{"id":54819,"date":"2026-09-17T11:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/henry-mancini-live-in-rome-october-3-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:32:38","slug":"henry-mancini-live-in-rome-october-3-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/henry-mancini-live-in-rome-october-3-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry Mancini Live in Rome | October 3, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Henry Mancini Live in Rome on October 3, 2026: An Evening of Jazz and Cinema<\/h1><h2><br><\/h2><p>On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club brings the musical world of Henry Mancini to the stage. From <em>Moon River<\/em> to <em>The Pink Panther<\/em> and <em>Peter Gunn<\/em>, melodies that became part of cinema history are reinterpreted live with new arrangements, in an evening to enjoy with dinner or cocktails.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>A Night with Henry Mancini: When Cinema Meets Jazz<\/h2><p>Sometimes just a few notes are enough to evoke an image, a scene or a character.<\/p><p>Henry Mancini&#8217;s music possesses exactly this quality: cinematic themes that became instantly recognisable far beyond the films for which they were written, taking on a life of their own through melodic elegance and sophisticated arrangements.<\/p><p><strong>A Night with Henry Mancini<\/strong> brings this repertoire into the immediacy of a live performance.<\/p><p>The <strong>Henry Mancini concert in Rome on October 3, 2026<\/strong> moves through celebrated themes associated with <em>Breakfast at Tiffany&#8217;s<\/em>, <em>The Pink Panther<\/em>, <em>A Shot in the Dark<\/em> and other productions that helped make Mancini&#8217;s musical language unmistakable.<\/p><p>Rather than presenting a simple sequence of film themes, the programme features arrangements created specifically for the project by Riccardo Fassi together with the musicians, giving the compositions a fresh energy on stage.<\/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:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=smush_video_thumbnail&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F9Rp9XZ7LO9Y%3Fshowinfo%3D0&#038;video_width=2560&#038;video_height=0)\" ><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Rp9XZ7LO9Y?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><h3>The Evening&#8217;s Repertoire<\/h3><p>The programme includes:<\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li><em>Pink Panther<\/em><\/li><li><em>Moon River<\/em><\/li><li><em>Breakfast at Tiffany<\/em><\/li><li><em>Peter Gunn<\/em><\/li><li><em>Two for the Road<\/em><\/li><li><em>Dreamsville<\/em><\/li><li><em>It Had Better Be Tonight<\/em><\/li><li><em>Loss of Love<\/em><\/li><li><em>Whistling Away the Dark<\/em><\/li><li><em>Baby Elephant Walk<\/em><\/li><li><em>Slow Hot Wind<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>It is a programme capable of moving from elegant themes to more rhythmic passages and immediately recognisable melodies.<\/p><p>For anyone who loves both jazz and classic cinema, the concert creates an especially evocative meeting point between memory and contemporary interpretation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The Musicians on Stage<\/h2><p><strong>Riccardo Fassi \u2013 piano and keyboards<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/Riccardo-Fassi-elegance-cafe-henry-mancini-tribute.webp.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1083px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1083\/812;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/Riccardo-Fassi-elegance-cafe-henry-mancini-tribute.webp&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Together with the musicians, he has created the arrangements specifically for this project.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mimmapisto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mimma Pisto<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 vocals<\/strong><\/p><p>She brings a vocal dimension to the pieces in Mancini&#8217;s repertoire that call for it.<\/p><p><strong>Steve Cantarano \u2013 bass<\/strong><\/p><p>He supports the harmonic and rhythmic structure of the ensemble.<\/p><p><strong>Pietro Iodice \u2013 drums<\/strong><\/p><p>He completes the group, bringing movement and dynamic energy to the different musical languages explored throughout the programme.<\/p><h2><br><\/h2><h2>Dinner, Cocktails and Live Film Music<\/h2><p>A concert dedicated to Henry Mancini naturally lends itself to an evening in which music and atmosphere move together.<\/p><p>At Elegance Caf\u00e8, guests can choose the <strong>drink and concert package for \u20ac30<\/strong>, or arrive for dinner from 7:00 PM and select two \u00e0 la carte courses from starters, first courses and main courses.<\/p><p>Chef Marco Roselli&#8217;s cuisine begins with Italian roots and opens towards international influences, with particular inspiration from Creole and Cajun traditions. The menu changes according to the season and also includes vegetarian and vegan options.<\/p><p>For after dinner, or for guests choosing the drinks option, the cocktail bar draws inspiration from 1920s speakeasies with original creations, fresh ingredients and an extensive selection of spirits.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>An Elegant Evening Between Music and Cinema<\/h2><p>The intimate dimensions of Elegance Caf\u00e8 allow guests to experience the concert just a short distance from the musicians.<\/p><p>Carefully designed acoustics, views of the stage, comfortable seating and warm materials create an environment where the live performance becomes the centre of the evening without sacrificing the pleasure of dining and conversation.<\/p><p>Saturday, October 3 therefore becomes an opportunity to choose something different from the usual weekend dinner: an experience combining <strong>live jazz in Rome<\/strong>, cinema, cuisine and cocktails in one refined setting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Practical Information and Reservations<\/h2><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> A Night with Henry Mancini<\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, October 3, 2026<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/p><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti, 5, Rome<\/p><p><strong>Opening:<\/strong> 6:00 PM<\/p><p><strong>Dinner:<\/strong> from 7:00 PM<\/p><p><strong>Concert:<\/strong> 9:30 PM<\/p><p><strong>Available options:<\/strong><\/p><p>Drink and concert: <strong>\u20ac30<\/strong><\/p><p>Dinner and concert: <strong>two \u00e0 la carte courses selected from starters, first courses and main courses; variable price<\/strong><\/p><p>Reservations are recommended for Saturday evening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2><br><\/h2><p><strong>Reserve A Night with Henry Mancini and turn your Saturday evening into a journey through cinema, jazz and unforgettable melodies, accompanied by dinner or cocktails at Elegance Caf\u00e8.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome October 3 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><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><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>A Night with Henry Mancini<\/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><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; 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