Nov. 11 – A film, a concert, an event: Enzo Avitabile and his music are in theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Pasadena with ” Enzo Avitabile Music Life,” directed by Jonathan Demme – Oscar winner for “The Silence of the Lambs.” The film is set to makes its debut on Italian screens on Nov. 18-19. The film. starring the Neapolitan singer and saxophonist, will also be released in the coming weeks in Santa Fe, New Orleans, St. Louis, Hartford, Portland, Oregon, Nevada City and Washington. Distributed by Microcinema in collaboration with Rai Cinema, the film also participated in the “Cinema Arts Festival” in Houston, confirming that “Enzo Avitabile music life” is a great success with critics and audiences in the United States. Village Voice calls it “wonderful,” “there is such a well of emotion that the music alone is almost enough” writes the Los Angeles Times. “To say that the film is a must -watch would be an understatement,” adds the Huffington Post, and “Enzo Avitabile Music Life is an engaging portrait of an artist” writes Movie Critic about the documentary. ” Enzo Avitabile Music Life ” is a compelling portrait of an artist, who, through his music, stood out in history, culture and art. The director gives us an unforgettable portrait of the Neapolitan saxophonist, capturing his passion and genius. Demme , an admirer of Avitabile’s music, deftly explores the fusion of Neapolitan and world music with jazz that distinguishes the Neapolitan singer and composer. The soundtrack for the film is a unique blend of Roots and World Music that crosses the boundaries between popular and classical music. Songs like “Maronna nera”, “Quann’ ‘o Vesuvio”, “Don Salvatò”, “Tammurriata” captivated audiences worldwide, making Avitabile one of the most eclectic and passionate interpreters of new contemporary music.
