Wednesday 05

BLUES JAM & FRIENDS

h 10pm

Coordinated by: THE MOJO WORKERS

Opens the Session:

° Giulio Giancristofaro Voice & Bass ° Vincenzo Grieco Guitar ° Mimmo Antonini Drums

BluesMen & BluesWomen, come and enjoy with us

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All Jazz Musicians are Welcome

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Friday 07

ELENA PAPARUSSO JAZZ TRIO

h 10pm

Jazz Night

The trio ranges from original pieces to traditional jazz music, seeking a contemporary sound. Their collaboration generates diverse scenarios, divided between moments dedicated to writing and others dedicated to improvisation.

° Elena Paparusso Voice ° Francesco Poeti Bass-Guitar ° Lorenzo Brilli Drums

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Saturday 08

JUMP ACES

h 10pm

Blues Night

Jump Aces is a Roman jump_blues & swing band made up almost entirely of well-known musicians from the Roman blues scene and beyond. Marco Meucci on piano and vocals, former leader of Red Wagons, has boogie in his hands and a voice that leaves its mark. Alessandro Angelucci, a key figure in jump_blues guitar. Ivano Sebastianelli on bass is not above exploring jump and swing. Last but not least, Lorenzo Francocci on drums, a 30-year-old with boundless talent. Four aces in the right places !!!

° Marco Meucci Voice & Piano ° Alessandro Angelucci Guitar ° Ivano Sebastianelli Bass ° Lorenzo Francocci Drums

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Sunday 09

PG PETRICCA & GIANLUCA GIANNASSO

h 7pm

Early Concert

PG PETRICCA is a representative of archaic and acoustic blues, played on the streets, in clubs, and at specialized festivals. His career has included several albums, first with PAPA LEG ACOUSTIC DUO (2007's "Railroad Blues" and 2009's "Back To Mississippi"), then occasional collaborations, but more often solo (2015's "At Home" and 2016's "Tales and Other Stories"). His raw music and songwriting have made him well-known and appreciated on the Italian and international blues circuit as well as by the music press. In 2021, he released "Bad Days," his third album under his own name. GIANLUCA GIANNASSO approached drums as a self-taught musician. From Puglia, he moved to Milan to study at the Civici Corsi di Jazz and later to Rome, where he began working professionally. He collaborates with Luca De Nuzzo, Alessandro Orlando Graziano, and Fabio Cinti. He took part in impromptu live performances with Morgan (Bluevertigo) and dabbled in rock with Starla, Il Corso Delle Cose, I Bambini di Cioccolato, and L'Ira Del Baccano. He released a solo album of electronic music under the pseudonym Rev. He ventured into blues, playing with Dead Shrimp, Spookyman, and G-Fast Freaks Orkestar. His drumming skills were so highly regarded on the circuit that he toured several times with American artists, such as Reed Turchi and Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars).

° Pierluigi Petricca Voice & Guitar ° Gianluca Giannasso Washboard & Drums

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Monday 10

WE ARE CLOSED

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Tuesday 11

ANDY'S CORNER

h 9pm

Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, Folk...

Andrea Angelini, aka Andy's Corner, presents his solo acoustic project. It offers a synthesis of various musical genres and influences: a fascinating journey through the best Anglo-American music, particularly from the '60s and '70s, but beyond...

° Andrea Angelini Voice, Guitar & Armonica

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Wednesday 12

BLUES JAM & FRIENDS

h 10pm

Coordinated by: TAXI BLUES

Opens the Session:

° Angelo Auciello Voice ° Emiliano Guidi Organ Piano ° Gianluca Amici Bass ° Mario Damico Drums

BluesMen & BluesWomen, come and enjoy with us

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All Jazz Musicians are Welcome

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Friday 14

FERRI . CUCCHIARA . VALERI - TRIO

h 10pm

Jazz Night

Un trio composta da alcuni tra i più interessanti talenti del panorama jazz italiano; Il giovane chitarrista Gianmarco Ferri , molisano trasferitosi a Roma di ritorno dal Berkeley Institute di Boston; con lui l’ ottimo Giuseppe Cucchiara, contrabbassista siciliano ,anch’ egli diplomato alla Berkeley ,che da anni vive a New York e Marco Valeri uno dei batteristi più rinomati della scena jazz in Italia. I tre propongono un repertorio di brani standard , omaggiando la grande tradizione del jazz guitar trio dei vari Kenny Burrell , Jim Hall, Grant Green etc. per un concerto elegante e carico di swing.

° Gianmarco Ferri Guitar ° Giuseppe Cucchiara Double Bass ° Marco Valeri Drums

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Saturday 15

MARIO DONATONE QUARTET

h 10pm

Blues Night

Mario Donatone is one of Italy's most respected blues and soul pianists and singers, and has enjoyed a long career both as a soloist, with seven albums recorded, and as an accompanist, primarily for African-American blues and gospel artists touring Italy and Europe. In a quartet with the eclectic guitarist, bassist, and singer Angelo Cascarano, who has been shaping the sound of all his projects for years, and with the solid rhythm of bassist Christian Antinozzi and drummer Francesco Calogiuri, they will showcase the best of a blues and soul repertoire, revisiting groups and performers rarely seen, such as the Neville Brothers, the Staple Singers, Dr. John, Ray Charles, and others.

° Mario Donatone Voice & Piano ° Angelo Cascarano Guitar ° Christian Antinozzi Bass ° Francesco Calogiuri Drums

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Sunday 16

PIERA PIZZI in SLOW JAM

h 7pm

Early Concert

Jazz (modern, classical, and soul), blues, and a touch of gospel characterize the sound of this trio, formed over ten years ago by Piera Pizzi and Enrico Cresci (and recently joined by Bruno Zoia on contrabass). The original lineup owes its name, SLOW JAM, to the album of original songs of the same name, recorded in 2015 for the Electromantic label. The duo draws its repertoire from the immense and varied songbook of jazz and African-American music as a whole, revisiting its best passages in an acoustic style.

° Piera Pizzi Voice ° Enrico Cresci Guitar ° Bruno Zoia Double Bass

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Monday 17

WE ARE CLOSED

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Tuesday 18

SPOOKIMAN ONE MAN BAND

h 9pm

Blues Night

An investigator of the occult of sound, SPOOKYMAN employs abstruse contraptions that one cannot quite decide whether to attribute to the "Time of electronics" or the more fascinating but antiquated "Time of electricity." His equipment includes a late 1960s television transformed into an oscilloscope that synchronizes with the signals of a Moog and a sequencer that, in turn activated by a pedal, loops the beat and rehashes it, while an old sound blaster vomits ancient sounds from specially recorded cassette loops. What is striking is the esotericism of the situation: SPOOKYMAN manages his equipment more like an alchemist than an electrician, and the sound produced emerges from a dimension suspended between library music, sci-fi, and freak-post-blues, imbued with a spy story imagery. SPOOKYMAN & HIS ACOUSMATIC ORCHESTRA are ready to whisk you away with a show suspended in a sonic dimension where past and future coexist in harmony and the present is dissolved in lysergic acid. (Guido “Tiedbelly” Jandrelli - La Discoteca del Diavolo - Radiosonar.net).

° Giulio Allegretti Voice & Guitar

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Wednesday 19

BLUES JAM & FRIENDS

h 10pm

Coordinated by: CESAR CRESPO with MARCO DI FOLCO TRIO

Cesar Crespo will be accompanied by the Marco Di Folco Trio, who share the same musical heritage as well as some shared collaborations. They are undoubtedly one of the most accomplished bands in the Roman blues scene

Opens the Session:

° Cesar Crespo Voice & Harmonica ° Marco Di Folco Guitar & Voice ° Ivano Sebastianelli Bass ° Lorenzo Francocci Drums

BluesMen & BluesWomen, come and enjoy with us

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All Jazz Musicians are Welcome

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Friday 21

BIANCHINI . SANNA . SCIANATICO . VALERI JAZZ QUARTET

h 10pm

Jazz Night

A jazz quartet featuring some of the best musicians on the national and international scene. Original pieces and standards aim to foster synergy and a constant musical dialogue that develops and narrates music.

° Filippo Bianchini Sax Tenore ° Domenico Sanna Piano ° Giulio Scianatico Double Bass ° Marco Valeri Drums

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Saturday 22

COTTON PICKERS BLUES 4ET

h 10pm

Blues Night

Slide guitar, harmonica, double bass and drums for a journey on the rails of the Blues tradition” Their essential, dirty sound, devoid of excessive virtuosity, is inspired by the original and genuine form of the recordings of the past, the same ones that have magically enchanted the soul of every lover of this incredible musical language.

° Tommaso Fiore Voice & Guitar ° Costantino Raponi Harmonica ° Federico Ullo Double Bass ° Alessandro Cipollari Drums & Voice

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Sunday 23

CESAR CRESPO ROMAN TRIO

h 7pm

Early Concert

César Crespo has over 20 years of experience as a musician. From his early days in the punk rock and DIY scene, he formed the band Vice & Vanity and toured internationally with Opus Dead. He learned his craft in the Tonky Blues Band and The Pinball's Blues Party. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with countless artists and also worked as a promoter, organizing concerts for legendary blues figures such as Rusty Zinn, Anson Funderburgh, and Duke Robillard. He was part of the band that accompanied Lazy Lester on his tours in Spain and is currently a member of the garage band Doctor Explosión, leads the quartet Chicken's Wing, and, along with Greg Izor and Javi Suárez, is part of the collective The Royal We. He's been active in the Austin music scene for years, and during his last visit in March 2025, he recorded a couple of tracks at Dave González's studio (from the band The Paladins) with Bret Coats and other Texas musicians. César's story reflects a resilience and unwavering dedication, marked by his understated approach and commitment to authenticity in an often jarring musical world.

° Cesar Crespo Voice & Armonica ° Ivano Sebastianelli Bass ° Lorenzo Francocci Drums

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Monday 24

WE ARE CLOSED

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Tuesday 25

ANDY'S CORNER

h 9pm

Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, Folk...

Andrea Angelini, aka Andy's Corner, presents his solo acoustic project. It offers a synthesis of various musical genres and influences: a fascinating journey through the best Anglo-American music, particularly from the '60s and '70s, but beyond...

° Andrea Angelini Voice, Guitar & Armonica

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Wednesday 26

BLUES JAM & FRIENDS

h 10pm

Coordinated by: PAOLO RE TRIO

Opens the Session:

° Paolo Re Voice & Guitar ° Lucio Carletti Bass ° Lorenzo Francocci Drums

BluesMen & BluesWomen, come and enjoy with us

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All Jazz Musicians are Welcome

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Friday 28

LOUIS QUARTET KEEP GOING

h 10pm

Jazz Night

"Keep Going" by Louis Quartet, a musical journey that explores the depths of jazz with passion and originality. This album is a tribute to tradition, but also looks to the future, with new songs and surprising arrangements. Prepare to be transported by the improvisations, the depth of the melodies, and the energy of the rhythm. Louis Quartet invites you to experience a unique sound, a perfect blend of virtuosity and emotion.

° Reuben Pompei Sax ° Jacopo Borsetti Piano ° Luigi Damasco Bass ° Juri Pecci Drums

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Saturday 29

ANGELA M. MOSLEY with MARCO DI FOLCO 4ET

h 10pm

Blues Night

Dr. Mosley brings the masterclass to the stage, combining her performance work with an academic crossover. Connecting the blues with the voices of hip-hop, her soul is rooted in her hometown of Chicago, where its blues and gospel artists have given her a taste of world sounds and an appreciation of extraordinary musical diversity. She has performed on stages in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and parts of the United States, including at renowned festivals and clubs such as Bad King (Perugia), Trasimeno Blues Festival, Umbria Jazz, Buddy Guy's Legends, Kingston Mines, House of Blues (Chicago), and Blues Kitchen (Manchester). Her soulful voice takes you on a cultural journey that leaves audiences wanting more.

° Angela M. Mosley Voice ° Marco Di Folco Guitar ° Luca Tozzi Guitar ° Ivano Sebastianelli Bass ° Lorenzo Francocci Drums

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Sunday 30

PARADISI & MARCHETTI DUO "KOETE"

h 7pm

Early Concert

A new project, KOETE, from the Japanese word for "beyond," brings together vocalist Marilena Paradisi and accordionist Natalino Marchetti. A study in sound, in the fusion of the voice and new and unusual sounds that can develop when combined with such a fascinating musical instrument as the accordion. And in this new project, KOETE unites the voice with an incredibly orchestral instrument, the accordion, played by a truly extraordinary musician, Natalino Marchetti, one of the most successful accordionists on the jazz scene of the new millennium. His golden handprint is in the "International Museum of the Footprints of the Accordion Greats," and his music flows from his instrument like a river of musicality, originality, and passion. Going beyond preconceived notions that the accordion, along with the voice, can only be used for classical and popular repertoire, experimenting with a repertoire of modern jazz and great jazz composers, this new fusion of sounds can reveal an unexpected purity of style, always in the profound dialogue of improvisation that is the essence of the jazz language. Marilena Paradisi highlights: Marilena Paradisi is one of the most committed vocalists on the improvisation front. Her expression ranges from jazz to contemporary music, and she is a great researcher in the use of the voice in experimental and improvisational contexts. She is internationally acclaimed not only for her interpretive skills and mastery of the text, but also for her highly original and varied projects. She boasts collaborations of the highest caliber, including drummer Eliot Zigmund, pianist Kirk Lightsey, double bassist Pietro Leveratto, pianist Renato Sellani, trombonist Dino Piana, and Japanese singer Michiko Hirayama. Her latest album, "Here and Now" (Losen Records 2024), a duo with American double bassist Bob Nieske, has received stellar reviews worldwide (Jazz Life Japan, Era Jazzu Poland, Skj Jazz Slovakia, Musica Jazz, Jazz Convention, Jazz Fun Germany, Il Manifesto, Jazz Music Archives, Left,) "A beautifully sung and played album, the purity of sound and the intimate atmosphere of this recording are overwhelming. Marilena Paradisi's voice seems to be right next to us, and Bob Nieske's bass radiates warmth. The music on this album is the quintessential jazz" (Jazz-Fun.De Germany 2025) "Marilena Paradisi offers her original and unique interpretation" (Jazz Life Japan 2024) Italian singer Marilena Paradisi is one of the most interesting European jazz singers. (Era Jazzu Polonia 2024) "Paradisi demonstrates the same captivating ability to completely merge with the songs without dulling their different moods" (Jazz Times 2017) "The most magical thing about Paradisi is her ability to completely believe in what she sings; you sense that she was there, you have the feeling that she was there, that she was that way, and that she has both the scars and the sweet memories to prove it" (Jazz Times 2002) Natalino Marchetti highlights: The gold cast of his right hand is preserved forever in the "International Museum of the Imprints of the Accordion Greats" • Named one of the world's top accordionists in the "Accordion And World's Best Contemporary Accordionists" • Boniface VIII Award "for the high merits achieved in the field of his activity and for the high professional, human, and social qualities demonstrated" • "Natalino Marchetti is an exceptional artist and accompanist "Which speaks of the heart and its desires" (Nicholas Mondello on "Allaboutjazz") • "Natalino plays the accordion with heart and intelligence: he is a kind, refined, quality musician and person, always searching for the profound meaning of the universe and spirituality. I remember once, after one of his solos, during a concert at the archaeological site of Petra, I was so shocked I couldn't play. That evening he seemed possessed..." (Luca Aquino on "Jazzit").

° Marilena Paradisi Voice ° Natalino Marchetti Fisarmonica