Ola Rud: JazzDrama feat:Pietro Aloi and Mauro Cottone
JazzDrama is a project by Ola Rud that explores the theatrical side of classic and timeless music genres. The program presents dramatic interpretations of both rare and beloved jazz standards and pop songs. Storytelling, acting, costume artistry, and the magic of music meet the virtuosic playing of Pietro Aloi (piano) and Mauro Cottone (double bass), along with Ola’s powerful, velvety voice. Through music and theatre, JazzDrama invites audiences into a world of passion, humour, and intrigue. Get ready to experience jazz and blues from an unexpected yet organic perspective! Bio
Ola Rud is a jazz and soul vocalist and radio host from Ukraine. She began her musical journey singing blues songs in Mariupol and later built a career as a radio host in Kyiv. Her distinctive, recognizable low timbre brought her into the radio world, where she hosted and edited programs for an audience of over 3 million people in Ukraine (Radio Jazz, Chanson Radio) She also worked as a manager and ambassador for one of Europe’s largest jazz festivals, Leopolis Jazz Fest, for 7 years. In 2024, she became a student of the famous Dutch jazz singer, songwriter, and actress Astrid Seriese. Ola cherishes the beauty of musical traditions from various genres while bringing her own unique, soulful style to her singing. Pietro Aloi is an italian jazz pianist currently based in Barcelona. He has studied classical and jazz music at the Conservatorio G. Verdi of Milan and at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. As part of his studies, he also spent a semester in Philadelphia, studying with Bruce Barth at Temple University and privately with Fred Hersch. Mauro Cottone is a double bass player based in Amsterdam, where he graduated in 2020. Active in Dutch and Italian jazz, he released his debut work “100% Cottone” in 2024 and has performed at prestigious events like InJazz Showcase and Transition Festival. Over the past five years, he has recorded 20 albums and played with notable artists across Europe including Marta Arpini, Claudio Jr De Rosa Quartet, Xavi Torres, Paula Bila’, Mario Biondi and many others.
Ola Rud is a jazz and soul vocalist and radio host from Ukraine. She began her musical journey singing blues songs in Mariupol and later built a career as a radio host in Kyiv. Her distinctive, recognizable low timbre brought her into the radio world, where she hosted and edited programs for an audience of over 3 million people in Ukraine (Radio Jazz, Chanson Radio) She also worked as a manager and ambassador for one of Europe’s largest jazz festivals, Leopolis Jazz Fest, for 7 years. In 2024, she became a student of the famous Dutch jazz singer, songwriter, and actress Astrid Seriese. Ola cherishes the beauty of musical traditions from various genres while bringing her own unique, soulful style to her singing. Pietro Aloi is an italian jazz pianist currently based in Barcelona. He has studied classical and jazz music at the Conservatorio G. Verdi of Milan and at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. As part of his studies, he also spent a semester in Philadelphia, studying with Bruce Barth at Temple University and privately with Fred Hersch. Mauro Cottone is a double bass player based in Amsterdam, where he graduated in 2020. Active in Dutch and Italian jazz, he released his debut work “100% Cottone” in 2024 and has performed at prestigious events like InJazz Showcase and Transition Festival. Over the past five years, he has recorded 20 albums and played with notable artists across Europe including Marta Arpini, Claudio Jr De Rosa Quartet, Xavi Torres, Paula Bila’, Mario Biondi and many others.
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Teatro Munganga
Schinkelhavenstraat 27 HS, 1075 VP Amsterdam
