L’July 11thin the evocative setting of Piazza IV Novembre in Perugiawill be held onpreview of Umbria Jazz, one of the most anticipated musical events of the year. The protagonist of the evening will be the Big Band of the Italian Armywho will perform in collaboration with the prestigious Saint Louis College of Music in Rome.
The Army Band Big Band was born from the common passion for jazz of some of its members, driven by the desire to make the public relive the wonderful “Swing” orchestrations of the ’30s and ’40s. The group’s vast repertoire embraces the jazz classics of that period, including authors who have marked the history of this genre such as Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and George Gershwin. There is also no shortage of more modern transcriptions, always reworked in a swing key, thus offering a fascinating journey through the history and music of those years.
The Big Band has already performed on numerous occasions, both military and civilian, in the capital and has participated in various musical reviews and events. During his activity, he had the honor of collaborating with internationally renowned artists such as Mario Biondi, Fabrizio Bosso and Maestro Pino Iodice, thus enriching his repertoire and prestige.
The Saint Louis College of Music, which collaborates in this event, has been one of the excellent musical educational institutions at European level since 1976. Every year, the college welcomes over 1,800 students from all over the world, offering them a musical education of the highest level. The presence of students and teachers from the Saint Louis College of Music will contribute to further elevating the artistic quality of the evening, promising an unmissable event for all jazz enthusiasts.
The preview of Umbria Jazz therefore promises to be an extraordinary event, capable of combining tradition and musical innovation, in an evening that celebrates jazz in all its nuances.
