Articles by Giulia Bianchi
Umbria Jazz Festival 2024
by Giulia Bianchi
Umbria Jazz FestivalVarious VenuePerugia, Italy July 14-20, 2024 Nestled in the picturesque city of Perugia, Umbria Jazz has become renowned for showcasing extraordinary talent and musicianship. For more than 50 years, the festival has preserved its vibrant spirit and tradition of hosting historic performances by some of jazz's most iconic figures, such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman, to name just a handful. The 51st edition of ...
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by Giulia Bianchi
Maro Luz de Gas Barcelona Jazz Festival Barcelona, Eixample District November 22, 2023 Mariana Brito da Cruz Forjaz Secca, professionally known as Maro, is a composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer from Lisbon, Portugal, whose distinctive artistic prowess, refreshing songwriting and unique voice have set her apart from any other sound on the market. The artist was performing at the Festival Jazz de Barcelona, where she presented the album horteã. Having received ...
Continue ReadingRon Carter & the Foursight Quartet at Barcelona Jazz Festival
by Giulia Bianchi
Ron Carter and the Foursight Quartet Voll Damm Festival Jazz Barcelona at Paral-el 62 Barcelona November 9, 2023 Ron Carter and his ensemble, the Foursight Quartet, recently performed on November 9th at the prestigious Voll Damm Festival Jazz Barcelona, a global benchmark for jazz music. The festival offers various activities that cater to music aficionados and enthusiasts alike. With contributions to more than 2,200 recordings to his name, legendary virtuoso Ron Carter is ...
Continue ReadingA Sonic Compass: A Journey Through Prince's N·E·W·S
by Giulia Bianchi
It is indisputable that musician, composer, singer, actor, and producer Prince Rogers Nelson has been one of the most prolific and committed musical artists of all time. With an enduring career spanning over five decades, the virtuoso mastered a plethora of instruments, perpetually exploring and trailblazing new creative horizons. His music is steeped in a timeless fusion of musical genres which is the trademark of his unique and abiding spirit. 2003: The Year of Instrumental Releases A curious ...
Continue ReadingSimona Smirnova: Bird Language
by Giulia Bianchi
Simona Smirnova is a Lithuanian-born and New York-based vocalist, composer, and classically trained kanklės (a Lithuanian chordophone folk instrument belonging to the Baltic zither family) virtuoso. After obtaining her BA in jazz vocal performance from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, she moved to the USA to study contemporary writing and production at Berklee College of Music. There is an aura of mystique to Smirnova's Bird Language, a stunning blend of Baltic folklore, jazz, pop, and rock, ...
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