It is rumored to have taken years to secure his appearance, but organizers of the Umbria Jazz Festival have confirmed that Prince will take the stage in Italy on the 15th of July.
The counterpart to the winter jazz festival in Orvieto, the summer music event will be held in Perugia from 8th to 17th July 2011.
Far from being the only famous name on the lineup, Prince will join a group of world-renowned musicians for nine days of concerts.
The 2011 festival promises performances by Liza Minelli, Santana and B.B. King. There will be a special tribute to Miles Davis by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Marcus Miller, and noteworthy shows by Caro Emerald and Dee Alexander.
This edition of the Umbria Jazz festival is dedicated to 150 years of Italian Unification, as well as to the women of Italy, who are becoming increasingly vocal about their sometimes unequal treatment.
Standing room tickets for Prince’s performance on the 15 July are 70 € (+ 5 € pre-sale rights). A schedule and all ticketing information can be found at Umbria Jazz.
