Gabin

Gabin is an Italian duo consisting of Filippo Clary and Max Bottini, formed in 2001. They emerged as central figures in the early 2000s nu jazz and lounge movement, gaining international fame with their debut single 'Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap.'

Their sound identity is a meticulous blend of acid jazz, downtempo, and soul, often characterized by a 'film noir' aesthetic that references mid-century European cinema. Throughout their career, they have transitioned from the sample-heavy cocktail vibes of their debut to more complex, live-instrumentation-focused arrangements on albums like 'Mr. Freedom' and 'Third and Double.' They are notable for their high-profile collaborations with jazz royalty such as Dee Dee Bridgewater and pop icons like Edwyn Collins. Culturally, Gabin became synonymous with the 'Hotel Costes' era of sophisticated chillout music, frequently appearing in prestige television soundtracks like 'Sex and the City.' Critical consensus views them as masters of atmospheric production who successfully modernized the jazz vocal tradition for the electronic era.