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About Romeo Velluto

Romeo Velluto is a jazz musician, composer and session guitar player. He played with Glenn Miller (Buena Vista), K. Cadore (Mahalia Jacks
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Romeo Velluto is a jazz musician, composer and session guitar player contaminated by different musical heritage. He studied at the Music Conservatoire of Milan, and previously at Cemm (European Centre of modern music). He spent the last 5 summers travelling and busking all over Europe, building his repertory with bossa-nova, blues, swing and mediterranean music. Playing alone in the streets, he developed a technique which allows to play bass line and harmony in the same time, record it live and play on it, it’s like having an instrumental duo. After releasing his first CD of originals (a mix of cool jazz and mediterranenan influences), he moved to London; thanks to his huge experience of functions and versatility, he's been rapidly involved in many bands and duos with singers. He's now at work for his second album. During his career, he had the opportunity to play in famous jazz clubs like the Blue Note of Milan and Ronnie Scott in London, plus several festivals like Tuscia Jazz, Umbria Jazz, MiTo Festival, Jazz Festival of Italian Conservatories ;he also played with Cosimo Keita Cadore (Shakira, Zucchero, Lionel Richie) Vittorio Bianco (Albano, Tullio De Piscopo, Gino Paoli, Rita Pavone) The Duke Street Big Band, Francesco Piras (Vallanzaska)Gioel Severini (International House of funk). He’s been active in theatre and experimental productions, like performer and composer with many Italian and Spanish companies, he performed with Giorgia Batocchio and Rossella Bellantuono among others (Zelig), and Pat Moonchy. -Band leader of Velvetnojazz band, Electromoovin, co-leader of Ever'n'jazz and In Jazz Veritas band.

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Jazz, Pop, 1930s era music, 1960s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Blues, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Acoustic, Covers, Soul, Motown, Vintage, Funk rock, R&B, Americana, Pop rock, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Italian music, Samba, Bossa nova, French music, Latin, Salsa, 1920s era music, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Christmas
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Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Arranger, Transcription, Composer, Musical comedy, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Examiner, Theory teaching, Community music worker, Composition teaching
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Romeo Velluto's Song list

Take five by Dave Brubeck
Girl from Ipanema by Jobim
Smell like ten spirit Nirvana
Godfather Nino Rota
Pink panther H. Mancini
All the things you are
Volare by Domenico Modugno
Caruso by Lucio Dalla
Wave
Bright Size Life Pat Metheny
Midnight in Paris by S.Bechet
500 miles high Chick Corea
Besame mucho
Chan Chan by Buena Vista
All blues by Miles Davis
Cantaloupe Island H.Hancock
Watermelon man H.Hancock
Naima John Coltrane
Birk’s Works Dizzie Gillespie
Adam’s apple Wayne Shorter
Donna Lee Charlie Parker
Sunny B.Hebb
Body and Soul
Round Midnight T.Monk
St. Thomas Sonny Rollins
'70s
Ain't No Sunshine - Billy Withers
Because the Night - Patti Smith
Bohemian Rapsody - Queen
Cabaret - Lisa Minelli
Close to You - The Carpenters
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Daniel - Elton John
Don't Stop Me Know - Queen
Easy - The Commodores
Feelings - Morris Albert
Fernando - ABBA
Hotel California - The Eagles
I Can't Stand the Rain - Ann Peebles
I Don't Wanna Wait in Vain - Bob Marley
In The Summertime - Mungo Cherry
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Is This Love? - Bob Marley & The Wailers
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Just The Way You Are - Billie Joel
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Knocking On Heavens' Doors - Bob Dylan
Let It Be - The Beatles
Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young
Love Me Like A Man - Bonnie Raitt
Me And Mrs Jones - Billy Paul
Message in a Bottle - Police
My Sharona - The Knack
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
Perfect Day - Lou Reed
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Elton John
Stuck in the Middle - Stealers Wheel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Use Me - Bill Withers
Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles
Walk On The Wild Side - Lou Reed
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Wish you Were Here - Pink Floyd
Without you (I can't live) - Harry Nilsson
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
'60s
At Last - Etta James
Be My Baby - The Ronettes
Big Spender - Shirley Bassey
Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Come Together - The Beatles
Dear Prudence - The Beatles
Don’t Let Me Down - The Beatles
Feelin' Good - Nina Simone
Georgia - Ray Charles
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl - Nina Simone
I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
I Would Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Jumpin’ Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Love Me Do - The Beatles
L.O.V. E. - Natalie Cole
Let’s Face The Music and Dance - Nat King Cole
Let’s Twist Again - Chubby Checker
Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Moon River - Andy Williams
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
The Midnight Special - Creedence Clearwater Revival
My Girl - The Temptations
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
People Get Ready - Aretha Franklin
Please Mr Postman - The Beatles
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Raindrops Fallin' On My Head - Burt Bacharach
Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
Respect (Think) - Aretha Franklin
Rock N Roll Music - The Beatles
Route 66 - The Rolling Stones
'Round Midnight - Julie London
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
Sentimental Journey - Doris Day
She’s A Rainbow - The Rolling Stones
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
The Girl from Ipanema
Then He Kissed Me - The Crystals
These Boots - Nancy Sinatra
The Shadow of your Smile - Barbra Streisand
Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
Turtle Blues - Janis Joplin
Twist And Shout - The Beatles
Walking The Dog - The Rolling Stones
What A Difference A Day Makes - Bobby Darin
Wild Thing - The Troggs
Wishin’ & Hopin’ - Dusty Springfield
Yellow Submarine - The Beatles
You Can’t Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
You’re The Devil In Disguise - Elvis Presley
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles
'50s
Autumn Leaves - Edith Piaf
Be-Bop-A-Lula - Ray Charles
Black Coffee - Peggy Lee
Blue Moon - Ella Fitzgerald
Blues Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Bye Bye Love - Everly Brothers
C'mon Everybody - Eddie Cochran
Cry Me a River - July London
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend - Marylin Monroe
Diana - Paul Anka
Everyday - Buddy Holly
Every Time We Say Goodbye – Ella Fitzgerald
Fever - Peggy Lee
Fly Me To The Moon - Bart Howard
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters
Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
I Get A Kick Out of You - Frank Sinatra
I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Johnny Be Good - Chuck Berry
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
I Wanna Be Loved By You - Marylin Monroe
La Bamba - Richie Valens
Let's Have a Party - Wanda Jackson
Lipstick on Your Collar - Connie Francis
Love Me or Leave Me - Nina Simone
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Lulluby of Birdland
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
Misty - Errol Garner - Knight Gladys
My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone
My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Ella Fitzerald
Oh Boy - Buddy Holly
Oh Carol - Neil Sedaka
Only You - The Platters
On The Sunny Side of The Street - Frankie Laine
Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
Que Sera'Sera' - Doris Day
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & The Comets
Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day
Singin’ In The Rain - Gene Kelly
Sixteen Tons - The Platters
Smile - Nat King Cole
Stupid Cupid - Connie Francis
Sway - Dean Martin
That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly
That's amore - Dean Martin
The Great Pretender - The Platters
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
Whatever Lola Wants - Sarah Vaughan
Why Do Fools Fall in Love - The Teenagers feat. Frankie Lymon
You Are My Destiny - Paul Anka
'40s
Amado Mio - Anita Kert Ellis
Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velasquez
Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered - Rodgers and Hart
Blues in The Night
C'est Si Bon - Yves Montand
Chattanooga Choo Choo - The Andrews Sisters
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree - The Andrews Sisters
Every Time We Say Goodbye - Cole Porter
I'm Beginning To See The Light - Ella Fitzgerald
In The Mood - The Andrews Sisters
Apple Blossom Time – Anne Shelton
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby - Louis Jordan
It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow – Vera Lynn
La Vie En Rose - Edit Piaf
Lili Marlene - Vera Lynn
Perfidia - Desi Arnaz
Quizas Quizas - Osvaldo Farres
Rum & Coca Cola - The Andrews Sisters
Sentimental Journey - Brown & Homer
Some Enchanted Evening - Rodgers and Hammerstein
The White Cliffs Of Dover – Vera Lynn
Why Don't You Do Right - Peggy Lee
Wish Me Luck – Gracie Fields
'30s
A Foggy Day - George Gershwin
All of Me - Billie Holiday
All the Things You Are - Kern & Hammerstein
As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
But Not for Me - George & Ira Gershwin
Cheek To Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
Dinah - Fats Waller
Don't Fence Me In - Cole Porter & Robert Fletcher
Goody Goody - Ella Fitzgerald
I Get a Kick out of You - Cole Porter
I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
I'll Be Seeing You - Anne Shelton
Just One of Those Things
Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
Mad About the Boy - Dinah Washington
Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway
Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
Nice Work If You Can Get It - Sarah Vaughn
Night And Day - Cole Porter
On the Sunny Side of the Street - McHugh & Fields
Our Love Is Here to Stay - George & Ira Gershwin
Over The Rainbow - July Garland
Pennies from Heaven - Johnston & Burke
Puttin' on the Ritz - Ella Fitzgerald
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Summertime - Gershwin
Sweet Home Chicago
The Man I Love - Billie Holiday
The Lady is A Tramp - Rodgers/Hart
The Very Thought of You
The Way You Look Tonight
These Foolish Things - Billie Holiday
We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
What a Difference a Day Makes
Why Don't You Do Right? - Peggy Lee
You go to my Head - Ella Fitzgerald
'20s
Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
Bugle Call Rag
Button Up Your Overcoat - Ruth Etting
Bye By Blackbird - Julie London
Down and Out - Bessie Smith
Embraceable You - George & Ira Gershwin
Hard Hearted Hanna
How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm? - Nora Bayes
It Had to Be You - Jones & Kahn
Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) - Cole Porter
Lover Come Back to Me - Billie Holiday
Mack the Knife - Weill & Brecht
Makin' Whoopee - Ella Fitzgerald
'S Wonderful - Ella Fitzgerald
Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye - Al Jolson
Yes Sir That's My Baby - Lee Morse
JAMES BOND'S
All time high
Another Way to Die Feat. Alicia Keys
Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey
For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton
From Russia With Love - Matt Monro
Goldeneye
Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey
Licence to Kill - Gladys Knight
Live an Let Die - Paul McCartney & Wings
Moonraker
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon
Skyfall
Surrender
The Living Daylights - A-Ha
The Man With The Golden Gun - Lulu
The World is Not Enough - Garbage
Thunderball - Tom Jones
Tomorrow Never Dies
We Have All The Time In The World - Louis Armstrong
Writing's on the Wall
You Know My Name - Chriss Cornell
You Only Live Twice - Nancy Sinatra
Italian Songs
Acqua e Sale - Mina & Celentano
Ah Che Sarà - Mannoia & Finardi
Alba Chiara - Vasco
Almeno Tu Nell'Universo - Bertè
Alto Mare - Loredana Bertè
Amado Mio (Italian Version)
Amore Disperato - Nada
Anche un Uomo - Mina
Ancora Ancora Ancora - Mina
Azzurro - Celentano
Ba-ba-baciami Piccina
Bello e Impossibile - Gianna Nannini
Bocca di Rosa - De Andrè
Brividi - Rossana Casale
Brivido Felino - Mina e Celentano
Buona Sera Signorina
Buonotte Fiorellino - De Gregori
Carina
Caruso - Lucio Dalla
Che Cosa C'è - Giuliano Palma
Che Mi Importa Del Mondo - Rita Pavone
Cinquantamila Lacrime - Nina Zilli
Città de Pulcinella
Conversazione - Mina
Cu mmè
Destinazione Paradiso - Gianluca Grignani
Diamante - Zucchero
Domenica Bestiale - Fabio Concato
Dieci Ragazze - Battisti
Don Raffaè - De Andre
Donne - Zucchero
E la Luna Bussò - Loredana Bertè
E Penso a Te - Battisti
E Se Domani - Mina
Gloria - Umberto Tozzi
Grande Grande - Mina
Guarda Come Dondolo
Ho Imparato A Sognare - Fiorella Mannoia
Ho Un Sassolino nella Scarpa
Il Cielo in una Stanza - Gino Paoli
Il Pinguino Innamorato
Il Tempo di Morire - Lucio Battisti
Io Che Amo Solo Te - Fiorella Mannoia
Il Cielo d'Irlanda - Fiorella Mannoia
La Bambola - Patty Pravo
La Donna Riccia - Domenico Modugno
La Mia Banda Suona il Rock - Ivano Fossati
L'Amore Si Odia - Fiorella Mannoia
La Prima Cosa Bella
L'appuntamento - Ornella Vanoni
La Voglia La Pazzia - Vanoni
L'Importante è Finire - Mina
L'Ultimo Bacio - Carmen Consoli
Ma Che Freddo Fa - Nada
Ma il Cielo è Sempre Più Blu - Rino Gaetano
Malafemmena
Ma Le Gambe - Trio Lescano
Mambo Italiano
Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare) - Domenico Modugno
Nessuno Mi Può Giudicare
Non Sono Una Signora - Loredana Bertè
Parole di Burro - Carmen Consoli
Parole Parole -Mina
Pazza Idea - Patty Pravo
Pensiero Stupendo - Patty Pravo
Piccolo Uomo - Mia Martini
Quando Quando
Quello che le donne non dicono - Fiorella Mannoia
Roma Non Fa la Stupida
Samba Della Rosa - Ornella Vanoni
Sapore Di Sale - Gino Paoli
Se Mi Vuoi - Pino Daniele
Senza Fine - Gino Paoli
Senza Una Donna - Zucchero
Se Stasera Sono Qui - Giuliano De Palma
Sono Bugiarda - Caterina Caselli
Si è Spento il Sole
Solo Tu - Antonella Ruggiero
Testarda Io
Ti Ricordo Ancora - Fabio Concato
Ti Sento - Antonella Ruggero
Torna a Surriento
Tu Si Na Cosa Grande Pemme
Tu vuò fa' l'americano
Un Bacio a Mezzanotte - Quartetto Cetra
Un'Estate Fa
Vacanze Romane - Antonella Ruggero
Vecchio Frack - Domenico Modugno
Via Con Me - Paolo Conte
Whisky Facile - Fred Buscaglione
Portoguese/Brazilian Songs
Aqua de Biber
Aqua de Marco
Corcovado
Garota de Ipanema
How Insensitive
Mas que nada
Samba de Uma Nota So
Tristesa
Wave
Spanish Songs
A Fuego Lento - Rosana
Amor Amor - Arielle Dombasle
Ayer - Gloria Estefan
Besame Mucho
El Talisman - Rosana
Eso Es El Amor - Victoria Abril
Historia de un Amor - Luz Casal
Hoy - Gloria Estefan
La Bamba
Mi Tierra - Gloria Estefan
Moliendo Cafè
Perfidia - Nat King Cole
Piensa En Mi - Luz Casal
Porque te vas - Jeanette – Paroles
Quien Sera {Sway} - Connie Francis
Quizas Quizas Quizas
Solamente Una Vez - Trio Los Panchos
Un año de amor - Luz Casal
Volver - Estrella Morente
French Songs
C'est Magnifique
C'est Si Bon
.J'attendrai
La vie En Rose
Sympathique
CHRISTMAS
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Frosty, The Snowman - Ella Fitzgerald
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
Last Christmas - Wham!
Let it Snow! - Dean Martin
Lonely This Christmas - Mud
Merry Christmas, Baby
Please Come Home For Christmas - The Eagles
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Run, Rudolph, Run - Chuck Berry
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
Sleigh Ride
Stop The Cavalry - Jona Lewie
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
2000 Miles - The Pretenders
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smooth as possible

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, if you are looking for a dj service via our PA after the final set we provide it for an additional cost starting from £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up in 1 hour, as soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

We are happy to chat and make sure to find what works better for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Absolutely yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

We can if requested in advance, up to 3 song is free.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Elegant vibe and soulful atmosphere

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ronnie Scott, Pizza Express, Blue Note and other jazz clubs.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Pat Metheny, George Benson, Lee Morgan, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The Tuscia Jazz Festival in 2008

Romeo Velluto's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£60
Up to 1 hour£180
Up to 2 hours£200
Up to 3 hours£240
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£250
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£250
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£400

Add-ons

Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
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Romeo Velluto's Reviews

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Pam W
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Romeo played at a two hour reception section of our wedding. He arrived on time (despite complications of a rail strike) and played beautifully at our event. We received many compliments on his playing.

Reply from Romeo Velluto
5 months ago

Thanks Pam has been a pleasure :)

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Fiona D
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Romeo and Jess, his singer colleague were super! it was for a big family and friends garden party and they hit just the right notes in every way. We were delighted.

Reply from Romeo Velluto
6 months ago

ThanKs a lot :)

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Karen W
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Romeo, made the whole booking, communication and evening simple and straight forward. He was punctual, and professional. We thoroughly enjoyed Romeo's music, and would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you

Reply from Romeo Velluto
1 year ago

Has been a pleasure!

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Anushka S
4 years ago
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5 out of 5

Romeo created the right ambiance at my 40th birthday and all my guests really enjoyed having such a wonderful musician entertain us during cocktails. Romeo always communicated in a timely manner and responded to all queries as and when they arose. He also texted me on the day to update me on his arrival time. Look forward to the next opportunity i have to book Romeo and I am sure he will be just as great at your event too! Thanks Romeo for a lovely afternoon of music!

Reply from Romeo Velluto
1 year ago

Has been a pleasure!

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Danielle T
4 years ago, for a Wedding in Tanner St
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5 out of 5

Sambinha were fantastic and we really appreciated them learning the additional songs. They were warm, accommodating and completely bought into the vibe. Not to mention the incredible performance and Francesca’s amazing voice!

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Rosita R
5 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Royal Hill
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5 out of 5

Jess and Romeo played regular gigs at our pub and they add great atmosphere, the clients are happy and willing to enjoy more time together

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