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Germana Stella La Sorsa

Italian London-based singer Germana Stella La Sorsa migrated from Puglia, Italy in 2017 and quickly established herself on the London jazz scene.

"Nudging boundaries as she goes” (The Slow Music Movement) and exploring “the crossroads of many musical components, including story, composition, genre and style as well as instrumentation and effect” (London Jazz News), La Sorsa released her debut album 'Vapour' in 2021 on 33 Jazz Records.

The singer melds her disparate infuences in her second studio album, 'Primary Colours', due for release in January 2024 (once again on 33 Jazz Records) and with the support of Help Musicians.

Following the success of 'Vapour', 'Primary Colours' continues to ride the contemporary/avant-garde jazz wave, further exploring the boundaries of improvisation and sound experimentation, drawing upon modern sounds and grooves, from drum’n’bass to Latin music.

Both eclectic and versatile, La Sorsa has performed in the most iconic London jazz venues - such as Ronnie Scott's, The Spice of Life, Vortex Jazz Club, Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club and Oliver's Jazz Bar - but also Internationally, playing at Jazz Festivals such as the Al Bustan International Festival (Lebanon - with Faris Ishaq and Kham Quartet), Taranto Jazz Festival and Ceglie Jazz Open Festival (Italy).

La Sorsa started performing in Italy at an early age, working her way up through the Italian Jazz scene to ultimately perform at the side of one of the most infuential European jazz musicians: Franco Cerri (Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, Django Reinhardt and many more).

Besides her singing career, Germana currently teaches singing technique and jazz singing both privately and at Morley College (London).

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“Her voice is powerful when required, but also capable of great variety and soulful subtlety” – Jazz Journal

“La Sorsa’s raw and striking vocals are prominent in the musical mix, with her impressive scat moments driving the compositions forward.” – Jazz in Europe

"Her use of wordless vocals as well as her fine lyrics, and the impeccable arrangements for, and playing of the trio, have made Primary Colours a frequent visitor to my CD player." - Jazz Views

"[Primary Colours] is not a collection of songs, but a complete, self-contained whole where every detail counts. There are so many interesting arrangements and instrumental ideas, interesting vocals and instrumental parts that it's impossible to mention them all. This is music to be listened to repeatedly and enjoyed.” - Jazz-Fun.De

Primary Instrument

Vocals

Location

London

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Besides her singing career, Germana currently teaches singing technique and jazz singing both privately and at Morley College (London). After have earned the qualifications of a Bachelors degree in Sciences of Music and Performing Arts, a First-level Professional Masters Programme in Music and Audiovisual Communication (University of Salento, Lecce) and a masters in Jazz Music with the highest marks and special honours (Conservatoire “Niccolo Piccini, Bari), Germana completed her training as a singing teacher attending Estill Voice Training courses under the watchful eye of both Gianna Montecalvo (Estill Master Trainer) and Alejandro Saorin Martinez (Estill Mentor & Course Instructor with Testing Privileges), earning a certificate of Estill Figure Proficiency (EFP)