having me out tonight for halftime @memgrizz #Memphis #Grizzlies #NBA #diplo #frenchmontana #welcometotheparty
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Eternally grateful to the @chicagobulls for discovering me in the Kids Talent Search when I was just 9-years old. It was an honor and privilege to play the anthem I wrote for you all!!! #BullsNation #bulls #chicago
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Took a little time off performing to start HS. I’m ready to get back on the court. January 26 Orlando Magic anthem/halftime will be my next performance. Can’t wait! #backup @TheSeigeMusic #NBA #violin #NBA2K20
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
National Anthem that I arranged for @chicagobulls played on a 1760’s JB Guadagnini violin loaned to me from @BeinFushi #Chicago #bulls #NBA #BullsNation #violin
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
Not a singer, and just started playing guitar, but friends give you wings to fly. This is me and my best friend Fabi Aguirre singing “Shallow” @starisbornmovie @ladygaga #bradleycooper #shallow #Friends
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Utah Jazz so “Lit” tonight! 🔥115-102 #jazzvsthunder #Playoffs2018 #NBA Thanks @utahjazz @UtahJazzDancers for letting me be part of it. #jazz #Utah #TakeNote #jazznation
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Mic Drop for Philly @sixers with a big W for the night. Thanks for letting me play anthem and halftime tonight. #Sixers #bts #army #MicDrop #btsarmy @steveaoki @bts_bighit
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
You might recognize this song, Shallow, played on violin and guitar. Full video:
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Thank you @Suntimes for including me in today’s paper, cover of Entertainment Weekendplus section. It is such an honor! Thank you Sun-Times writer: @selenafragassi editor: @MiriamDiNunzio and thank you for the amazing photos @skillar_la #grateful #chicagobulls #suntimes #chicago
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
It was an honor to play for Northwestern Men’s Basketball tonight. #ncaa #northwestern #Wildcats
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Thanks for having me out for NBA home opener @celtics Looking good tonight. #Esskeetit #NBA #Celtics #CUsRise
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Monday, March 25, I will be on the @SteveTVShow with #steveharvey #stevetvshow Check your local listing
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
If you missed my interview with Steve Harvey, here it is. What a great experience.
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. #violin #ClassicalMusic #Concerto For full 12-minute concerto, go to
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
So cool to hear this on the radio this morning, @rockthefoxradio @eddievolkman Great meeting you at @windycitylive Thanks for the shout out! I will post more classic rock for you after school. @OzzyOsbourne #rock #RockON #ClassicRock #crazytrain #rocknroll
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Good soundcheck, but the guy behind me is stealing all my moves. #violin
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Happy New Year!!! Here are some highlights from 2019. #Goodbye2019
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Thanks for having me out to the game @ATLHawks #grateful #violin #nba
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4 years
“Crossroads” made famous by Eric Clapton (1968), originally written by brilliant Delta blues musician Robert Johnson as “Crossroad Blues” (1936).
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Thank you @OrlandoMagic for having me out tonight for anthem and halftime. Grateful that I have been able to play my violin for the Magic for six seasons in now. #orlando #puremagic #grateful 🙏🏼
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
It was such a great honor to play my own arrangement of the National Anthem for the @Lakers tonight on a 1897 Eugenio Degani on generous loan from @BeinFushi Next up...halftime!!! #Lakers #violin #nationalanthem
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Thanks for having me play the opening game halftime. Tonight was a GREAT night. @utahjazz @UtahJazzDancers #NBA #UtahJazz #Jazz #dancers
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One of the best songs ever happens to be on the NBA2K20 soundtrack, “Back Up” by @TheSeigeMusic • violin arrangement by @JoslynMusic #NBA2K20 #NBA #puremagic #violin
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“Secrets” @OneRepublic cover on my brand new Viper. Coolest instrument on the planet. @woodviolins #violin
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
Here is a trip-hop violin original I wrote and recorded recently. Let me know what you think. #violin #triphop #downtempo #vapors #NewMusicFriday
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Halftime with the awesome @OrlandoMagic dancers and flight crew. Always sooo much fun to be here in Orlando!!!
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
It was an honor to play for the NCAA Women’s Championship tonight. Thank you @ncaawbb #ncaa
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NCAA March Madness
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7 years
My newest song “Imperfect Pearl” is out right now on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your music. Inspired by Vivaldi (1678-1741), who lived during Baroque period. Baroque literally translates to Imperfect Pearl. Many thanks to musical genius @JoslynMusic #NewRelease #new
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Thanks @TheJamTVShow for letting me perform my new single “Glow” this morning. I had a great time on your show! @wciu #thejam #Chicago
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Meditating before a national tv interview. Stay tuned...
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Amazing meeting 4-time NBA champion @Will_Perdue32 at the @whitesox game today. #WhiteSox #NBA
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Friday night I will be on @WGNRadio . I will be chatting with @RoeConn around 6:40 pm and playing a few songs after that! #WGN
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
Thank you @ChicagoParent for including me in the Sept 2018 magazine issue. Seeing myself on the cover was so cool. #grateful
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Chicago Parent
6 years
Young Chicago-area violinist impresses with versatility: #Chicago
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My new song, “Glow”, was just released today on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Let me know what you think! #NewMusicAlert #NewRelease #NewReleases #Spotify #iTunes #AmazonMusic @JoslynMusic
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Giovanni Mazza
6 years
So excited to be headed back to the Bulls Dec 8 with this arrangement I wrote when I was only 11-years old. #NationalAnthem
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
National Anthem that I arranged for @chicagobulls played on a 1760’s JB Guadagnini violin loaned to me from @BeinFushi #Chicago #bulls #NBA #BullsNation #violin
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Soundcheck for today’s game @NotreDame Men’s Basketball #ncaa #anthem #halftimeshow
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Utah Jazz looking Alive for the W last night. Thank you @utahjazz for bringing me back. Always a pleasure to perform with @UtahJazzDancers #TakeNote #UtahJazz #nba #grateful
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
I was there, and it was a night I will never forget. #NBA
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Four years ago today, Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine gave us one of the greatest Slam Dunk Contests in NBA history. Unforgettable night. (via @NBA )
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Giovanni Mazza
4 years
My last live #NBA halftime!!!
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
It was such an honor to play violin for the @Lakers halftime this past Sunday. Thank you so much for performing with me @LakerGirls • music by @DaBabyDaBaby @Nlechoppa1 @MarqueeOfficial @JoslynMusic #violin #NBA #Lakers
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Giovanni Mazza
7 years
Catch me on @WindyCityLIVE today @ABC7Chicago 1pm CST (I will be the one playing the 300-year old Italian violin from @BeinFushi 🎻) #Encantado #Today #Chicago #WindyCityLive #violin
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Perfect pitch???
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Giovanni Mazza
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Such an honor to play halftime for the @Lakers Thank you @LakerGirls for joining me!!! #grateful #welcometotheparty @_diplo_ @FrencHMonTanA #violin
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Giovanni Mazza
5 years
Yep! This is my mentor. He’s a genius. 🎻
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Andrew Joslyn
5 years
Wow... I’m speechless. I won two BMI pop awards last night at the BMI ceremony. Ever since I was a child playing violin, and studying classical music, I would have never in my wildest…
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Giovanni Mazza
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THURSDAY: Catch me performing my very first release “Encantado” on @WindyCityLIVE at 1 pm CST @ABC7Chicago (I will be playing a 300-year-old Italian violin @BeinFushi loaned to me for the show!) #gratefulbeyondwords #WindyCityLIVE #Chicago #violin
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