Ursino Jazz Festival 2018 comes to life in the court of Ursino Castle of Catania, a residence desired by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor in the 13th century and a symbol of the city's history. In this unique setting, the’Musikante Cultural Association guided by the drummer and artistic director Antonio Petralia bring jazz to the city center, weaving music, heritage, and community.
The festival – with the support of the Regional Department of Tourism, Sport, and Entertainment and the Municipality of Catania – featured high-profile concerts with Sicilian and national artists, receiving wide press attention and strong public engagement.
Press review
Scaramuzzino, a jazz trio
Opening with Francesco Scaramuzzino Trio (with Pino Delfino and Antonio Petralia): modern and refined jazz that inaugurates the first edition. (article by Gianluca Santisi)
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Tonight, the “Straight Jazz Quartet”
Second date with Straight Jazz Quartet (Marco Caruso, Alberto Amato, Giuseppe Trovato, Marcello Arrabito): energy and contemporary writing.
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Hara Grace's voice enchants the Ursino Jazz Festival
Grace Hara Captivate the audience with an intense performance, accompanied by Marcello Di Dio, Marco Carnemolla, and Antonio Petralia.
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Classics and “cross-pollinations” with an exceptional trio
Claudio Quartarone – Peppe Tringali – Carmelo VenutoDialogue between classical and jazz in an evening of elegant fusion.
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Trentacoste for the last time at the Ursino Jazz Festival
Grand finale with Simona Trentacoste and the Trio Reversevoice, irony, and blues to close the first edition.
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The blues irony of “Trio Reverse”
Press commentary on the closing: original pieces and a suggestive atmosphere in the medieval courtyard.
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Credits
Artistic direction: Antonio Petralia https://musikante.eu/direzione-artistica/— Production Musikante Cultural Association
Location: Ursino Castle, Catania — Year: 2018