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Jazz Jam Session with Lorenzo Simoni and Mackinlay Mutsembi

Italian saxophonist Lorenzo Simoni makes his Kenyan debut in a collaborative jazz jam session with Kenyan musician Mackinlay Mutsembi at Nairobi's Geco Café. The performance is organized by the Italian Cultural Institute as part of the Urbane Tuesday series and aims to foster cultural exchange between the two nations' music scenes.

Date
Sep 22, 2026
Location
Nairobi
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Jazz Jam Session with Lorenzo Simoni and Mackinlay Mutsembi

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Highlights

  • Kenyan debut of award-winning saxophonist Lorenzo Simoni
  • Musical collaboration with Mackinlay Mutsembi
  • Part of the Urbane Tuesday event series
  • Free public admission
The event features award-winning musician Lorenzo Simoni, a Tuscan-born saxophonist known for blending classical and jazz traditions. Having performed at major venues like the Berklee Performance Centre and Umbria Jazz, Simoni brings an open jam format to Nairobi to engage directly with local talent. He is joined by Kenyan musician Mackinlay Mutsembi for this specific performance.

Hosted at the Geco Café on Mbaazi Road in Lavington, the session begins at 7:00 PM and is free to the public. This cultural initiative is supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi and precedes a subsequent performance by Simoni at an invitation-only event later in the week.

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Geco Café
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