Pussyfooting at the rhythm of jazz

Piazza San Marco welcomes Paolo Conte
by Giuseppe Mormile

After 14 years, Paolo Conte returns to Venice for an epochal concert that adds to the historic date at La Scala, accompanied by the orchestral ensemble that faithfully accompanies him.

Veneto Jazz always kept Paolo Conte in high esteem. The legend singer-songwriter cannot be ascribed to any trend, as he has always been absolutely modern. Music and poetry, piano and ancient words seem to feel at home in jazzy atmospheres. Conte will be back in Piazza San Marco fourteen years after what was supposed to be his last tour, and a lot has change since 2009.

To us, this feels like rebirth: finding back the chemistry we thought long gone, and gracing an unparalleled stage with the best art there is around. Born in 1937, Paolo Conte is an all-around artist. In over fifty years, he wrote unforgettable songs that will be preserved in history. No two concerts of his are alike, and for the upcoming Venetian performance, there will be a five-track playlist once presented at the Scala Theatre in Milan. Conte will be accompanied by his band, a formation of eleven excellent performers.