{"id":55030,"date":"2026-10-08T12:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/live-jazz-rome-george-gershwin-november-7-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:46:20","slug":"live-jazz-rome-george-gershwin-november-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/live-jazz-rome-george-gershwin-november-7-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Gershwin tribute Rome  : Porgy &#038; Bess | November 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Live Jazz in Rome: A Tribute to George Gershwin \u2013 Porgy, Bess and Other Stories<\/h1><h2><br><\/h2><p>On Saturday, November 7, Elegance Caf\u00e8 celebrates the music of George Gershwin. Riccardo Fassi, Mimma Pisto, Steve Cantarano and Pierpaolo Ferroni reinterpret music from <em>Porgy and Bess<\/em> and other Gershwin classics through arrangements created especially for this quartet.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Porgy, Bess and Other Stories<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The music of <strong>George Gershwin<\/strong> occupies a unique place between American popular song, jazz and classical composition.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This musical world lies at the heart of <em>Porgy, Bess and Other Stories<\/em>, presented at Elegance Caf\u00e8 on Saturday, November 7.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The programme begins with music from <em>Porgy and Bess<\/em> and moves through some of Gershwin\u2019s most recognisable compositions.<\/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\/oQdeTbUDCiw\/hqdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/oQdeTbUDCiw\\\/hqdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oQdeTbUDCiw?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><p>The repertoire includes <em>Summertime<\/em>, <em>Bess, You Is My Woman Now<\/em>, <em>My Man\u2019s Gone Now<\/em>, <em>It Ain\u2019t Necessarily So<\/em>, <em>I Love You, Porgy<\/em> and other music from the opera, alongside further works by the celebrated American composer.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Arrangements by Riccardo Fassi<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>The programme has been arranged by Riccardo Fassi specifically for this line-up.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Piano and keyboards, voice, bass and drums create a personal reading of the repertoire, preserving its melodic strength while opening the music to jazz improvisation and contemporary ensemble interaction.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The result is neither a conventional tribute nor a theatrical recreation of <em>Porgy and Bess<\/em>, but a jazz-centred interpretation designed around the musicians performing on stage.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The Musicians on Stage<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riccardofassi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Riccardo Fassi<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 piano and keyboards<\/strong><\/p><p>A pianist, keyboard player, composer and ensemble director, Riccardo Fassi won the Jazzit Awards keyboard category in 2017, 2018 and 2019.<\/p><p>Founder of the Tankio Band, he has worked with numerous Italian and international musicians and is Director of the Jazz Department at the Conservatory of Florence.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Mimma Pisto \u2013 vocals<\/strong><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/10\/MIMMA-PISTO.jpeg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/614;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/MIMMA-PISTO.jpeg&quot;}\"><\/p><p>A singer and composer who graduated in jazz from the Conservatory of Bologna with top marks.<\/p><p>Her musical language moves through jazz, soul and blues, with particular attention to phrasing, scat singing and interpretation of the American songbook.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Steve Cantarano \u2013 bass<\/strong><\/p><p>A long-standing collaborator of Riccardo Fassi in several projects, including work connected with the Tankio Band. His career includes collaborations with many leading figures from the Italian and international jazz scene.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Pierpaolo Ferroni \u2013 drums<\/strong><\/p><p>A drummer and teacher with a versatile musical background developed through studies in Italy and the United States. His career moves across jazz, rock, fusion and hip-hop.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Dinner and Live Jazz: Saturday Night at Elegance Caf\u00e8<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Two formulas are available for the concert.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The <strong>Drink &amp; Concert package is \u20ac30<\/strong>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Guests <strong>who prefer to dine<\/strong> can <strong>choose two \u00e0 la carte courses selected from starters, pasta dishes and main courses<\/strong>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8\u2019s kitchen combines Italian roots with international influences, including a particular focus on Creole and Cajun traditions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The cocktail bar completes the experience with original recipes inspired by the speakeasy culture of the 1920s.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The evening is ideal for anyone looking for an <strong>elegant dinner with live music in Rome<\/strong>, whether for a date, anniversary, birthday or simply a distinctive Saturday night.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>The Atmosphere at Elegance Caf\u00e8<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Gershwin\u2019s melodies meet an intimate room designed to keep the audience close to the musicians.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Carefully engineered acoustics, comfortable seating and a clear view of the stage make it possible to follow every detail of the performance while still enjoying the convivial character of dinner.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The combination creates an experience that is both refined and relaxed, with music remaining at the centre of the evening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Practical Information and Reservations<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> Porgy, Bess and Other Stories \u2013 George Gershwin Tribute<\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, November 7, 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<\/p><p>Advance booking is recommended.<\/p><h2><br><\/h2><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Reserve your table for Saturday, November 7 and experience Gershwin\u2019s music through a quartet and arrangements created especially for this project.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Jazz Concert Rome November 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p><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\"><strong>PORGY, BESS AND OTHER STORIES &#8211; Geroge Gershwin Tribute<\/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\"><strong>Book your table for the \u00e0 la carte dinner:<\/strong><\/p><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\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 161, 13);\">(39) 3791360278<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">or <\/span><a href=\"tel:+390657284458\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">(39) 0657284458<\/a><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">.<\/span><\/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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