{"id":54795,"date":"2026-09-17T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/michel-petrucciani-tribute-in-rome-september-27-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:32:27","slug":"michel-petrucciani-tribute-in-rome-september-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/michel-petrucciani-tribute-in-rome-september-27-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Michel Petrucciani Tribute in Rome | September 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Michel Petrucciani Tribute in Rome with Blue Monday Trio<\/h1><h2><br><\/h2><p>On Sunday, September 27, 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluemondaytrio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Monday Trio<\/a> pays tribute to Michel Petrucciani on the stage of Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club. An intimate yet vibrant piano trio centered on lyrical melodies and rich harmonies, available with either a drink and concert or dinner and concert package.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The concert: Michel Petrucciani\u2019s expressive power<\/h2><p>Michel Petrucciani left a profound mark on jazz through a piano style that was luminous, energetic, and immediately communicative.<\/p><p>His compositions combine sophisticated harmonies with melodies capable of remaining in the listener\u2019s memory.<\/p><p>Blue Monday Trio devotes a concert to the French musician that places this very combination at its center.<\/p><p>Piano, double bass, and drums create a journey in which virtuosity is never an end in itself. Instead, it becomes a means of expressing emotions, contrasts, and melodic momentum.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>A piano trio centered on melody<\/h3><p>The Michel Petrucciani tribute in Rome on September 27 is conceived as an intimate yet dynamic live performance.<\/p><p>The piano leads the narrative, while double bass and drums follow its developments through continuous interaction.<\/p><p>The result is music that can be sophisticated without feeling distant. The harmonies invite attentive listening, while the melodies maintain a direct connection with the audience.<\/p><p>It is an ideal way to bring the weekend to a close with live jazz, fine food, and a relaxed evening of listening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-youtube\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 16\/9\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/PAGFjLq2RPk\/maxresdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PAGFjLq2RPk\\\/maxresdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PAGFjLq2RPk?showinfo=0\" src=\"about:blank\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The musicians on stage<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Emanuele Rizzo<\/strong> \u2013 piano<\/li><li><strong>Giuseppe Civiletti<\/strong> \u2013 double bass<\/li><li><strong>Giampaolo Scatozza<\/strong> \u2013 drums<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/blue-monday-trio.webp.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1417px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1417\/945;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/blue-monday-trio.webp&quot;}\"><\/p><h3><br><\/h3><h3>Emanuele Rizzo<\/h3><p>Emanuele Rizzo trained in classical and jazz piano at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, graduating with the highest marks.<\/p><p>In 2010, he received the Via Vittoria Award as the year\u2019s most outstanding graduate and performed in the presence of Maestro Ennio Morricone.<\/p><p>He studied jazz with Danilo Rea, Paolo Damiani, and Cinzia Gizzi and has performed outside Italy in countries including the Netherlands, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and China.<\/p><p>Throughout his career, he has collaborated with musicians including Roberto Gatto, Michele Villari, and Andrea Bonioli.<\/p><p>In the Petrucciani project, his piano becomes the principal voice, balancing melodic clarity, dynamic range, and harmonic exploration.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Giuseppe Civiletti<\/h3><p>Giuseppe Civiletti studied classical double bass with Massimo Giorgi, Luca Cola, and Daniele Roccato, while exploring jazz with Furio Di Castri, Attilio Zanchi, Gianluca Renzi, and Stefano Cantarano.<\/p><p>He has collaborated with several symphonic and chamber orchestras and has taken part in productions connected with pop music and television, including the Sanremo Festival Orchestra in 2025.<\/p><p>At the same time, he developed extensive experience in gypsy jazz, founding and contributing to projects including Gipsy Italien, Radical Gipsy, Orchestra Notturna Clandestina, Emmet Ray Manouche Orchestra, and Conosci Mia Cugina.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Giampaolo Scatozza<\/h3><p>Giampaolo Scatozza is a drummer with a wide-ranging career spanning jazz, pop, electronic music, and composition.<\/p><p>He has collaborated with British pop artists including Paul Young, Tom Jones, Curiosity Killed the Cat, and Groove Armada.<\/p><p>In jazz, he has shared the stage with musicians including Trevor Watts, Evan Parker, Gilad Atzmon, Michael Olatuja, and Kellylee Evans.<\/p><p>On the album <em>Travels<\/em>, he composed all the music, highlighting a personal approach that brings jazz tradition together with more experimental influences.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Dinner and concert: Sunday evening at Elegance Caf\u00e8<\/h2><p>The <strong>drink and concert package<\/strong>, priced at <strong>\u20ac25<\/strong>, allows guests to enjoy the live performance with a selection from the cocktail bar.<\/p><p>Those who wish to experience the complete evening can choose the <strong>dinner and concert package<\/strong>, which includes two \u00e0 la carte courses selected from starters, first courses, and main courses. The final price varies according to the selection.<\/p><p>Chef Marco Roselli\u2019s cuisine combines Italian roots, an international outlook, and Creole and Cajun influences.<\/p><p>The menu follows the seasons and also includes vegetarian and vegan alternatives.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The atmosphere at Elegance Caf\u00e8<\/h2><p>A piano trio is built on balance and mutual listening.<\/p><p>The acoustics at Elegance Caf\u00e8 allow guests to perceive the detail of the pianist\u2019s touch, the depth of the double bass, and the changing dynamics of the drums.<\/p><p>The intimate room, comfortable seating, and proximity to the stage create an environment designed for those who wish to listen closely without giving up the pleasure of dinner or a drink.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>In-depth focus: Petrucciani\u2019s melodic legacy<\/h2><p>Raised in a family of musicians and connected to Italian roots, Michel Petrucciani moved from classical training to jazz at a very young age.<\/p><p>Despite his short life, he developed an extraordinarily intense career and left behind a musical legacy of remarkable richness.<\/p><p>Blue Monday Trio highlights the brightness and expressive power of his music.<\/p><p>The tribute does not seek to imitate the external features of his piano playing. Instead, it focuses on what continues to make his work relevant: melodic beauty, sophisticated harmonies, and the ability to move an audience.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Practical information and reservations<\/h2><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> Blue Monday Trio \u2013 Tribute to Michel Petrucciani<\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday, September 27, 2026<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/p><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti 5, Rome<\/p><p><strong>Venue opens:<\/strong> 6:00 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Dinner service:<\/strong> from 7:00 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Concert begins:<\/strong> 9:30 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Drink and concert:<\/strong> \u20ac25<\/p><p><strong>Dinner and concert:<\/strong> two \u00e0 la carte courses, variable price<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Bring the week to a close with the melodic beauty of Michel Petrucciani. Reserve your table for Blue Monday Trio and choose between the drink and concert or dinner and concert package.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome September 27 2026<\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">with<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Blue Monday Trio: a tribute to Michel Petrucciani<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Book your table for the \u00e0 la carte dinner:<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here and BOOK<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Alternatively you can call <a href=\"tel:+393791360278\" target=\"_blank\">(39) 3791360278<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">or <a href=\"tel:+390657284458\" target=\"_blank\">(39) 0657284458<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">With 2 courses of your choice among starter, first course and main course, the concert is included.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Drink &amp; Concert package also available at \u20ac25.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":54870,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[]},"tags":[],"event_type":[],"event_type_2":[],"class_list":["post-54795","ajde_events","type-ajde_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","evo_faq-are-there-vegetarian-vegan-options-on-the-menu","evo_faq-can-i-have-dinner-during-the-jazz-concert","evo_faq-can-i-purchase-a-gift-card","evo_faq-do-i-need-to-book-in-advance","evo_faq-how-can-i-stay-updated-on-upcoming-events","evo_faq-is-the-venue-accessible-for-people-with-disabilities","evo_faq-what-time-does-the-concert-start","event_location-elegance-cafe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ajde_events\/54795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ajde_events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ajde_events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54795"},{"taxonomy":"event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type?post=54795"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_2?post=54795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}