The 26th winter
edition of the Umbria Jazz festival is kicking off Friday in
Orvieto with leading Italian and American jazz musicians and
composers.
The Umbria Jazz Winter#26 runs through January 1.
This year's edition features concerts by Italy's leading jazz
trumpet players Enrico Rava, Paolo Fresu, Fabrizio Bosso and
Flavio Boltro as well as American stars such as avant-garde jazz
pianist and composer Ethan Iverson and legendary pianist and
composer Barry Harris, who is 89.
The festival's program pays homage to a wide range of genres,
including Bud Powell's art and bebop, as well as the history of
jazz, from its heart in New Orleans to Italy.
The event is also commemorating cult Italian song-writer and
singer Fabrizio De André on the 20th anniversary of his death
with concerts and readings.
Performances will be held at the Theater Mancinelli, the
Museum Emilio Greco and Palazzo Capitano del Popolo, all
buildings that are part of Orvieto's ancient city.
Other events will include wine and food tastings, at the
Malandrino and San Francesco venues, while Tuscan street band
Funk Off band will play across town with its mix of funky and
traditional tunes.
All-night jam sessions will be performed by the resident band
featuring sax players Piero Odorici and Daniele Scannapieco,
pianist Andrea Pozza, bass player Aldo Zunino and drummer Antony
Pinciotti.
The festival will end with two key traditional events: a
gospel concert after New Year's mass at the Duomo with
Tennessee's New Direction Gospel Choir; and three New Year's Eve
concerts across town to welcome 2019.
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