La Casa del Jazz

Southern Rome


Located in the Villa Osio park near the Terme di Caracalla, the House of Jazz comprises three buildings housing a 150-seat auditorium, recording studio, rehearsal rooms and library. Jazz sessions, performances, classes and workshops are held here, and it's a major venue for Rome's annual Jazz Festival. Gig admission varies; some events are free.


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