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 |
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!
Based in East London
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
We thoroughly enjoy performing at a wide array of events.
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
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.
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.
Former clients have lauded us as a captivating jazz ensemble renowned for our distinctive repertoire, vibrant energy, and captivating stage presence.
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
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