Violinist and composer, Gianna Pedregon, was born and raised in Southern California. Her primary instrument is a 5-string acoustic violin, but she also plays electric violin, electric mandolin and is a competent bassist. She has performed at many events and festivals across the United States and internationally, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Donostiako Jazzaldia festival in Spain, and the Jazz in Marciac festival in France.
Gianna has won numerous awards for her musicianship as a jazz soloist. She has been recognized multiple times in Downbeat magazine as an individual performer and as part of ensemble groups. In 2024, she was honored to be inducted into the prestigious society of the Sisters in Jazz, that includes jazz greats such as Tia Fuller, Anat Cohen, Sarah Caswell, and Linda Oh. Currently, Gianna has also joined Resonance Records as a performing artist.
I am honored to have been mentored and inspired by so many wonderful artists / amazing human beings in the jazz world, including Melissa Aldana, Ashlin Parker, Cyrille Aimee, Terri Lyne Carrington, Glenn Zaleski, Carl Allen, Tamir Hendelman, and many others. I am happy to be able to say that I've listened to, admired, learned from, and performed with these incredible people, who have nurtured and shaped my love for music and shared their valuable insights with me to help me develop as an artist. I have such a deep gratitude for all these and many more people who have influenced and touched my life.
Being an musical artist means understanding that music is a beautiful conversation and not a competition. Everyone’s voice is equally valid. Music is a democracy, and having a team with you who shares your passion allows you to connect to a greater, creative, collective spirit whereby you mutually enhance and elevate one another while simultaneously bringing the audience along for the ride. Music has the power to open minds, touch hearts, and bring peace. I play music to connect to my truth and share it with others.