OSTERIA CHIARA presents
a unique evening of
Rosso, Bianco
and Blues- a 4-course dinner, artisanal Italian wines and
The Raphael
Gualazzi Band in Concert
Saturday, April 25th, 7:00pm
Osteria Chiara is presenting a special evening of Italian food and music
called
“Rosso, Bianco and Blues” (that's red wine, white wine, and the BLUES -
though the extraordinary Italian
Pianist/Singer/Songwriter Raphael
Gualazzi's repertoire covers much more than the blues.)
Video link:
Sugar
Records (Milan) EPK
His fusion of influences span the gamut, from jazz to ragtime, classical
to reggae and African roots, from Stevie Wonder to Stevie Nicks, and lots in
between. Roll that up into one performer, and you never know what's coming
next! I've been reminded of the music of JJ Cale, Abdullah Ibrahim and
Miles Davis as he plays on.
Hailing from Urbino, Italy, Raphael is a consummate musician and
extraordinary pianist.
As a young boy, Raphael took a fancy to learning New Orleans-type stride
piano and spent many years at the conservatory. Raphael is very popular in
Europe based on his winning the Italian San Remo singer/songwriter contest in
2010 and then representing Italy in the Eurovision contest in 2011. He was the
first Italian invited to the Eurovision contest in 14 years and he placed 2nd!
Raphael’s music is a
compelling blend of Funk, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Reggae and more…..Original
music steeped in tradition.
Raphael Gualazzi is coming
to Vermont in April for the “Happy Mistake Tour”. He will collaborate with
Vermont musicians including UVM Professor Steve Ferraris. Mr. Ferraris is also
the head cook at Osteria Chiara. Italian Trumpeter Luigi Faggi will join
Raphael as well as Vermont drummer Gabe Jarrett and Vermont bassist Robinson
Morse.
Don’t miss this opportunity
to hear Raphael Gualazzi live and up close. Soon you will be telling people “I
heard him before the rest of the USA knew about him!”
As one Osteria Chiara patron said after listening to Raphael:
So amazing! A real showman; very captivating, classy and
playful- not to mention complex musically!... Bravo
To order tickets email 4osteriachiara@gmail.com or
call 802-649-5136
The price of $75 includes a 4-course Osteria Chiara dinner and concert
in the beautifully restored Wilder Center - excellent acoustics ambiance.
Dinner at 7:00pm concert at 8:30pm
