Letizia wrote italian lyrics to a piece by Fahir Atakoğlu , international award winning composer and pianist well known in the fields of large symphonic works, film music and jazz. A native of Turkey, Fahir was recently honoured (2015) as one of the 50 Most Influential Turkish American Artists.
The song will be included in next Fahir album coming out next year.
Stay tuned!
59th GRAMMY AWARDS FYC
Happy to announce Blue Monday is considered for 59th Grammy Awards
BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM
"BLUE MONDAY" produced by Lenny White
BEST ARRANGEMENT FOR INSTRUMENTS & VOCALS
"SWEET GEORGIA BROWN/DIG"
"BACK TO BLACK"
"QUE SERA SERA (Whatever will be)"
BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
Ron Carter on "TRUE LOVE REMEMBER ME(RECORDAME)"
Donald Vega on "BUT NOT FOR ME"
24th September 2016 SAN GENNARO DAY - SAN GENNARO AWARDS - NAPLES - ITALY
VIA DUOMO h. 21 -free entrance
On a big stage in the heart of Naples, close to the Dome dedicated to San Gennaro, one of the most famous italian patron saint, Letizia received the "San Gennaro Award" as recognition for being an international artist who brings made in Italy and neapolitan culture in the world.
Artistic director and host of the show Gianni Simioli.
Letizia performed "My Town" (Carmela) her english adaptation of a song written in 1976 by Sergio Bruni dedicated to Naples, "Sweet Georgia Brown/Dig" which starts with an intro inspired from the neapolitan popular opera "La gatta Cenerentola" and an improvised tribute to the great Pino Daniele. With her : Elisabetta Serio on piano, Marco de Tilla on bass and Leonardo de Lorenzo on drums.
Siamo lieti Letizia Gambi è in gara per le prestigiose Targhe Tenco, nella categoria Miglior Interpreti con l'album Blue Monday.
Tra gli altri in gara, Massimo Ranieri con “Malìa”, Peppe Barra con “E cammina cammina” , Peppe Servillo coi Solis String Quartet con “Presentimento”.Ma anche Patty Pravo, Francesco De Gregori.
Happy to announce Letizia is considered for the prestigious Italian award Targhe Tenco , as Best Interpreter with Blue Monday album.
Other artists considered are Massimo Ranieri with “Malìa”, Peppe Barra with “E cammina cammina” , Peppe Servillo & Solis String Quartet with “Presentimento”.Also Patty Pravo and Francesco De Gregori.
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