Offagna Celebrates Great Jazz with a Tribute to Wynton Kelly

Offagna celebra il grande jazz con un omaggio a Wynton Kelly

On Saturday, 8 August 2026, at 9:15 p.m., Piazza del Maniero in Offagna will host an evening dedicated to great jazz music, featuring a concert in tribute to Wynton Kelly, one of the most acclaimed and influential pianists in the history of the genre.

A celebrated exponent of hard bop, Wynton Kelly collaborated with some of the most important musicians of the twentieth century, leaving an indelible mark on jazz history. Among his best-known performances is his unforgettable solo on “Freddie Freeloader”, featured on Miles Davis’s legendary album “Kind of Blue”.

Paying tribute to his extraordinary talent will be an exceptional trio:

Andrea Pozza – piano
Paolo Benedettini – double bass
Roberto Gatto – drums

Three leading figures of the Italian jazz scene will deliver a captivating concert filled with elegance, improvisation and rhythm, set against the evocative backdrop of Offagna’s medieval village.

An unmissable event for jazz enthusiasts and for anyone wishing to enjoy a special evening of live music.