Bella Vita Jazz Band Anglo-Italian Jazz Band

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Description Price
Duo - Lead Vocals and Guitar£500
Trio - Vocals, Guitar, Double Bass or Clarinet / Saxophone or Drums£750
Quartet - Vocals, Guitar, Clarinet/ Saxophonist & Double Bass£1000
Quintet - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Double bass, Drums, Clarinet/Saxophonist£1250
6-piece Band - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Double bass, Clarinet, Saxophone and Drums£1500
Our rates include up to 3 special requests. Additional services include a personal meeting to view the venue and discuss your specific requirements and repertoire choices for £50 within London.

About / Biography

Bella Vita Jazz Quintet are an Anglo-Italian Jazz Band with a unique sound that bring to their audiences a taste of la dolce vita with their modern twist on vintage, classic Italian songs, gypsy-jazz, swing and jazz standards in English and Italian.

Let the band take you on a Vespa ride back to retro bella Italia with a mix of Italian swing favourites like 'Volare' and 'That’s Amore' intertwined with rustic Roman Stornelli, romantic Neapolitan ballads, enticing bossa nova and samba rhythms along with foot-tapping rock 'n' roll and boogie-woogie.

Since the band formed in 2014 they have gone from strength to strengh performing both in the UK and internationally.

Bella Vita Jazz Quintet are regularly invited to perform at special events in Italy. Past events include an exclusive event at La Cervara in Portofino, onboard a Super yacht in Portovenere, a Godfather Themed Event in Catania, Sicily, and weddings in Verona, Venice, Naples, Lake Garda, and Lecce to name a few.

Bella Vita Jazz Band are perform at a variety of Italian events including The Italian Awards, Horsham Piazza Italia, Festival Italia in Brands Hatch, Bellavita Expo, Harvey Nichols 'Britalia', Federalberghi Penisola Sorrentina, C Carnevale and Eni's annual celebrations in London.

The band enjoyed entertaining crowds at Just So Festival and Just Eat UK food festival in Shoreditch and were invited to perform at beautiful venues such as St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, Palace Hotel, Manchester, Conrad London St. James, Jumeirah Carlton Tower and the Beaumont Estate Hotel, Windsor.

Available from a duo to a six-piece band the they are extremely versatile and can provide both elegant background music and get their audiences on their dancing feet.

We are able to cater for a variety of special themes and provide proposal and wedding packages. Please contact us to find out more!


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Location

Based in East London

Will travel up to 300 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 300 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Italian swing, jazz & rock ’n’ roll:

Tu Vuo’ Fa’ L’ Americano - Renato Carosone

Quando quando quando - Tony Renis

Mambo Italiano - Bob Merrill

Papa loves Mambo - Al Hoffman

O Sole Mio - Eduardo di Capua

Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare) - Domenico Modugno

That’s Amore - Harry Warren

Buonasera Signorina -Louis Prima

Un Bacio a Mezzanotte - Kramer Gorni

Tintarella di luna - Franco Migliacci e Bruno De Filippi

Una Notte a Napoli - Pink Marini

Che cos’e’ l’amor - Vinicio Caposella

Chittara Romana - Eldo Di Lazzaro

Pe’ Lungotevere - Romolo Balzani

Parlami d’amore Mariu’ - Cesare Andrea Bixio

Baciami Piccina - Riccardo Morbelli and Luigi Astore

Love in Portofino - Fred Buscaglione

Renato, Renato Renato - Mina

Meglio Stasera/It had better be tonight - Henry Mancini

Jazz, swing & latin standards:

Sway - Luis Demetrio and Pablo Beltran Ruiz

Swing, Swing, Swing - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra/ Keely Smith

That Man – Caro Emerald

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps - Osvaldo Farrés

Caravan - Juan Tizol and Irving Mills

I’ve got the World on a String - Harold Arlen

All of Me - Toby Gad

Fly me to the moon - Bart Howard

Close Your Eyes - Bernice Petkere

Love For Sale - Cole Porter

My Baby Just Cares For Me - Walter Donaldson

Bei Mir Bist du Schein - Sholom Secunda

The look of love -Burt Bacharach

Say a little prayer - Burt Bacharach

Moondance - Van Morrisson

Natural Woman - Carole King

Tea for Two - Vincent Youmans

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra

A variety of christmas songs including:

Santa Baby

Jingle Bells

Santa Claus is Coming to town

Let it Snow

White Christmas

The Christmas Song

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We kindly request an easily accessible power socket and a designated space of at least 1 square meter per musician to ensure optimal comfort and performance during our set. This arrangement allows us to deliver our best musical experience while ensuring a smooth and efficient setup.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We offer a professional-grade PA system suitable for events hosting up to 150 guests. However, in the case of larger venues or events exceeding this capacity, we may need to arrange for a larger PA system, which would incur an additional cost. Rest assured, we can assist in sourcing this equipment from reputable and cost-effective hire companies, ensuring seamless audio coverage for your event regardless of its size.


What information do you require about a venue?

To ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event, we kindly request some essential details. Firstly, an approximate guest count would greatly assist us in planning our setup and performance accordingly. Additionally, any specific directions to the venue and instructions on where to unload our equipment would be greatly appreciated. Moreover, it's crucial for us to know if the venue is equipped with a sound limiter, as this will influence our technical setup and performance approach. These insights will enable us to provide the best possible musical experience tailored to your event's unique requirements.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can provide a Spotify / DJ service before and between our sets on request. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

It's hard to pinpoint our best gig. We have been lucky to perform in many iconic settings in the UK including at the Tower of London, the Royal Albert Hall and most of the 5* Hotels in London including Dorchester Hotel, The St Pancras Renaissance and Claridges and the Shangrila Hotel. We have had performed throughout Italy and at a number of other countries for both private events and festivals and held a residency in a 5-star hotel in Greece.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Selecting our most memorable gig is quite a challenge, given the remarkable venues we've had the privilege to perform in. Our journey has taken us to some truly iconic settings across the UK, such as the Tower of London and the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Moreover, we've been invited to perform at the stages of numerous 5-star hotels in London, including renowned establishments like the Dorchester Hotel, The St Pancras Renaissance, Claridges, and the Shangrila Hotel.

We've had the pleasure of performing throughout Italy and various other countries for audiences at private events and festivals alike. Additionally, we have held a residency at a luxurious 5-star hotel in Greece.

Each performance holds its own unique charm and significance.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Several members of our band boast extensive individual performance careers spanning over two decades. We officially formed our band seven years ago. Since then, we've continuously elevated our craft, performing at hundreds of weddings, parties, events, and festivals across the UK and beyond.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We thoroughly enjoy performing at a wide array of events.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up/Pack down in 20 minutes
Basic performance package 2x45 mins sets with a short break
Longer options available on request e.g. 3x45 mins


Are you happy to perform outside?

We're more than willing to perform outdoors and can provide acoustic options if requested by the venue. In addition to this, we have a battery-powered amplifier specifically for vocals, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to various performance settings. We kindly request access to shade, a flat, level surface, and a nearby power supply to ensure optimal conditions for our performance.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients are encouraged to either select songs from our extensive repertoire or entrust us with curating the music to suit the desired ambience. As part of our package, we include the option for two song requests. Additional requests beyond this are available at an extra cost, which covers the additional rehearsal time and potential purchase of music required.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Former clients have lauded us as a captivating jazz ensemble renowned for our distinctive repertoire, vibrant energy, and captivating stage presence.

Recent Clients

Bella Vita Jazz Band has performed for these clients:

Ferrari

Harvey Nichols

TheTrainline

London Pasta Festival

Aperol Spritz

Pizza Pilgrims

National Trust

Just Eat

The British Italian Awards

BellaVita Expo

Brandshatch, Festival Italia

Piazza Italia Festival

Festa Italiana Machester

Venues

Bella Vita Jazz Band has performed at these venues:

La Cervara, Portofino, Italy

Villa Aurelia, Rome, Italy

Dawsons Yaughts, Portovenere, Italy

Villa Foscarini Rossi, Venice, Italy

Villa Arcadio, Lake Garda, Italy

Verde Resort, Sciacca, Sicily

Villa La Limonaia, Acireale, Sicily

Fattoria di Maiano, Florence, Italy

NH Barbizon Palace Hotel, Amsterdam

Casino Rodos Hotel, Rhodes, Greece

The Royal Academy of Art

Victoria and Albert Museum

The National Gallery

The Tower of London

Hever Castle

The Gherkin

The Corinthia, London

The Shangrila, London

The Connaught, London

The Dorchester, Park Lane, London

Claridges, Brook St, London

Bulgari Hotel, Knightsbridge, London

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge

One Marylebone Hotel, London

London Hilton, Park Lane, London

Royal Horseguards Hotel, London

Business Design Centre

Verdi's at the Royal Albert Hall

Hedsor House

Wiltons Music Hall

Morden Hall Park

The London Aquarium

Annabel's Private Members Clubs

Soho House

Pizza Express Jazz Clubs, The Pheasantry, Soho and Holborn

Le Quecumbar, Gypsy Jazz Bar

Twinwood Festival

Henley Music Festival

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