{"id":55008,"date":"2026-09-30T13:09:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/billie-holiday-tribute-rome-oona-rea-november-6\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:09:55","slug":"billie-holiday-tribute-rome-oona-rea-november-6","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/billie-holiday-tribute-rome-oona-rea-november-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Billie Holiday Tribute Rome | Oona Rea November 6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Billie Holiday Tribute in Rome with Oona Rea Quartet<\/h1><h2><br><\/h2><p>On Friday, November 6, Elegance Caf\u00e8 dedicates an intimate evening to the music and legacy of Billie Holiday. Accompanied by Ettore Carucci, Stefano Nunzi and Andrea Nunzi, Oona Rea approaches the repertoire of Lady Day through her own expressive language, shaped by jazz, blues and soul.<\/p><h2><br><\/h2><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%2Fy4bZu56EylA%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\/y4bZu56EylA?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><h2>Billie Holiday Beyond the Traditional Tribute<\/h2><p>Some repertoires require more than a faithful performance.<\/p><p>The music associated with <strong>Billie Holiday<\/strong> belongs to this category: songs in which interpretation, vulnerability, strength and storytelling become inseparable.<\/p><p>Oona Rea\u2019s project begins from this perspective.<\/p><p>Rather than attempting to imitate Lady Day, she approaches these songs with respect for their emotional depth while allowing her own vocal identity to emerge.<\/p><p>Her voice moves naturally between jazz, blues, soul and folk influences, bringing a personal colour to music that continues to speak powerfully to contemporary audiences.<\/p><p>The programme includes classics such as <em>God Bless the Child<\/em> and <em>Strange Fruit<\/em>, together with other songs connected to Billie Holiday\u2019s artistic legacy.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Every Song Becomes a Story<\/h3><p>The arrangements leave room for both the voice and the improvisational dialogue of the quartet.<\/p><p>The purpose of the evening is not simply to remember a legendary singer, but to allow these songs to live again on stage through new interpretation.<\/p><p>For listeners who appreciate vocal jazz and emotionally rich performances, the concert offers a particularly intimate way to experience <strong>Billie Holiday\u2019s music in Rome<\/strong>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The musicians on stage<\/h2><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oona.rea\/?hl=it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oona Rea<\/a> \u2013 vocals<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/oona-rea-tribute-to-billie-holiday-elegance-cafe-jazz-club-rome.jpg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/450;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/oona-rea-tribute-to-billie-holiday-elegance-cafe-jazz-club-rome.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Born in Rome in 1991 and raised in a family of artists, Oona Rea has developed a musical language that moves across jazz, blues, folk, rock and pop.<\/p><p>Her voice combines soul and blues nuances with the freedom and improvisational approach of jazz.<\/p><p>During her career she has collaborated with artists including Danilo Rea, Maria Pia De Vito, Paolo Damiani and Alfredo Paixao and is also a member of the Burnoguala Vocal Ensemble.<\/p><p>In 2019 she released her first solo album, <em>First Name: Oona<\/em>, created in collaboration with guitarist and composer Luigi Masciari.<\/p><p>Her ability to move naturally between composition, improvisation and direct emotional communication makes the Billie Holiday repertoire especially suited to her artistic identity.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Ettore Carucci \u2013 piano<\/strong><\/p><p>A jazz pianist and composer with extensive experience on the Italian and international scene. His training includes studies with Danilo Rea, Ray Santisi and Paul Schmelling, alongside collaborations with numerous jazz musicians.<\/p><p><strong>Stefano Nunzi \u2013 double bass<\/strong><\/p><p>A classically trained bassist whose career also includes a long involvement in jazz. Among his many projects, he performed in the musical <em>Lady Day<\/em>, dedicated to Billie Holiday.<\/p><p><strong>Andrea Nunzi \u2013 drums<\/strong><\/p><p>A drummer whose development combines formal study, jazz workshops and extensive live experience. Over the years, he has worked in small ensembles, larger orchestras and numerous Italian and international jazz projects.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Dinner and Live Jazz: A Friday Evening to Savour<\/h2><p>The evening can begin with dinner from 7:00 pm and continue with the concert at 9:30 pm.<\/p><p>The Dinner &amp; Concert formula includes two \u00e0 la carte courses.<\/p><p>Chef Marco Roselli\u2019s menu combines Italian roots with international influences, with particular attention to Creole and Cajun traditions and seasonal ingredients.<\/p><p>Alternatively, the <strong>Drink &amp; Concert package is available for \u20ac30<\/strong>, with access to Elegance Caf\u00e8\u2019s cocktail selection inspired by the world of 1920s speakeasies.<\/p><p>The evening is particularly suited to anyone seeking a <strong>romantic dinner with live jazz in Rome<\/strong>, an anniversary celebration or simply a more intimate Friday night experience.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The Atmosphere at Elegance Caf\u00e8<\/h2><p>The emotional character of the concert finds a natural home in a room designed around listening.<\/p><p>Soft lighting, warm materials, comfortable seating and close proximity to the stage create an environment where every vocal nuance, silence and instrumental detail can be appreciated.<\/p><p>Rather than separating dinner from the concert, Elegance Caf\u00e8 brings both experiences together in the same refined setting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Practical Information and Reservations<\/h2><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> Oona Rea Quartet \u2013 Tribute to Billie Holiday<\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, November 6, 2026<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/p><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti, 5 \u2013 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>Drink &amp; Concert:<\/strong> \u20ac30<\/p><p><strong>Dinner &amp; Concert:<\/strong> two \u00e0 la carte courses, variable price: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/restaurant-with-live-music\/?_gl=1*1ygp1q7*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQxMjQyODIuMTc5MDc2NTg4Ng..*_ga_3GGJGQX3D5*czE3OTA3NjU4ODUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTA3NjY0NTkkajYwJGwwJGg5OTkwNzYzNTIkZHEtd2hfOUU4S2JibEE5Mm5tMk1oNkpxM3ZXNzRrTXNHSGc.#brxe-njbrmd\" target=\"_blank\">visit our menu page<\/a><\/p><p>Advance booking is recommended.<\/p><h2><br><\/h2><p><strong>Reserve your table for November 6 and rediscover the music of Billie Holiday through the personal and expressive voice of Oona Rea.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome November 6 2026<\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">with<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>a night for Billie &#8211; Oona Rea 4et<\/strong><\/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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