Trumpeter Raffaele Bandoli returns to the NCMA stage for an afternoon of timeless jazz, joined by the acclaimed pianist and arranger Tom Rainey.
The duo will explore a sophisticated program of beloved standards from the Great American Songbook and beyond. From the haunting lyricism of My Funny Valentine and Stardust to the driving energy of Duke Ellington’s Caravan and Miles Davis’s Four, the performance showcases the versatility and expressive range of the trumpet-piano collaboration.
The repertoire also features bossa nova vibes with How Insensitive and a touch of Italian nostalgia with the classic Guarda che Luna. Don’t miss this midday showcase of “tonal purity and elegance” from two of the region’s finest jazz musicians.
