2020 - 2021 Catalogue

about us

Musica Evento is an Italian company located in the world-famousLigurian Riviera, offering music services for luxury destinationweddings in Italy, corporate events, yacht parties and receptions.

Our artists, all young and talented well-established recordingand touring musicians, play regularly at top-class events in theoutstanding locations of Portofino, Tuscany, Como Lake, Amalfi Coast,Apulia, the Côte D’Azur and are Apulia, the Côte D’Azur and are available all over Italy and abroad.

Musica Evento’s goal is to provide world-class music services to itsclients by offering highly professional musicians and flawless servicedelivery.

When planning an event, music plays a vital role, and when it is“just right”, it will definitely take a very special day to the next level.

Please, leaf through our music catalogue and step into our world…

A group composed of five fabulous jazz musicians presenting a highly enjoyable and up-tempo repertoire of songs from the Italian / American Songbook. The singer’s impressive voice evokes the “divas” of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, while the warm sound of this ensemble creates an enchanting and sparkling atmosphere, a perfect match for classy dinners and aperitifs.

Ensemble: Female Vocals, Piano, Sax, Double bass, Drums

Video: www.musicaevento.it/wedding-swing-band

A few songs from their repertoire: Quizas, quizas, quizas (Nat King Cole), Sing, sing, sing (Louis Prima), Tu vuo’ fa l’americano (Renato Carosone), Perfidia,(Lupita (Lupita Palomera), It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing (Duke Ellington), Nel blu dipinto di blu (Domenico Modugno), I found my love in Portofino,(Fred Buscaglione), The lady is a tramp (Frank Sinatra), Come fly with me (Frank Sinatra), Buonasera Signorina (Fred Buscaglione), etc.…

Alessandro P. says: “Amazingly matching with the style of the event, stunning voice and presence. Thank you!”

ITALIAN SWING BAND

ITALIAN FOLK TRIO

Our charming Folk Trio will bring a touch of the real Italian spirit and eleganceperforming not only the most legendary Italian songs but also up tempos andtraditional tarantellas and neapolitan songs.This fabulous Italian band offers the chance to choose their outfit from a very formal suit and tie to a more traditional Italian outfit with the typical “coppola” Italian hat and an informal total white outfit with a touch of red.TThis band is perfect for wedding welcome dinner celebrations, Italian themed events and wedding cocktails.

Ensemble:Male vocals Acoustic guitar Accordion, Double bass (optional), Drums (optional).

Video:www.musicaevento.it/wedding-italian-folk-trio/

A few songs from their repertoire:TTu vuo’ fa l’ammericano (Renato Carosone), Nel blu dipinto di blu(Domenico Modugno), That’s amore (Dean Martin), Malafemmina (Totò),Buonasera signorina (Fred Buscaglione), O sole mio (Di Capua), Io che amo solo te (Sergio Endrigo), etc.....

What Erica S. says about the trio:“Giuseppe and the Folk Trio were a joy to have at our wedding. They created exactly the atmosphere that we had hoped for and provided an outstanding service from start to finish.service from start to finish. We received lots of amazing feedback from our guests too. Couldn't recommend them more.”

This sophisticated group is composed of classical trained musicians presenting a repertoire that spans from popular tunes to movie scores and, obviously,classical music. With these performers your event will immediately be pervaded by a magical, classy atmosphere.

Ensemble: Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello

Video: www.musicaevento.it/string-quartet

A few songs from their repertoire: Gabriel’s oboe (Ennio Morricone), Summertime (George Gershwin), Let it be (The Beatles), Moonriver (Henry Mancini), La vita è bella (Nicola Piovani), The Entertainer (Scott Joplin), Viva la Vida (Coldplay), Libertango (Astor Piazzolla), Killer Queen (The Queen), Palladio (Karl JJenkins), Flower’s Duet (Delibes), Spring (Antonio Vivaldi), etc.…

What Emily M. says about them: “So easy to work with, they even learnt two songs from my English childhood for the church ceremony!”

STRING QUARTET

STRING QUARTET + POP VOCALS

Pop vocals are added to a classical string quartet in order to compose a fresh and engaging all-female ensemble. Their repertoire goes from international pop hits to movie scores. Their song arrangements are completely original, which means that they were written exclusively for this ensemble and you won’t hear them anywhere else. Recommended for ceremonies, gala dinners, wedding receptions and/or dinners, aperitifs.

Ensemble: Female vocals, violin I, violin II, viola, cello.

Video: www.musicaevento.it/wedding-strings-soprano-pop-singer/

A few songs from their repertoire:A few songs from their repertoire: Time after time (Cindy Lauper), I knew I loved you (Ennio Morricone), Kissing you (Des’ree), Have a little faith in me (John Hiatt), I can’t stand the rain (Seal), Eternal flame (The Bangles), Every breath you take (The Police), A thousand years (Christina Perri), Close to you (Burt Bacharach), To make you feel my love (Adele), Signed, sealed, delivered (Stevie Wonder), You’re My World (Cilla Black), Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen), etc...

This classy duo is composed by two expert and classy musicians presenting a captivating repertoire that ranges from classical music to international popular songs, all the way to movie scores. Perfect for both civil and religious ceremonies and for aperitifs and receptions.

Ensemble: Harp, Female Vocals.

Video: www.musicaevento.it/wedding-harp-female-vocals/

A few songs from their repertoire: A few songs from their repertoire: Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen), Can’t help falling in love with you (Elvis Prestey), A thousand years (Christina Perri), All of me (John Legend), What awonderful world (Louis Armstrong), Ave Maria (Schubert), Panis Angelicus (Franck), The wedding song, etc....

What Kelly N. says about them:“They made our day completely magical! They are extremely talented and I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you all so much for your effort, passion and for being so wonderful, you made our day all the more special!“

HARP AND VOCAL

POP/SOUL PARTY BAND

This amazing seven piece band is led by two powerful and charismatic vocalists who will blow the audience away with passionate and energetic live performances.TThis Party Band performs exclusively live without any help of backing tracks thanks to professional and expert singers and touring musicians who are accustomed playing in concerts and events. This means that with this band you will get the quality of a concert, not only a terrific wedding Party Band!

Ensemble:Female Vocals, Male Vocals, Saxophone, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums.

VVideo:www.musicaevento.it/pop-soul-dance-party-band-italy/

A few songs from their repertoire:Billie Jean (Michael Jackson), Ain’t no mountain high enough (Marvin Gaye),Hot stuff (Donna Summer), Can’t take my eyes off of you (Gloria Gaynor), Superstition (Stevie Wonder), The best (Tina Turner), Rehab (Amy Winehouse), Think (Aretha Franklin), etc.... What Alyssa H. says about them:“The party definitely started when the live band hit the stage! Everyone danced for the entire set and had a blast. I would 100% recommend Musica Evento to anyone considering their services for your special day.”

Born under the inspirational Postmodern Jukebox style, Gatsby Band offers Great Gatsby party music for luxurios and styish events in Italy and abroad. This outstanding vintage jazz band delivers elegant and fresh perfomances of well known contemporary hits in the style of a 1920’s jazz band.

Ensemble: Female Vocals, Clarinet or Saxophone, Piano, Double Bass, Drums. Male Vocals (optional).

Video: www.musicaevento.it/gatsby-jazz-band/

A few songs from their repertoire: A few songs from their repertoire: Bad Romance (Lady Gaga), Umbrella (Rihanna), Creep (Radiohead), Put on the Ritz (Irving Berlin), ‘S Wonderful (George Gershwin), Stardust (Hoagy Carlmichael), etc....

What Rebecca A. says about them:“This band is incredible. They made our dinner feel like a magical experience. Fantastic musicians and Celeste has an unbelievable voice. They were also extremely friendly and helpful. Would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending to anyone else. I want to do it all over again!!“

GATSBY JAZZ BAND

FOLK MARCHING BAND

PORTFOLIO

ABOUT CELESTE IEFFA

Born in Tuscany, yet Ligurian by adoption, founder and CEO of Musica Evento, Celeste Ieffa- aka Andrea Celeste - is an accomplished pop-jazz singer and songwriter, recording artistand first-class performer who wins over with her talent, charm and versatility.

Celeste started her career when only adolescent and since then she has liaised withoutstanding musicians like Dado Moroni, Joe Locke, Vittorio De Scalzi, Zibba and Americanproducer and 24-time Grammy winner Al Schmitt (Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, US).

She has performed on international stages such as Blue Note (Milan IT), Dizzy’s Club (New YorkShe has performed on international stages such as Blue Note (Milan IT), Dizzy’s Club (New YorkUS), Wabe (Berlin), Monte Carlo Jazz Festival (Monaco), Mendrisio Jazz Club (Switzerland), IschiaJazz Festival (Italy), Dima Jazz Festival (Algeria), Lovere Jazz Festival (Italy), etc. and recorded fivealbums including highly personalized versions of jazz-pop standards and her original tunes.

Given her expertise as a music professional and performer both in public concerts and privateevents, Celeste founded Musica Evento in 2013, at age 27, with the goal of offering world-classmusic services for luxury destination weddings, corporate events, and yacht parties.

Since then she has worked with numerous wedding planners, agencies and private clients atSince then she has worked with numerous wedding planners, agencies and private clients atbreathtakinglocations in Tuscany, Lake Como Amalfi, Salento, the Ligurian Riviera and theCote D’Azur.

Her commitment to music is total and her musical range spans from classical music and opera(which she has studied with Maestros such as Vittorio Scali and world-famous baritone MarcoCamastra) to Jazz and Pop; for this reason she is able to tailor the most appropriate music entertainmentto clients’ taste and needs.

Last but not least, thanks to a large network of music professionals built in more than fifteenLast but not least, thanks to a large network of music professionals built in more than fifteenyears of career, she can rely on a precious entourage of renowned and highly experiencedmusicians and sound& light technicians.

For further information, please visit: www.andreaceleste.com

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