Michela Lombardi

PRIMAVERA 2012

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24 Marzo 2012 � Palazzo Ducale, Sala "M. Tobino" (LUCCA): �Flower Power � Fund Raising Jazzdinner for Croce Rossa Italiana (Italian Red Cross)� Info: +39.388.7898092 Fax +39.051.74507910 29 Marzo 2012 � "Madonna Mia!" @ 28DiVino (ROMA) 4 Aprile 2012 � "Madonna Mia!" @ BeBop (ROMA)

Spring 2012 � NEWS!

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"Michela is an outstanding singer, a terrific new talent. She sounds like a hip angel. She writes great lyrics too. Working with her was a revelation." (Phil Woods) Three upcoming news from MICHELA LOMBARDI: � She has recorded three songs by Ennio Morricone for Riccardo Arrighini�s next release (spring/summer 2012) �NOTHIN� BUT MORRICONE�: �Gabriel�s Oboe�, �Song For Elena� � from �Nuovo Cinema Paradiso� and �Deborah�s Theme� � from �Once Upon A Time In America�. � With Riccardo Fassi, Luca Pirozzi and Alessandro Marzi she has arranged some of Madonna�s hits for the �Madonna Mia!� project, produced by Alfredo Saitto. Debut: Rome, March 29th (@28DiVino) and April 4th (@BeBop). � She has recorded 11 new songs with Riccardo Dellocchio (Patti Smith�s Italian guitarist) � this new project�s name is �Lazy Afternoon In June�. June is approaching, stay tuned! Elegant, intense, delicate. So has been described Michela Lombardi�s approach to jazz. She�s characterized by a deep love for jazz tradition and by a vivid expressiveness sometimes bluesy and soulful. A storyteller bound to the literary value of the repertoire she chooses to sing. As Phil Woods points out, she�s got a talent as a lyricist for her own songs and for vocalese tunes. So he chose her to sing (and write some lyrics) on two cds: � The Phil Woods Songbook � vol.1 & 2 (Philology, 2010) For the first time Phil Woods has gathered his own songs with lyrics and recorded them as a Songbook. Way back in the 90�s, with the name of art �Malina�, her debut album Gently Hard (Cis Records/Edel, 1999), was hailed as a �pop-rock gem�, as you can read on www.cdbaby.com/malina, and a single by the cd was licensed by TommyBoy/Warner (N.Y.). The first song (�Lemoncake�) features Stefano Bollani on accordeon. Ever since her debut on the jazz scene with the cd �Small Day Tomorrow� (Philology, 2004), she�s mentioned every year among the �Best Musicians� in the TOP JAZZ POLLS on Musica Jazz magazine. In 2007 Philology label released her cd �Starry Eyed Again (Chet On Our Minds)�, recorded with Riccardo Arrighini (the pianist who toured the world with the alto sax enfant-prodige Francesco Cafiso) and enthusiastically reviewd by Alan Bargebuhr for Cadence Magazine, N.Y. In 2008 she published two recordings: � �So April Hearted� (M.A.P./Lush Tales, 2008 � which contains mostly new songs) was mentioned by Musica Jazz magazine among the Best Albums of the Year. � �Swingaholic� (Philology, 2008) received an Italian Jazz Awards 2008 nominee as Best Jazz Act. Nico Gori (the clarinet/sax player who plays and records with Stefano Bollani) is featured on both records. In 2009 Philology label released the 2 cds: �Moonlight Becomes You (Thinking Of Chet, vol.1)� and �Still In My Heart (Thinking Of Chet, vol.2)�, dedicated to Chet Baker�s repertoire, featuring Renato Sellani (piano), Massimo Moriconi (doublebass) and Stefano Bagnoli (drums). Michela�s signature also appears close to Burt Bacharach�s below the title of a recent song written by the great American songwriter (�How The Heart Knows�) as she wrote the official Italian lyrics, as sung by popstar Karima Ammar�s debut album on Sony label. Michela started performing live at 14 with rock/soul/blues bands. She got involved into jazz music at 20 and studied with Michèle Hendricks, Norma Winstone, Jay Clayton, Rachel Gould, Sheila Jordan, Giacomo Gates, Donna McElroy (Berklee Clinics 2001), Shawnn Monteiro (she was her assistant during We Love Jazz Workshops) and many others. She was among the twelve finalists at Brussels International Young Jazz Singers Competition in 2006 and she received a Special Mention at Crest Jazz Vocal Concours (France) in 2007. As a composer, she won the Audience Prize at the Italian Competition for Female Jazz Composers "Note di Donna" at Piacenza Jazz Club in 2009. She has a Philosophy degree (maximum mark with distinction) at the University of Pisa, a master in Theatre & Communication (maximum mark) and a Jazz degree at "L. Cherubini" Florence Conservatory. Michela Lombardi sang at the Opera House in Tel Aviv (Israel) for the Jazz season opening (Nov. 27th, 2009) with Tony Pancella (p.), Nicola Stilo (fl.), Giorgio Rosciglione (db.), Massimo Manzi (dr.). She sang in many festivals directed by Stefano Zenni (SIdMA), Francesco Martinelli, Antonio Ciacca (now directing Jazz At Lincoln Center), Stefano Bollani, Paolo Piangiarelli and many others, and she made a radio interview & unplugged set at �Brasil� on the national RadioRai1 (November 2004). She was invited to sing at Duc des Lombards in Paris (2005). She sang, among the others, with: Riccardo Fassi, Riccardo Arrighini, Alessandro Minetto, Paolo Benedettini, Kelvin Sholar, Giovanni Ceccarelli, Andy Gravish, Robert Bonisolo, Steve Cantarano, Ettore Fioravanti, Carlo Battisti, Stefano Nunzi, Massimo Faraò, Bobby Durham, Petra Magoni, Matteo Becucci, Marco Tamburini, Pietro Tonolo, Walter Paoli, Tony Pancella, Nicola Stilo, Giorgio Rosciglione, Massimo Manzi...

2011 CONCERTI ESTIVI � THIS SUMMER'S GIGS

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CONCERTI ESTIVI � THIS SUMMER�S GIGS WWW.MICHELALOMBARDI.IT � June 24th, Fri � Venerdì 24 giugno � Aperijazz & After Dinner @ Le Forbici (Castiglioncello, LI) con Andrea Lombardo Group feat. Michela Lombardi � info: www.bagnoleforbici.it � June 26th, Sun � Domenica 26 giugno � Aperijazz & After Dinner @ Calafuria (LI) con Andrea Lombardo Group feat. Michela Lombardi � info: www.ristorantecalafuria.com � July 2nd, Sat. � Sabato 2 luglio � Michela Lombardi + Riccardo Dellocchio + Francesco Menici @ Premio Ciampi presenta le �Serate Illuminate� al PAC180, LIVORNO [1� set, metre nel 2� set si esibirà il GINA TRIO di Gina Fabiani] � info: www.premiociampi.it � July 6th, Wed � Mercoledì 6 luglio � Michela Lombardi 4tet @ Matilde Bar in Fortezza Vecchia (LIVORNO) � info: 338 5081221 � July 8th, Fri � Venerdì 8 luglio � Michela Lombardi & Piero Frassi DUO � Laveno-Mombello (VA), davanti alla Chiesa di Santa Maria di Corte (Mombello, VA) � July 9th, Sat � Sabato 9 luglio � Lombardi+Baracchino+Menici TRIO in �Amore d�Autore� @ LIVORNO (info: www.marcobaracchino.it � July 10th, Sun � Domenica 10 luglio � Aperijazz & After Dinner @ Calafuria (LI) con Andrea Lombardo Group feat. Michela Lombardi � info: www.ristorantecalafuria.com � July 16th, Sat � Sabato 16 luglio � Marco Simoncini Trio featuring Michela Lombardi @ Cala De� Medici (Rosignano) �e prima potete cenare al raffinato Ristorante Renoir! � info: www.calademedici.net & www.portodelgusto.net � July 18th, Mon � Lunedì 18 luglio � Michela Lombardi & Piero Frassi Trio (con Filippo Pedol e Andrea Melani) @ Calci, PI � info: Tel. 050937228 info@filarmonicaverdicalci.it � July 28th, Thu � Giovedì 21 luglio � �Sympathique� Michela Lombardi & Andrea Garibaldi singing & playing French songs @ Ristorante Puccini, Corte San Lorenzo , 1 � LUCCA � info: www.ristorantepuccini.it Tel: 0583 316676 - Cell: 338 9805927 - Email: info@ristorantepuccini.it � July 31st, Sun � Domenica 31 luglio � Giangi Zucchini Trio feat. Michela Lombardi @ Montecarlo (LU) � �nella piazza principale! � August 3rd, Wed � Mercoledì 3 agosto � Lello Pareti�s JAZZIN� FORTEZZA invita Michela Lombardi, Piero Frassi e Mirco Mariottini CELEBRATING BURT BACHARACH @ Cassero di Poggibonsi (SI) � Cena & Concerto sui bastioni del Cassero � info: www.casseropoggibonsi.it � August 4th, Thu � Giovedì 4 agosto � JAZZATO a Villa San Paolo della Croce (Firenze zona Certosa) � Michela Lombardi + Piero Frassi + Nino Pellegrini + Piero Borri CELEBRATING BURT BACHARACH � Cena & Concerto � August 10th, Wed � Mercoledì 10 agosto ORE 18 � Michela Lombardi & Andrea Garibaldi eseguono classici jazz durante la presentazione del libro di poesie �La candela dell�anima� � sarà presente l�autore Daniele Gemignani � ore 18:00 � Camaiore (LU), piazza A. Diaz (�piazzetta� dov�è il Museo d�Arte Sacra) � August 13th, Sat � Sabato 13 agosto � Marco Simoncini Trio featuring Michela Lombardi @ Cala De� Medici (Rosignano) �e prima potete cenare al raffinato Ristorante Renoir! � info: � info: www.calademedici.net & www.portodelgusto.net � August 23rd, Tue � Martedì 23 agosto � Daniele Gorgone & Stefano Guazzo 4tet featuring Michela Lombardi @ Gran Caffè Defilla � Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 4 - 16043 Chiavari (GE) Tel. 0185 309829 � info: www.grancaffedefilla.it � August 25th, Thu � Giovedì 25 agosto � Bargajazz 2011 dedicato al Songbook Italiano presenta � da un�idea di Marco Baracchino � AMORE D�AUTORE. Riletture in chiave acustica e jazzy di alcune delle più belle canzoni d�amore del cantautorato italiano, da Battisti a Fossati, da Dalla a De Gregori� Marco Baracchino Quartetto (con Milko Ambrogini, Francesco Menici e Andrea Melani) featuring Michela Lombardi & Nico Gori. � info: www.barganews.com

Live Gigs OCTOBER 2010

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� Friday 1st � Florence Wine Town (FIRENZE, Palazzo Antinori) Swingaholic 6tet � Saturday 2nd � Florence Wine Town (FIRENZE, Palazzo Antinori) Swingaholic 6tet � Saturday 9th � La Taverna di Armida (Cecina Mare � LI) Michela Lombardi (vocals) & Marco Baracchino (guitar) � acoustic pop&soul � Wednesday 13th � Villa Bongi Supper Club (www.villabongi.it) (Lucca) Michela Lombardi + Piero Frassi + Max Soggiu � Saturday 16th � Premio CIAMPI (Livorno, Teatro Goldoni) with Riccardo Dellocchio+Lorenzo Forti+Francesco Menici+Fabrizio Morganti � Thu 21st � Auditorium del Suffragio (c/o Conservatorio "Boccherini", Lucca) � Galà dei 3 Festival OperaBarga, BargaJazz & LuccaJazzDonna � Friday 22nd � Teatro di Ponte A Moriano (LUCCA) � The Burt Bacharach Songbook � Piero Frassi & Michela Lombardi

16 Ottobre 2010 � Teatro Goldoni (LI) ��Premio Ciampi

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Sabato 16 ottobre 2010 Michela Lombardi riceverà il Premio "Miglior Cover di Piero Ciampi" al PREMIO CIAMPI 2010 per l'arrangiamento del brano "La Polvere Si Alza". In quintetto con Riccardo Dellocchio (chitarre e arangiamenti), Francesco Menici (tastiere), Lorenzo Forti (basso elettrico) e Fabrizio Morganti (batteria) eseguirà il brano premiato e l'inedito "Incubo Polare" alla cerimonia di premiazione al Teatro Goldoni di Livorno, dividendo il palco con Enzo Jannacci, Bandabardò, Gina Trio con Niccolò Fabi, Simone Felice, Gatti Mézzi, Peppe Voltarelli, Ernesto Bassignano, Sara Loreni, Shel Shapiro e Brunori SaS.

Michela Lombardi ha vinto la sezione "Miglior Cover di Piero Ciampi" al PREMIO CIAMPI 2010

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THE PHIL WOODS SONGBOOK vol.1 ...now released & available!

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For the very first time, the legendary PHIL WOODS gathered his songs with lyrics and chose the intense voice of Michela Lombardi (who writes some of the lyrics too) to present them: here's THE PHIL WOODS SONGBOOK vol.1 (Philology, 2010). Check for the CD on the web, listen, buy & dowload!

New cd released: THE PHIL WOODS SONGBOOK vol.1

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Bargajazz 2010

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Michela Lombardi will present the three nights of the International Bargajazz Composing & Arranging Competition on August 26-27-28, 2010, and will perform during the final evening. Barga (LUCCA - Italy), "Teatro dei Differenti", beginning at 9:15 pm.

Bargajazz 2010

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Tel Aviv (ISRAEL) � Israeli Opera House � Jazz Season Opening

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2009 / October 17th - Festival della Creativit� (Florence, ITALY)

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Michela Lombardi Trio plays the music of Burt Bacharach Fortezza da Basso � Sala Spadolini 8 pm

12/07/08 Michela Lombardi 4TeT guest Pietro Tonolo

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GarfagnanaJazz and Food

Dont let me be lonely tonight

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from So April Hearted

The colour of you

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from So April Hearted