Falzone, Giovanni & Onjgt
Around Ellington: Suite For Duke
Giovanni Falzone's special tribute to Duke Ellington, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of his death, represents a fascinating union between the inventiveness of the contemporary trumpeter and composer and Ellington's unparalleled musical legacy. In the project, Falzone intertwines, in a completely personal way, iconic pieces by Ellington ranging from 1927 to 1972. Through the use of thematic fragments, harmonic turns and other ideas taken from the vast range of Ellington's compositions, Falzone creates a unique sound picture offering a contemporary perspective on the richness and versatility of Duke Ellington's music.<br>The ONJGT (National Jazz Orchestra for Young Talents) is produced by the Musica per Roma Foundation with the artistic direction of Paolo Damiani. ONJGT was founded in 2014 to enhance new emerging talents in the Italian jazz scene and continuously carries out its activity both in Italy and abroad. For this new edition, 27 musicians under 30 were selected through a national selection call.