The review Liberty in Jazz 2026, promoted by the Cultural Association Musikante with the artistic direction of Antonio Petralia, hosted one of the most refined events of the season with the concert of Gemma Quartet and the project “Beyond Standards”.
In the suggestive setting of Villa Ardizzone, the authentic jewel of Catania's Liberty style, the quartet offered an elegant and engaging musical journey, traversing the multiple nuances of the jazz language. At the center of the evening was the intense and sophisticated voice of Giovanna Gemma, An interpreter capable of combining expressive sensitivity, technique, and deep emotional communication.
The repertoire ranged from great jazz standards to original reinterpretations and contemporary arrangements, including pieces inspired by the musical worlds of artists like the Beatles and Joni Mitchell. A sonic journey that successfully merged tradition and modernity, emphasizing artistic research and the ensemble's musical identity.
Beside Giovanna Gemma performed Alberto Alibrandi on the piano, Tony Pinzone on the bass Alessandro Criscino on the drums, bringing to life a balanced and nuanced musical dialogue, appreciated by the audience present.
The event confirmed the vocation of Liberty in Jazz a privileged space for spreading quality jazz culture, capable of hosting talented artists and original projects in a fascinating architectural setting. An event that has further strengthened the bond between music, cultural heritage, and territory, values that have always characterized the activities of the Musikante Cultural Association.
The evening was distinguished by the elegance of the artistic offering and the intense audience participation, confirming the success of an event that continues to be a major benchmark for jazz in Sicily.