K17 Presents | Jazz Meets Classics: Antonio Artese West Coast Trio

Join us for an unforgettable night of music as Antonio Artese, Santino Tafarella, and Matt Perko converge to push the boundaries of jazz and classical music!

We are excited to be back at the Iconic Village Studio. The world-renowned recording complex, The Village, located in a 1920s Masonic Temple in Los Angeles. The Marrocan Room, known for its stunning acoustics, will serve as the venue for this captivating event. We extend our gratitude to Jeff Greenberg for kindly providing us with the studio for the concert.

Antonio Artese, joined by Santino Tafarella on bass and Matt Perko on drums, will present a concert of original compositions that explore the intersections of jazz and classical music, blending European and American cultural influences with the dynamic interplay of improvisation and composition. Inspired by the lyrical elegance of Bill Evans' piano trio and Northern European minimalism, Artese’s works resonate with intense lyricism, expanding the jazz piano trio format through innovative harmonic and rhythmic inventions.

A refined musician who oscillates between California’s Pacific shores and the rolling hills of Tuscany, pianist and composer Antonio Artese makes his debut at K17 Concert series.

Meet the Artists

*Antonio Artese*

A refined musician who oscillates between California’s Pacific shores and the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italian pianist and composer Antonio Artese has performed extensively across Europe and the U.S., excelling in both classical and jazz genres. He holds a Diploma from the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome and a Doctorate in Piano Performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). In addition to his performing career, Artese serves as the Dean of the Global Academic Program at the prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Italy. Known for his passion for both improvisation and composition, Artese is celebrated as a versatile and refined musician.

*Santino Tafarella*

Tino began playing professionally at the age of 15 and has been performing regularly ever since in a variety of musical styles. He graduated from USC’s Thornton School of Music with a bachelor's degree in jazz performance. He has performed, toured, and recorded with a wide range of musicians across jazz, classical, and popular music, including Bob Mintzer, Michael McDonald, Bruce Forman, Bob Sheppard, Phil Ranelin, Tony Pulizzi, John Proulx, Tony Ybarra, Otmaro Ruiz, Fausto Cuevas, Mahesh Balasooriya, Bevan Manson, among others.

*Matt Perko*

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, and now residing in Santa Barbara, Matt Perko is an accomplished drummer and composer who has performed alongside jazz legends like Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, and Benny Golson. His dynamic and sensitive playing provides the rhythmic backbone of the trio, contributing to their intricate and exploratory sound.

*Event Details*

- *Date:* December 7th

- *Location:* Village Studios' Moroccan Room

- Event starts at 7:00PM

Please note that seating is limited, so we encourage you to secure your tickets promptly.

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As customary, we will celebrate our shared love for music with delightful wine and light refreshments. The reception will commence at 6:30pm, followed by the concert shortly thereafter.