06-08-15 of April and 1st of May 2023 Viviana Zarbo will be performing at the IFC Mall in Hong Kong for the first time, accompanied by an amazing local jazz quartet. Inspired by the great divas of jazz and the golden era actresses, Viviana Zarbo presents an elegant American songbook with a touch of Mediterranean sounds, and a selection of Italian and Brazilian tunes for a delightful vintage-style finish. “Charming and…with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal “The Jazz.co.Uk”

Viviana Zarbo & Robin Banerjee Jazz Duo

Inspired by the great divas of jazz and the golden era actresses, Viviana Zarbo presents an elegant American songbook with a touch of Mediterranean sounds, and a selection of Italian, French and Brazilian tunes for a delightful vintage-style finish. “Charming and…with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal “The Jazz.co.Uk”

Inspired by the great divas of jazz and the golden era actresses, Viviana Zarbo presents an elegant American songbook with a touch of Mediterranean sounds, and a selection of Italian, French and Brazilian tunes for a delightful vintage-style finish. “Charming and…with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal “The Jazz.co.Uk”

Viviana Zarbo Jazz Duo at Como Garden Restaurant

Enjoy an evening of Christmas songs, Italian classics and the best hits with Viviana Zarbo and Chris Neill on piano

Viviana Zarbo & Robin Banerjee have teamed to great effect fusing jazz, soul and blues in their performances together in this exciting new duo.

Sicilian born but a London resident, Viviana Zarbo is starting to make waves on the UK jazz scene

Inspired by the great divas of jazz and the golden era actresses, she presents an elegant American songbook with a touch of Mediterranean sounds, and a selection of Italian, French and Brazilian tunes for a delightful vintage-style finish.

"Charming and…with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal “The Jazz.co.Uk”

Sicilian by birth but adopted by Britain, Viviana Zarbo comes back to the Pheasantry with a show celebrating the famous Italian songs which served as the background of her childhood in Italy. “I discovered many Italian music golden age treasures thanks to my father’s music cassettes, which he played on the car stereo, and I sang along. It is by singing those songs that I first found my love for singing”. However, her “amore” (Italian for “love”) for singing has become, in time, influenced by her favourite songs by the jazz divas, which she discovered along her artistic path in the UK. All these elements will be presented in a show made up of different musical styles, linguistic varieties, and surprises … not to be missed!

Don’t worry, this is not a show about “femmes fatales” or helpless victims… Viviana Zarbo and her top class jazz band remember some of the most important ladies in jazz, cinema and music – the ones who left an indelible mark on our hearts – with unforgettable timeless tunes.

The ‘Bad Girls’ celebrated will include Josephine Baker and Carmen Miranda from the days of naughty revues, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald from the golden era of jazz, ageless cinema stars Rita Hayworth and Sophia Loren, and contemporary chanteuses like Madonna and Amy Winehouse, to name but a few.

Charming and strong, with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana is a versatile artist who is making very sweet musical waves in the Uk Jazz scene.

“ Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience imagination…the audience could not keep their eyes from the stage” – The Jazz UK

“A velvety voice that Viviana has learnt to use well … a debut worth noting” – Jazz in Europe

Viviana Zarbo Jazz Duo

Sicilian born but a London resident, Viviana Zarbo is starting to make waves on the UK jazz scene

Inspired by the great divas of jazz and the golden era actresses, she presents an elegant American songbook with a touch of Mediterranean sounds, and a selection of Italian, French and Brazilian tunes for a delightful vintage-style finish.

"Charming and…with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal “The Jazz.co.Uk”

In a hit show from 2019’s Edinburgh Fringe, jazz performer Viviana Zarbo reinterprets the songs of Marilyn Monroe, both well-known and more obscure, in a deeply personal way. Drawing parallels between Monroe’s life and her own, she asks whether any of us know the real woman behind the iconic image?

“...Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal” TheJazz.co.uk

Italian-born but a London resident, singer/actress Viviana Zarbo is starting to make waves on the UK jazz scene. Since graduating from the American Musical Theatre Academy of London in 2014 Viviana has developed an innovative repertoire from the Great American Songbook, re-interpreting the songs by drawing inspiration from great jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day and Sarah Vaughan. At the same time she also incorporates influences from actresses/singers such as Julie London, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland. She has performed regularly at some of London's most established music venues, including Pizza Express Soho, Ronnie Scott’s and Crazy Coqs and has recently launched her debut album "Take Away" on the prestigious jazz record label 33Jazz Records. A classy and elegant performer with a sumptuous voice and winning delivery, her gigs are always swinging and fun.

"Charming and…with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana Zarbo very much knows how to hold an audience…definitely the real deal" thejazz.co.uk; “Take Away” is the expression of …a velvety voice that Viviana has learnt to use well…a debut worth noting" Jazz in Europe

Viviana Zarbo Jazz Duo

Viviana Zarbo sings Classical Italian tunes to celebrated the opening of Eataly London

Andy Warhol’s paintings, the cheeky song for JFK’s birthday, a white skirt billowing over a subway grating.

Marilyn’s icon was build upon her unique blend of childlike innocence and provocative feminine sexuality. Despite being indisputably a hugely famous actress and a “bombshell”, Marilyn contributed to set the standards of the Jazz and Swing golden age of the 1940s/50s. Her breathy brassy voice singing My Heart Belongs to Daddy, I’m Through With Love or Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend is history.

Today, having premiered to sold out houses, and gained excellent reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019, Viviana Zarbo reinterprets her songs – masterpieces composed by geniuses like Cole Porter and Irving Berlin – in a personal way, devoid of clichés, with an amazing jazz trio.

Viviana creates an atmosphere in which tales of Marilyn’s life are intertwined with tales from her own life, and Marilyn’s role as an artistic model which shaped Viviana’s career is recounted through the great diva’s songs.

Don’t worry, this is not a show about 'Femmes Fatale' or helpless victims! Viviana Zarbo and her top class jazz band are happy to mark International Women’s Day by remembering some of the most important ladies in jazz, cinema and music - the ones who left an indelible mark on our hearts - with unforgettable timeless tunes.

The ‘Bad Girls’ celebrated will include Josephine Baker and Carmen Miranda from the days of naughty revues, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald from the golden era of jazz, ageless cinema stars Rita Hayworth and Sophia Loren, and contemporary chanteuses like Madonna and Amy Winehouse, to name but a few.

Charming and strong, with a true passion for storytelling, Viviana is a versatile artist who is making very sweet musical waves in the Uk Jazz scene. “She can switch from being sensual as breathing to being as scary as a she-devil in a heartbeat” Somenthing Else. Band Line up" Viviana Zarbo: Vocals Chris Neill: piano Robin Banerjee: guitar Ali Watson: double bass Alfonso Vitale: drums Uccio Gaeta: percussions

Viviana Zarbo & Robin Banerjee have teamed to great effect fusing jazz, soul and blues in their performances together in this exciting new duo.

“ … Charming and strong, a velvet voice with a true passion for the storytelling, VIVIANA ZARBO very much knows how to hold an audience imagination, is definitely THE REAL DEAL........ the audience could not keep their eyes from the stage” - Jazz UK

Singer and performer, Italian-born but a London resident, Viviana is a versatile artist whose musical theatre background enriched and enhanced her naturally multifaceted jazz vibe and she is starting to make waves on the UK jazz scene. Having premiered to sold out houses in some of London's most established music venues, including Pizza Express Soho, The Peasantry, The 606 Jazz Club and gained excellent reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Viviana will be bringing her love of jazz and swing from the Golden Era at the at Peggy’s Skylight for the first time, accompanied by the wonderful Andrew Wood Trio.

Viviana has developed an innovative repertoire from the Great American Songbook, re-interpreting the songs by drawing inspiration from great jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day and Sarah Vaughan. At the same time she also incorporates influences from actresses/singers such as Julie London, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland and and she has recently launched her debut album "Take Away" on the prestigious jazz record label 33Jazz Records.

A classy and elegant performer with a sumptuous voice and winning delivery, her gigs are always swinging and fun. As she puts it: "with my shows I like to convey my love for jazz and swing, taking audiences back to the 1940's and 50s, from the streets of Harlem to the movie studios of California". A perfect way to spend a musical Sunday afternoon.