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The BILLY BROS. are a renowned Italian Swing Orchestra known for their high-energy performances and authentic big band sound. Formed in 1990, they've been entertaining audiences with their unique blend of classic swing music, showmanship, and passion.
The orchestra has had the privilege of collaborating with legendary figures like Norma Miller, the "Queen of Swing."
With a repertoire spanning iconic big bands and Italian swing artists, the BILLY BROS. Swing Orchestra aims to transport listeners back to the vibrant Swing Craze of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York.
The Billy Bros. Swing Ork. is an elegant, flamboyant and crazy orchestra of ten Hepcats and two Ladies.
Led by a visionary anachronist and stuck in Swing up to the neck, it has played in the best Clubs and Festivals in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Holland and Denmark.
Big band's style, Count Basie on top; choreographies by Chester Whitmore (USA); retro costume and culture, jokes, acrobatic numbers, and a great zoot-suit wardrobe!
It has published 5 CDs, boasts 7 compilations and lists hostings in radio and television broadcasts from Vladivostock to Chicago.
Whether you dig Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, Jive, Shag, Boogie-Woogie, solo Jazz or Fox-trot, or sipping a drink while sitting, the Billy Bros. Swing Orchestra is what you need!!
And for real diggers? Plenty of Italian Swing songs from the 30's to the 50's!!
The Billy Bros. Swing Orchestra: gutbucket, thrilling and swingin'!!
= free travel (up to 100 miles)
Opus Two - Buddy Johnson Orchestra
For Dancers Only - Jimmy Lunceford Orchestra
Spinnin' the Webb - Chick Webb Orchestra
Jump Through the Window - Roy Eldridge
Christopher Columbus - Fletcher Henderson Orchestra
Second Balcony Jump - Savoy Sultans
Why Don't You Do Right - Benny Goodman Orchestra
Let It Roll Again - Lucky Millinder Orchestra
'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It) - Jimmy Lunceford Orchestra
Thing Ain't What They Used to Be (Time's A-Wastin') - Duke Ellington Orchestra
One O' Clock Jump - Count Basie Orchestra
Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins Orchestra
Mamma voglio anch'io la fidanzata - Natalino Otto
A 15 anni - Ernesto Bonino
Carina - Corrado Loyacono
Baciami picicna - Alberto Rabagliati
Parlami d'amore Mariù - Vittorio De sica
Guarda che luna - Fred Buscaglione
Musetto - Domenico Modugno
Tu vuo fa l'americano - Renato Carosone
"We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 3 parking spaces."
"We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment."
"If needed we’re completely self contained for small gigs and we can bring our own PA system as well as a simple lighting rig."
Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."
So many great Festivals, Clubs and events all over Europe in 35 years!!
"We love playing at all sorts of events! Our goal is to make people happy."
35 years on the road for the BIlly Bros. Swing Orchestra, ain't bad at all!
Count Basie Orchestra above all. "Moten Swing" is the favourite song.
Not less than 10 people, up to 12.
"We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."
"We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."
We can learn a few specific songs before the event. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."
"Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing."
Yes, that's possible
Zazzarazzaz Festival
MuntagninJazz Festival
Lecce Swing Festival
Sicilian SwingAge Festival
Swing Craze Festival
Interamna Swing Festival
100 Club, London
Dover Str. Jazz Club, London
Jazz House, Copenhagen
Hepcat Club, Augsburg
La Boite, Barcelona
Cotton Club, Rome
Le Scimmie, Milano
Chet Baker, Bologne
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Cruise
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Musical Theatre
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
Jazz
Blues
Swing
Rock 'n' Roll
Italian Music
