Geni was classically trained in Albania (Academy of Arts).  Before moving to the US, Geni performed all around Europe, playing in orchestras and bands in Albania, Greece, Italy, Hungary, and Slovenia.  He has also performed in jazz clubs, concert halls, and on national television. 

In August of 2003 Geni was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music. After moving to Boston, Geni found himself immersed in the local music scene, he has since been playing around the city in a
This has led to interesting collaborations both Live and in the Studio with talented musicians such as Dave Fiuczynski, Bob Moses,Mark Walker, Violent Femmes with Brian Tiraku Ritchie, Bruce Nieske, Sal deFusco, Björn Wennås to name just a few.

Geni has played at Mathews Arena, Berklee Performance Center, Ryles Jazz club, The Middle East Club, Bob the Chef’s, Phoenix Landing, Tir Na Nog, Cantab Lounge, Zeitgeist Galleria, The Four Seasons Hotel, John Hancock Building, and a plethora of local churches.

While classically trained, Geni’s great love is for Jazz and World Music.  With his quartet he performs Contemporary Jazz, using ethnic instruments.

Recently he has been using Shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute, and Shakulute in his performances and recordings. 

In 2007 Geni returned to Berklee as a visiting artist, teaching traditional Japanese folk music on the shakuhachi

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