{"id":1409,"date":"2025-08-16T06:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T06:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musikante.eu\/?page_id=1409"},"modified":"2025-08-16T06:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T06:46:34","slug":"press-ursino-jazz-festival-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/musikante.eu\/en\/press-ursino-jazz-festival-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Ursino Jazz Festival \u2013 Press Review 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ursino Jazz Festival 2018<\/strong> comes to life in the court of Ursino Castle of Catania<\/strong>, a residence desired by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor<\/strong> in the 13th century and a symbol of the city's history. In this unique setting, the\u2019Musikante Cultural Association<\/strong> guided by the drummer and artistic director Antonio Petralia<\/strong> bring jazz to the city center, weaving music, heritage, and community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival \u2013 with the support of the Regional Department of Tourism, Sport, and Entertainment and the Municipality of Catania \u2013 featured high-profile concerts with Sicilian and national artists, receiving wide press attention<\/strong> and strong public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scaramuzzino, a jazz trio<\/strong>
Opening with Francesco Scaramuzzino Trio<\/strong> (with Pino Delfino and Antonio Petralia): modern and refined jazz that inaugurates the first edition. (article by Gianluca Santisi)<\/em>
Alt text suggestion:<\/em> \u201cArticle on Francesco Scaramuzzino Trio \u2013 opening Ursino Jazz Festival 2018 at Ursino Castle, Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ursino-jazz-2018-scaramuzzino-trio-castello-ursino.jpg <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tonight, the \u201cStraight Jazz Quartet\u201d<\/strong>
Second date with Straight Jazz Quartet<\/strong> (Marco Caruso, Alberto Amato, Giuseppe Trovato, Marcello Arrabito): energy and contemporary writing.
Alt:<\/em> \u201cPress clipping Straight Jazz Quartet \u2013 Ursino Jazz Festival 2018\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ursino-jazz-2018-straight-jazz-quartet.jpg \u2013 Straight Jazz Quartet at Castello Ursino \u2013 press review 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hara Grace's voice enchants the Ursino Jazz Festival<\/strong>
Grace Hara<\/strong> Captivate the audience with an intense performance, accompanied by Marcello Di Dio, Marco Carnemolla, and Antonio Petralia.
Alt:<\/em> \u201cArticle on Hara Grace in concert at the court of Castello Ursino \u2013 Catania Jazz Festival. (Article by Patrizio Nicolosi)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ursino-jazz-2018-hara-grace.jpg
ursino-jazz-2018-hara-grace.jpg \u2013 Hara Grace in concert at the court of Ursino Castle \u2013 Catania jazz festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Classics and \u201ccross-pollinations\u201d with an exceptional trio<\/strong>
Claudio Quartarone \u2013 Peppe Tringali \u2013 Carmelo Venuto<\/strong>Dialogue between classical and jazz in an evening of elegant fusion.
Alt:<\/em> \u201cPress clipping Trio Quartarone\/Tringali\/Venuto \u2013 Ursino Jazz Festival 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ursino-jazz-2018-quartarone-tringali-venuto.jpg
ursino-jazz-2018-quartarone-tringali-venuto.jpg \u2013 Trio Quartarone\/Tringali\/Venuto \u2013 Ursino Jazz Festival 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Trentacoste for the last time at the Ursino Jazz Festival<\/strong>
Grand finale with Simona Trentacoste<\/strong> and the Trio Reverse<\/strong>voice, irony, and blues to close the first edition.
Alt:<\/em> \u201cPrint clipping Simona Trentacoste \u2013 Ursino Jazz Festival 2018 closing night. (Article by Patrizio Nicolosi)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ursino-jazz-2018-simona-trentacoste-trio-reverse.jpg
ursino-jazz-2018-simona-trentacoste-trio-reverse.jpg \u2013 Simona Trentacoste and Trio Reverse \u2013 final evening 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The blues irony of \u201cTrio Reverse\u201d<\/strong>
Press commentary on the closing: original pieces and a suggestive atmosphere in the medieval courtyard.
Alt:<\/em> \u201cArticle \u2018The blues irony of Trio Reverse\u2019 - Castello Ursino Catania. (Article by Patrizio Nicolosi)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ursino-jazz-2018-trio-reverse-articolo.jpg
ursino-jazz-2018-trio-reverse-article.jpg \u2013 Article \u2018The blues irony of Trio Reverse\u2019 \u2013 Musikante press review<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Artistic direction:<\/strong> Antonio Petralia https:\/\/musikante.eu\/direzione-artistica\/<\/a>\u2014 Production<\/strong> Musikante Cultural Association
Location:<\/strong> Ursino Castle, Catania \u2014 Year:<\/strong> 2018<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ursino Jazz Festival 2018 prende vita nella corte del Castello Ursino di Catania, dimora voluta da Federico II di Svevia nel XIII secolo e simbolo della storia cittadina. 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