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IN MEMORIAM: Maestro GERVASIO MARCOSIGNORI
It is with great sadness that I was recently informed of and must report the sudden passing of one of the all-time greatest accordionists, Gervasio Marcosignori (December 3, 1927 - March 9, 2013) at the age of 85. “Maestro” Gervasio’s milestones dotted his long career, including his performances for Benito Mussolini (1934), Queen Elizabeth (Royal Festival Hall/Coronation) and Pope John Paul II. Dubbed the “Poet of the Accordion”, the gracious and understated Marcosignori did much recording for Cetra Records, Decca Records, and later for the Farfisa label. In 1946, he was recruited by the newly formed Farfisa (Scandalli + Settimio Soprani) as the official demonstrator. He soon was put in charge of realizing one of Silvio Scandalli’s dreams: building the best accordion in the world; the accordion by which all others would be judged-the Scandalli Super VI. He brought this dream to total fruition, and soon later headed perhaps the most important modern-day project of its category; the development and production of the World’s first and most successful electronic accordion-the Cordovox. He continued as the Director of Instrument Development for Farfisa for almost 40 years.
It was my privilege to spend several hours discussing the Super VI and the Cordovox project with Mr. Marcosignori in August 2012 at the International Museum of the Accordion in Castelfidardo (see photos below, “Pilgrimage to Accordionland” full article posted at www.caffetrieste.com). At the time, he was continuing his work in transcription and adaptive arrangement of mainstream classical music repertory for his beloved instrument and was preparing for upcoming recording sessions. Marcosignori carried on the traditions of Frosini, Galla-Rini amd Magnante as one of the modern-day “Segovias” of the accordion.
As the World capitol of the accordion, Castelfidardo and the World accordion community at large is poorer for his loss. We will miss him terribly.
Fabio G. Giotta
Front row, left to right: Marcosignori, Paolo Brandoni, Fabio Giotta
Back row: Fabio Petromilli, Paolo Petromilli
Second photo: Accordionists Marcosignori and Giotta in deep discussion.
November 15, 2012 – IN MEMORIAM: Dave Baioni
Caffe Trieste Band accordionist Dave Baioni passed away suddenly, yesterday afternoon due to complications arising from treatment for leukemia. Dave was in his early 60's, was diagnosed circa late August and had been undergoing treatment since. Dave had been consistently upbeat and seemed to have the upper hand on the disease. He was tentatively scheduled to play this Saturday’s Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert (North Beach). Dave also played concerts at our other locations and was part of the Trio Davide (with Dave Miotke and David Sturdevant). Dave joined the Caffe Trieste Band circa 1995; it was my privilege to have worked with him and have known him for over 17 years. Our family, our audiences and the S.F. Bay Area music community will miss him greatly! Fabio G. Giotta
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SATURDAY MUSIC SCHEDULE
Matteo Casserino
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"Mattinata di Mandolini"
2013 music schedule
10:30A to 12:15P
"M di M"
March 23
April 27
May 1
June 22nd
July 20th
August 3
Zighi Baci
March 9
Sheri Mignano, bandleader
for updates about the Saturday morning music schedule,
please contact: zighi@sonic.net
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THE LONGEST RUNNING SHOW IN THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO:
The Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert
Afternoons, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert with the Giotta Family,The Caffe Trieste Band, and the Trieste Musical Family. Consider it a casual, Italianate version of the Lawrence Welk Show, replete with multiple accordions. $7.50 drinks, 1 minimum per person. For specific inquiries, email: TRIESTEMUSIC@AOL.COM
Concert Schedule
January 26
February 16
March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Concert
April 20th
May 18th
June 8th
July 27th
August 24th
The Caffe Trieste Band can consist of accordion, organ, piano, guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, bass violin, harmonica, washboard, banjo, spoons, congas and just about any other low-tech instrument (except for Fabio's Petosa Millennium digital reedless accordion). Well known Bay Area favorites such as David Sturdevant, Dave Jess, Tony Mance (a.k.a Antonio Mancini), Ned "Eddi" Boynton and Ken Fishler are "regulars" with the band. Multiple accordions are not unusual at the concert. Noted Bay Area accordionists such as Dave Baioni and Ron Borelli join Fabio and the band. Our 3+hour show now starts at about 1 p.m. $7.50 minimum per person. No cover charge. For more information about show schedule, theme shows, and guest singers, please go to our events page.
As of March, 2004. the Caffe’s seating and stage area arrangement have been reconfigured to be more audience friendly. As it was in the late 1960’s and perdiodically during the 1980’s, the audience now enjoys the same Caffe Trieste ambience with an added bit of Cabaret flavor. The “new” stage area is set against the beautiful Fishermans’ mural depicting a scene in Sardegna, the house sound reinforcement system has been completely revamped (engineer included), and the performances have never sounded or looked so good.
Special Musical Feature
EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH
Caffe Trieste Band guitarist "Eddi" Boynton brings his acoustic string quartet from 7 to 10:00 p.m. Come enjoy Romantic Gypsy Jazz, Choros, Rock, and Italian other great repertory. For more info, visit www.nedboynton.org or call Eddi at (415) 710-7352
*Note - On hiatus: January, 2013 - resumes in February
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EVERY LAST AND FIRST very last and first Sunday morning of the month:
Mazurka Madness:
David Wise and Friends' acoustic ensemble,
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday Night Concert Series
2013
ELIXIR
January 31
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
ELIXIR
February 28
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
ELIXIR
March 21
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
More ELIXIR Dates
Thursday April 25
Thursday May 23rd
Thursday June 20th
April 18th, 2013
Rene Sevieri
Singer/Accordion Player Rene grew up in the North Beach area of San Francisco and studied music at the old Corino Music School on Columbus Ave. (a stone's throw from the Caffe) back in the 60's. He has been performing in and around the San Francisco Bay area since age 12. His music and singing is deeply rooted in his Italian heritage; he's is NOT your typical accordion player! A child of the 1960's/70's, he has been influenced by many different bands and artists and performs many genres of music from the 40's through the 70's. Rene sings in English, Italian and Spanish and performs solo and with other local musicians, some of which appear on his new CD "Canzoni di Babbo" which includes classic and popular songs from all over Europe. See his FACEBOOK page for more information.
June 6, 2013
MANNY CRUZ LATIN JAZZ BAND
Based in SF. Plays Latin jazz with a touch of Tito Puente. Perform live at Somart Cultural center, Cliff House, Turtle bay , SF Japan town Cherry Blossom festival, City of Pinole Summer Sound jazz festival, Velma's Jazz Club. Musicians: Tenor sax/Flute, Trumpet, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Conga. For more information visit: http://home.comcast.net/~cruzettes
JAZZ ROOTS
TBD
We are from the SF Bay Area. Keyboards, Vocals and Drums
Jazz Roots has been together 9 years and has made 8 recordings.
We perform as a Duo or Trio. For this date we look forward to performing as a Duo. Our repertoire includes all aspects of jazz and American Popular Music. http://www.jazzroots.info/
BANJER DAN
TBD
BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a banjo player/multi-instrumentalist based in Paso Robles, CA. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and other styles. Dan’s music has drawn comparisons to Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, and Burl Ives. www.reverbnation.com/banjerdan
DIRTY CELLO
TBD
Featuring the creative talents of Rebecca Roudman, cello and Jason Eckl, guitar – Dirty Cello presents a unique fusion of jazz, blues, folk and everything in between. Rebecca Roudman is a professional cellist in the Santa Rosa Symphony and the Oakland East-Bay Symphony and a member of the Jazz Mafia. She has performed with Carlos Santana, Isaac Hayes and Liz Phair and has shared a stage with Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder and J.J. Cale.
For more info please visit www.dirtycello.com
ELIXIR
TBD
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
ELIXIR
TBD
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
MANNY CRUZ LATIN JAZZ BAND
TBD
Based in SF. Plays Latin jazz with a touch of Tito Puente. Perform live at Somart Cultural center, Cliff House, Turtle bay , SF Japan town Cherry Blossom festival, City of Pinole Summer Sound jazz festival, Velma's Jazz Club. Musicians: Tenor sax/Flute, Trumpet, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Conga. For more information visit: http://home.comcast.net/~cruzettes
Otway Ross
TBD
Earthy music from a singer/songwriter raised in the tall eucalyptus forests and red dirt of south-west Australia. A fascinating mix of rhythm, melody, intriguing lyrics and a powerful bass voice soaring easily into a floating falsetto, his songwriting style falls betweenDamienRice, Iron&Wine and Cat Stevens. www.otwayross.net
ELIXIR
TBD
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
NOVA JAZZ QUARTET
TBD
A San Francisco based jazz group that has been playing in this area for over 10 years. Comprised of 4 very talented local musicians, Nova Jazz specializes in Jazz from the "golden era" of jazz of the 40's and 50's as well as Bossa Nova sounds from Brazil. Nova Jazz is also adept at more modern jazz from composers such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane. From Bebop to Ballads, Nova Jazz will keep the house swinging along all night. www.novajazzonline.com
ELIXIR
TBD
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
NOVA JAZZ QUARTET
TBD
A San Francisco based jazz group that has been playing in this area for over 10 years. Comprised of 4 very talented local musicians, Nova Jazz specializes in Jazz from the "golden era" of jazz of the 40's and 50's as well as Bossa Nova sounds from Brazil. Nova Jazz is also adept at more modern jazz from composers such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane. From Bebop to Ballads, Nova Jazz will keep the house swinging along all night. www.novajazzonline.com
ELIXIR
TBD
Singer Julie Smolin is an an extraordinary musician. She studied classical violin in Vienna, has sung with numerous country and blue grass bands in the bay area. Her rare voice is a treasure that comes from the heart and reaches into the heart. Elixir information.
CINDY MESTRE-VOCALS & CLASSICAL PIANIST ALPIN HONG
CANCELLED; TO BE RESCHEDULED
In a rare solo appearance Cindy Mestre (her band is D'Groove who play all over the West Coast) will bring her sultry, exquisite vocals as she shares some of her favorite R&B classics! (www.dgroove.com) Called "the modern day Pied Piper", classical pianist Alpin Hong is renowned across the globe for his combination of stunning technique, emotional range, and rare humor. He appears in the Bay Area for one night only in a transformative, supercharged performance that is guaranteed to bring you to your feet. (www.alpinhong.com)
If you know of an act that you would like to see on the Thursday Night Concert Schedule, please contact Fabio Giotta at triestemusic@aol.com.
