Swinging Emotions

About Swinging Emotions

About Swinging Emotions – a refined jazz & swing ensemble based in Milan, Italy

Giulio is an Italian composer, arranger, guitarist and vocalist of exceptional calibre. His artistry is defined by a warm, impeccably styled crooner’s voice—evocative of Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra—and a masterful command of the American Songbook. He reinterprets timeless melodies with an exquisite sensibility, appealing to both devoted jazz connoisseurs and discerning audiences who delight in the elegance of swing. The ensemble is a coveted presence at luxury weddings and exclusive events, regularly gracing distinguished venues such as Villa Balbiano and Villa Simplicitas E Solferino on the shores of Lake Como.

Among the select few musicians in Italy who command a seven-string semi-acoustic guitar—an instrument hallmarked by virtuosos like Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli—Giulio is a prodigy of swing guitar. His discography includes a curated collection of albums, EPs and singles, featuring original compositions, reimagined international successes, and the cherished classics of legendary crooners. His most recent album, Timeless, has garnered over 1.8 million streams on Spotify within months of its release—a testament to its refined, enduring appeal. Giulio has shared the stage with luminaries of Italian and global jazz, most notably the esteemed New York pianist John Colianni (renowned for his work with Mel Tormé, Les Paul, Lionel Hampton and Woody Allen). Together, they have performed at prestigious London venues—Spike’s Place Jazz Club, The Boisdale of Belgravia, The Concorde Club and The Boisdale of Canary Wharf—each a setting that has also hosted icons such as Amy Winehouse, Rod Stewart and Tom Jones.

His career is punctuated by performances at illustrious jazz festivals and bespoke high-end events, including the 150th anniversary celebration of Villa d’Este on Lake Como, the unveiling of the new Ferrari 296 GTS, and exquisitely curated private weddings. For live engagements, Giulio collaborates with a select roster of elite musicians, offering ensembles ranging from an intimate trio to a sophisticated quartet, and expanding to an eight-piece big band. He also presents exclusive tribute projects dedicated to iconic artists—Michael Bublé, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra—alongside a “Swingin’ Christmas” programme, an impeccable choice for the holiday season.

Set List

Swing & Jazz Standard

After You’ve Gone - Benny Goodman
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
All Of Me - F.Sinatra / M.Bublé
All The Way - Frank Sinatra
Alright Okay You Win - Count Basie
As Time Goes By - Frank Sinatra
Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
Cheek To Cheek - Frank Sinatra
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Cry Me A River - Michael Bublé
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Doris Day / M. Bublé
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong / F. Sinatra
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love - Tony Bennett
I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra
I Got Rhythm - G. Gershwin
I’m Beginning To See The Light - Count Basie
I’ve Got The World On A String - F. Sinatra / M. Bublé
I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
In A Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
It Had To Be You - Harry Connick Jr.
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Lady Be Good - G. Gershwin
Lover Come Back To Me - Bobby Darin
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
Moon River – F. Sinatra
Moondance – Micahel Bublé
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
Night And Day - Frank Sinatra
On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Louis Armstrong
Pennies From Heaven - Frank Sinatra
Route 66 - Nat King Cole
S’wonderful - Diana Krall
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise - Bobby Darin
Straighten Up And Fly Right - Nat King Cole
Such A Night - Elvis Presley / M.Bublé
Summer Wind – F. Sinatra / M. Bublé
Sweet Lorraine - Nat King Cole
The Frim Fram Sauce - Nat King Cole
The Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra
The Song Is You - Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight - M. Bublé / F. Sinatra
They Can’t Take That Away From Me - Frank Sinatra T
Ry A Little Tenderness - Michael Bublé
When You’re Smiling – F. Sinatra / M. Bublé
You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin

Remixed Jazz Versions

Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen (Swing Version)
Every Breath You Take - Sting (Swing Version)
Gold - Spandau Ballet (Swing Version)
Happy – Pharrel Williams (Swing Version)
Sex Bomb - Tom Jones (Swing Version)
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson (Swing Version)

Christmas

Blue Christmas
Frosty The Snowman
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
The Christmas Song
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland

Bossa Nova

Agua De Beber (Water To Drink) - Jobim / Sinatra
Here Comes The Sun - Beatles (Bossa Version)
One Note Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim
So Danco Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim
The Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Italian Songs

Buonasera Signorina - Louis Prima / F. Buscaglione
On An Evening In Roma (Sott'er Celo De Roma) - Dean Martin / M. Bublé
Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
Quando, Quando, Quando

Rock & Roll

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Burning Love - Elvis Presley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen / M. Bublé
Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
Baby What To Want Me To Do - Elvis Presley

Pop, Soul, R & B

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Bobby Darin
How Sweet It Is - Marvin Gaye / M. Bublé
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Whiters
All Of Me - John Legend
Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley / M. Bublé
Blue Moon - Elvis Presley
Bridge Over Troubled Water – P. Simon / E. Presley
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Close To You - Burt Bacharach
Crazy – Willie Nelson
Everything - Michael Bublé
Feeling Good - Nina Simone / M. Bublé
Fever - E. Presley / M. Bublé
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder / F. Sinatra
Home - Michael Bublé
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
My Way - Frank Sinatra
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
You Are The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
New York State Of Mind - Billy Joel
Save The Last Dance For Me - Michael Bublé
September Morn - Neil Diamond
Smile - Charles Chaplin
Something - The Beatles
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
Sway - Michael Bublé /Dean Martin
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I Fall In Love – Nat King Cole
Yesterday - Beatles
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
You Don’t Know Me – M. Bublé / E. Presley