Lara Ferrari

With a voice distinguished by strong personality and expressive depth, Lara Ferrari stands out as one of the most compelling jazz vocalists of her generation, seamlessly bridges the timeless language of traditional jazz and swing with the modern nuances of soul and R&B and delivering performances marked by elegance, authenticity and emotional intensity. Lara Ferrari has been the lead vocalist of the internationally acclaimed 5et Sugarpie And The Candymen since 2016. The band performs regularly at prestigious jazz clubs and major festivals worldwide. In 2018, Ferrari released Sweet Classics with S&TC, an album dedicated to timeless gems of the American Songbook, showcasing her exceptional improvisational skills. She has also recorded four additional albums with the group, featuring original compositions and swing-inspired repertoire (Irma Records). Between 2017 and 2019, she and the band appeared on several national television broadcasts, accompanying Renzo Arbore. In 2021, Lara Ferrari released Jazz 4amy (TRJ Records), a heartfelt jazz tribute to British singer Amy Winehouse. Since 2022, she has collaborated with the “Italian Contemporary Orchestra”, conducted by Maestro Michele Corcella, on various repertoires. Lara Ferrari is currently recording "Beyond Category", a new album dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington, reaffirming her deep connection to jazz heritage while continuing to shape a distinctive and contemporary artistic voice.