In 1976, the Rome Jazz Festival made its debut at the Gianicolo; 50 years later, it returns with 18 concerts and a tribute to Miles Davis

In Rome, November moves to the rhythm of jazz: the Rome Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th edition with a lineup that spans generations and styles. The central theme is Miles Davis, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. Following performances by Paolo Fresu and Kurt Elling with the Yellowjackets, the program continues through November 24: today, Steve Coleman and the Five Elements take the stage at the Auditorium, blending jazz, funk, and hip-hop.

And for those who want to keep listening to jazz even after the festival, The Jazz Room is coming to Rome in December. At the Ellington Club in Pigneto, a band pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong, featuring swing and songs like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “What a Wonderful World.” Upcoming dates are December 4, January 15, and February 11, with shows at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

From Afro-Cuban jazz to Sardinian sounds

From November 6 to 8, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Hamilton de Holanda blend Cuban and Brazilian jazz; at the Casa del Jazz, Zoe Pia with Atlantidei and Domenico Rizzuto’s trio will follow.

The series continues with Eleonora Strino, the Nexus Quartet, and Enzo Favata, leading up to concerts by Erik Truffaz, Antonio Lizana, and Gregory Hutchinson, who pays tribute to Miles Davis.