{"id":55353,"date":"2026-11-11T17:52:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/concerti-jazz-stasera-a-roma\/dinner-live-jazz-rome-december-23-2026-beatles\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T17:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:52:11","slug":"dinner-live-jazz-rome-december-23-2026-beatles","status":"publish","type":"ajde_events","link":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert-in-rome\/dinner-live-jazz-rome-december-23-2026-beatles\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Jazz in Rome December 23: Beatles in Jazz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for <strong>live jazz in Rome on Wednesday, December 23, 2026<\/strong>?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Just two days before Christmas, Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club presents <strong>BEATLES IN JAZZ<\/strong>, a special concert celebrating the timeless music of the Beatles through original jazz arrangements by trombonist <strong>Massimo Pirone<\/strong>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>From the tenderness of <em>Yesterday<\/em> and <em>And I Love Her<\/em> to the distinctive energy of <em>Come Together<\/em> and <em>Get Back<\/em>, the Fab Four&#8217;s most celebrated melodies become the starting point for a fresh musical interpretation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Four musicians bring this universally loved repertoire to life through trombone, piano, double bass and drums.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Enjoy an elegant evening of iconic music, gourmet dining and signature cocktails in an intimate jazz club in Rome&#8217;s Ostiense district.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Wednesday, December 23, 2026 \u00b7 Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li><strong>Doors open:<\/strong> 6:00 PM<\/li><li><strong>Dinner service:<\/strong> From 7:00 PM<\/li><li><strong>Live jazz concert:<\/strong> 9:30 PM<\/li><li><strong>Drink + Concert:<\/strong> \u20ac25 per person, including admission, a table and an eligible drink<\/li><li><strong>Dinner + Concert:<\/strong> At least two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, with the concert included; price depends on your menu selections<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RESERVE YOUR TABLE FOR DECEMBER 23<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Beatles in Jazz: the Fab Four&#8217;s timeless melodies in a new musical light<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The Beatles created some of the most recognisable melodies in popular music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Their songs have crossed generations, becoming part of a shared musical language that continues to inspire performers around the world.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>But what happens when these melodies are reimagined through the freedom and expressive possibilities of jazz?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Beatles in Jazz<\/strong> explores precisely that question.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Trombonist and arranger Massimo Pirone brings together four musicians to reinterpret a selection of the Beatles&#8217; best-known compositions, preserving their melodic identity while opening the music to new harmonies, rhythms and improvisation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This is not a conventional rock tribute show, nor an attempt to reproduce the original Beatles recordings.<\/p><p>Instead, the project reveals a different side of familiar songs through the interaction between four jazz instruments.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The trombone becomes a distinctive melodic voice, while the piano, double bass and drums create the harmonic and rhythmic space in which each arrangement can develop.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The result is an elegant and engaging concert, designed to appeal both to Beatles fans and to listeners who enjoy discovering new interpretations of familiar music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><iframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/czTo_R9wJWY?showinfo=0\"><\/iframe><p><br><\/p><h2>From Yesterday to Come Together: the Beatles repertoire reimagined<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The programme includes some of the most celebrated songs associated with the four musicians from Liverpool.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Featured repertoire:<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li><em>Eleanor Rigby<\/em><\/li><li><em>Get Back<\/em><\/li><li><em>Yesterday<\/em><\/li><li><em>Come Together<\/em><\/li><li><em>Something<\/em><\/li><li><em>Penny Lane<\/em><\/li><li><em>Strawberry Fields Forever<\/em><\/li><li><em>And I Love Her<\/em><\/li><li><em>Blackbird<\/em><\/li><li><em>All You Need Is Love<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p>Each composition offers a different starting point for jazz interpretation.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The expressive melodies of <em>Yesterday<\/em>, <em>Something<\/em> and <em>And I Love Her<\/em> invite a more intimate musical approach.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Songs such as <em>Come Together<\/em> and <em>Get Back<\/em> bring a strong rhythmic identity, while <em>Eleanor Rigby<\/em>, <em>Penny Lane<\/em> and <em>Strawberry Fields Forever<\/em> reveal the creative variety of the Beatles&#8217; songwriting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For Massimo Pirone, the challenge is to create arrangements that respect the beauty of these melodies without limiting the musicians&#8217; interpretive freedom.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The familiar themes become the foundation for new harmonic colours, instrumental conversations and improvisational possibilities.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For listeners who already love the Beatles, the concert offers the pleasure of recognition alongside the surprise of hearing the songs in a different musical setting.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For jazz enthusiasts, it provides an opportunity to explore how timeless popular compositions can be transformed through the language of jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Meet the musicians: Massimo Pirone Quartet<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>The performance features four musicians brought together around Massimo Pirone&#8217;s original arrangements.<\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/massimopironeofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Massimo Pirone<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 trombone and arrangements<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/massimo-pirone.jpg.avif\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.elegancecafe.it\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/massimo-pirone.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Massimo Pirone \u2013 Trombone and Arrangements<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Massimo Pirone leads the musical project and creates the arrangements for the Beatles repertoire.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His trombone takes on a central melodic role, offering a warm and expressive instrumental voice through which familiar songs can be rediscovered.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The arrangements preserve the character of the original compositions while introducing harmonic, rhythmic and improvisational elements from jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Alessandro Bonanno \u2013 Piano<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Alessandro Bonanno contributes the harmonic foundation of the quartet.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Through accompaniment, melodic ideas and instrumental interaction, the piano helps connect the original Beatles compositions with their new jazz arrangements.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Stefano Cesare \u2013 Double Bass<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Stefano Cesare provides the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of the ensemble.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The double bass supports the melodic exchanges between trombone and piano and contributes to the natural movement of the music.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Carlo Battisti \u2013 Drums<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Carlo Battisti completes the quartet on drums, bringing rhythmic energy and dynamic contrast to the arrangements.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>His playing supports the different moods of the repertoire, from expressive ballads to more rhythmically driven pieces.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Together, the four musicians reinterpret Beatles classics through the sound of a jazz quartet, allowing each instrument to contribute its own personality.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Dinner and live jazz in Rome: the Elegance Caf\u00e8 experience<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>At <strong>Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/strong>, music and dining come together to create a complete evening experience.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Located in the Ostiense neighbourhood of Rome, near Piramide, the venue combines an intimate live music setting with a contemporary restaurant and a cocktail bar inspired by the American speakeasy tradition.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The cuisine, led by Chef Marco Roselli, draws inspiration from Creole and Cajun flavours of the American South, interpreted through a modern culinary approach.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The cocktail bar complements the evening with a selection of signature drinks influenced by Prohibition-era mixology.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Soft lighting, carefully designed acoustics and seating close to the stage create a setting where the audience can enjoy the concert without the distance of a large performance venue.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The combination is particularly appealing for a concert dedicated to the Beatles: familiar melodies become a personal and immediate musical experience, heard through the direct sound of the quartet.<\/p><p>For Wednesday, December 23, guests can choose between two options.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Dinner + Concert<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>Enjoy at least two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, selected from starters, pasta or other first courses, and main dishes.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The live jazz performance is included in the dinner option. The final price depends on the dishes selected.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Dinner service starts at 7:00 PM, allowing guests to enjoy their meal before the concert at 9:30 PM.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h3>Drink + Concert \u2013 \u20ac25 per person<\/h3><p><br><\/p><p>This option includes admission to the concert, a table and one eligible drink.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Guests can choose from the drinks included in the offer, such as a cocktail from the drink list, a glass of wine or a beer.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Arrival for this option is scheduled between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Discover more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/restaurant-with-live-music\/\" target=\"_blank\">restaurant with live music in Rome<\/a>.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Things to do in Rome on Wednesday, December 23, 2026<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p>Visiting Rome during Christmas week?<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>If you are looking for <strong>things to do in Rome on December 23<\/strong>, Beatles in Jazz offers a distinctive way to spend the evening before the Christmas celebrations begin.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The concert combines the familiarity of some of the world&#8217;s best-loved songs with the spontaneity and creativity of live jazz.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>It is an experience that appeals to different audiences.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For couples, melodies such as <em>Something<\/em>, <em>And I Love Her<\/em> and <em>Yesterday<\/em> provide a romantic musical atmosphere to accompany dinner.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For Beatles fans, it is a chance to discover the group&#8217;s compositions in a new instrumental setting.<\/p><p>For visitors interested in Rome&#8217;s cultural life, the evening offers an opportunity to explore the city&#8217;s contemporary music scene beyond the usual tourist attractions.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Located in the Ostiense district, Elegance Caf\u00e8 provides an intimate alternative to larger concert venues and conventional nightlife.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Whether you are planning a romantic date, meeting friends or looking for a memorable evening during your holiday in Rome, the combination of Beatles melodies, jazz arrangements and refined dining makes December 23 a special occasion.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2>Event details and reservations \u2013 December 23, 2026<\/h2><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> Beatles in Jazz \u2013 A Tribute to the Beatles<\/p><p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, December 23, 2026<\/p><p><strong>Music:<\/strong> Jazz interpretations of Beatles classics<\/p><p><strong>Arrangements:<\/strong> Massimo Pirone<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club<\/p><p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Via Francesco Carletti, 5 \u2013 00154 Rome, Italy<\/p><p><strong>Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Ostiense \/ Piramide<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Line-up<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>Massimo Pirone \u2013 Trombone and arrangements<\/li><li>Alessandro Bonanno \u2013 Piano<\/li><li>Stefano Cesare \u2013 Double bass<\/li><li>Carlo Battisti \u2013 Drums<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>Doors open: 6:00 PM<\/li><li>Dinner service: From 7:00 PM<\/li><li>Concert: 9:30 PM<\/li><li>Drink + Concert arrival: 9:00\u20139:30 PM<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Booking options<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>Drink + Concert: \u20ac25 per person, including admission, a table and an eligible drink.<\/li><li>Dinner + Concert: At least two \u00e0 la carte courses per person, with the live performance included; final price depends on menu choices.<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Reservations and information<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Telephone: <\/strong><a href=\"tel:+390657284458\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">(39) 0657284458<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Mobile: <\/strong><a href=\"tel:+393791360278\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 161, 13);\">(39) 3791360278<\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/book-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BOOK YOUR TABLE FOR BEATLES IN JAZZ<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Spend December 23 in Rome with a new interpretation of timeless Beatles melodies, a live jazz quartet and the pleasure of an elegant evening.<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Discover more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/jazz-concert\/\" target=\"_blank\">live jazz concerts in Rome<\/a> at Elegance Caf\u00e8 Jazz Club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":55354,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[]},"tags":[],"event_type":[],"event_type_2":[],"class_list":["post-55353","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\/55353","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\/55354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55353"},{"taxonomy":"event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type?post=55353"},{"taxonomy":"event_type_2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elegancecafe.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type_2?post=55353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}