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Blessed with a superb voice, a confident stage presence, a sense of humour and an obvious passion for her art, Pilar is that rare artist able to connect with audiences at every level. She sings in four languages, mixing jazz, fok, pop and classical Italian song.
At her sold-out Koerner Hall concert last November, the Rome-based singer-songwriter brought the audience to its feet.
Presented by the University Club of Toronto with the support of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
PILAR IN CONCERT AT THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF TORONTO
Vocals | Ilaria “Pilar” Patassini
Classic Guitarist | Michael Occhipinti
Bassist | Roberto Occhipinti
Accordionist | Louis Simao
Percussionist | Mark Kelso
Ilaria PILAR Patassini is an Italian singer, lyricist and actress, born in Rome. She’s a very versatile artist, her recitals blend Italian singer-songwriter tradition with jazz, folk, pop and theatrical elements. Her artistic and musical influences run from Mozart to Homer, Nina Simone, Caravaggio, Paolo Conte, Giacomo Puccini, Melody Gardot, Sigur Ros, Edith Piaf, Damien Rice, Lhasa de Sela…
So far she has released three albums: “L’amore è dove vivo” (2015), “Sartoria Italiana Fuori Catalogo” (2011), “Femminile Singolare” (2007) and many others recording featuring. She perform in Italy and abroad.
Since 2014 she’s been joining forces with Canadian guitarist Michael Occhipinti and takes part as lead female vocalist in Muorica, new recording work by Sicilian Jazz Project ensemble with whom she touring Canada in many prestigious venue like Koerner Hall (Toronto), Toronto Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, The Cultch (Vancouver) Ottawa ChamberFest, , SaskJazz and The Bassement (Saskatoon) Edmonton Jazz Festival, The Jazz Room (Waterloo) and many others.
She lives between Rome, Alghero (Sardinia Island) and the airport gate.
Friday, March 27 | 8:30pm
Drinks in the Bar | 6:30pm
Dinner served in concert space | 7:30pm onwards
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Sunday, March 29 | 12:00pm
Sicilian Jazz Project ft. Pilar