{"id":55107,"date":"2026-10-14T14:07:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/tribute-to-aretha-franklin-rome-november-14-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:07:29","slug":"tribute-to-aretha-franklin-rome-november-14-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/tribute-to-aretha-franklin-rome-november-14-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribute to Aretha Franklin | Rome, November 14, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Aretha Franklin Tribute in Rome: Around Aretha on November 14, 2026<\/h1><h1><br><\/h1><p><strong>Saturday, November 14, 2026<\/strong> brings the unmistakable spirit of soul music to Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club in Rome. <em>Around Aretha<\/em> is a contemporary jazz tribute to <strong>Aretha Franklin<\/strong>, performed by <strong>Giulia Lorenzoni<\/strong>, Riccardo Fassi, Stefano Cantarano and Pierpaolo Ferroni. Expect an expressive musical journey inspired by the Queen of Soul, complemented by an elegant dinner or signature cocktails in an intimate live music setting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Around Aretha: Soul Music Meets Contemporary Jazz<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Aretha Franklin&#8217;s music has always been about more than vocal power.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her recordings brought together gospel, blues, rhythm and blues and soul, creating a musical language that communicated emotion with extraordinary intensity.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>On November 14, <em>Around Aretha<\/em> explores this legacy from a fresh jazz perspective.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Rather than recreating the original recordings, the quartet approaches Franklin&#8217;s repertoire through new arrangements, improvisational dialogue and unexpected harmonic possibilities.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The aim is to reveal different aspects of music that has become part of the cultural history of the twentieth century.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>The Queen of Soul: A Lasting Musical Legacy<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Born in Memphis in 1942, Aretha Franklin began singing in the gospel tradition before becoming one of the most influential figures in American popular music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her recording career produced songs that continue to resonate across generations.<\/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\/A134hShx_gw\/maxresdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/A134hShx_gw\\\/maxresdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A134hShx_gw?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><em>Respect<\/em>, <em>I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)<\/em> and <em>Baby I Love You<\/em> are among the performances that established her place in music history.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her voice combined remarkable intensity with a deep connection to gospel and blues.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>She also became an important cultural figure, with music that carried powerful messages of dignity, independence and personal freedom.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>A Jazz Interpretation of Aretha&#8217;s Musical World<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p><em>Around Aretha<\/em> takes inspiration from this extraordinary repertoire while embracing the freedom of a jazz quartet.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The piano explores new harmonic possibilities, while bass and drums create rhythmic movement around the voice.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Giulia Lorenzoni&#8217;s interpretation provides the emotional centre of the concert.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The result is an evening that celebrates the spirit of Aretha Franklin without reducing her music to nostalgia.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Around Aretha: The Musicians<\/h2><h2><br><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giulialorenzoni.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Giulia Lorenzoni<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 vocals<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Riccardo Fassi \u2013 piano<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Stefano Cantarano \u2013 double bass<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Pierpaolo Ferroni \u2013 drums<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Giulia Lorenzoni: Singer, Author and Storyteller<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Giulia-Lorenzoni.jpeg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1067px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1067\/1600;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Giulia-Lorenzoni.jpeg&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Giulia Lorenzoni is a jazz singer, author and writer whose artistic work also includes theatre and television.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>She has released four albums and two books, studied jazz singing at Saint Louis College of Music and the Licinio Refice Conservatory and is active on the European jazz scene.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her background in music, writing and performance makes her particularly suited to a tribute that depends not only on vocal technique but also on interpretation and storytelling.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Giulia Lorenzoni is an Italian jazz singer, writer and performer whose career spans music, theatre, television and literature.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>She studied jazz singing at Saint Louis College of Music and graduated from the Licinio Refice Conservatory.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her artistic projects often combine music with narrative.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>She has released several recordings and authored books including <em>Una valigia di perplessit\u00e0<\/em> and <em>Mr Thelonious Monk<\/em>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her experience as a performer and storyteller contributes to a distinctive approach to Aretha Franklin&#8217;s repertoire, where lyrics and emotional interpretation play a central role.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Riccardo Fassi and an Accomplished Rhythm Section<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Pianist and composer Riccardo Fassi is a leading figure in Italian jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Winner of the Jazzit Awards for keyboards in 2017, 2018 and 2019, he has worked with artists including Steve Lacy, Enrico Rava and many international jazz musicians.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Stefano Cantarano brings extensive experience as a double bassist, including long-standing collaborations with Fassi&#8217;s musical projects.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Drummer Pierpaolo Ferroni is recognised for his versatility across jazz, rock and fusion, having worked with musicians including Stefano Bollani and Fabrizio Bosso.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Their combined musical experience gives <em>Around Aretha<\/em> its flexibility, sophistication and rhythmic energy.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Saturday Night in Rome: Live Soul, Jazz and Dinner<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Looking for a live soul music concert in Rome on Saturday night?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8 combines the performance with a complete evening experience.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Dinner &amp; Concert<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Choose two \u00e0 la carte courses per person from starters, pasta dishes and main courses, with live music included.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Chef Marco Roselli&#8217;s cuisine brings together Italian culinary traditions and international flavours, particularly those inspired by Creole and Cajun cooking.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Drinks &amp; Concert \u2013 \u20ac30<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>The \u20ac30 option includes a drink and the live performance.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Guests can enjoy a signature cocktail inspired by the atmosphere of vintage American speakeasies.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>A Refined Setting for Soul and Jazz<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The expressive intensity of <em>Around Aretha<\/em> finds an ideal setting at Elegance Caf\u00e8.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The intimate room keeps the audience close to the musicians, while carefully engineered acoustics bring clarity to the sound.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For guests seeking a distinctive Saturday night in Rome, the evening offers a balance between powerful live music, excellent hospitality and an elegant atmosphere.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Event Details and Reservations<\/h2><p><br><\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, November 14, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Concert:<\/strong> Around Aretha \u2013 Tribute to Aretha Franklin<\/li><li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/li><li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti 5, 00154 Rome, Italy<\/li><li><strong>Doors open:<\/strong> 6:00 PM<\/li><li><strong>Dinner service:<\/strong> From 7:00 PM<\/li><li><strong>Concert starts:<\/strong> 9:30 PM<\/li><li><strong>Drinks &amp; Concert:<\/strong> \u20ac30 per person<\/li><li><strong>Dinner &amp; Concert:<\/strong> Two \u00e0 la carte courses per person; concert included; variable price<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Celebrate the unforgettable music of Aretha Franklin through a distinctive live jazz performance. Reserve your table for Saturday, November 14 and experience <em>Around Aretha<\/em> at Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club.<\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BOOK YOUR TABLE FOR NOVEMBER 14<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Jazz Concert Rome November 14 2026<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">with<\/p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Around Aretha &#8211; ARETHA FRANKLIN tribute<\/strong><\/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\"><strong>Alternatively you can call <\/strong><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\"><strong>With 2 courses of your choice among starter, first course and main course, the concert is included.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Drink &amp; Concert package also available at \u20ac30.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>or<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert\/\" target=\"_blank\">BACK TO THE JAZZ CONCERT CALENDAR<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":55108,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[]},"tags":[],"event_type":[],"event_type_2":[],"class_list":["post-55107","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\/55107","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\/55108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55107"},{"taxonomy":"event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type?post=55107"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_2?post=55107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}