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May
17
Melanina closes the soul sessions at BJC
This evening the Soul Italian Community took to the stage for the last time this season at the Barga Jazz Club before the club shuts for the summer recess. (In collaboration with the Barga Jazz Club and the organisers of the Barga Jazz Festival, the Hotel Villa Moorings will be presenting this summer a series of live jazz events known as “Jazz in Villa” -more information here) Who better to bring down the curtain on a very successful series of soul events in the club than Tiziana Noccioli and her band Melanina. Continue reading ‘Melanina closes the soul sessions at BJC’
May
11
Quote Rosa at Barga Jazz Club
The long term musical experiment of traditional Italian popular music that has been running for many years under the stern eye and baton of Jack Rizzardi took another giant leap forward in this afternoon with another (first outing here) fine public performance of his latest group who played under the name of The Quote Rosa. Continue reading ‘Quote Rosa at Barga Jazz Club’
May
10
Ventrio at Barga Jazz Club
Ventrio at Barga Jazz Club this evening. A selection of standards and original compositions.
Simone Venturi - piano | Leo Gnesi - contrabasso | Daniele Paoletti - drums
Apr
26
3motion at Barga Jazz Club
The regulars at the Barga Jazz Club were willing participants in an exciting musical experiment and the birth of a new group this evening as the members of 3motion shared their new project with Barga. All are experienced musicians - the drummer Walter Paoli an unknown figure here in the Barga Jazz Club but Stefano Onorati on keyboards and Roberto Cecchetto on guitar long-time members of the Barga Jazz Orchestra and well-known on the musical landscape but this evening they were all in uncharted area as they took the audience (and themselves) on a musical voyage of discovery. Continue reading ‘3motion at Barga Jazz Club’
Apr
19
The S.I.C house Band#3 at BJC
Daniele “amnesia99″ Palla - vox | Tiziana “Melanina” Noccioli - vox | Massimo “Fabio Rapatmax” Rapezzi - tastiere e cori | Jack “boogieman” Nannini - axe | Giuseppe “JoS” Venturi - bass | Mauro “xnientefacile” Palla - sticks Continue reading ‘The S.I.C house Band#3 at BJC’
Apr
11
Loredana Lubrano Group at BJC
Loredana was billed to turn up at the Barga Jazz Club with her trio but instead on the stage this evening were a 5 piece band, so as of yet we have no details as to just who the musicians actually were BUT rest assured we will find out their names and update this article. Along with Loredana were - keyboards, sax, a fretless bass player who captivated the audience and a very young drummer with an incredible mature snapping wrist action. Anybody out there got any names to fit to these superb musicians ?
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Apr
06
Saxophonia Ensemble at BJC
The massed ranks of Saxophonia Ensemble of the Capannori Civic School of Musica directed as usual by Giancarlo Rizzardi were lined up this evening at the Barga Jazz Club for a concert
They have been playing as a group for many years in this area with an ever changing lineup but they seem to get better at each outing. Continue reading ‘Saxophonia Ensemble at BJC’
Mar
29
Michela Lombardi at BJC
Gentili utenti, ho il piacere di annunciare la prima uscita della SIC House Band #1 a sostegno della bravissima Michela Lombardi. - L'evento si terrà al BargaJazz Club la sera di Venerdì 28 Marzo - sicuramente un appuntamento da non perdere!
L'organico della House Band è così fatto: Andrea Giannelli - batteria | Riccardo Lorenzetti - basso | Mirko Federighi - chitarra | Simone Venturi - tastiere | Marco Venturi - sax | Riccardo Basotti - Tromba Continue reading ‘Michela Lombardi at BJC’
Mar
22
Rossano Emili Quintet at BJC
Double sax fun at the Barga Jazz Club this evening with The Sound Quintet - Rossano Emili on his baritone sax and Alessandro Rizzardi standing strong by his side with his trusty tenor sax. Be sure to watch the video below the link which features a great drum solo from Piero Orsi.
Rossano Emili - sax baritono | Alessandro Rizzardi - sax tenore | Simone Venturi - pianoforte | Mirco Capecchi - contrabbasso | Piero Orsi - batteria Continue reading ‘Rossano Emili Quintet at BJC’
Mar
15
Ratband play Barga Jazz Club
They have now played so many times at the Barga Jazz Club that they could almost be called the "house band" - every time they get up on the stage they get the house moving - The Ratband from Lucca did their stuff this evening with their rock solid rhythm section of Carlo Parenti on drums and the immovable and impeccable bass playing of Claudio Polizzi laying out the groove for the talents of Vincenzo Bramanti on guitar and Beppe Zito on keyboards who played out their flashing musical duel over the top. Continue reading ‘Ratband play Barga Jazz Club’
Feb
29
Cristina Pantaleone - Progetto Bossa at BJC
Great music this evening at the Barga Jazz Club from Cristina Pantaleone and some of the best musicians from Livorno.- Il “Progetto Bossa” con la voce di Maria Cristina Pantaleone ed un pool di strumentisti con una musica a 360° gradi che dimostrerà come il jazz possa andare oltre i confini di se stesso lasciando libero spazio alle interpretazioni dei talenti musicali
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Feb
23
Jazz Club - the place to be seen in
Pleasing to see the Barga Jazz Club full of members this evening enjoying the quality live jazz on offer. Barga has been like a ghost town the past few weeks as the festivities over Christmas/new year/befana took a toll on many people's wallets, stomachs and energy levels leaving the streets and bars almost empty as stay-at-home became the order of the day. Continue reading ‘Jazz Club - the place to be seen in’
Feb
15
Organic Groove at Barga Jazz Club
Organic Groove at Barga Jazz Club - Eccoci arrivati al IV Capitolo della serie di concerti organizzati dalla Soul Italian Community nello storico locale Barga Jazz Club.Questo mese un gruppo che compie 10 anni di attività e di successi, gli Organic Groove, capitanati da Peewee Durante alle tastiere e all’Hammond insieme a Luca Giovacchini alla chitarra e Matteo Sodini alla batteria.
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Jan
27
Millenovecento at the Barga Jazz Club
A quartet that began from the human and musical feeling between Nico Gori and Stefano Onorati. Their collaboration covers various formations: ranging from Duo right up to Big Bands. The creation of this group is therefore a consequence of their course, going beyond a simple and sporadic collaboration. Continue reading ‘Millenovecento at the Barga Jazz Club’
Jan
19
The Rain Band at the Soul Italian Community
The Soul Italian Community were in residence at the Barga Jazz Club this evening. Gradually this loose grouping of soul music enthusiasts dotted around the region is tightening up into a very forceful movement with a large on line community across Italy and many turning up for the occasional live outings at the Jazz Club. Continue reading ‘The Rain Band at the Soul Italian Community’
Dec
29
Melanina at the Barga Jazz Club
Back in July, we published an article about the Mr. Pitiful soul Band who had just played a blinding set in the piazza for the Festa delle Piazza ( you can read that article here) That evening somebody posted a comment on that page saying how much they had enjoyed that band and asking just who was the girl singer who joined them on stage for a couple of numbers towards the end of the set: Continue reading ‘Melanina at the Barga Jazz Club’
Nov
24
Jacks Pack and Mr.Pitiful at BJC
Double bill last night at the Barga jazz club, with not just one but two local musical legends on offer. First off, the Barga blues band, Jack's Pack took to the stage with their stomping blues numbers. They were followed by the best soul band in the area, Mr Pitiful, who kept a capacity audience on their feet till late. Continue reading ‘Jacks Pack and Mr.Pitiful at BJC’
Nov
16
Jazz Jam Session at barga jazz club
Jazz Jam Session at barga jazz club, Friday evening brought some new musicians working together in front of the knowledgeable jazz club audience. The presence of Nicolao Valiensi on trombone added a more poetic tone to the evening as he is of course almost incapable of playing straight traditional "down the line" jazz - even the well worn standard jazz numbers take on a different aspect when Nicolao warms up his trombone. Continue reading ‘Jazz Jam Session at barga jazz club’
Nov
10
Cecchetto and Maier at Barga Jazz Club
Essenzialmente autodidatta per quanto riguarda lo strumento, Roberto Cecchetto, ha studiato armonia, composizione e arrangiamento con Filippo Daccò, come privatista ha conseguito la licenza di teoria e solfeggio e il diploma inferiore (V anno) di chitarra classica presso il Conservatorio di Milano.
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Nov
01
Pietro Tonolo and Sandro Gibellini at BJC
As part of the Autumn Live Festival here in Barga this month, the Barga Jazz Club presents Pietro Tonolo and Sandro Gibellini in concert. Pietro Tonolo - Sandro Gibellini Questa settimana, al Barga Jazz Club, uno dei concerti che non vale proprio la pena perdere. Continue reading ‘Pietro Tonolo and Sandro Gibellini at BJC’
