Events

Freedom, improvisation, and contamination are the keys to Lucca Jazz Donna, which for 22 years has brought the best musicians on the international scene to the Tuscan city.

The festival represents an important opportunity to discover new talents and to listen again to already established artists. The presence of female musicians from different generations and different ‘artistic backgrounds’ underlines the liveliness and evolution of female jazz and makes Lucca Jazz Donna a truly unmissable event for enthusiasts and the curious alike.

From 6 to 27 August at 9.15 pm at the Real Collegio, with a grand finale in September at the auditorium Church of San Francesco featuring Maria Laura Baccarini.

Guests include Michela Lombardi, Mya Fracassini, Nico Gori, Eugenia Canale, Piero Frassi and Emiliano Begni. A programme ranging from pure vocal exploration to Sephardic music, encompassing folk traditions and contemporary composers. 

Thursday 13 August

9.15 pm – Real Collegio, Cloister of Santa Caterina |  Arabesque/Canzoni raccolte

Arabesque, an intriguing project that weaves together women’s stories and musical themes, from Turandot to Chiquinha Gonzaga. On stage are pianist Eugenia Canale, with Roberta Brighi on electric bass and vocals, Patrizio Balzarini on drums, and Achille Succi on alto saxophone and bass clarinet.

Canzoni raccolte, a journey through traditional folk songs that stretch from Sicily to Cape Verde and Portugal, before reaching Brazil. On stage: Paola Bivona (vocals, ukulele), Matteo Quiriconi (guitar), Alessio Bianchi (trumpet), Nino Pellegrini (double bass) and Piero Borsò (drums).

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