Tuesday, July 6, double event at Figline's Garibaldi Theater Arena: at 6:30 p.m. jazz concert by Cristina Russo with NeoSoul Combo and at 9 p.m. big screen screening of the Euro 2020 semifinal between Italy and Spain. There are 15 percent discount vouchers to spend on a drink in Figline's downtown venues for those who attend only one of the two events, 20 percent discount instead for those who attend both events. The promotion is valid for July 6 only. Coupon pickup will take place (only for those who have made reservations) from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 in front of the Garibaldi Theater Arena (Serristori Square).
To book the 6:30 p.m. concert click here.
To book the screening of the Euro 2020 Italy-Spain semifinal click here.
In detail:
Valdarno Jazz Festival - 6:30 p.m. concert
When it comes to Cristina Russo, it feels like entering the world of Alice in Wonderland. A fascinating world contaminated by different styles, like her Sicily, set between the smell of the sea and the fire of the land dominated by Mount Etna. In this context of such strong elements came the birth of the new project, the album "Energy."
Joined by her band, the NeoSoul Combo, the new album with a neo-soul soul is produced, played and arranged entirely by Marco Di Dio (producer/songwriter and the singer's partner) and recorded in the studio of independent label Roccascina Audio Produzioni in Catania, Italy.
Cristina has accustomed us to non-triviality, she herself is a concentrate of the elements of her land, bravura in its purest state, a singer and songwriter among the most appreciated in the Italian independent music scene. A no-frills image and straightforward demeanor hint at the great stuff of an artist who has grinded out years of toil, in the territory, where substance triumphs and not appearance. Cristina sings in Italian, other times in English because as she states, "Music is everything you want and you can choose to express yourself as you wish."
We are talking about a unique sound, perhaps niche defined as neo soul, a fusion of styles that starts from the most authentic soul base of American black music, the music of soul par excellence, contaminated by blue eyed soul, urban fusion and new reggae. Then again, her voice on first listen leaves us enraptured, mesmerized as if we were in front of a mix of Amy Winehouse and Macy Gray all at once.
Cristina Russo & NeoSoul Combo
with
Cristina Russo, voice
Marco di Dio, drums and producer
Mariano Nasello, bass
Angelo Di Marco, keyboards