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MONTALCINO JAZZ AND WINE, JULY 2013


Jazz & Wine 2012 at Montalcino's fortress
Jazz and Wine - one of the main events of a summer spent in Val d'Orcia

The 16th edition of my favorite festival in Italy starts with three concerts in the courtyard of Castello Poggio alle Mura, the HQ of the Banfi winery. After that the festival moves on to its traditional home, Montalcino's imposing fortress right at the entrance of Brunello town. 
WAITING FOR JAZZ & WINE AT CASTELLO BANFI

 The flyer of this year's Jazz & Wine shows the pianist Bill Evans absorbed in his magical play. This even though piano solo and piano trios play a minor role in the 2013 edition of the festival than in previous years. Nevertheless, the program awaits us with some great names from the Italian and international Jazz scene. 

 26th of June
STEFANO SABATINI TRIO
Stefano Sabatini - piano
Luca Pirozzi - bass
Pietro Iodice - drums

10th of July 
PAOLO RECCHIA - Three for Getz
Paolo Recchia - alto sax 
Enrico Bracco - guitar
Nicola Borrelli - bass

 16th of July
JOY GARRISON QUARTET - The Many Faces of Joy
Joy Garrison - voice
Claudio Colasazza - piano
Francesco Puglisi - drums 
Alessandro Marzi - drums

Concerts start at 9.45 pm. Ticket price: 12€. Information and reservation email: marketing@banfi.it phone: +39 0577 840 111
Entrance is for free if you order the tasting menu at Banfi's restaurant La Taverna beforehand. 


JAZZ & WINE AT THE FORTRESS IN MONTALCINO

 17th of July
JAVIER GIROTTO QUARTET - Alrededores de la Ausencia
Javier Girotto - sax
Natalio Mangalavite - piano
Luca Bulgarelli - bass
Emanuelle Smimo - drums

18th of July
NICK THE NIGHTFLY, special guest SARAH JANE MORRIS
Nick The Nightfly - voice
Jerry Popolo - sax
Claudio Colasazza - piano
Francesco Puglisi - bass
Amedeo Ariano - drums
Sarah Jane Morris - voice

19th of July
STEVE GROSSMAN PROJECT feat. ROBERTO GATTO
Steve Grossman - sax
Roberto Gatto - drums
Danilo Memoli - piano
Pietro Ciancaglini - bass

20th of July
ENRICO RAVA - Standards
Enrico Rava - tromba
Julian Oliver Mazzariello - piano
Dario Deidda - basso
Amedeo Ariano - batteria

 21st of July
FLAVIO BOLTRO QUINTET
Flavio Boltro - tromba
Emanuele Cisi - sax
Pietro Lussu - piano
Darril Hall - basso
Dedè Ceccarelli - batteria

 Concerts start at 9.45 in the courtyard of Montalcino's fortress. Ticket price 12€. For table reservation at the fortress get in touch with Montalcino's tourist office: phone +39 0577 849 331 email: info@prolocomontalcino.it

A simple dinner is prepared each night by Montalcino's quartieri (neighborhoods). And with Banfi being the main sponsor, Brunello and sparkling wine is obviously served all night long. 

 It can get cold and windy, so bring a jumper. If you happen to wear hot pants or miniskirts - blankets are available at the bar. In case of rain, the concerts are hold at Montalcino's theater in the town center. 


Bill Evans and Cypress trees: the program of Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2013
Montalcino Jazz & Wine 2013
Looking for more summer festival frenzy in Italy? Classic, jazz, folk and pop music - there's a festival in Southern Tuscany for every taste!
Location: Montalcino Fortezza, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italia

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