Verona Jazz

About Verona Jazz

About Verona Jazz – an exquisite Jazz, Bossa & Swing ensemble based in Verona, Italy

Verona Jazz is a refined jazz and bossa nova collective composed of impeccably trained musicians whose craft is driven by an authentic devotion to their art. Their global performances at celebrated festivals and distinguished events have only deepened their passion for creating bespoke, intimate musical moments—whether upon a grand stage or within a candlelit courtyard, the experience remains profoundly curated.

The ensemble adapts with effortless grace to the distinct atmosphere of each occasion, frequently performing as a trio—either with piano, double bass, and drums, or with guitar elegantly substituting the piano.

When accompanied by their female vocalist, the sonic palette acquires an even warmer, more expressive nuance. The group may also expand into a quartet or quintet for those desiring a fuller, more opulent sound, and they welcome the opportunity to discuss tailored configurations.

Their setlist is a carefully selected anthology of jazz standards, classic bossa nova treasures, and contemporary songs transformed through their signature, unhurried jazz sensibility. The result is a smooth, luxurious sound that cultivates a relaxed yet supremely refined ambiance—ideal for weddings, exclusive dinners, private soirées, or sophisticated corporate gatherings.

Should the event require it, Verona Jazz brings its own premier sound and lighting equipment at an additional cost, arriving approximately two hours before guests to ensure a flawless setup and impeccable acoustics. For a special moment—such as a first dance—they are delighted to consider bespoke requests, assessing each with careful artistry.

Whether indoors or outdoors, in classic ballrooms or distinctive settings like barns, gardens, or seaside terraces, the band is devoted to creating a beautiful musical backdrop—provided the space and conditions are suitably arranged. Performances typically span an hour and a half per set, with a recommended performance area of around five by four meters to accommodate their refined instrumentation comfortably.

At the heart of every performance lies a singular desire: to envelop guests in music that is timeless, smooth, and infused with soul—an experience of pure, elevated emotion.

Set List

🎤 Vocal Jazz Classics

A Foggy Day – Fred Astaire
After You’ve Gone – Marion Harris
Almost Like Being in Love – Nat King Cole
All of Me – Billie Holiday
Autumn Leaves – Yves Montand
Beautiful Love – Thelonious Monk
Black Coffee – Sarah Vaughan
Blue Skies – Ella Fitzgerald
Bye Bye Blackbird – Peggy Lee
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire
Comes Love – Billie Holiday
Crazy in Love (piano version) – Beyoncé
Dream a Little Dream – The Mamas & the Papas
Embraceable You – Ella Fitzgerald
Everything I’ve Got Belongs to You – Billie Holiday
Fever – Peggy Lee
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
From the Start – Norah Jones
Girl from Ipanema – Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz
Honeysuckle Rose – Fats Waller
I Can’t Wait – Vanessa Rubin
I’d Rather Go Blind – Etta James
I’ll Remember April – Chet Baker
I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra
Just Friends – Charlie Parker
Kiss – Prince
Let’s Fall in Love – Diana Krall
L O V E – Nat King Cole
Lover Man – Billie Holiday
Mi Sono Innamorata di Te – Luigi Tenco
My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone
Out of Nowhere – Chet Baker
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (“Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”) – Doris Day
Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny
Smooth Operator – Sade
Speak Low – Ella Fitzgerald
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
Stupid Cupid – Connie Francis
Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Straighten Up and Fly Right – Nat King Cole
Sway – Dean Martin
Temptation – Nat King Cole
Tell Me All About It – Dinah Washington
The Nearness of You – Norah Jones
Too Darn Hot – Ella Fitzgerald
Whatever Lola Wants – Sarah Vaughan
Why Don’t You Do Right – Peggy Lee
Your Heart Is as Black as Night – Chet Baker
5–10–15 Hours – Ruth Brown

🎶 Bossa Nova / Samba Jazz

A Felicidade – Tom Jobim
Agua de Beber – Sergio Mendes
Bananeira – Joao Donato
Chovendo na Roseira – Edu Lobo / Tom Jobim
Corcovado – Tom Jobim / Stan Getz
Desafinado – Stan Getz
Doralice – João Gilberto
Garota de Ipanema – Tom Jobim
Insensatez – Tom Jobim
Mas Que Nada – Sergio Mendes
Triste – Tom Jobim

🎸 Funk Jazz / Soul

Englishman in New York – Sting
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Sunny – Marvin Gaye
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

🎷 Instrumental Jazz Standards

A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie
All of Me – Oscar Peterson
All the Things You Are – Keith Jarrett
Autumn Leaves – Chet Baker
Caravan – Duke Ellington
Estate – Chet Baker
Misty – Stan Getz
On Green Dolphin Street – Miles Davis
So What – Miles Davis
Solar – Miles Davis
Stella by Starlight – Miles Davis
Summertime – Miles Davis