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“Marcello, come here!” Anita Ekberg called out while walking by the Trevi Fountain in the film La Dolce Vita—and now Etta D’Elia is calling you too!After wowing audiences with An Evening in Roma, the Italian-born jazz singer and the brilliant pianist Tony Celiberti return to The Ambassador for a night of Italian jazz, glamour, and fun.
Dress to impress, dodge the paparazzi, and dance in the fountain with us as they serenade you with Italian evergreens such as It Had Better Be Tonight, Volare, and Mambo Italiano—all masterfully reimagined in a jazz setting. You’ll feel like you’re living La Dolce Vita all over again!
★★★★★ “An incredible night, filled with song!” – FringeFeed 2023
★★★★½ “Stunning, glamorous.” – Perth Happenings 2025
★★★★½ “A top night of entertainment, fun, and sheer class… an absolute winner.” – FringeFeed 2025
BAND LINE-UP
Etta D’Elia – Vocals
Tony Celiberti – Piano
ABOUT ETTA D’ELIA
Originally from Italy, Etta D’Elia is an accomplished jazz vocalist celebrated for her heartfelt interpretations and sophisticated style. Since relocating to Perth a decade ago, she has made a significant mark on the local scene. Career highlights include singing live at the Vatican—twice—broadcast on RAI1 to millions, with performances for Pope John Paul II (2004) and Pope Benedict XVI (2005).
In WA, Etta has performed in duos, trios, and quartets across iconic venues including The Crown, The Ellington Jazz Club, Jazz Fremantle, Duke of George, and Lyrics Underground. She also performed as a soloist in Carmina Burana (Perth Concert Hall) and live on Channel 7’s Telethon (2018).
Her hit jazz show Buona Sera Signori
na – Italian Music Meets Jazz was featured at Fringe 2023, 2024, and Adelaide Fringe 2024. This year, she premiered From Naples…With Love! to great success at FRINGEWORLD 2025.
ABOUT TONY CELIBERTI
A cornerstone of the Perth jazz scene, Tony’s professional journey began at 16 with WAJO and took him to Berklee College of Music, Boston, where he received the prestigious Oscar Peterson Scholarship.
In the UK, he performed as a resident pianist in London. Back in Australia, he collaborated with artists such as Boom Crash Opera, Air Supply, The Seekers, and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics). He also contributed to the Sydney Olympic Games 2006 audio team. In recognition of his work, Tony received the Industry and Commerce of the Year Award in 2006 for his contributions to music
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Ambassador Bar, 59 Aberdeen St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia, Perth
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