Primitivo & Swing 9° Edizione

**“PRIMITIVO & SWING”: THE NINTH EDITION IN FRAGAGNANO, FEATURING GREAT MUSIC, DANCE, ART AND LOCAL FLAVORS**

Special guest: American trumpeter and trombonist Michael Supnick

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., Piazzale Toniolo in Fragagnano (Taranto) will host the ninth edition of “Primitivo & Swing,” one of the most eagerly awaited events of the summer in Fragagnano.

The event is organized by the Municipality of Fragagnano, led by Mayor Lucia Traetta, in collaboration with AVIS Blood Donors and the Centro Musica del Borgo Cultural Association, under the artistic direction of Larry Franco.

This collaboration between the municipal administration, volunteers and local cultural organizations was created with the aim of offering residents and visitors an outstanding evening of entertainment, in which swing music will meet dance, art and the area’s excellent wines.

“Primitivo & Swing is an important opportunity for people to come together and share an experience, promoting our area through music, art, solidarity and its outstanding local products,” says Lucia Traetta, Mayor of Fragagnano. “We are delighted to offer residents and visitors a high-quality event, made possible through collaboration between the Municipality and local associations.”

The special guest will be American musician Michael Supnick, a trumpeter, trombonist and singer with extensive international experience and a refined interpreter of the jazz and swing tradition.

Two prestigious ensembles will take turns performing on stage.

**LARRY FRANCO SWINGTET**

Larry Franco – piano and vocals
Dee Dee Joy – vocals
Max Conte – soprano saxophone
Charlotte Albano – alto saxophone
Alessia Galeandro – flute
Ilario De Marinis – double bass
Gianfranco Masi – drums

**ITALIAN ALL STARS SWING ENSEMBLE**

Michael Supnick – trumpet, trombone and vocals
Larry Franco – piano and vocals
Dee Dee Joy – vocals
Alberto Di Leone – trumpet
Max Conte – alto saxophone
Attilio Troiano – tenor saxophone
Ilario De Marinis – double bass
Gianfranco Masi – drums

The two orchestras will take the audience on a musical journey through the golden age of swing, featuring famous melodies, infectious rhythms and moments of authentic jazz improvisation.

The show will be enhanced by the Lindy Hop dancers from Taranto’s Hdemia dance school, coordinated by instructors Saverio Polito and Cleo De Bartolomeo. Their choreography will bring back the energy and atmosphere of historic American dance halls.

During the evening, there will also be a body-painting performance by artist Rocco Castronuovo, known as ROROART, who will transform the human body into a genuine work of art before the audience’s eyes.

The event will also maintain a strong connection with the local area: Primitivo wine will be provided by sponsor Cantine Palmieri and distributed by volunteers from AVIS Blood Donors, represented by President Vincenzo Pentassuglia. This will symbolically bring together music, art, solidarity and the promotion of outstanding local products.

“Primitivo & Swing” once again proves to be an event capable of bringing together diverse audiences and transforming the center of Fragagnano, for one night, into a large open-air celebration under the stars—with jazz, swing, dance, color and flavor.

The event will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. in Piazzale Toniolo, Fragagnano.

Admission is free.

**INFORMATION**

PRIMITIVO & SWING – 9th edition
Sunday, August 23, 2026 – 9:00 p.m.
Piazzale Toniolo – Fragagnano (Taranto)
Admission free

Organized by the Municipality of Fragagnano
in collaboration with AVIS Blood Donors and the Centro Musica del Borgo Cultural Association
Artistic direction: Larry Franco