Bergamo Jazz Festival this week!

The 2017 Bergamo Jazz Festival, under the Artistic Direction of Dave Douglas, takes place March 19-26 in the town of Bergamo, Italy.

This year’s festival features performances by Melissa Aldana, Regina Carter, Bill Frisell, Evan Parker, William Parker, Enrico Pieranunzi, Enrico Rava, Ernst Reijseger, Rudy Royston and more. In addition to performances at the beautiful Teatro Donizetti and Teatro Sociale, there are concerts at unique venues around town.

Watch a video preview of the festival here and check out some of the mainstage events listed below.

Enjoy the festival!

Selected Schedule:

Thursday, March 23:
Rudy Royston Trio | Teatro Sociale
Francesco Bearzatti Tinissima Quartet | Teatro Sociale

Friday, March 24:
Bill Frisell – Kenny Wollesen Duo | Teatro Donizetti
Regina Carter “Simply Ella” | Teatro Donizetti
Evan Parker Solo |Biblioteca Angelo Mai

Saturday, March 25:
William Parker Organ Quartet | Teatro Donizetti
Marilyn Mazur’s Shamania | Teatro Donizetti
Ernst Reijseger Cello Solo | Accademia Carrara

Sunday, March 26:
Melissa Aldana Trio | Teatro Donizetti
Enrico Pieranunzi & the Brussells Jazz Orchestra | Teatro Donizetti
Camilla Battaglia “Tomorrow” | Ex Monastero del Carmine
Andy Sheppard Quartet | Teatro Sociale