Singer,songwriter/composer/
producer & multi instrumentalist based in UK.
She performed her own original songs alongside Chaka Khan, George Duke, Carleen Anderson, Xantone Blacq, Gino Vannelli, Angie Stone, Joss Stone.
In 2000 she was signed by Sony Publishing UK.
She worked as a backing vocalist for a list of international superstars that includes John Legend, R Kelly, Amy Winehouse, Black Eye Peas, Chic, Joselyn Brown, Will Smith, Blu Cantrel, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Shalamar, Lionel Richie, Beverly Knight, Kele Le Roc, Omar, Kym Mazelle, Tom Jones, Westlife, Blue, Lee Ryan, Vanessa Haynes, Andrew Roachford, Boy George and the Culture Club, Kym Mazelle, Angie Brown, Carleen Anderson, Mary Pearce, Kele Le Roc, Mario Biondi, Izzy Dunn and the London Community Gospel Choir, Cece Rogers and Gianna Nannini.
Other collaborations include Steven Tibet, Gianluca Mosole, Andrea T Mendoza and Britalics.
In 2014 her 1st solo album entitled "Don`t Fall In Love With Me" co-produced with Xantone' Blacq, features Troy Miller on drums and reached NO.2 in the UK Official Soul Music Chart.
Manuela toured Europe and South America as lead singer of the “Amy Lives Project” founded by Xantone Blacq with the authentic members of Amy Winehouse's band.
She performed with Xantone’ Blacq's at Jazz Cafe, Boisdale Canary wharf, Ronnie Scott’s.
Featured lead vocalist in Eliane Correa Y la Evolucion band at Glastonbury festival.
In 2021 she composed and produced all the original tracks for DjSaxLondon’s album entitled “Rose”.
2023 Manuela is releasing a brand new album “Musicaland” Part 1
2024 released the single “Blues again”.
REVIEW BY SEBASTIAN SCOTNEY:
Manuela Panizzo @Pizza Express Dean St.
"...There’s not much to say which can embellish this genuinely happy gig. It was the second in the series “Xantone Blacq presents” and the focus the limelight was on the Italian-born singer Manuela Panizzo"
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REVIEW BY HOWARD DUKES:
"...Panizzo’s distinct vocals and jazz influenced phrasing..."
READ MORE https://www.soultracks.com/first-listen-manuela-panizzo-tamed
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REVIEW BY GEOFF GROVE
"...recommending Manuela Panizzo for any kind of party, any age group. She danced around while singing and had a great reaction from the audience..."
READ MORE http://essexweddingreceptionvenues.com › ...Manuela Panizzo – Top singer ideal for Weddings
MUSICALAND PT. 1
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ALBUM PERSONNEL:
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Track 1 - SOUNDCHECK (Feat. DjSaxLondon, Javier Camilo, Romina Johnson, Valentina Russo)Manuela Panizzo - vocals, piano and instruments programmingRomina Johnson - backing vocalsValentina Russo - backing vocalsJavier Camilo - congasDjSaxLondon - saxophone
Steven Tibet - electric bass, mix & mastering
Track 2 - DREAM ON DREAMER
Manuela Panizzo - lead vocals, piano, trumpet & instruments programming
Steven Tibet - mix & mastering
Track 3 - TIME MACHINE
Manuela Panizzo - vocals, piano and instruments programmingCristina Panizzo - backing vocalsSteven Tibet - electrci bass,string arrangements mix & mastering
Track 4 - THE MUSIC IN YOU (Feat. Cristina Panizzo)
Manuela Panizzo - lead vocals, piano and instruments programming
Cristina Panizzo - lead and backing vocalsGianluca Mosole - guitar
Steven Tibet - electric bass, string arrangements, mix & mastering
Track 5 - I GOTTA BE ME (Feat. Luca Campaner)
Manuela Panizzo - lead vocals, piano & instruments programmingCristina Panizzo - backing vocalsRomina Johnson - backing vocalsLuca Campaner - guitar
Steven Tibet - mix & mastering
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ALBUM "DON`T FALL IN LOVE WITH ME" by Manuela Panizzo produced by XAN BLACQ
ALBUM PERSONNEL:
Track 1 “TROUBLES”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
TROY MILLER on DRUMS
DEAN MARK on BASS
LUCA CAMPANER on GUITAR
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Track 2 “NUTS”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
JOSE JOYETTE on DRUMS
PETE COCHRANE on BASS
Track 3 “DON`T FALL IN LOVE WITH ME”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
TROY MILLER on DRUMS
OTTO WILLIAMS on BASS
JEANPIERRE SUBRABIEUSSE on SAX
Track 4 “LIGHT”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
TROY MILLER on DRUMS
DEAN MARK on BASS
LUCA CAMPANER on GUITAR
Track 5 “HURRY COME TO ME”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
TROY MILLER on DRUMS
DEAN MARK on BASS
GIANLUCA MOSOLE on GUITAR
Track 6 “SIMPLE”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
TROY MILLER on DRUMS
OTTO WILLIAMS on BASS
GIANLUCA MOSOLE on GUITAR
Track 7 “ONE THOUGHT AWAY”
MANUELA PANIZZO on vocals and additional trumpet
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS
TROY MILLER on DRUMS
DEAN MARK on BASS
LUCA CAMPANER on GUITAR
Track 8 “HONEY RAIN”
XAN BLACQ on PIANO/KEYS/BACKING VOCALS AND ALL PROGRAMMING
Track 9 “NO MATTER HOW FAR”
MANUELA PANIZZO on all vocals and additional instruments