Randy Weston and Melba Liston – Jazz Returns to Africa
Palazzo Blu, Lungarno Gambacorti 8, Pisa
On Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at Palazzo Blu in Pisa, the Domeniche in Jazz series presents a lecture-concert dedicated to two jazz giants: pianist Randy Weston and trombonist and arranger Melba Liston. Francesco Martinelli leads the meeting, alternating storytelling and musical listening, to retrace how their artistic partnership explored and evoked the African roots of jazz. The event, which ends at 1:00 PM, is part of Pisa Jazz 2026 and takes place in the halls of Palazzo Blu. An opportunity to delve into a fundamental chapter of jazz history through the lives and works of two musicians who managed to unite tradition and modernity.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Lecture-concert with Francesco Martinelli - Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Free admission with mandatory reservation on Eventbrite - More information: pisajazz.it
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