About
Ashley Pezzotti is a rising star in the New York jazz scene, blending the elegance, rhythmic sophistication, and infectious joy of the great jazz vocalists who came before her. Just in her 20s, Pezzotti has already made her mark, touring and recording with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), and icons such as Arturo Sandoval, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and piano prodigy Joey Alexander.
Born to Dominican roots, Ashley crafts original compositions in both English and Spanish, weaving a timeless blend of melodies that echo the classic jazz standards she so effortlessly interprets. Her silky smooth, rich voice and impressive artistry have also taken her to prestigious venues around the world, further solidifying her reputation as an international force in jazz.
Her unique vocal mastery has earned rave reviews, with JLCO trumpeter and arranger Marcus Printup calling her a “singer’s singer” who not only delivers classic standards and original work with ease but also effortlessly holds her own in the world of scat singing, rivaling the skills of any horn player. With a stage presence that captivates and a voice that commands attention, Ashley brings fresh, compelling interpretations to both timeless tunes and hidden gems.
Press Quotes
“The narrative of life, love and promise conjure the sensibilities of a bygone era, something particularly impressive for a 23-year-old vocalist [...] A sound band, promising voice, excellent song selection and writing mark Pezzotti as a performer to watch.” —DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
“Pezzotti is exquisite, caressing and stretching the lyric in the manner of the masters.” —ALL ABOUT JAZZ Read full article
“Ashley Pezzotti is a 'singers singer'. Not only does she deliver timeless melodies (Standards and her original compositions), she has also mastered the art of 'scat singing' and can hold her own with any horn player.”
—MARCUS PRINTUP, JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA
“With a driving band in step behind her, this set of originals show why she’s been such a comet, rubbing elbows with the best and taking home recognition in her wake. ” —MIDWEST RECORD
“...That's Pezzotti's one-two punch, that she wrote many of these songs and made them sound just like those jazz standards. In a way, she tricked me, and I'm impressed.” —THE VINYL ANARCHIST
“Her intonation, the clarity of her phrasing, her vocal dynamics, and her timing are impeccable, and she is also a wonderful songwriter inspired by the American Songbook…” —JAZZ&BLUES REPORT
“She is a gem with a maturity seldom found in 23 year olds.”
—RUSTY RUST, KAMU TEXAS
“With such a great style and voice, I feel certain we'll hear a great deal more from her during the coming years.”
—DAVE ROGERS, WTJU VIRGINIA
“...Pezzotti may be young, but she sings like an old soul, a musical melding of Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O’Day, with a little Claudia Acuna thrown in.”
—TUCSON LIFESTYLE
“Just One of Those Things takes scatting at a bebop pace to levels of invention and intricacy only horn players can create. This blazing sound is her signature, her flourish of originality. It only takes hearing a phrase or two to know this is a Pezzotti.”
—LET THE SHOW BEGIN
