Prague. The Italian Institute of Culture of Prague announces Roberto Gatto’s participation in the 2017 Bohemia Jazz Fest, one of the most renowned Italian drummers. The concert, Monday, July 10 at 20.30 in the Old Town Square in Prague, will be opened by the Czech counter-bassist Miroslav Vitouš, who will later play in trio with Rudy Linka, a Czech resident in the USA, founder and director of Bohemia Jazz Fest, and Roberto Gatto. The three musicians will be accompanied by the Rozhlasový Big Band Gustava Broma orchestra. Roberto Gatto’s debut dates back to 1975 with the Trio of Rome. Since then, the artist, who also composed music for film, performed throughout Europe and around the world and was recognised as the best Italian drummer. The festival, which was created in 2005, is held from July 10-18 in Prague, Pilsen, Liberec, Domažlice, Tábor, and Brno and is held cooperation with the IIC. (9Colonne)
