Flying in from New York, actor, singer and raconteur, Gianni Russo, best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, travels to Liverpool on the 26th June to perform a very special tribute to old blue eyes Frank Sinatra at The Static Gallery as part of the International Festival for Business Cultural Programme in Liverpool.
Described by the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York as “A one-man block party, who’s known for his role in The Godfather, Gianni is an accomplished singer unlike any other. Wildly entertaining with a changing cast of guest performers, his show attracts an eclectic mix of moguls, models, students, restaurateurs, actors, filmmakers and some of the biggest names in the music business.”
Speaking exclusively ahead of his now legendary performance, Gianni reveals his connection to Liverpool: “I can’t wait to come to Liverpool, I was first there with Sinatra on our way to the Red Cross Ball in Monaco. We were the guests of Grace Kelly. To return now and pay a tribute to Frank and his music is an honour. Thank you for the invitation.”
In June 2013, Paul Sullivan/Static Gallery approached Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather film, to re-make a scene from the film. The original scene is between Gianni Russo (Carlo Rizzi) and Al Pacino (Michael Corleone) and is now referred to as the ‘Today I settled all family business’ scene.
The scene is the first time Francis Ford Coppola used the shriek of a crow as a precursor to death, or the harbinger of death and was subsequently used in Godfather II, The Conversation and Apocalypse Now.
The re-make of the scene draws on the use of the crow/raven in art and mythology from ancient times to the contemporary period.
The film/audio work will be shown at Static Gallery and internationally in 2015.
Tickets to this one off event are priced at £15.
Filming will be taking place during the event for the HARBINGER Film by Paul Sullivan.