Michele Rabbia, Italy

(c) Jeff Humbert

Michele Rabbia, born 1965 in Turin, Italy, is a percussionist and drummer. In 1989 he moved to the USA to study with Joe Hunt and Alan Dawson. Collaborations in Italy with artists from various genres, including Virgilio Sieni (dancer) and Gabriele Amadori (painter). Also musical settings of literary works by Gabriel Frasca and Sara Ventroni together with jazz musician Maria Pia de Vito. He has performed at the major European festivals and in China, India and the United States.

Publications (Selection):
Lost River. ECM Records, 2019
Antikythera. Rarenoise/Cargo, 2019
Il Pergolese. ECM Records, 2013

Festival Content

LYRICS, SOUNDS & GROOVES

JAZZ & POETRY

Opposites attract: the various different styles, languages and forms of poetry and jazz meet this evening to take us on a fascinating journey.

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Artur Becker • Ulrich Beckerhoff • Maria Pia de Vito • Tord Gustavsen • Michele Rabbia • Simin Tander • Natalio Mangalavite • Julian Fischer