Swinging Soul

About Swinging Soul

About Swinging Soul – an exquisite jazz & swing ensemble based in Puglia, Italy

Swinging Soul is a refined trio of musicians whose artistry lies in curating bespoke soul, jazz, and swing interpretations of beloved classics. Their sound is nothing short of impeccable.

With many years of combined experience within the industry, the ensemble possesses the mastery and finesse to deliver a performance of unparalleled distinction — a truly unforgettable affair.

The group comprises three exceptionally talented musicians and vocalists, each bringing a unique voice to a carefully selected array of instruments, including double bass, percussion, guitar, and trumpet.

We invite you to experience their artistry through the exquisite video below.

The ensemble is frequently engaged for weddings and exclusive events at Agriturismo Masseria Salamina in Puglia, Italy.

Delighted to travel, Swinging Soul performs regularly across Italy for weddings, private soirées, and corporate celebrations of the highest calibre.

The band is wonderfully adaptable, flexible, and spirited, and will spare no effort in ensuring your event unfolds with flawless grace.

With a repertoire that is both eclectic and thoughtfully curated, Swinging Soul offers a song for every guest, enchanting audiences young and old with equal elegance.

If you seek to engage one of Italy’s most distinguished jazz and swing ensembles, look no further than Swinging Soul. We welcome the opportunity to craft an evening of unforgettable refinement.

Set List

American Jazz & Swing

My Way – Frank Sinatra
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Just A Gigolò – Louis Prima
When You're Smiling – Louis Prima
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Song For My Father – Horace Silver
Sophisticated Lady – Duke Ellingtonn
Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
All Of Me – Irving Berlin
All The Things You Are – Jerome Kern
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Beautiful Love – Victor Young
Billie's Bounce – Charlie Parker
Body And Soul - Edward Heyman
But Not For Me - George Gershwin
Bye Bye Blackbird - Ray Henderson
Caravan – Duke Ellington
Take The A Train – Duke Ellington
In A Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
Cheek To Cheek – Irving Berlin
Cry Me A River – Ella Fitzgerald
Darn That Dream - Jimmy Van Heusen
Dream A Little Dream Of Me – Doris Day
Fever – Peggy Lee
How High The Moon – Nancy Hamilton
Just Friends - Jerome Kern
Lullaby Of Birdland - George Shearing
My Funny Valentine - Richard Rodgers
My Favourite Things – Richard Rodgers
In A Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Route 66 – Nat King Cole
Satin Doll - Billy Strayhorn
Summertime - George Gershwin
The Lady Is A Tramp - Richard Rodgers
There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren
Sweet Georgia Brown – Ben Bernie
Puttin’ On The Ritz – Irving Berlin
I’ve Found A New Baby – Spencer Williams
On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Louis Armstrong
Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland
Dream A Little Dream Of Me – Louis Armstrong
When The Saints Go Marching In – Louis Armstrong
Hello Dolly – Louis Armstrong
Sheik Of Araby – Francis Wheleer
Fever – Peggy Lee
Beimirbist Du Schön - Jacob Jacobs
Swing That Music – Louis Armstrong
C’est Si Bon – Yves Montand
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
I’m Beginning To See The Light – Ella Fitzgerald
China Boy – Dick Winfree

Pop / Funk / Blues

What's Up - For Non Blondes
Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Michelle - Beatles
Come Together - Beatles
Hey Jude - Beatles
Twist And Shout - Beatles
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Ain't No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
This Is What You Are – Mario Biondi
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
Light My Fire - Doors
Wonderwall - Oasis
Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Purple Rain - Prince
I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
Sweet Home Chicago – Robert Johnson
Stand By Me – Ben E King
All I Want Is You – U2
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2
Time Afer Time – Cindy Lauper
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers
Light My Fire – Will Young
Knocking On Heaven Door – Bob Dylan
Hotel California - Eagles
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Blues Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Roxanne – The Police
Little Wings – Jimi Hendrix
Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
At Last – Etta James
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Lemon Three – Fool’s Garden
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Billie Jean – Micheal Jackson
I'm Yours – Jason Mraz
Unchain My Heart – Joe Cocker
Your Song Elton John
All Of Me - John Legend
Imagine – John Lennon
High - Lighthouse Family
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Overjoyed – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Englishman In New York - Sting
Every Breath You Take – The Police
Georgy Porgy - Toto
Redemption Song – Bob Marley
What A Wonderfull World – Louis Armstrong
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Trouble So Hard – Vera Hall

Italian

Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) – Domenico Modugno
Buonasera Signorina – Fred Buscaglione
Guarda Che Luna – Fred Buscaglione
Un Bacio A Mezzanotte – Trio Lescano
Quando Quando Quando – Tony Renis
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Estate – Bruno Martino
In Cerca Di Te – Gian Carlo Testoni
Mamma Maria – Ricchi E Poveri
Sarà Perché Ti Amo – Ricchi E Poveri
‘O Sole Mio – Eduardo Di Capua
‘O Surdato Nnammurato – Aniello Califano
Funiculì Funiculà – Renzo Arbore
Malafemmena - Totò
Tu Si Na Cosa Grande – Domenico Modugno
Messico E Nuvole – Paolo Conte
Je So Pazz – Pino Daniele
Napule È – Pino Daniele
Quando – Pino Daniele
Quanno Chiove – Pino Daniele
Luna Mezzo Mare – Traditional Neapolitan Song
Zooma Zooma – Traditional Neapolitan Song
Oh Marì (Maria Marì ) – Traditional Neapolitan Song
Love In Portofino – Buscaglione
Il Mondo – Jimmy Fontana
Io Che Non Vivo Senza Te – Pino Donaggio
Una Rotonda Sul Mare – Fred Buongusto
Tu Vuò Fa L’americano – Renato Carosone
Gianna – Rino Gaetano
Il Cielo È Sempre Più Blu – Rino Gaetano
A Mano A Mano – Rino Gaetano
In Alto Mare – Loredana Bertè
Il Cielo In Una Stanza – Gino Paoli
Che Cosa C'è – Gino Paoli
La Gatta – Gino Paoli
Sapore Di Sale – Gino Paoli
Senza Fine – Gino Paoli
Figli Delle Stele – Alan Sorrenti
Il Gatto E La Volpe – Edoardo Bennato
L’isola Che Non C’è – Edoardo Bennato
Viva La Mamma - Edoardo Bennato
Felicità – Albano
L’italiano – Toto Cutugno
Ricominciamo – Adriano Pappalardo
Caruso – Lucio Dalla
Azzurro – Adriano Celentano
Via Con Me – Paolo Conte
Maramao Perché Sei Morto – Trio Lescano
Marilù – Nicola Arigliano
Almeno Tu Nell'universo – Mia Martini
Parole Parole Parole - Mina
Che Cos’è L’amor – Vinicio Capossela
Il Garibaldi Innamorato – Sergio Caputo
Mambo Italiano – Renato Carosone
Bocca Di Rosa – Fabrizio De Andrè
Io Vagabondo – Nomadi

Bossanova

Agua De Beber - Jobim
Desafinado - Jobim
Garota De Ipanema - Jobim
Insensatez - Jobim
Wave - Jobim
Corcovado – Stan Getz
Besame Mucho – Cesaria Evora
Guantanamera – Compay Segundo
Chega De Saudade – Joao Gilberto
Besame Mucho – Concelo Velazquez
Historia De Un Amor – Luz Casal
La Cumparsita – Matos Rodriguez

Christmas Songs

Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano
Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
Jingle Bells - James Lord Pierpont
Let It Snow - Jule Styne
Santa Claus Is Coming To The Town - Haven Gillespie
Silent Night - Franz Xaver Gruber
White Christmas – Irving Berlin
Last Christmas - Wham