The Big Cats

About The Big Cats

The Big Cats – An Exquisite Swing Ensemble from Puglia, Italy

An exceptional wedding and celebration band, The Big Cats curate a refined repertoire devoted entirely to the art of swing. From timeless jazz and vintage swing covers to reimagined funk and pop classics, alongside beloved Italian songs, their performance is an impeccably curated journey through music’s most elegant eras.

Their extensive and bespoke setlist includes iconic pieces by Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley, and Wham, ensuring every guest is captivated. Based in Bari, Puglia, the ensemble travels throughout Italy, bringing their polished artistry to weddings, private soirées, and exclusive corporate events. Experience their allure firsthand in the video below.

With years of combined industry experience, The Big Cats deliver a level of professionalism and skill that guarantees an unforgettable show. Their setlist is meticulously crafted to resonate with each guest, providing seamless entertainment from the first note to the last. They have performed at some of Italy’s most distinguished venues, including:

• Masseria Le Torri, Bari
• Masseria Sanrà, Noicattaro
• Masseria Grieco, Ostuni
• Masseria Don Luigi, Fasano
• Masseria Fulcignano, Lecce
• Masseria Relais Santa Teresa
• Masseria Pistola, Cocolicchio
• Villa Rocca 1914, Ostuni
• Masseria Salamina, Fasano
• Agriturismo TerramareBio
• Taranto
• Muro Leccese, Lecce

If you seek one of Bari’s finest swing bands to elevate your celebrations with unparalleled elegance, look no further than The Big Cats. Enquire today to secure an evening of exquisite music.

Set List

American Jazz & Swing

My Way – Frank Sinatra
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
Just A Gigolò – Louis Prima
When You're Smiling – Louis Prima
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
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
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
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
When The Saints Go Marching In – Louis Armstrong
Hello Dolly – Louis Armstrong
Sheik Of Araby – Francis Wheleer
Beimirbist Du Schön - Jacob Jacobs
Swing That Music – Louis Armstrong
China Boy – Dick Winfree

Pop / Funk / Blues

What's Up - For Non Blondes
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
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
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
La Vie En Rose - Édith Piaf
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Time Afer Time – Cindy Lauper
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Light My Fire – Will Young
Knocking On Heaven Door – Bob Dylan
Hotel California - Eagles
Blues Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
American Boy - Estelle
At Last – Etta James
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Lemon Three – Fool’s Garden
What Is Love - Haddaway
Billie Jean – Micheal Jackson
I'm Yours – Jason Mraz
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 Breathe You Take – The Police
Georgy Porgy - Toto
What A Wonderfull World – Louis Armstrong
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Trouble So Hard – Vera Hall

Bossanova

Agua De Beber - Jobim
Desafinado - Jobim
Garota De Ipanema - Jobim
Insensatez - Jobim
Wave - Jobim
Corcovado – Stan Getz
Besame Mucho – Cesaria Evora

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

Italian

Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu– Domenico Modugno
Buonasera Signorina – Fred Buscaglione
Eri Piccola – Fred Buscaglione
Carina – Fred Buscaglione
Guarda Che Luna – Fred Buscaglione
Baciami Piccina – Trio Lescano
Un Bacio A Mezzanotte – Trio Lescano
Quando Quando Quando – Tony Renis
Estate – Bruno Martino
Bongo Bongo Bongo – Renzo Arbore
In Cerca Di Te – Gian Carlo Testoni
Mamma Maria – Ricchi E Poveri
Sarà Perché Ti Amo – Ricchi E Poveri
Anema E Core – Roberto Murolo
Maruzzella – Renato Carosone
‘O Sole Mio – Eduardo Di Capua
O Surdato Nnammurato – Aniello Califano
Malafemmena - Totò
Tu Si Na Cosa Grande – Domenico Modugno
Champagne – Peppino Di Capri
Messico E Nuvole – Paolo Conte
Je So Pazz – Pino Daniele
Napule È – Pino Daniele
Quando – Pino Daniele
Quanno Chiove – Pino Daniele
Io Che Non Vivo Senza Te – Pino Donaggio
Una Rotonda Sul Mare – Fred Buongusto
Gianna – Rino Gaetano
Il Cielo È Sempre Più Blu – Rino Gaetano
A Mano A Mano – Rino Gaetano
Un'estate Al Mare – Giuni Russo
Mille Lire Al Mese - Gilberto Mazzi
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
Bella Senz'anima – Riccardo Cocciante
Azzurro – Adriano Celentano
Via Con Me – Paolo Conte
4 Marzo 1943 – Lucio Dalla
Caruso – Lucio Dalla
Attenti Al Lupo – Lucio Dalla
Canzone – Lucio Dalla
Disperato Erotico Stomp – Lucio Dalla
Maramao Perché Sei Morto – Trio Lescano
Marilù – Nicola Arigliano
Con Il Nastro Rosa – Lucio Battisti
50 Special - Lunapop
Me So Mbriacato - Mannarino
Almeno Tu Nell'universo – Mia Martini
Parole Parole Parole - Mina
Questione Di Feeling - Mina
Oggi Sono Io - Mina
Brivido Felino - Mina
All'1 E 35 Circa – Vinicio Capossela
Che Cos’è L’amor – Vinicio Capossela
E Allora Mambo – Vinicio Capossela
Il Garibaldi Innamorato – Sergio Caputo
Mambo Italiano – Renato Carosone
L’emozione Non Ha Voce – Adriano Celentano
L’amore Non Si Spiega – Sergio Cammariere
Bocca Di Rosa – Fabrizio De Andrè
Io Vagabondo – Nomadi
Alba Chiara – Vasco Rossi
Colpa D'alfredo – Vasco Rossi
Vita Spericolata - Vasco Rossi