George Gershwin’s extraordinary musical world emerges, caresses us, amazes us and finally overwhelms us in the uniqueness of this concert. Italian bassplayer and composer, Massimiliano Rolff shapes in a contemporary writing, the songs, the musicals, the jazz and the orchestral sound that made Gershwin’s music the pillar on which the ‘American Sound’ is built.
On November 2021 the dutch label Challenge Records releases Massimiliano Rolff’s new album “GERSHWIN ON AIR – Porgy, Bess and Beyond”. Massimiliano Rolff Trio found a surprising feeling and a unique understanding through the highlights musical moments of the opera ‘Porgy and Bess’ and on the amazing series of wonderful songs all signed by George and Ira Gershwin. Melody is the main character of this concert, where interplay, imaginative atmospheres, soul and swing are revealed, in a climax of vibrant improvisations.
The concert features a suite from “Porgy and Bess” (including Ain’t necessarily so, Summertime, I loves you Porgy) and many great Gershwin’ songs such as A foggy day, Embraceable you, But not for me…
Massimiliano Rolff, Double Bass
Tommaso Perazzo, Piano
Marcello Cardillo, Drums
Thursday September 19th 2024 – 7pm
Diese Onze
4115 Saint Denis St., Montreal
AMERICA TOUR 2024
09.19 MONTREAL (QB, Canada) – Diese Onze
09.20 OTTAWA (ON, Canada) – Carlton University
09.21 OTTAWA (ON, Canada) – Gig Space
09.22 TORONTO (ON, Canada) – The Rex
09.23 TORONTO (ON, Canada) – The Rex
09.25 SASKATOON (SK, Canada) – The Bassment
09.26 EDMONTON (AB, Canada) – Yardbird Suite
09.27 CALGARY (AB, Canada) Asylum for Art
09.29 FRANKIE’S (BC, Canada) – Vancouver
