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“When Lisa sings, she has a way of reaching right into
the center of your soul. What resonates is amazing, powerful and calm
all at the same time. Lisa makes you feel things you’ve never felt
before,” is how one fan describes Lisa Ferraro’s mesmerizing, rich,
sultry voice.
Lisa
began singing as a young child; often the backyard was her stage. “My
earliest memories are of gathering music in from the sky,” she
recounts. “I felt like it was coming from a source as big as the sky,
and I was trying to offer it back as big as the sky, too.” Today, her
venue has broadened. Lisa has performed with Marvin Hamlisch and the
Pittsburgh Pops Symphony and regularly shares the stage with a myriad of
other major talent throughout Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Chicago and
Atlanta, as well as in her hometown, Pittsburgh. Her Jazz and New
Thought performances keep her busy and her audiences captivated.
Along
with a distinct vocal style and presence that is truly ‘Lisa’s and
Lisa’s alone’, Ms. Ferraro has also gained notoriety as a prolific
songwriter/writer. She has composed lyrics for recording artists,
commercial jingles and special events. Commissioned by the Major League
Baseball association, Lisa wrote and sang at the dedication to the
legendary Roberto Clemente. She has also been solicited to compose music
for films. In addition, Lisa authors children’s books and
inspirational poetry and has committed herself to improving the lives of
children around the world. In 1999, Lisa founded a non-profit
organization with which she intends to provide children with an
alternative to foster care by creating and offering an environment in
which children and adults will thrive.
Currently,
Lisa has recorded and released five CD’s. The first, Balance (1998),
is a collection of original, uplifting, powerful songs that spark
freshness and insight. LYF’s (Life’s) Standards (2003), is an
outstanding collection of classic jazz standards intermixed with
unforgettable originals of her own. Timeless, also
a jazz standards compilation, is a “must own”, featuring jazz
legends, Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin and Joe “Handyman” Negri
(Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood). Pianist/Composer, Max Leake, collaborates
with the arrangements. Her fourth, Jazz Up The Holidays (2004)
is an amazing and exciting Christmas CD recorded live at The Manchester
Craftsmen's Guild. The compilation of holiday favorites is mixed by 2
time Grammy Award winning engineer, Jay Dudt and arranged by the
world-renowned Mike Tomaro. Jazz legend, Roger Humphries (drums), along
with, Max Leake (piano), Eric Susoeff (guitar), Kurt Lorence
(bass), Joe Henrdon (trumpet), Bob Matchett (trombone) and The Laurel
Strings Trio accompany Lisa on this one-of-a-kind, musically explosive
CD. Her most recent CD, Sing
Your Song...To Fill The Sky is
incomparable for its vibrancy and artistic freshness. This CD aims
straight for the heart and soul. Eight of the nine tracks were composed
by Lisa. A powerhouse of extraordinary musicians ( Max Leake, Paul
Thompson, Dale Cinski, Greg Humphries, Kenny Blake, Brian Stahurski,
John D'Amico, Hollis Greathouse, Andy Reamer) and a full choir accompany
her to create this musical 'experience'.
Compelling,
soulful, original – Lisa Ferraro always leaves her audiences yearning
for more. For the latest information as to what Lisa is bringing to our
world, browse this site.
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