23-03-2009, 12:48 PM
Once again the Rob Severini Trio will feature in the Italian Institute of Culture's series of musical evenings. This time they will perform with noted guest saxophonist John Zappia in a tribute to legendary American saxophonist John Coltrane.
Rob Severini commenced his musical career as a bassist singer, performing in Clubs around Melbourne. In 1973 Rob undertook the Arranging Course provided by the Berkeley Jazz University, Boston, USA. In 1982, the Victorian College of the Arts awarded him the first diploma in the State of Victoria for double bass (A.mus.A). The point of departure of Rob Severini's Jazz Experience is the jazz double bass tradition (Ray Brown, Rufus Reed, Ron Carter, etc.) with an open-minded approach to multiculturalism and his own musical heritage.
Since moving to Melbourne from Brisbane, John Zappia has established himself as one of city's finest freelance musicians and teachers. His Italian heritage has had a strong influence on his musical creativity - he is greatly inspired by master saxophonists the calibre of John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, George Coleman and Stan Getz, which is evident in his melodic musical style.
John's performance credits include working with Ray Charles, 'The Main Event' (Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow and John Farnham) and with jazz artists; Bill Watrous, Allen Vizzutti, James Morrison, Don Burrows and Dale Barlow.
His theatre credits include 'Chicago', 'Annie', '42nd Street', 'A Chorus Line', 'Hot Shoe Shuffle' as well as the Australian touring production of 'Smokey Joe's Café'.
John is also founder and director of the 'Nasty Sax Quartet' - an innovative group that has featured some of Australia's best saxophonists over the past 15 years.
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Ticket prices: $14 general public, $10 IIC members & students. Cost also includes a complimentary glass of wine
Address: 233 Domain Rd, South Yarra 3141, VIC
For bookings and further information please contact (03) 9820 2054 or email iicmelbourne@esteri.it
The IIC is an official Italian government institution for the promotion of Italian language and culture in Australia.
Rob Severini commenced his musical career as a bassist singer, performing in Clubs around Melbourne. In 1973 Rob undertook the Arranging Course provided by the Berkeley Jazz University, Boston, USA. In 1982, the Victorian College of the Arts awarded him the first diploma in the State of Victoria for double bass (A.mus.A). The point of departure of Rob Severini's Jazz Experience is the jazz double bass tradition (Ray Brown, Rufus Reed, Ron Carter, etc.) with an open-minded approach to multiculturalism and his own musical heritage.
Since moving to Melbourne from Brisbane, John Zappia has established himself as one of city's finest freelance musicians and teachers. His Italian heritage has had a strong influence on his musical creativity - he is greatly inspired by master saxophonists the calibre of John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, George Coleman and Stan Getz, which is evident in his melodic musical style.
John's performance credits include working with Ray Charles, 'The Main Event' (Olivia Newton-John, Anthony Warlow and John Farnham) and with jazz artists; Bill Watrous, Allen Vizzutti, James Morrison, Don Burrows and Dale Barlow.
His theatre credits include 'Chicago', 'Annie', '42nd Street', 'A Chorus Line', 'Hot Shoe Shuffle' as well as the Australian touring production of 'Smokey Joe's Café'.
John is also founder and director of the 'Nasty Sax Quartet' - an innovative group that has featured some of Australia's best saxophonists over the past 15 years.
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Ticket prices: $14 general public, $10 IIC members & students. Cost also includes a complimentary glass of wine
Address: 233 Domain Rd, South Yarra 3141, VIC
For bookings and further information please contact (03) 9820 2054 or email iicmelbourne@esteri.it
The IIC is an official Italian government institution for the promotion of Italian language and culture in Australia.