{"id":55330,"date":"2026-11-11T09:16:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/miles-davis-tribute-rome-december-17-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T09:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:16:30","slug":"miles-davis-tribute-rome-december-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/miles-davis-tribute-rome-december-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner &#038; Live Jazz in Rome Dec 17 | Miles Davis Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Dinner and Live Jazz in Rome on December 17: Three Miles \u2014 A Miles Davis Tribute<\/h1><p><br><\/p><p><strong>An elegant evening of contemporary dining, expressive trumpet jazz and the distinctive sound of the Hammond organ. Three Miles celebrates the musical legacy of Miles Davis.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Looking for <strong>something special to do in Rome on Thursday, December 17, 2026<\/strong>?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Enjoy an elegant dinner followed by a live jazz concert at <strong>Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/strong>, located in Rome&#8217;s Ostiense district.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The evening features <strong>Three Miles<\/strong>, an original tribute to Miles Davis performed by <strong>Giambattista Gioia<\/strong> on trumpet and flugelhorn, <strong>Oliver Von Hessen<\/strong> on Hammond organ and <strong>Andrea Bonioli<\/strong> on drums.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>With an unusual instrumental line-up, the trio explores the musical spirit of one of jazz&#8217;s greatest innovators.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Rather than recreating historical recordings, Three Miles brings a contemporary perspective to the music, combining expressive brass melodies, the warm textures of the Hammond organ and spontaneous rhythmic interaction.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re a dedicated jazz enthusiast, visiting Rome during December or planning an elegant evening for two, this is an opportunity to combine great music and refined dining.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Thursday, December 17, 2026 \u00b7 Dinner from 7:00 PM \u00b7 Live jazz 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 Thursday Evening in Rome: Dinner and Live Jazz Before Christmas<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>December is a wonderful time to discover a different side of Rome.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Beyond the city&#8217;s monuments and seasonal atmosphere, an evening at a dedicated jazz club offers the pleasure of great food, intimate surroundings and music performed live.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>At Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club, dinner is part of the experience.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Chef <strong>Marco Roselli<\/strong> presents contemporary cuisine combining Mediterranean traditions with Creole and Cajun influences inspired by the American South.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The venue&#8217;s soft lighting and carefully designed acoustics provide a setting where the musicians and their sound can be appreciated at close range.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>On December 17, the evening continues with Three Miles, a jazz trio whose distinctive instrumentation brings a fresh character to the musical world of Miles Davis.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For visitors searching for a <strong>restaurant with live jazz in Rome<\/strong>, this is an opportunity to turn an ordinary Thursday night into a memorable combination of dining and music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Three Miles: An Original Tribute to Miles Davis<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Miles Davis was one of the most influential musicians in the evolution of modern jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His career moved through bebop, cool jazz, modal experimentation and electric music, continually challenging established approaches to sound and improvisation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zqNTltOGh5c?showinfo=0\"><\/iframe><p><br><\/p><p>Three Miles draws inspiration from this restless creative spirit.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The project explores the musical language associated with Davis through an unusual trio featuring trumpet and flugelhorn, Hammond organ and drums.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Instead of reproducing the instrumentation of a historic Miles Davis ensemble, the musicians bring their own musical personalities to the performance.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The result is a tribute where melodic expression, harmonic colour and improvisation remain central.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Trumpet, Flugelhorn and Hammond Organ: A Distinctive Contemporary Sound<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>One of the defining characteristics of Three Miles is the absence of piano and double bass.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>In their place, <strong>Oliver Von Hessen&#8217;s Hammond organ<\/strong> provides harmonic structure, bass-register support and a distinctive tonal character.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Against this background, <strong>Giambattista Gioia&#8217;s trumpet and flugelhorn<\/strong> explore melodic ideas that range from lyrical and intimate to vibrant and expressive.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Andrea Bonioli&#8217;s drums<\/strong> complete the ensemble, shaping the groove and contributing to the spontaneous exchange between the instruments.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The combination creates a musical texture that is at once warm, open and contemporary.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For audiences interested in modern jazz, brass instruments and instrumental improvisation, Three Miles offers an engaging way to revisit the influence of Miles Davis.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Miles Davis: Celebrating a Musical Legacy in His Centennial Year<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis&#8217;s birth<\/strong>, on May 26, 1926.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A century after his birth, his influence continues to shape the language of jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>From early collaborations with Charlie Parker to projects involving John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley, Davis helped define important developments in twentieth-century music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His landmark 1959 album <strong>Kind of Blue<\/strong> remains one of the most celebrated recordings in jazz history and an important reference point for modal improvisation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Yet his legacy extends beyond any single recording.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Davis consistently explored new musical possibilities, challenging musicians and audiences to rethink what jazz could become.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>It is this spirit of experimentation, rather than an attempt at literal imitation, that makes the Three Miles project particularly compelling.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The December 17 concert offers an opportunity to reflect on that legacy through a live interpretation by three contemporary jazz musicians.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Meet Three Miles<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/giambattistagioia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Giambattista Gioia<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>trumpet and flugelhorn<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Giambattista Gioia leads the melodic exploration on trumpet and flugelhorn.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His playing brings expressive contrast to the ensemble, moving between delicate phrasing and more energetic improvisation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The interaction between his brass instruments and the Hammond organ shapes the trio&#8217;s distinctive sound.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/08\/giambattista-gioia-jazz.webp.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/giambattista-gioia-jazz.webp&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Oliver Von Hessen \u2014 Hammond Organ<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>The Hammond organ is central to Three Miles.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Oliver Von Hessen develops the harmonic foundation, provides bass-register support and contributes a rich palette of tonal colours.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His instrument allows the trio to explore a different approach from the traditional combination of piano and double bass.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Andrea Bonioli \u2014 Drums<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Andrea Bonioli provides the rhythmic dimension of Three Miles.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His drumming works closely with the Hammond organ and Gioia&#8217;s brass instruments, creating movement, dynamics and space for improvisation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Together, the three musicians build a performance based on musical dialogue and spontaneous interaction.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>An Elegant Dinner or Special Occasion During the Christmas Season<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The days before Christmas are an opportunity to share meaningful experiences.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a romantic dinner in Rome, celebrating an anniversary or meeting friends during a December visit, Elegance Caf\u00e8 offers an atmosphere where cuisine and live music come together.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The Three Miles concert is also a distinctive choice for travellers who want to explore Rome&#8217;s contemporary jazz scene.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For colleagues considering a Christmas-season dinner, the venue welcomes group enquiries.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Availability, seating arrangements and conditions for December 17 must be confirmed directly with Elegance Caf\u00e8.<\/strong><\/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><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 includes the live performance with a minimum of two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, selected from starters, first courses and main courses, 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 focus on the performance?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The <strong>\u20ac25 drinks and concert option<\/strong> includes admission, a table and an eligible drink: 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 Thursday, December 17<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Event Details \u2014 Thursday, December 17, 2026<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> THREE MILES \u2014 A Tribute to Miles Davis<\/p><p><strong>Performers:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Giambattista Gioia \u2014 trumpet and flugelhorn<\/li><li>Oliver Von Hessen \u2014 Hammond organ<\/li><li>Andrea Bonioli \u2014 drums<\/li><\/ul><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 service:<\/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, with the performance included according to booking conditions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">An original jazz trio, the enduring influence of Miles Davis and an elegant evening in Rome.<\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BOOK DINNER AND LIVE JAZZ \u2014 DECEMBER 17<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\">Jazz Concert Rome November 19 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\">THREEMILES &#8211; tribute to Miles Davis<\/h4><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) 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