THE SWING QUARTET

The evening features a tribute to the era of American but also Italian swing. Immortal songs such as “Why don’t you do right?”, “On the sunny side of the street” but also “Looking for you”, “Ma l’amore no” and many others, for an evening with an exquisitely vintage flavor.

Tramjazz — Piazza di Porta Maggiore (parking platform, at the tram terminus)

Located at Artour Sas of Rossella Taverna & C. – Via Giorgio Vasari 14, 00196 Rome – P.I. 16376741001.

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Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Robert Wallis was born on June 3, 1934 in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, where his father became harbour master. At an early age he joined the local Salvation Army band with his friend, Keith Avison, who was to play trombone with Wallis for a number of years. By the age of twenty, he discovered jazz and set up his own band in his seaside town,which also played in Hull, England.

He went to Denmark for a short spell, and recorded a couple of records there as the vocalist with the Washboard Beaters. Relocating to the UK, Bob went to London and played for a short time with Ken Colyer’s Omega Brass, as well as joining Acker Bilk. These bands were recording mainly for the specialist 77 Records label.

He joined up with Hugh Rainey’s All Stars whereGinger Baker was their drummer at the time. Shortly afterwards the band changed its name to The Storyville Jazz Band, fronted by Wallis. In 1959 the band recorded an album for Top Rank Records, Everybody Loves Saturday Night. The band recorded several singles before moving to Pye Records where they recorded three more albums and released a few singles.

1963 saw Wallis and his band disbanded and he played with one or two other bands before moving to the Continent where he spent most of his remaining years, still playing with reconstituted versions of the Storyville Jazzmen. That same year he participated in the biggest trad jazz event staged in Britain at Alexandra Palace which included George Melly, Diz Disley, Acker Bilk, Chris Barber, Kenny Ball, Ken Colyer, Monty Sunshine, Alex Welsh, Bruce Turner and Mick Mulligan.

Ultimately he settled in Zurich, Switzerland with a residency at the Casa Bar. He continued to make records for European record labels Storyville Records, WAM and Pebe. Trumpeter Bob Wallis, whose influence was Henry Red Allen, returned to England with his wife, Joyce, where he transitioned in hospital on January 10, 1991 at the age of 56.

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CARNIVAL: THE SOUND OF A PEOPLE

Organized by trumpeter, percussionist, and composer Etienne Charles, this high-energy spectacle brings the street energy of Trinbagonian Carnival to the stage. Mixing multimedia and traditional carnival characters live with band Creole Soul, Charles’ original compositions are brought to life with ritualistic imagery, grooves, and dances.

Following the performance, meet us on the waterfront terrace as dancers from Miami Carnival join us in the after-performance celebrations and we dance to Caribbean sounds and beats with a live set by Akia Dorsainvil aka DJ Pressure Point.

Miami Carnival has a long-standing tradition of providing a kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella. This medley of ingredients includes color, energy, pageantry, music, and excitement rooted in Caribbean culture. The Parade of Bands features the colorful costumes of over 20,000 masqueraders and revelers parading and competing for bragging rights.

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KEYON HARROLD

Keyon Harrold first came into the International spotlight for his work as the trumpet voice behind the Grammy winning Don Cheadle film “Miles Ahead”, and his critically acclaimed album, “The Mugician”, (Sony Legacy / Mass Appeal). As a bandleader, he has created a compelling new statement with a riveting mix of jazz, Afrobeat, soul, spoken word, hip-hop, blues, rock and even American folk.  As a soloist, his distinctly warm trumpet sound simmers in the middle register; creating drama without aggrandizing, and mesmerizing live audiences with an emotionally charged concert presentation.  Wynton Marsalis has stated “Keyon Harrold is the future of the trumpet”.

In addition to being one of the new leading voices in Jazz Music, Keyon Harrold has collaborated with many of the top hip hop and pop artists including: Common, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Eminem, Maxwell, and Anthony Hamilton, and rock legends Keith Richards and Jeff Beck. These experiences broadened his musical horizons beyond jazz to include funk, Afrobeat, R&B, rock and roll, and hip hop.

Showtimes: Saturday ~ 7:00pm & 9:30pm | Sunday ~ 6:30pm & 8:30pm

Fees Applied To All Ticket Purchases

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MARK MORGANELLI & THE JAZZ FORUM ALL~STARS

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