This year in Israel, audiences will be treated to the pleasure of inspired performances by some of the most incredibly exciting jazz virtuosos that the international jazz scene has to offer. Joining Tel Aviv’s own Shlomi Goldenberg will be guitar wizard Francesco Poeti, trumpet wunderkind Francesco Frattini, and Native New Yorker Michael Rosen, Italy’s adopted saxophonist extraordinaire. Poeti, Frattini and Rosen have been wowing audiences onstage in Italy, New York and beyond for years, and share the common traits of amazing speed and technique, combined with an abundance of energy and passion which makes them a treat to experience onstage.
Francesco Poeti, Electric Guitar: With his matchless technical wizardry, endless array of electronic effects, and electrifying performances, Poeti dominates the scene and the stage, leaving the audience exhilarated and breathless. He has performed the world over, including Africa, Finland, Belgium, Holland, England and the U.S.A, with famed artists such as Kenny Wheeler, Tony Scott, Lee Brown, Fabrizio Bosso, Rosario Giuliani, Pietro Tonolo, Nicola Stilo, Stefano di Battista.
Francesco Frattini, Trumpet: Ripping out blazing lines at lightning speed with his big, bold sound, Francesco Frattini is a force to be reckoned with, recently returning to Rome’s lively environment after spending several years jamming with the best jazzmen on the New York Scene. He is an inspired soloist, has reached the finals of many competitions, including the “Premio Massimo Urbani”, and won first place at the “Eubie Blake Scholarship in 2011 and 2012. Frattini has performed at clubs and festivals throughout Europe, Canada and the U.S.A.
Michael Rosen, Sax: Described alternatingly in the Italian and American press as a “Jazz Guru”, a “Magician of the Saxophone”, a “terribly exciting” saxophonist with “monstrous chops”, and “incredible energy”, Rosen has been delighting audiences both in Europe and the U.S. for over 25 years with his passionate, soulful and philosophical approach to music, and has been the preferred soloist both live and on cd of La Scala Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, Mina, Sarah Jane Morris, Giorgia and hundreds of other artists.
Discounted tickets for the Members of IIC Tel Aviv