Prestige Jazz

About Prestige Jazz

Prestige Jazz – An Exquisite Jazz & Swing Ensemble from Bologna & Florence, Italy

Prestige Jazz Band is a supremely refined swing and jazz ensemble, based between the cultural capitals of Florence and Bologna. They bestow an air of timeless elegance and unmistakable Italian allure upon weddings, private soirées, and the most exclusive of celebrations.

Inspired by the enchanting ritual of the classic Italian aperitivo, the band orchestrates a sophisticated musical backdrop that is both stylish and utterly captivating.

Every performance is a masterful fusion of live musicianship and impeccably curated musical stems, yielding a rich, polished sound that captures the warmth of traditional jazz and swing while achieving a modern clarity and depth. The result is an experience that feels authentically vintage yet refreshingly contemporary, effortlessly drawing guests into a relaxed yet vibrant ambience.

A hallmark of Prestige Jazz Band is their striking visual identity. The musicians perform in exclusive stage costumes—designed and produced in-house—adding an extra layer of elegance and bespoke character to every appearance. For clients seeking something truly personal, the band can craft tailored solutions that perfectly align with the event’s style, theme, and mood.

Typically, Prestige Jazz Band delivers performances of up to ninety minutes, elegantly divided into thirty-minute sets, with flexible scheduling to harmonise with the event’s flow. They arrive several hours in advance to ensure a seamless setup and soundcheck, and can provide professional sound equipment as required. A curated playlist service is also available between live sets, maintaining a flawless musical atmosphere throughout the celebration.

Equally at home in indoor and outdoor settings, and fully insured with professional-grade equipment, Prestige Jazz Band offers a polished and unforgettable musical journey. Their blend of classic swing, refined presentation, and Italian style renders them an impeccable choice for events that demand music of true sophistication and personality.

Line-up Options:

• Duo with double-bass and singer (both mixed duo or female duo)
• Jazz quartet with singer, pianist, double-bassist and drummer
• Jazz quintet with two singers, pianist, double-bassist and drummer
• Jazz 6-piece band with two singers, pianist, double-bassist, drummer and guitarist
• Jazz 6-piece band with one singer, violinist, pianist, double-bassist, drummer and guitarist
• Jazz 7-piece band with two singers, pianist, violinist, double-bassist, drummer and guitarist
• A custom-made experience with a true jazz orchestra can also be arranged
• DJ available

Set List

JAZZ FROM QUARTET TO CUSTOM MADE EXPERIENCE

All of Me – Gerald Marks / Seymour Simons

As – Stevie Wonder

Beautiful Love – Victor Young

Body and Soul – Johnny Green

But Not for Me – George Gershwin

Bye Bye Blackbird – Ray Henderson

Cheek to Cheek – Irving Berlin

Cry Me a River – Arthur Hamilton

Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones

Dream a Little Dream of Me – Fabian Andre / Wilbur Schwandt

Estate – Bruno Martino

Feeling Good – Nina Simone

Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard

Hallelujah I Love Her So – Ray Charles

Honeysuckle Rose – Fats Waller

How High the Moon – Morgan Lewis

I Can’t Give You Anything but Love – Jimmy McHugh

I’ve Got the World on a String – Harold Arlen

It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Duke Ellington

Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers / Grover Washington Jr.

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

The Lady Is a Tramp – Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart

Let’s Fall in Love – Harold Arlen

Love for Sale – Cole Porter

Misty – Erroll Garner

Moanin’ – Bobby Timmons

Nature Boy – Nat King Cole

Night and Day – Cole Porter

No More Blues (Chega de Saudade) – Antônio Carlos Jobim

Old Devil Moon – Burton Lane

On a Slow Boat to China – Frank Loesser

Overjoyed – Stevie Wonder

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps – Osvaldo Farrés

Route 66 – Bobby Troup

So Nice (Summer Samba) – Marcos Valle

Street Life – The Crusaders / Randy Crawford

Summertime – George Gershwin

Sway – Dean Martin

Tea for Two – Vincent Youmans

The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim

There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Wave – Antônio Carlos Jobim

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

You’ve Got My Head – (traditional jazz standard variant)

DUO SINGER AND DOUBLEBASS

2002 – Anne-Marie

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Acqua e Sale – Mina / Adriano Celentano

Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

Dance in the Flames – (modern pop track)

Don’t Go Yet – Camila Cabello

Easy on Me – Adele

Everything – Michael Bublé

Fingertips – Stevie Wonder

Fix You – Coldplay

Flowers – Miley Cyrus

Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran

Golden Hour – JVKE

Iris – Goo Goo Dolls

Is It Love – Loreen

La La La – Naughty Boy / Sam Smith

Let Me Love You – Mario

Lose Control – Teddy Swims

Love Somebody – Maroon 5

Love in Portofino – Dalida

Minefields – Faouzia / John Legend

My All – Mariah Carey

Next Summer – (modern pop track)

Next to Me – Imagine Dragons

Number One Girl – (modern pop track)

Parole Parole – Mina

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Shallow – Lady Gaga / Bradley Cooper

Shackles – Mary Mary

Something Stupid – Frank Sinatra / Nancy Sinatra

Somewhere Only We Know – Keane

Speechless – Dan + Shay

Stay with Me – Sam Smith

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Toxic – Britney Spears

Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez

Versace on the Floor – Bruno Mars

Wherever You Will Go – The Calling

Wicked Game – Chris Isaak

Without You – Mariah Carey

Yellow – Coldplay

You Are the Reason – Calum Scott

You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

Your Song – Elton John

Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey