Emanuele Schiavone (born in 1995 in Matera, Italy) is an Italian jazz vocalist and musician known for his warm tone, refined phrasing, and elegant stage presence rooted in the great crooner tradition.
After graduating from a technical high school in his hometown, Emanuele chose to fully dedicate himself to music. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Jazz Voice with highest honors (110/110 summa cum laude) from the Conservatory “E. R. Duni” of Matera, studying under renowned vocalist Mario Rosini.
In 2014, he gained national recognition at the Premio Mia Martini, where he placed third as both songwriter and performer with his original song È già domani, later released as a single in 2015. During the same period, he was awarded four scholarships to attend the prestigious C.E.T. (Centro Europeo di Toscolano), founded by Mogol.
Since 2016, Emanuele has been active as a vocalist in various projects, including the swing-focused Hop’n Swing Band and other ensembles dedicated to preserving and reimagining classic Italian and American repertoire. In 2018, after receiving a scholarship from the Onyx Jazz Club, he attended the Nuoro Jazz summer seminars, performing with a quintet of emerging Italian jazz musicians.
In 2023, he was a finalist at the Chicco Bettinardi National Jazz Competition, where he was awarded second place among the most promising Italian jazz vocalists under 30 by jury president Diana Torto. In 2024, he became a finalist at Dai de Jazz - Largo ai giovani with the Jōshō Jazz Quartet, releasing the single Nature Boy under Cadenza JazzLab.
Throughout his career, Emanuele has collaborated with major orchestras and artists, including the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Bari conducted by Cettina Donato, the Symphony Orchestra of Matera, accordionist Max Tagliata, and guitarist Davide Ranoia. In 2020, he was involved in the production of the album Achille Lauro 1920, released by Warner Music Italy, contributing vocal arrangements and background vocals alongside internationally acclaimed artists.
He is currently a member of the Duni Jazz Choir directed by Mario Rosini, where he serves as first tenor and communications manager. With the ensemble, he toured major Italian theaters as part of the “Music For Love” project, sharing the stage with the Fabrizio Bosso Quartet and Simona Bencini. In 2022, the choir received the “La Musica di Sofia” Award presented by guitarist Guido Di Leone.
In 2022, Emanuele released his debut album Wavin’ Time on Abeat Records, earning praise for his expressive depth and stylistic authenticity.
In 2024, he represented Italy at major European festivals, including EUROPAfest, the Bucharest International Jazz Competition—where he won the “Best Performer in Jam Session” award—and the Johnny Raducanu International Jazz Festival, where he received the award for Best Vocalist of the competition.
Committed to artistic growth, Emanuele continues to refine his vocal technique with Gianna Montecalvo.
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