NCPA International Jazz Festival 2026 – Day 1

An NCPA Presentation

Francesca Tandoi Trio -Francesca Tandoi is an Italian pianist, singer, composer, and band leader, celebrated for her artistry, virtuosity, and unforgettable performances. She spent her formative years in the Netherlands, studying at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and later at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam, before launching her international career.

Over the years, Francesca has led her ensembles on some of the most prestigious stages worldwide, including Dizzy’s Jazz Club at Lincoln Center, Caramoor Jazz Festival in New York, Stockholm Concert Hall, Bimhuis in Amsterdam, TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, Hakuju Hall in Tokyo, and Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza. She has graced the lineups of numerous major jazz festivals across the USA, Japan, Indonesia, India, South Africa, Russia, Turkey, Israel, and Europe.

Francesca has collaborated with legendary international artists, including Snarky Puppy—performing at Umbria Jazz Arena Santa Giuliana 2023 and as a special guest at the Italian debut of the renowned American festival GroundUp 2025. She has recorded and performed with celebrated jazz figures such as Scott Hamilton (Triple Treat, Live at the Club, Blue n Boogie), Lewis Nash, Lee Pearson, Sergey Manukian, Florin Nicolescu, and many others.

In 2024 and 2025, she will be featured in the acclaimed “Piano Conclave,” alongside piano giants Dado Moroni, Rita Marcotulli, Danny Grissett, and Benito Gonzales. Her duets include performances with Darius Brubeck at the VR Jazz Festival in Moscow and with Stefano Bollani on the Italian TV show Via dei matti n.0 (Rai). She has also appeared alongside Tony Hadley on the television program Gialappa’s.

Enjoy a Season Ticket discount at the NCPA Box Office when you purchase 2 or more tickets for all three concerts—15% for Members and 10% for the public.

Box Office now open.