​CRAIG JASTER

I'm happy to announce that, through determined efforts of friends here in Roccatederighi and wonderful sponsors, we're able to bring jazz fusion vocalist Philip Hamilton for an outdoor sunset concert at the Castello di Montemassi, with its stunning views of Maremma and the sea, on June 13th. Backing Philip, along with yours truly, will be some of the best musicians I've worked with here in Italy over the years: Lorenzo Vezzali and Mark DiFlorio from my Firenze trio, and guit

duo w/ Emilio Cantini, Ampeleia winery, Roccatederighi, IT, 6/6/25 A year or so ago, after searching for years for an affordable piece of...

Luca and Lāsma, our friends in Maremma, hosted an unforgettable Sunday at the family farm. Belgian jazz saxophonist Jon Snauwaert and...

I was saddened to learn today that Stefano Mengascini, co-owner of Mengascini Nello Accordions, passed away on December 29th. He was only...

The Craig Jaster Trio. I due ragazzi sorridenti sono Mark DiFlorio (L) and Lorenzo Vezzali (R). ITALIANO Ho trascorso una fantastica...

The wisteria outside the door is in bloom, days are warm, and it hasn't rained in weeks. And due to a third wave of Covid infections,...

Actor Christopher Plummer died on February 5th. I have no idea why, but in 2001 CBS aired a remake of the iconic, Oscar-winning 1981...

Tonight I'll be tuning in (virtually) for the final night of the Helen Hayes Awards for the 2020 Washington, DC theater season. I am...

Back in Italy a month now, excited to be practicing with a great new trio and with the Caffé Jazz Quartet, which just got a couple of...

Cari Amici, How can I make a name for myself in Italy if no one can pronounce my name? Yesterday at the dentist, the receptionist just...