Ashley Pezzotti Vocal Masterclass

Improvisation, phrasing and finding your individual voice

Develop your skills and confidence as a jazz vocalist in this interactive masterclass with internationally acclaimed singer and educator Ashley Pezzotti.

Participating singers will have the opportunity to perform for Ashley and receive constructive, personalised feedback. Drawing on her experience as both a performer and educator, Ashley will explore essential aspects of jazz singing, including improvisation techniques, lyric interpretation, rhythmic phrasing and how to approach transcribing solos.

The session will offer practical tools for developing musical ideas, communicating the meaning of a song and singing with greater freedom and individuality. Whether working on a standard, exploring scat singing or refining an existing interpretation, participants will gain valuable insight into building a more expressive and confident performance.

A supportive and inspiring opportunity to sing, experiment and learn from one of today’s most exciting jazz vocalists.

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2026.

About Ashley Pezzotti

Ashley Pezzotti is an American jazz vocalist, composer and educator celebrated for her rich, silky tone and masterful improvisational skills. Influenced by her Dominican heritage, she incorporates her cultural roots into her artistry through original compositions in both English and Spanish.

A graduate of the prestigious Frost School of Music, Pezzotti further developed her craft through the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead programme at the Kennedy Center. Her 2019 debut album, We’ve Only Just Begun, showcases her deep respect for the jazz tradition alongside an impressive collection of bebop-inspired original compositions.

Her exceptional vocal technique and horn-like scatting caught the attention of Wynton Marsalis, leading to regular collaborations and featured recordings with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, including The Ever Fonky Lowdown. She has performed alongside artists including Arturo Sandoval and appeared at internationally renowned venues and festivals such as Birdland, Dizzy’s Club, the London Jazz Festival and Stockholm Concert Hall.