After last year’s great success, the Taormina Jazz Festival returns in 2025 for its twelfth edition, once again ready to surprise and delight.
This new edition promises to be full of exclusive novelties, unforgettable performances and moments of intense emotion, confirming the Festival as one of the most anticipated events on the Italian and international jazz scene.
The event is organized and curated in creative direction by Feliciotto Concept Store and Tao Jazz Association, with artistic direction by the artists and organizational support by theTaormina Jazz Association, and with the patronage of the City of Taormina.
Four masters of international contemporary jazz come together in an extraordinary project: Long Days Quartet.
Led by guitar legend John Scofield, the group brings to life a musical journey that weaves groove, lyricism and expressive freedom.
Among the most influential guitarists on the modern scene, Scofield has collaborated with giants such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny. His unmistakable style and inexhaustible creativity make him an absolute benchmark in the world jazz scene.
JULY 19 – 9:30 P.M. – TAORMINA TOWN VILLA – FREE ENTRY
With a career that has marked the history of Italian and international jazz, Enrico Pieranunzi leads a trio that weaves lyricism, elegance and expressive depth. Together with Luca Bulgarelli on double bass and Mauro Beggioon drums, he brings to life an intimate and sophisticated sonic journey full of nuance.
JULY 20 – 9:30 P.M. – TAORMINA TOWN VILLA – FREE ENTRY
A jazz tribute to the genius of Ennio Morricone.
Stefano Di Battista, among Europe’s greatest saxophonists, reinterprets with passion and creative freedom some of the most iconic soundtracks in film history. Morricone Stories is much more than a tribute: it is a declaration of love for music and storytelling, between swing, lyricism and sound images that come to life.
JULY 21 – 9:30 P.M. – TAORMINA TOWN VILLA – FREE ENTRY
With the Kismet project, two legends of contemporary jazz, Dave Holland and Chris Potter, create a new musical experience that fuses composition and improvisation. A duo that explores sound with a rare and profound attunement.
DAVE HOLLAND – double bass
A 3-time Grammy winner, he has collaborated with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. An absolute benchmark of modern jazz.
CHRIS POTTER – sax.
Among the most innovative saxophonists on the international scene, he has won a Grammy and been nominated nine times.
JULY 22 – 9:30 P.M. – TAORMINA ANCIENT THEATER – FREE ENTRY
