Italian Jazz festival returns (The Herald)

THE Italian Jazz festival that was last held in 2007 will this weekend make a return to the country’s social scene as an “Italia Jazz All Stars” band will rub shoulders with local musicians.

Zimbabwe: Zim to Host Italian Jazz Fiesta (AllAfrica.com)

Harare — Zimbabwe will in October host an Italian jazz festival where local jazz crooners are expected to share the stage with their counterparts from Italy.

Jazz Eyes: Eyes and Ears Wide Open (All About Jazz)

In jazz, spontaneity is essential. It can also be useful when setting up a label

The Mercato shares its secret as Fourth launches concert series (Naples Daily News)

So far, The Mercato – Italian for “market” and a sprawling residential, restaurant and shopping complex in North Naples – has been one of the area’s better-kept secrets. With the kick-off of its Summer Concert Series on Friday night – an outdoor, festival-style event scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month through September – employees working at The Mercato hope it doesn’t …