Matteo Brancaleoni

Italian singer and entertainer, deeply influenced by icons such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Widely regarded as one of the leading interpreters of the Italian-American songbook, he has sold over 60,000 physical copies of his albums worldwide and performed more than 800 concerts across Italy, Europe, China, Russia, and the United States. His long-standing relationship with the Blue Note in Milan includes 12 sold-out shows. Released in 2015, Made in Italy features duets with Fiorello, Renzo Arbore, and Fabrizio Bosso, blending Italian classics with original compositions, and drawing comparisons to artists like Johnny Dorelli, Nicola Arigliano and Michael Bublé—whom he joined for a live duet in Rome in 2007. His debut album, Just Smile (2006), combines timeless standards with refined arrangements, recorded alongside Italian jazz legends Renato Sellani, Franco Cerri, and Gianni Basso. The album was met with critical acclaim both in Italy and internationally. For seven consecutive years, Brancaleoni has been ranked among the Top 10 jazz singers in the Jazz IT magazine referendum. His second album, Live in Studio (2009), remained on the Apple Store jazz charts for 208 weeks. Brancaleoni has earned the nickname “The Italian Crooner,” recognized worldwide as one of the foremost Italian voices in swing and jazz.