{"id":55292,"date":"2026-11-09T10:50:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T09:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/benny-goodman-tribute-rome-december-9-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T09:50:38","slug":"benny-goodman-tribute-rome-december-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/benny-goodman-tribute-rome-december-9-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner &#038; Swing in Rome Dec 9 | Benny Goodman Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Live Swing in Rome on December 9: Dinner and a Benny Goodman Jazz Tribute<\/h1><p><br><\/p><p><strong>An elegant Wednesday evening of fine dining, classic swing and live jazz. Featuring Goodmen Trio.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Looking for <strong>something special to do in Rome on Wednesday, December 9, 2026<\/strong>?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Spend an evening enjoying refined cuisine, warm lighting and the irresistible rhythms of swing at <strong>Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/strong>, in Rome&#8217;s Ostiense district.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The evening features <strong>Goodmen Trio<\/strong>, paying tribute to legendary jazz clarinettist Benny Goodman and the golden age of American swing.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>With Michele Villari on clarinet, Emanuele Rizzo on piano and Andrea Bonioli on drums, the trio reimagines the music of the Swing Era through fresh arrangements, expressive melodies and lively improvisation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a romantic dinner, meeting friends or looking for a memorable evening during your December visit to Rome, this concert offers an opportunity to experience jazz in an intimate and elegant setting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Wednesday, December 9 | Dinner from 7:00 PM | Live jazz at 9:30 PM<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Reserve your dinner and jazz experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>A Special Wednesday Night in Rome: Dinner and Live Jazz<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Why wait until the weekend to enjoy a memorable evening in Rome?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>At Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club, dining and live music come together in a venue where jazz is the main attraction.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Soft lighting, a welcoming atmosphere and carefully designed acoustics create an intimate setting for enjoying music up close.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The cuisine of chef <strong>Marco Roselli<\/strong> draws inspiration from the Creole and Cajun traditions of the American South, bringing another connection to the cultural heritage of jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Begin the evening with dinner, then enjoy a live performance in the club.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For visitors looking for a restaurant with live music in Rome, Elegance Caf\u00e8 offers more than background entertainment: a complete evening combining food, atmosphere and a dedicated jazz concert.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Benny Goodman and the Golden Age of Swing<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Few musicians are as closely associated with the golden age of swing as Benny Goodman.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Known as the <em>King of Swing<\/em>, Goodman helped bring jazz to a wider audience through his remarkable clarinet playing, celebrated orchestras and small-group performances.<\/p><p><br><\/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\/r2S1I_ien6A\/hqdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/r2S1I_ien6A\\\/hqdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r2S1I_ien6A?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 music of the Swing Era remains instantly appealing, combining memorable melodies, rhythmic vitality and improvisation.<\/p><p>Goodmen Trio celebrates this musical heritage while offering a contemporary interpretation of the repertoire.<\/p><p>Rather than recreating a historical big band, the musicians reveal the energy of swing through a more intimate instrumental setting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Clarinet, Piano and Drums: The Art of the Jazz Trio<\/h3><p>One of the most distinctive features of the concert is its instrumentation.<\/p><p>With clarinet, piano and drums \u2014 and no double bass \u2014 the musical conversation becomes especially open and dynamic.<\/p><p>The clarinet carries the melody, the piano develops the harmonic structure, and the drums provide the rhythmic momentum.<\/p><p>This combination also recalls Benny Goodman&#8217;s historic trio with pianist Teddy Wilson and drummer Gene Krupa.<\/p><p>For the audience, the result is an engaging performance in which every instrumental exchange can be heard and appreciated.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Meet Goodmen Trio<\/h2><h2><br><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/michele.villari.9\/?locale=it_IT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Michele Villari<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 clarinet<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The lead melodic voice of the ensemble, drawing inspiration from the expressive language and elegance of the great swing clarinettists.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Villari_02.jpg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/1085;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Villari_02.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Emanuele Rizzo \u2014 Piano<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Creates the harmonic framework, alternating between accompaniment, improvisation and rhythmic dialogue.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Andrea Bonioli \u2014 Drums<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Drives the swing rhythm while responding dynamically to the clarinet and piano.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Together, the three musicians create a fresh, lively interpretation of music associated with Benny Goodman and the classic Swing Era.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Romantic Dinner or a Special Evening During the Christmas Season<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>December in Rome is a wonderful time to meet, celebrate and enjoy memorable experiences.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re visiting the Eternal City, celebrating an anniversary or simply looking for an elegant restaurant with live jazz, the December 9 concert offers a distinctive evening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For colleagues considering a Christmas-season dinner with live music, Elegance Caf\u00e8 also provides a separate service for corporate enquiries.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Group availability and arrangements for December 9 must be confirmed directly with the venue.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/corporate-dinners-and-events\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Explore corporate dinners and events in Rome<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Choose Your Experience: Dinner and Concert or Drinks and Jazz<\/h2><h3>Dinner and Concert<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Dinner service begins at 7:00 PM.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The dinner and concert option includes access to the performance with a minimum of two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, selected from starters, pasta or first courses, and main courses, according to the booking conditions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Drinks and Concert \u2014 \u20ac25 per person<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Prefer to focus on the music?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Choose the drinks and concert option, including admission, a reserved table and an eligible drink: a cocktail from the drinks list, a glass of wine or a beer.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Arrival for this option is between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Book your evening of live swing in Rome<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Event Details \u2014 Wednesday, December 9, 2026<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> Goodmen Trio \u2014 Tribute to Benny Goodman<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/p><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti, 5 \u2014 Ostiense, Rome, Italy<\/p><p><strong>Doors open:<\/strong> 6:00 PM<\/p><p><strong>Dinner:<\/strong> From 7:00 PM<\/p><p><strong>Live jazz concert:<\/strong> 9:30 PM<\/p><p><strong>Drinks + concert:<\/strong> \u20ac25 per person<\/p><p><strong>Dinner + concert:<\/strong> Minimum two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, with the concert included. Pricing depends on menu choices and booking conditions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Let the elegance and energy of classic swing make your Wednesday night in Rome something special.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RESERVE YOUR TABLE FOR DECEMBER 9<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/?_gl=1*r1e0y8*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODY2MzgyNTU1LjE3OTA3NjQxNjM.*_ga_3GGJGQX3D5*czE3OTA3NjQxNjIkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTA3NjQxNzEkajUxJGwwJGg5NDM5MzYxODgkZEpac2x0MDMzRVFzSHpqTXVFMmlKaWNRM3J1bUdadEVFLVE.\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Book your table<\/strong><\/a><strong> for this Benny Goodman tribute in Rome: join Goodmen Trio at Elegance Caf\u00e8 on December 9 2026. Choose dinner or a drink with your concert and enjoy an evening of live jazz and swing.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome December 9 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\"><strong>GOODMEN TRIO &#8211; Benny Goodman tribute<\/strong><\/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; Concert package also available at \u20ac25.<\/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>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":55293,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[]},"tags":[],"event_type":[],"event_type_2":[],"class_list":["post-55292","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\/55292","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\/55293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55292"},{"taxonomy":"event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type?post=55292"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_2?post=55292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}