{"id":55155,"date":"2026-10-22T09:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T07:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/nina-simone-tribute-in-rome-november-26-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T07:14:26","slug":"nina-simone-tribute-in-rome-november-26-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/nina-simone-tribute-in-rome-november-26-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nina Simone Tribute in Rome | November 26, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Nina Simone Tribute in Rome: Little Girl Blue on November 26, 2026<\/h1><h2><br><\/h2><p>On Thursday, November 26, 2026, Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club presents <em>Little Girl Blue<\/em>, a heartfelt live tribute to Nina Simone. Singer Gloria Trapani is joined by pianist Pierpaolo Principato, double bassist Alessandro Del Signore and trombonist Davide Di Pasquale for a musical journey through jazz, blues, soul, folk and spiritual traditions. Discover the extraordinary expressive world of Nina Simone in an intimate setting, with dinner or cocktails available.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Little Girl Blue: A Nina Simone Tribute in Rome<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Nina Simone was one of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her performances combined exceptional musical intelligence with emotional honesty and an uncompromising artistic personality.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Although often associated with jazz, Simone&#8217;s work extended far beyond a single genre.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her music drew inspiration from classical piano, blues, spirituals, gospel, folk and soul.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><em>Little Girl Blue<\/em> celebrates this remarkable diversity through a quartet led by singer Gloria Trapani.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>On November 26, Elegance Caf\u00e8 welcomes an evening dedicated to Simone&#8217;s musical imagination and the powerful stories expressed through her songs.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>A Voice Beyond Musical Categories<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Nina Simone developed a style that was deeply individual.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her classical piano background influenced her approach to harmony and structure, while her interpretation of blues and traditional songs revealed an extraordinary connection to words and emotion.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Rather than simply performing a melody, Simone could transform its meaning through phrasing, dynamics and dramatic expression.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This ability to move naturally between musical worlds remains central to her legacy.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The <em>Little Girl Blue<\/em> quartet explores these different aspects of her repertoire, bringing together melodic intimacy and the improvisational possibilities of jazz.<\/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\/3ZS7iKdRo5Q\/hqdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/3ZS7iKdRo5Q\\\/hqdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ZS7iKdRo5Q?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><h2><br><\/h2><h2>Nina Simone: Music, Identity and Civil Rights<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Nina Simone&#8217;s artistic importance cannot be separated from her cultural and social influence.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>During the American civil rights movement, she used her music to address racism, inequality and the experience of African Americans.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Her performances became powerful expressions of dignity, anger, hope and resistance.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This dimension gave her musical language a depth that continues to resonate.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A concert dedicated to Nina Simone is therefore an opportunity to encounter not only extraordinary music, but also an artist whose work reflected the social changes of her time.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Jazz, Blues and Folk Reimagined<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>The concert draws on the many musical traditions that shaped Simone&#8217;s career.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The quartet approaches the repertoire with sensitivity to its emotional character while allowing room for instrumental expression.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The unusual combination of vocals, piano, double bass and trombone creates a distinctive sound.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The trombone introduces a warm, sometimes lyrical and sometimes dramatic colour, offering an alternative to more conventional vocal jazz lineups.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Little Girl Blue: The Musicians<\/h2><p><br><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gloria.trapani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gloria Trapani<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2013 vocals<\/li><li><strong>Pierpaolo Principato<\/strong> \u2013 piano<\/li><li><strong>Alessandro Del Signore<\/strong> \u2013 double bass<\/li><li><strong>Davide Di Pasquale<\/strong> \u2013 trombone<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gloria-trapani-elegance-cafe.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 899px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 899\/1348;\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Gloria Trapani: Interpreting Nina Simone<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Gloria Trapani leads the project through a vocal approach that places expression and storytelling at the centre of the performance.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The songs of Nina Simone require a particular sensitivity to lyrical meaning and musical nuance.<\/p><p>The quartet seeks to capture these qualities without relying on direct imitation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>A Distinctive Instrumental Ensemble<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Pierpaolo Principato&#8217;s piano provides the harmonic framework, reflecting the importance of the keyboard in Nina Simone&#8217;s artistic identity.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Alessandro Del Signore&#8217;s double bass contributes depth and rhythmic movement.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Davide Di Pasquale&#8217;s trombone adds a distinctive melodic voice, enriching the dialogue between singer and instrumentalists.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Together, the musicians create a performance that balances respect for the original repertoire with personal artistic expression.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Jazz and Blues Dinner in Rome<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The emotional intensity of Nina Simone&#8217;s music finds a natural setting in an intimate jazz club.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>At Elegance Caf\u00e8, guests can combine the concert with dinner or enjoy the performance with a drink.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Dinner &amp; Concert<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Select two \u00e0 la carte courses per person from starters, pasta dishes and main courses, with the live concert included.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Chef Marco Roselli&#8217;s cuisine combines Italian roots with international influences, including the flavours of Creole and Cajun cooking.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Drinks &amp; Concert \u2013 \u20ac25<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>The \u20ac25 option includes a drink and the performance.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The cocktail bar draws inspiration from the speakeasies of the 1920s, bringing together original recipes and carefully selected ingredients.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>An Intimate Live Music Experience in Rome<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8 provides an environment designed for listening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Carefully engineered acoustics allow the details of the voice, piano and trombone to emerge naturally.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Warm lighting, comfortable seating and the club&#8217;s intimate layout contribute to an atmosphere where music can be experienced with attention and emotional involvement.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you are a long-time Nina Simone admirer or discovering her work for the first time, <em>Little Girl Blue<\/em> offers a meaningful evening of live jazz and blues in Rome.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Event Details and Reservations<\/h2><p><br><\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, November 26, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Concert:<\/strong> Little Girl Blue \u2013 Tribute to Nina Simone<\/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> \u20ac25 per person<\/li><li><strong>Dinner &amp; Concert:<\/strong> Two \u00e0 la carte courses per person; concert included; variable price<\/li><\/ul><h3><br><\/h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Discover the musical and emotional legacy of Nina Simone through the voice of Gloria Trapani and her quartet. 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