14-29 Nov. The Auditorium’s annual rendezvous with jazz returns with an impressive line-up of Italian and international acts.

The 39th edition of the Roma Jazz Festival has as its title Jazz Feeds the Planet, reflecting the theme of the universal exhibition in Milan and exploring that the idea that jazz is a source of nourishment for the soul and mind.

Festival highlights include Gregory Porter Quintet from the US (14 Nov), the Alfredo Rodrìguez Trio from Cuba (17 Nov), the Dhafer Youssef Quartet from Tunisia (18 Nov), and the Sarah McKenzie Quartet from Australia (20 Nov).

On 22 November the festival welcomes Sun Hee You from Korea, followed by Vincent Peirani / Emile Parisien from France (25 Nov), and ending with Italy's Mauro Ottolini Sousaphonix and Chef Cooking Show Giorgione (29 Nov).

For full programme details see festival website.