Giovanni (John) Abriani. (Lusiana in Italy’s Vicenza province on May 15, 1898 – Milan in 1960)
John Abriani was a violinist and band leader. Between 1925 & 1932, John Abriani and his brother Felice, who played banjo and violin, led an orchestra that played regular gigs in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.
While in Berlin, January 1928, John Abriani's Six recorded nine very rare tracks with Al Bowlly on vocals.
In 1932 and 1934 he performed in Calcutta India before returning to Europe.