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For the first time ever, the Italian Festa & Expo proudly presents the IF Jazz Club — an exclusive mini-festival in collaboration with the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Set in the stunning upstairs Gallery of the Royal Exhibition Building, this two-day experience brings together world-class Italian musicians and international talent for five unforgettable concerts.
Enjoy performances by Italy’s finest — Rita Marcotulli and Michelangelo Scandroglio — alongside diaspora artists Ilaria Crociani and Mirko Guerrini, joined by Australian jazz icons like Paul Grabowsky.
This is more than a series of concerts — it's a cultural fusion of Italian soul and Australian artistry.
Choose from single tickets or premium bundles that include wine tastings, Italian cheeses, and artisan salumi.
Seats are limited. Book now to experience la dolce vita… in perfect harmony.
JAZZ CLUB
Sunday
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An international quartet led by Rita Marcotulli and Mirko Guerrini brings jazz, improvisation, and soulful artistry together in a truly shared language
Rita Marcotulli, piano - Mirko Guerrini saxes, duduk, ethnic flutes - Michelangelo Scandroglio, double bass - Niko Schauble, drums
Jazz Table
Non-refundable
Complimentary bottle of wine and grazing box
Reserved table for 4 guests
JAZZ CLUB
Sunday
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Through jazz, folk, and childhood songs, Ronny Ferella creates a moving musical journey of migration, belonging, and the stories that shape us
Ronny Ferella, drums/percussion/compositions - Jordan Murray, trombone - Ash Ballat, trumpet - Grant Arthur, tuba/trombone/guitar - Tom Lee, Bass
Jazz Club Table – 4 Guests
Non-refundable
Complimentary bottle of wine and grazing box.
Reserved table for 4 guests
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday
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Acclaimed trumpeter Gianni Marinucci leads a quartet in a powerful jazz tribute to Ennio Morricone, blending cinematic sweep with improvisational depth
Gianni Marinucci, trumpet - Carl Mackey, tenor saxophone - Steve Grant, piano accordion - Tom Lee, bass
Jazz Club Table – 4 Guests
Non-refundable
Complimentary bottle of wine and grazing box
Reserved table for 4 guests
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday
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Legendary pianist Paul Grabowsky and singer Ilaria Crociani unveil a moving new duet: music of memory, emotion, and beauty, live in concert.
Paul Grabowsky, piano - Ilaria Crociani, voice
Jazz Club Table – 4 Guests
Non-refundable
Complimentary bottle of wine and grazing box.
Reserved table for 4 guests
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday & Sunday
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Five unforgettable concerts across two days - Marcotulli, Grabowsky, Crociani, Marinucci, Ferella, Guerrini and more - in an unmissable festival of jazz.
Weekend Ticket
Non-refundable
One complimentary glass of wine at each concert
Admission to all five IF Jazz Club Concerts
JAZZ CLUB
Sunday
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Sunday brings two powerful performances: Ronny Ferella's evocative journey of migration in Come Here Go Away and Rita Marcotulli's transcendent Koine'
1. Ronny Ferella, drums/percussion/compositions - Jordan Murray, trombone Ash Balla - trumpet Grant Arthur, tuba/trombone/guitar - Tom Lee, Bass | 2. Rita Marcotulli, piano, Mirko Guerrini saxes, duduk, ethnic flutes - Michelangelo Scandroglio, double bass - Niko Schauble, drums
One Day Ticket
Non-refundable
Complimentary glass of wine at each concert.
Admission to two Sunday IF Jazz Club concerts
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday
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Spend Saturday immersed in music: Rita Marcotulli, Between Memory and Improvisation - Grabowsky & Crociani, duet - Marinucci, Morricone tribute
1. Rita Marcotulli, piano | 2.Paul Grabowsky, piano - Ilaria Crociani, voice | 3. Gianni Marinucci, trumpet - Carl Mackey, tenor saxophone - Steve Grant, piano accordion - Tom Lee, bass
One Day Ticket
Non-refundable
Complimentary glass of wine each concert
Admission to three Saturday IF Jazz Club concerts
JAZZ CLUB
Sunday
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An international quartet led by Rita Marcotulli and Mirko Guerrini brings jazz, improvisation, and soulful artistry together in a truly shared language
Rita Marcotulli, piano - Mirko Guerrini saxes, duduk, ethnic flutes - Michelangelo Scandroglio, double bass - Niko Schauble, drums
Jazz Ticket
Non-refundable
One hour concert including a complimentary glass of wine
JAZZ CLUB
Sunday
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Through jazz, folk, and childhood songs, Ronny Ferella creates a moving musical journey of migration, belonging, and the stories that shape us
Ronny Ferella, drums/percussion/compositions, - Jordan Murray, trombone - Ash Ballat, trumpet - Grant Arthur, tuba/trombone/guitar - Tom Lee, Bass
Jazz Ticket
Non-refundable
Including a complimentary glass of wine.
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday
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Acclaimed trumpeter Gianni Marinucci leads a quartet in a powerful jazz tribute to Ennio Morricone, blending cinematic sweep with improvisational depth
Gianni Marinucci, trumpet - Carl Mackey, tenor saxophone - Steve Grant, piano accordion - Tom Lee, bass
Jazz Ticket
Non-refundable
one hour concert including a complimentary glass of wine.
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday
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Legendary pianist Paul Grabowsky and singer Ilaria Crociani unveil a moving new duet: music of memory, emotion, and beauty, live in concert.
Paul Grabowsky, piano - Ilaria Crociani, voice
Jazz Ticket
Non-refundable
One hour concert including a complimentary glass of wine.
JAZZ CLUB
Saturday
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Rita Marcotulli leads a recital of memory and improvisation, blending original works, film music, and tributes to Italian masters with vivid freedom.
Rita Marcotulli, piano
Jazz Ticket
Non-refundable
One hour concert including a complimentary glass of wine
