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- Plays a wide range of different genres and arrangements in one unique guitar technique
- Versatile repertoire from vintage old fashioned tunes to modern songs
- Very melodic playing – perfect for elegant and fine events
- Perfect for background as well as concerts
- Always smart on time and flexible
Giulio Romano Malaisi journey into the world of the guitar starts at the age of 10 at the Gilfredo Cattolica music academy, where for the next ten years he would learn the classical and electric guitar from his teacher Mariano Gaetani and study musical theory under the tutelage of Alfredo Sorichetti. In those ten formative years, Giulio developed an incredible capacity to communicate with his instrument, creating and honing a unique style, mixing fingerpicking and flatpicking techniques – ultimately obtaining scholarships and achieving acclaim from the local music scene.
He also took part in many cultural events, for instance as a guitarist for the Italian journalist Giancarlo Trapanese and the Italian writer Maria Lampa, playing at many locations in Italy as part of their book tours.
It was during this incredible time that his path would allow him to meet the multi award winning guitarist, Antonio Forcione. Forcione was to be one of the most significant inspirations and influences on Giulio, ultimately encouraging Giulio to pursue his career abroad.
At the age of 18, Giulio Romano made the move to London (UK) where he quickly gained work as a session player, concertist and composer – collaborating with top musicians from all over the world. These included such luminaries as: the world harmonica champion (Jazz category) Greg Miller; the grammy man Phil Ramacon; the pianist songwriter and producer and founder of the VJB Wayne Brown; Lee John (Imagination);Moreno Viglione (Awarded Italian Guitarist), Rocio Ruano (X factor 2013), and amazing singer (ex zero 7) producer and founder of the Numen Records Mozez, Osmond Wright.
Giulio has also had the pleasure of playing for and with high profile singers such as: Kate Robbins; Pauline Catlin (formerly of Brown Sugar Reggae Band); and Melanie Stace.
As Giulio’s profile grew, he was invited to play in many top venues and festivals across the UK, such as: Pizza Express Jazz, Ronnie Scott’s, T4 On The Beach, Soundbite Festival, Jazz Le Quecum Bar. This exposure also led to him being privately commissioned to play at high profile cultural and charity events at venues such as: the Claridges Hotel; Tate Modern Gallery; The Forge; to mention but a few. Notably Giulio recently played at a gala performance to Italian Fashion at the Royal Academy, which included among the honoured guests, the Italian Prime Minister and major figures from the world of Italian and international Fashion.
Giulio has also been part of many housebands over the years such as the ‘Bring It On’ Jam Session in Bar Solo on Monday nights, which has seen big names in the music scene jamming on stage with the house band, such as: the drummer Ernesto Simpson; the singer Noemi; the bass player Francys Hilton; the singer Patrick Allan; and the singer Vanessa Haynes.
Giulio Romano also supported the 2008 X Factor winner, Ruth Lorenzo for a Spanish music night at the Roof Gardens in 2013 and he’s currently playing and collaborating with various artists and bands in the UK from all over the world.
He also performed at Le Bellevilloise in Paris for the International Jazz Day 2015 with his band ” The Gypsy Dynamite” as well as the International Manouche Day 2016 at the Django Reinhardt venue Le Chopes Des Puces in Paris.
Solo guitarist
Jazz
Fly Me To The Moon
Night and Day
Misty
There Will Never Be Another You
The Nearness Of You
Autumn Leaves
Sunny
Georgia On My Mind
All Of Me
But Not For Me
Have You Met Miss Jones
Just Friends
It Could Happen To You
Stella By Starlight
Hit The Road Jack
Moondance
Latin
Girl from Ipanema
Wave
Black Orpheus
Sway
QuizasQuizasQuizas
Caravan
Masquenada
Blue Bossa
St.Thomas
Brazil
Besame Mucho
Motown
I Wish
Superstition
Sir Duke
Heard It Through The Grapevine
Rescue Me
Isn’t She Lovely
Proud Mary
What’s Going On
Sign Sealed Delivered
My Girl
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Rock With You
Popular
Happy
Get Lucky
Yesterday
Imagine
No Woman No Cry
Here Comes The Sun
Here There and Everywhere
Italian
Tu Vo Fa L’americano
Volare
Quando Quando Quando
Quando (P.Daniele)
Il Cielo In Una Stanza
Mambo Italiano
Caruso
L’Italiano
Con Te Partirò
Baciami Piccina
French
La Vie En Rose
J’attendrai
Non Je Ne Regrette De Rien
La Foule
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A selection of reviews from some of Guitar Romano’s customers.
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“Guitar Romano has a unique touch. His acoustic playing and original compositions are sublime. He is no doubt one of the greatest guitarists of this generation. I was so lucky to find him!”