Ashley Pezzotti Quintet: “We’ve Only Just Begun” CD Release Show
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave, Winter Park
Vocalist, Ashley Pezzotti's first straight-ahead jazz album "We've Only Just Begun" features an array of original compositions inspired by the Great American Songbook. Her compositions are unique stories that draw from her own personal experiences, and those of people dear to her. Ashley also showcases her superb ability to tell a story through some of the great jazz standards featured on the album.
Performing with Ashley are Matt Wigler on piano, Alex Weitz on tenor sax, Ben Kramer on bass and Gibb Mandish on drums.
More about Ashley: Capturing the heart of audiences with her extensive repertoire in traditional jazz and bebop, Ashley creates an atmosphere of excitement that will transport you to another place and time. Her style is reminiscent of the great Anita O'Day and June Christy, and she performs with a level of maturity that is far beyond her years. At only 23 years old, Ashley has already performed with many Grammy award winning artists including Dave Holland, country music star Keith Urban, Internationally renowned singer Juanes, Jon Secada, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Arturo Sandoval.
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