Salotto del Jazz

From June 4 to August 9, the Salotto del Jazz will once again enliven Via Mascarella. The event, now in its 26th edition - it is the longest-running in the Bolognese summer - will pedestrianize the street with live music from 7:30 p.m. to midnight (Wednesday through Saturday). The last section before the intersection with Via delle Belle Arti is closed to traffic. Bravo Caffè and Cantina Bentivoglio restaurants & live clubs and Moustache bar will set up the street with tables, chairs and a stage on which artists will perform.

MAIN EVENTS

Thursday, July 3 | Jacopo Salieri Stride Trio
A tribute to the Swing Era with stride piano, warm clarinet tones, and lively drums—recreating the spirit of 1930s American jazz clubs.
Jacopo Salieri – piano, vocals
Enrico Erriquez – clarinet
Fausto Negrelli – drums

Friday, July 4 | G & the Doctor
A journey into the roots of Black music: rural blues, spirituals, traditional jazz, and swing. Gloria Turrini’s powerful voice, Mecco Guidi’s piano, and Andrea Guerrini’s trumpet revive the early soul of blues.
Gloria Turrini – vocals, drums
Mecco Guidi – piano
Andrea Guerrini – trumpet

Thursday, July 10 | Black Ball Boogie
A Rock’n’Roll and Boogie Woogie show with fresh arrangements of 1940s–50s hits, original songs in Italian, and a strong visual presence. A vibrant band with international collaborations and tours.
Virginia Piccichè – vocals
Manuel Goretti – vocals, piano
Luciano Sibona – vocals, double bass
Filippo Lambertucci – vocals, drums

Friday, July 11 | Samantha Iorio – “A Lady in Soul”
After touring with Mario Biondi, Incognito, and others, Samantha Iorio returns with a soulful tribute to the voices that shaped her career: Minnie Ripperton, Diana Ross, Anita Baker, and more.
Samantha Iorio – vocals
Rita Bacchilega – piano
Fernando De Luca – electric bass
Lele Boria – drums

Thursday, July 17 | Erika Corradi ST3
A fresh take on jazz and soul classics with Latin and funk grooves. A rising talent blending tradition and modern sound.
Erika Corradi – vocals
Luigi Scerra – piano
Antonio Tuccino – electric bass

Friday, July 18 | Naïma
An intimate sound born in Bologna's jam sessions. No drummer, just minimal grooves, soulful melodies, and desert blues with jazz textures.
Beatrice Lenzini – vocals
Fabio Mazzini – dobro, slide guitar
Giovanni Tamburini – trumpet, flugelhorn
Luca Pasotti – bass

Thursday, July 24 | Nelson Machado Trio
Brazilian popular music (MPB) at its finest. A refined selection from Jobim, Pixinguinha, Buarque, and more, led by a master of the genre.
Nelson Machado – vocals, guitar
Andrea Taravelli – electric bass
Maurizio Maranto – drums

Friday, July 25 | Lisa Manara & Aldo Betto
A musical journey to Cape Verde and beyond—mornas, coladeiras, batuque, and funaná with echoes of Cesaria Evora and Miriam Makeba.
Lisa Manara – vocals
Aldo Betto – guitar

Thursday, July 31 | Federico Sportelli Trio
A bold jazz blend with boogaloo, New Orleans rhythms, funk, and soul. Original compositions and groovy reinterpretations.
Federico Sportelli – tenor sax
Valerio Chetta – Hammond organ
Andrea Burani – drums

Friday, August 1 | Lorenzo Pagani Trio
Smooth vocals and piano melodies spanning soul, jazz, and pop. Influences from Stevie Wonder to Jamie Cullum.
Lorenzo Pagani – vocals, piano
Marco Dirani – electric bass
Paolo Rubboli – drums

Thursday, August 7 | Sara Jane Ghiotti Trio
A deep dive into jazz standards, blues, and nostalgic moods with a straight-ahead energy.
Sara Jane Ghiotti – vocals
Simone Migani – piano
Mauro Mussoni – double bass

Friday, August 8 | Silvia De Santis Quartet
Eclectic singer and songwriter with a powerful voice, blending gospel, jazz, and pop. From The Voice of Italy to international stages.
Silvia De Santis – vocals
Fabio "Farian" Biffi – piano
Daniele Nieri – bass
Bruno Farinelli – drums

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