An elegant and passionate musical journey through the most beloved melodies of the Italian and Neapolitan tradition, in a jazz style.
The intense and refined voice of Marisa Petraglia meets the warm and virtuoso touch of Tiago Lageira’s guitar, creating an intimate and captivating musical dialogue. The repertoire ranges from timeless Neapolitan classics — such as Anema e core, Era de maggio — to iconic pieces of Italian songwriting, enriched with modern harmonies and jazz improvisations.
The concert offers atmospheres that shift between nostalgia and modernity, tradition and innovation, leading the audience through an emotional experience where Mediterranean roots intertwine with the expressive freedom of jazz.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Marisa Petraglia - Italian jazz singer and songwriter, Marisa made her debut in 2019 with the album Unusual, a cross‑genre project defined by an intense and versatile vocal style rich in emotional nuances, which has been appreciated in different parts of the world, especially in Japan.
Her warm and daring timbre spans diverse styles — from swing to soul, from Latin jazz to original compositions — affirming the voice as an expressive centerpiece beyond instrumental contexts, led jazz quartet and jazz duos in clubs and festivals, known for expressive ensembles and a strong live presence.
Tiago Lageira - Finalist at the 2020 Bucharest International Jazz Competition, winner of the 2020 UK Jazz Guitar Competition, and performer at the North Sea Jazz Festival, he is also a cofounder of the duo FADOpelos2, with whom he won the talent show We Want More in both the Netherlands and Portugal.
