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Talking Ties

Italian and American Swing, New Orleans

Talking Ties are a sextet who perform a repertoire of arranged Italian and American swing tunes, as well as original compositions and pieces from the New Orleans tradition.

The band is ideal for performing at cocktail receptions, gala dinners, corporate events and vintage-themed after-parties. They have been collaborating with Lindy Hop (swing) dance schools across Italy for many years.

Band and musicians

Giovanni Gargini - vocals and drums

Federico Calabretta - vocals and piano

Bernardo Sacconi - vocals, double bass, guitar

Matteo Spolveri - trumpet and cornet

Charles Ferris - trumpet and trombone

Glauco Benedetti - sousaphone and trombone

Juke Box

Recommended times:

Aperitif • dinner

Extravagante

Recommended times:

Aperitif • dinner • party

Voglio esser come di te

Recommended times:

Aperitif • dinner party

Our outfits

Classic elegant: black suit, white shirt, black bow tie.

Vintage waistcoat: cream and brown striped waistcoat, beige trousers, cream and brown striped bow tie.

Vintage casual: vest, white shirt, blue trousers.

Download our repertoire!

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