Cantina Bentivoglio | February 2026

The main February concerts at the Jazz Club at Cantina Bentivoglio

Friday 6
The Moonshiners – distillers of free music
A sextet conceived by the club’s artistic direction and made up of young jazz musicians from the Bologna scene.
Their writing is free and unrestrained, a concept that translates into playful execution for musicians whose hallmark is a modern, fresh, and contemporary jazz style, rich in influences yet free from unnecessary stereotypes.

• Federico Califano – alto sax
• Canio Coscia – tenor sax
• Saverio Zura – guitar
• Filippo Galbiati – piano
• Andrea Esperti – double bass
• Tommaso Stanghellini – drums

Saturday 7
FUNKORAMA: the real funk experience
A brand-new project born in spring 2025, where four friends came together to celebrate and carry forward their passion for groove. The quartet will present an engaging setlist full of surprises. Special guest of the evening: Aldo Betto on guitar (Savana Funk, Ghali).

• Nicola Peruch – keyboards, synth
• Luca Visigalli – electric bass
• Mecco Guidi – Hammond organ
• Paolo Rubboli – drums
• Sp. Guest Aldo Betto – guitar

Friday 13
Logan Richardson “Blues People”
Logan Richardson is one of the most distinctive and relevant voices in today’s jazz. This project moves along a fluid boundary between jazz, blues, soul, and avant-garde, always maintaining a strong sense of expressive urgency. Richardson’s instrumental voice is intense, lyrical, and sharp at the same time—a sonic narrative that speaks of identity, memory, and transformation. Surrounding him, a band of young musicians adds depth and substance to the project.

• Logan Richardson – alto and soprano sax
• Miles Lennox – keyboards
• Javier Santiago – keyboards
• Frescia Belmar – electric bass
• Ronald Bruner Jr. – drums

Saturday 14
Eloisa Atti & Marco Bovi

• Eloisa Atti – vocals, concertina
• Marco Bovi – guitar

Thursday 19
“Dear Franco” – Tribute to Franco Cerri
A tribute to the music of historic Italian guitarist Franco Cerri, performed by musicians who shared the stage with him for many years. A journey into the musical world of this great artist, not only through his compositions but also through his interpretations of works by other great authors. The organ trio lineup recalls the cool sounds of the 1950s–60s. For selected vocal pieces, the trio is joined by the voice of Irene Burratti.

• Alberto Gurrisi – Hammond organ
• Alessandro Usai – guitar
• Roberto Paglieri – drums
• Irene Burratti – vocals

Friday 20
Michele Corcella & Scenario Ensemble
Conceived by Michele Corcella together with the artistic direction of Cantina Bentivoglio, this ensemble is designed as a permanent residency based at the historic jazz club. On stage are leading names from the Italian jazz scene alongside emerging young talents. A defining feature of the project is the continuous writing of new compositions, presented at each concert, allowing audiences to experience world premieres every time.

• Michele Corcella – guitar, composition, direction
• Marcello Allulli – tenor sax
• Alfonso Deidda – baritone sax, flute
• Cristiano Arcelli – alto sax, flute
• Simone La Maida – alto sax
• Giovanni Hoffer – French horn
• Giovanni Tamburini – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Fabrizio Puglisi – piano
• Stefano Senni – double bass
• Alessandro Paternesi – drums

Thursday 26
Andrea Grillini Quartet
This quartet brings together four of the most creative and versatile figures in contemporary Italian jazz. Led by drummer Andrea Grillini, the group proposes music that balances improvisation with tight interplay and a deep knowledge of tradition. The compositions serve as launch pads toward unexplored harmonic trajectories, guiding listeners to new and fascinating sonic worlds.

• Federico Pierantoni – trombone
• Alfonso Santimone – piano
• Stefano Dallaporta – double bass
• Andrea Grillini – drums

Friday 27
Saverio Zura Quintet – “Headbanging”
Headbanging is a project by Saverio Zura, a quintet featuring musicians of recognized talent from the Italian scene. The original compositions move freely across genres, combining the energy of heavy rock, the harmonies of contemporary jazz, and free improvisation. Winner of the 5th edition of the “Isio Saba Award for Creativity and Innovation in Jazz Music,” the group will release a new album on 27 February 2026.

• Saverio Zura – composition, guitar
• Manuel Caliumi – alto sax
• Filippo Galbiati – piano
• Andrea Esperti – double bass
• Francesco Benizio – drums