{"id":55326,"date":"2026-11-10T13:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/morricone-in-jazz-rome-december-16-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:09:23","slug":"morricone-in-jazz-rome-december-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/morricone-in-jazz-rome-december-16-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Morricone in Jazz Rome | Dinner &#038; Concert Dec 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Morricone in Jazz in Rome: Dinner &amp; Live Film Music \u2014 December 16<\/h1><p><br><\/p><p><strong>The unforgettable music of Italian cinema, reimagined through jazz by trombonist Massimo Pirone and an outstanding quartet.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Looking for something special to do in Rome on Wednesday, December 16, 2026<\/strong>?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Experience an elegant evening combining refined dining and the extraordinary musical legacy of <strong>Ennio Morricone<\/strong> at <strong>Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/strong>, in Rome&#8217;s Ostiense district.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>MORRICONE IN JAZZ<\/strong> celebrates the great Italian composer&#8217;s film music through fresh instrumental arrangements, improvisation and the expressive freedom of jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Leading the quartet is <strong>Massimo Pirone<\/strong>, a trombonist who participated in recording sessions with Ennio Morricone&#8217;s orchestra from 1987 onwards.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His direct professional connection with the Maestro gives this musical tribute a distinctive character.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Joined by Claudio Colasazza on piano, Stefano Cesare on double bass and Carlo Battisti on drums, Pirone explores the emotions and musical imagination behind Morricone&#8217;s celebrated compositions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>An experience for film lovers, jazz enthusiasts, couples and visitors seeking an unforgettable night in Rome during the Christmas season.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Wednesday, December 16, 2026 \u00b7 Dinner from 7:00 PM \u00b7 Concert at 9:30 PM<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Book your dinner and live jazz experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>A Special Evening in Rome: Fine Dining Meets the Music of Cinema<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Some melodies remain with us long after the film has ended.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Ennio Morricone&#8217;s music has the extraordinary ability to evoke memories, characters and emotions, even without the images it was originally created to accompany.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>At Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club, this cinematic musical world becomes part of an intimate live performance.<\/p><p>The evening begins with dinner, followed by a concert in an elegant setting designed for listening closely to the musicians.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The cuisine of chef <strong>Marco Roselli<\/strong> brings together Mediterranean traditions with Creole and Cajun influences inspired by the American South.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For visitors looking for <strong>dinner and live music in Rome<\/strong>, Morricone in Jazz offers a distinctive combination of Italian cultural heritage, creative jazz interpretation and contemporary dining.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Morricone in Jazz: The Sound of Italian Cinema Reimagined<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Ennio Morricone<\/strong> transformed the art of film composition, creating musical works recognised around the world.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His scores combine memorable melodies, expressive orchestration and a remarkable sensitivity to drama, atmosphere and emotion.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Morricone in Jazz approaches this extraordinary repertoire from a different musical perspective.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Rather than attempting to reproduce the original recordings, the quartet uses their melodic and emotional character as a starting point for creative arrangements and improvisation.<\/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\/Jjq6e1LJHxw\/maxresdefault.webp)\" data-smush-avif-fallback='{&quot;data-bg-image&quot;:&quot;url(https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/Jjq6e1LJHxw\\\/maxresdefault.jpg)&quot;}'><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jjq6e1LJHxw?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>Through trombone, piano, double bass and drums, familiar musical ideas acquire new textures, rhythms and expressive possibilities.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The result is a tribute that connects two artistic worlds: the storytelling power of cinema and the freedom of live jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Massimo Pirone: A Musician with a Direct Connection to Ennio Morricone<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>One of the most distinctive aspects of this concert is the presence of <strong>Massimo Pirone<\/strong>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>An internationally experienced Italian trombonist and tuba player, Pirone has worked in jazz, television and film music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>He participated in recording sessions with Ennio Morricone&#8217;s orchestra from 1987 onwards.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His career also includes collaborations with important jazz musicians and appearances at major festivals, including Umbria Jazz and Pescara Jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>In Morricone in Jazz, his trombone becomes the leading voice of a musical journey that revisits the composer&#8217;s legacy with insight, respect and imagination.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Meet the Musicians<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/massimopironeofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Massimo Pirone<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 trombone<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>An accomplished trombonist and tuba player, Massimo Pirone has worked across jazz and film soundtracks, including recording sessions associated with Ennio Morricone.<\/p><p>His broad experience brings a personal musical perspective to this tribute.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/massimo-pirone.jpg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/640;\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/massimo-pirone.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Claudio Colasazza \u2014 Piano<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>A jazz pianist and composer with a background in classical and modern music, Claudio Colasazza received recognition at Siena Jazz and has taught jazz piano at Saint Louis College of Music in Rome since 1998.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His piano playing brings harmonic richness and improvisational freedom to the quartet.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Stefano Cesare \u2014 Double Bass<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>An experienced double bassist and bass guitarist, Stefano Cesare has worked in jazz, jazz-rock and world music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His collaborations include musicians such as Massimo Urbani, Tiziana Ghiglioni and Paolo Fresu.<\/p><p>He provides rhythmic and melodic depth to the ensemble.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Carlo Battisti \u2014 Drums<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Rome-born drummer Carlo Battisti has studied with renowned jazz musicians including Jimmy Cobb and Max Roach.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His career includes performances with important international jazz artists.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Within the quartet, he contributes rhythmic sensitivity and expressive dynamics.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Romantic Dinner and Christmas-Season Evenings in Rome<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>December is a wonderful time to share a special evening.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a romantic dinner, celebrating an anniversary or spending time with friends before Christmas, the music of Ennio Morricone offers an emotional and recognisable soundtrack to the occasion.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For international visitors, the evening also provides an opportunity to discover Italian film music in a new setting, performed live by experienced jazz musicians.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Elegance Caf\u00e8 welcomes enquiries for Christmas-season group and corporate dinners. Availability and arrangements for December 16 must be confirmed directly with the venue.<\/p><p><br><\/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 &amp; Concert or Drinks &amp; Jazz<\/h2><p><br><\/p><h3>Dinner and Concert<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Dinner begins at <strong>7:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The dinner and concert option requires at least two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, selected from starters, first courses and main courses, with the concert included according to the booking conditions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The final price depends on the dishes selected.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Drinks and Concert \u2014 \u20ac25 per person<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Prefer to enjoy the music with a drink?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The <strong>\u20ac25 drinks and concert option<\/strong> includes admission, a table and an eligible drink, such as a cocktail from the drinks list, a glass of wine or a beer.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Arrival for this option is between <strong>9:00 PM and 9:30 PM<\/strong>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Reserve your table for December 16<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Event Details \u2014 Wednesday, December 16, 2026<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> MORRICONE IN JAZZ<\/p><p><strong>Performers:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Massimo Pirone \u2014 trombone<\/li><li>Claudio Colasazza \u2014 piano<\/li><li>Stefano Cesare \u2014 double bass<\/li><li>Carlo Battisti \u2014 drums<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/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 concert:<\/strong> 9:30 PM<\/p><p><strong>Drinks + concert:<\/strong> \u20ac25 per person<\/p><p><strong>Dinner + concert:<\/strong> At least two \u00e0 la carte courses, with the performance included according to booking conditions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">The emotional power of Morricone&#8217;s film music, the creativity of live jazz and the atmosphere of an elegant Rome jazz club.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BOOK MORRICONE IN JAZZ \u2014 DECEMBER 16<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome December 16 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>MORRICONE IN JAZZ<\/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; 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