Wed, Jun 17
|Sam First
Michael Ragonese Trio with Luca Alemanno & Anthony Fung, feat. Nicole McCabe (1st set)
Blending contemporary composition with a deep connection to the jazz tradition, Michael Ragonese's music combines strong melodic writing, high energy, and a highly interactive approach to improvisation, drawing inspiration from modern jazz, classical influences, and Ragonese’s Italian upbringing.
Jun 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
*Wednesday "Hump Day" reduced ticket price.
Michael Ragonese (piano), Luca Alemanno (bass), Anthony Fung (drums), Nicole McCabe (alto saxophone, 1st set only)
Michael Ragonese is a Los Angeles based pianist and composer leading a modern jazz trio featuring Luca Alemanno on bass and Anthony Fung on drums. Blending contemporary composition with a deep connection to the jazz tradition, the trio’s music draws from modern jazz, classical influences, and Ragonese’s Italian upbringing.
Having performed together for nearly a decade, the group has developed a strong musical chemistry centered around interaction, lyricism, rhythmic exploration, and collective improvisation. Ragonese and his trio has performed throughout the United States, Canada, France, Spain, and Italy, appearing in cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Toronto, Paris, Barcelona, Bologna, and Bari playing at top jazz clubs and festivals. The group tours regularly and its members have collectively performed with artists including Walter Smith III,…
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