EXPERIENCE THE EMOTION OF UMBRIA JAZZ WITH SORPRENDIMI UMBRIA

Angelique Kidjo – “HOPE”
Angélique Kidjo, one of the most powerful voices in world music, opens Umbria Jazz 2025 with “HOPE”, a project that celebrates the power of hope through a vibrant mix of afrobeat, jazz and world music. With his charisma and overwhelming energy, Kidjo will transport the audience on a musical journey full of emotion and meaning.

Thee Sacred Souls
Hailing from San Diego, Thee Sacred Souls bring their unmistakable sound to the Umbria Jazz stage that blends vintage soul and contemporary R&B influences. With enveloping melodies and an irresistible groove, the Californian trio offers an intimate and engaging atmosphere, perfect for lovers of authentic soul music.

Stefano Bollani New Quintet
Stefano Bollani returns to Umbria Jazz with a new project that combines talent, irony and freedom of expression. His New Quintet is a laboratory of ideas where jazz mixes with Latin, classical and contemporary influences, giving life to a concert full of surprises and virtuosity. An evening of creativity, guided by the unmistakable touch of one of the most brilliant pianists on the international scene.

The Patagarri
Energy, rhythm and pure musical joy. The Patagarri bring to Umbria Jazz an explosive blend of Mediterranean sounds, jazz and popular music, transforming each performance into a contagious party. With their eclectic style and ability to engage the audience, they promise an overwhelming and unconventional show.

Dianne Reeves
A true legend of vocal jazz, Dianne Reeves enchants with her warm and enveloping voice, capable of ranging between jazz, soul and Brazilian influences. Winner of five Grammy Awards, she brings to Umbria Jazz an intense and elegant concert, where improvisation and emotion come together in a unique experience. An evening not to be missed for those who love jazz in its most refined and engaging form.

Herbie Hancock
Pianist, composer and true innovator, Herbie Hancock is one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. With a career spanning over six decades, he has redefined the boundaries of music, from post-bop to electronic experimentation. His return to Umbria Jazz is an unmissable event, a musical journey through timeless masterpieces and new sound explorations, guided by the creative genius of a timeless master.

Samara Joy
Extraordinary voice and crystalline talent, Samara Joy is the new star of vocal jazz. With his warm timbre and his ability to reinterpret the great classics with elegance and depth, he conquered international audiences and won the Grammy for best new artist. To Umbria Jazz brings the timeless charm of swing and ballads, giving an intimate and refined experience.

Gregory Porter
With his unmistakable voice and magnetic presence, Gregory Porter is now one of the most beloved interpreters of contemporary jazz. His style blends soul, gospel and blues, giving life to songs that excite and conquer the audience. Each of her performances is a journey between intensity and sweetness, capable of touching the heart with authenticity and depth.

Ledisi
A powerful voice and a deep soul soul, Ledisi brings his extraordinary fusion of jazz, R&B and gospel to Umbria Jazz. An award-winning artist with a charismatic stage presence, she manages to convey authentic emotions through every note. His concert will be a journey between engaging grooves and intense ballads, in a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.

Kurt Elling & The Yellowjackets – “Celebrate Weather Report”
A special tribute to one of the most revolutionary bands in jazz history. Kurt Elling, master of vocal jazz, and the legendary Yellowjackets pay tribute to Weather Report, a group that has redefined jazz fusion with its mixture of improvisation and electronic sounds. A concert that celebrates musical innovation with new interpretations and surprising arrangements, in a meeting between the past and future of jazz.

Lee Ritenour
Guitar virtuoso and jazz fusion icon, Lee Ritenour brings to Umbria Jazz his unmistakable sound, which combines jazz, funk and Latin influences with an impeccable technique. With a career spanning more than five decades, Ritenour has collaborated with the world’s greatest musicians, leaving an indelible mark on music. His concert will be a journey between timeless classics and new sound explorations, for an experience full of groove and emotion.

SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Go
Two legends of the electric guitar together for an extraordinary event. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, undisputed masters of shredding and sound innovation, bring to the stage of Umbria Jazz their incredible technique and creativity in a concert that promises pure adrenaline. With the SatchVai Band, the duo will give life to a spectacular performance, between breathtaking virtuosity and moments of pure musical magic, celebrating the power of rock guitar and fusion at the highest levels.

Jacob Collier
Brilliant, eclectic and revolutionary, Jacob Collier is one of the most innovative artists in the contemporary music scene. Multi-instrumentalist and master of harmony, he combines jazz, soul, electronics and world music in a unique sound experience. His live performances are a journey between virtuosity and experimentation, with constant interaction with the audience and surprising arrangements. At Umbria Jazz, Collier brings his musical vision without borders, promising an engaging and unpredictable show.

Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller is a world-renowned bassist, composer and producer who is a true reference in the world of jazz and funk. With his unmistakable style and irresistible groove, he redefined the role of electric bass in modern music. His performance at Umbria Jazz will be a concentrate of energy, technique and sensitivity, ranging between jazz fusion, R&B and urban sounds, for a powerful and unforgettable musical experience.

Candy Dulfer & Shelby J.
The energy of funk and the sophistication of jazz meet in an explosive collaboration between Candy Dulfer, virtuoso saxophone player, and Shelby J., singer with powerful and charismatic voice. With a background ranging from jazz fusion to soul and pop, Candy Dulfer has conquered the international audience with her unmistakable sound. At his side, Shelby J., a long-time collaborator of Prince, brings his overwhelming voice and irresistible groove. The result is a concert full of rhythm and passion, where funk comes to life in an electrifying performance.

Kamasi Washington
Among the protagonists of the new jazz wave, Kamasi Washington has redefined the genre by mixing jazz, funk, soul and orchestral influences in a powerful and cinematic sound. An exceptionally talented saxophonist and composer, he has collaborated with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock and Flying Lotus, taking jazz to new expressive heights. His concert at Umbria Jazz will be an immersive experience, a journey through cosmic sounds and pulsating rhythms, demonstrating how jazz is more alive and innovative than ever.

Mika
Charismatic, eclectic and overwhelming, Mika brings to Umbria Jazz his unmistakable fusion of pop, rock and symphonic influences. With her unique vocal timbre and a rich repertoire of international hits, Mika transforms every concert into an explosion of energy and color. His ability to range between sophisticated melodies and contagious rhythms makes him an artist without borders, able to excite and engage the audience with an intense and spectacular performance.

Lionel Richie
A true legend of world music, Lionel Richie arrives at Umbria Jazz to give an unforgettable evening. With an extraordinary career embracing soul, R&B and pop, he has signed some of the most iconic songs ever, from Hello to All Night Long, thrilling generations of listeners. His concert will be a journey between timeless hits and romantic atmospheres, in a show full of elegance, passion and great charisma.