Cristina Russo

**PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN 9PM FOR A 9.30PM SHOWTIME**

**(SHOW DURATION IS 9.30PM-11.30PM)**

  

_After years of performing to audiences at the Queen Victoria Europa Market, Open Studio, and now a number of sellout shows at Paris Cat, Dai, Ciccio! return to the Basement Stage to pay tribute to the songs of the Great Italian Songbook._

_Led by soprano, Cristina Russo (Opera Australia, Victoria Opera), this fine group of musicians takes the listener on a tour of Italy’s ‘Golden Era’ of Italian Swing and Pop. 1950s Jazz Crooners Fred Buscaglione and Carla Boni give way to 1960s Pop Divas Mina and Ornella Vanoni, and of course a night of Italian song is never complete without tipping the hat to the songs of Italian-America. Expect raucous Louis Prima repertoire, paired with smooth songs of Dean Martin and associates._

_Dai, Ciccio! translates to the Australian encouragement, ‘Come on, mate!’ and invites audiences to come and take part in a celebration of the bella vita in a way only the Italian Golden Age of song can do._

_The Lineup:_

_Vocals: Cristina Russo_

_Guitar: Adam Russo_

_Saxophone & Clarinet: Jon Hunt_

_Double Bass: Tom Flenady_

_Drums: Ronny Ferella_

  

  

**Genre - Contemporary Jazz/Great Italian Songbook**

**Performance Room - Basement**

The Great Italian Songbook

Event Description

'Dai, Ciccio!' The Great Italian Songbook

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