Articles by Giovanni Guadalupi

Live Review

Gregory Porter and China Moses at JAZZMI 2026: Two Voices, Two Musical Worlds

by Giovanni Guadalupi
November 15, 2026

JAZZMIAlcatraz and Teatro della TriennaleMilan, ItalyOctober 19 to November 8, 2026 Now in its eleventh edition, JAZZMI has become an important fixture on Milan's cultural calendar, bringing the city to life each autumn with an ambitious program of jazz concerts, original productions and special projects. Running from October 19 to November 8, 2026, JAZZMI once again brought together internationally acclaimed artists, established Italian musicians and emerging talents, transforming theaters, clubs and cultural spaces across the ...

Live Review

North Sea Jazz at 50: Three Days of Music, Memories and a Living Legacy

by Giovanni Guadalupi
November 14, 2026

North Sea Jazz FestivalRotterdam, The NetherlandsJuly 10-12, 2026 The fiftieth edition of the North Sea Jazz Festival brought three days of music, encounters and celebration to Rotterdam Ahoy, reaffirming its position as one of Europe's most important meeting places for generations, cultures and musical languages. From July 10 to 12, 2026, established jazz masters, influential voices from soul and hip-hop, adventurous young musicians and major international performers shared the festival's many stages. Jazz remained at its ...

In Pictures

North Sea Jazz Festival 2025

by Giovanni Guadalupi
January 16, 2026

A collection of photos from the North Sea Jazz Festival in Ahoy from July 11th 2025 to July 13th 2025 featuring Jamila Woods, The Philharmonik, Rotterdam Philarmonic Orchestra conducted by Clark Rundell, Sheila E. and the E-Train, Judith Hill, Herbie Hancock, Dino D'Santiago, Mary J. Blige, Alfredo Rodriguez, Nduduzo Makhathini, Aja Monet, Zo! Gospel Choir, Samara Joy, Maxwell, Celeste, Cory Wong, Thee Sacred Souls, Ambrose Akinmusire, Odeal, Sabrina Starke, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Durand Bernarr and Jazzmeia Horn. To read my festival coverage, go here. ...

Live Review

North Sea Jazz Festival 2025

by Giovanni Guadalupi
January 16, 2026

Various ArtistsNorth Sea Jazz FestivalRotterdam, The NetherlandsJuly 11-13, 2025 North Sea Jazz Festival is not just one of the many music festivals around the world; to thousands of people, it is The Festival. Unlike most music festivals, it is not built around hype, trends, or spectacle. It is built around attentive listening, deep legacy--dating back to 1976--and passionate, emotional musical conversation. Its uniqueness comes from how it treats music, musicians, and audiences. At ...

In Pictures