Roberta Gambarini | Jan 11 & 12

Roberta Gambarini moved to the U.S. in 1998, from Milan Italy, and won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. A few weeks after her arrival in America, she entered the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition and came in third behind Jane Monheit. She was invited to sing in New York City, where she met Benny Carter and James Moody. Moody became her teacher, mentor, and friend.

In 2004, she started touring with the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, performing with James Moody, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Paquito d’Rivera, and Roy Hargrove. From 2006–2007 she toured with her own trio, as well as the Hank Jones trio. She sang at the premiere of “Cannery Row Suite”, a piece by Dave Brubeck commissioned for the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Her debut album, Easy to Love (Groovin’ High, 2006) was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Roberta Gambarini – vocals, Eric Gunnison – piano, Mark Simon – bass, Paul Romaine – drums

Dazzle@Baur’s presents

Roberta Gambarini

Friday, January 11 – 6:30 & 9:30 pm  Tickets here!

Saturday, January 12 6:30 & 9:00 pm  Tickets here!