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The Velvet Duo is a refined vocals and guitar jazz-pop acoustic ensemble, delivering high quality live music tailored to elevate any event. The duo features vocalist Anna and guitarist Ruggero, combining elegance, artistry, and engaging stage presence. |
The repertoire is highly versatile, ranging from timeless international classics and jazz standards to contemporary pop and soul songs, all arranged in a sophisticated pop-jazz style. They perform in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, creating a refined atmosphere for diverse audiences. |
London-based jazz ensemble delivering elegant live music for luxury corporate events, private celebrations, and exclusive venues worldwide. |
Logistic Travel
The Velvet Duo is available to perform worldwide, provided the agreed fee covers travel and any necessary logistical expenses. Within the United Kingdom, the duo is happy to travel to any location accessible by train. For events finishing late at night, suitable accommodation is kindly requested to ensure a smooth and professional service. |
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Anna is an acclaimed Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter. A professional touring artist since 2017, she has performed at top-tier music festivals such as Umbria Jazz, Jazz Up Festival, and the Experiment Festival. |
Ruggero is an accomplished Italian jazz bassist, arranger, and composer operating between London and Perugia. Averaging over 150 live performances a year, Ruggero has featured at major international jazz festivals and clubs, including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Umbria Jazz, and Jazz Refresh. He is also a session musician for prominent European jazz record labels. |
Notable Performance Venues |
Since 2017, the duo has maintained a prolific international touring schedule, performing over 100 concerts annually across the world: |
- UK
- Switzerland
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- United States
Notable appearances include high-profile performances at: |
- London’s 606 Club
- Home House
- Reschio Estate
- Oceania Theatre
- Bardo
The Velvet Duo provides premium entertainment with an impeccable dress code and a natural ability to engage guests. Their performances are virtuosic, blending jazz, pop, and soul with a particular focus on love songs and sophisticated moods. |
Jazz Standards
- On the Sunny Side of the Street
- Come Fly With Me
- Fly Me to the Moon
- My Ideal
- East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)
- L-O-V-E
- Unforgettable
- Skylark
- I Loves You, Porgy
- Every Time We Say Goodbye
- Shiny Stockings
- No Moon at All
- I’ve Got You Under My Skin
- Night and Day
- Almost Like Being in Love
- I Could Write a Book
- All of Me
- Route 66
- Cheek to Cheek
- Someday My Prince Will Come
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Pop / Soul / Contemporary Classics
- Moon River
- Can’t Help Falling in Love
- I Say a Little Prayer
- Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
- How Deep Is Your Love
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
- You’ve Got a Friend
- The Look of Love
- Valerie
- I Wish
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
- Ain’t Nobody
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- Do I Do
- Superstition
- Lately
- Super Duper Love
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- Black or White
- Rehab
- (They Long to Be) Close to You
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
- Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
- Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
- Oops!… I Did It Again – Britney Spears
- Blame It on the Boogie – The Jackson 5
- ABC – The Jackson 5
- I Want You Back – The Jackson 5
- Levitating – Dua Lipa
- Sunrise – Norah Jones
- Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
- At Last – Etta James
- If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
- Feeling Good – Nina Simone
- Killing Me Softly with His Song – Roberta Flack / Fugees (1996 cover)
- The Girl from Ipanema
- Moondance – Van Morrison
- Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers
- Mr. Magic – Grover Washington Jr.
- Sunny – Bobby Hebb
- What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell
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Italian Repertoire
- Salirò – Daniele Silvestri
- Il cielo in una stanza – Gino Paoli (also performed by Mina)
- Banane e lampone – Gianni Morandi
- Tu vuò fà l’americano – Renato Carosone
- La domenica delle salme – Fabrizio De André
- Figli delle stelle – Alan Sorrenti
- Prima di andare via – Neffa
- Senza fine – Gino Paoli (also performed by Ornella Vanoni)
- E la chiamano estate – Bruno Martino
- Estate – Bruno Martino
- Io so che ti amerò – Ornella Vanoni
- Io che amo solo te – Sergio Endrigo
- A me me piace ’o blues – Pino Daniele
- Tu dimmi quando quando – Pino Daniele
- Se stasera sono qui – Luigi Tenco
- Mi sono innamorata di te – Luigi Tenco
- Come foglie – Malika Ayane
- Tristezza – Ornella Vanoni
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Spanish Repertoire
- Bésame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez
- Vete de Mí – Alberto Domínguez
- Contigo en la Distancia – César Portillo de la Luz
- Algo Contigo – Chico Novarro
- Sabor a Mí – Álvaro Carrillo
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Brazilian Repertoire (Bossa Nova & MPB)
- Chega de Saudade – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Corcovado – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Desafinado – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Flor de Lis – Djavan
- Garota de Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Triste – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Eu Te Amo – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Sina – Djavan
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Anna is a wonderful, friendly musician. We have used her here at the
club several times now, she has been punctual, positive and professional to work
with.
Hugh CaterManager The Winchester Club Putney
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Anna and Ruggero (The Velvet Duo) are exceptionally
professional and engaging musicians, with a remarkable ability to curate and deliver
refined repertoires tailored to suit any occasion.
They have collaborated with Ponente Entertainment on multiple occasions,
consistently providing high-quality acoustic performances for premium and luxury
events, including live music at Bardo St James, London.
Their talent, versatility, and reliability make them a true asset to any event. I highly
recommend them.
Francesca ConfortiniFounder, Ponente Entertainment
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