Biography
"A fabulous performer with a knockout voice." - Tony Bennett
Nina Ferro is a multi award winning vocalist and songwriter, whose warm sensuous voice, impeccable timing and stunning vocal range have done much to establish her enviable international reputation. Her wealth of experience has seen her perform at festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the USA (San Diego, Las Vegas, Arizona and Californian Jazz Festivals, The Landing Jazz Club Texas), Europe (Copenhagen, Malta, Brecon, Haugesund, Malmo, Gent, Breda, Dusselldorf Jazz Festivals), Asia and Australia (Sth Pacific and Kobe Jazz Festivals and the Melbourne, Sydney and Perth International Festivals, Melbourne Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony) and The Middle East (Bahrain Music Festival).
Originally hailing from Australia and now residing in London, Nina has appeared alongside such greats as Tony Bennett, Hugh Jackman, Jose Feliciano, Michael Buble, Billy Ocean, Ricky Martin, Curtis Stigers, Gilbert O'Sullivan and Kyle Eastwood. Jazz legends including Chick Corea, Dave Sanborn, Jimmy Scott, Monty Alexander and Les Paul. As well as The Commitments, The Blues Brothers Band, The Cat Empire and The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Since emerging onto the UK scene, Nina has been performing regularly at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Cafe De Paris, The Barbican, 606 Club, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Pizza on the Park, Octave Jazz Bar, The Spice of Life and many more. Nina's music can be regularly heard on BBC Radio 2 and her own albums, songs, and performances have received rave reviews world wide.
"Ms Ferro's mellifluous voice reflected her warm personality & as Bob Hope said of Dinah Shore: "Naturally the voice is good. Just look where it's been." Jack Massarik, Evening Standard, London.
"Ferro's voice is a pleasure to hear.... natural, sexy and effortless." Cadence Magazine, New York.
"What an amazing voice, a standout performance." Hugh Jackman.
This soul-full songstress has a quality of tone, honest emotion and technique that make her performances nothing short of inspirational. Her energetic style and musical grace ensure an entertaining and powerful evening of slick Jazz Standards, sultry soul as well as her own original compositions.
"Nina Ferro may be an unfamiliar name to some in the US but that won't last long. Nina's voice is smooth, consistent and rich. Her energy and feeling for the music is fresh and infectious. The US will want to hear more of this stellar vocalist." - Paul Pearce, Bass World Magazine, USA.
AWARDS: 4th Place for "Tossing & Turning" (Rock/Metal/Indie Category) Australian Song Writing Association Competition 2006.
Yalumba Jazz medal for most up and coming Jazz Artist.
Congratulations to the "CAT EMPIRE" on winning an Aria Award for their album "Cities" (Nina is a featured vocalist on several tracks).
EUROPE:
London - Brecon Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Cafe De Paris, The Barbican, 606 Club, Pizza on the Park, Octave Jazz Bar, Spice of Life.
Scotland - "World Famous Speigeltent " Edinburgh International Fringe Festival.
Ireland - Olympia Theatre, Dublin.
France - Franc-Pinot Jazz Club, Paris.
Malta - Malta International Jazz & Rock Festival.
Germany - Jazz Rally & Dr Jazz in Duesseldorf, Jazz Clubs in Berlin, Aachen, Bonn & Munich,
Jazzhaus in Freiberg.
Holland - Breda Festival, Jazz in Duketown.
Belgium - Gent Festival.
Denmark - Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Riverboat Jazz Festival in Silkeborg,
Finland - Storyville Jazz Club, Helsinki.
Sweden - Malmo Festival, Stampen Jazz Club.
Norway - Haugesund Jazz Festival.
USA:
California - 5 Separate appearances at the Sacramento Jazz Festival, San Diego Jazz Festival.
Texas - Live to air Public Radio International (Over 30 Radio performances aired since 1996).Performances at The Landing Jazz Club, San Antonio.
Nevada - Shows at The Orleans Casino Las Vegas, Las Vegas Jazz Festival.
Arizona - Arizona Jazz Festival.
CANADA:
Victoria - Victoria Jazz Festival, Chilliwack Jazz Festival.
ASIA:
Vanuatu - South Pacific Jazz Festival.
China - 2004 Live New Year's Eve Broadcast to over 1 Billion people worldwide.
Japan -Kobe Jazz Festival.
Thailand - New Year's Eve Performance.
MIDDLE EAST:
Bahrain (2001) - Australia Day Celebrations for ex-patriot community.
Bahrain (2002) - Music Fesitval performing alongside 'The Commitments' from Ireland.
AUSTRALIA:
Victoria - "The World Famous Speigeltent" - Melbourne International Festival; Melbourne International Jazz Festival; Wangaratta International Festival of Jazz & Blues; Bennett's Lane Jazz Club; Dizzy's Jazz Club.
New South Wales - Sydney International Festival (Sydney Opera House).
Queensland - Noosa Jazz Festival, Brisbane Jazz Festival, Brisbane Jazz Club, Hayman Island, Hamilton Island. Western Australia - Perth International Festival.
NINA FERRO CORPORATE & SPECIAL EVENTS
In addition to her successful solo career, Nina is frequently booked for Gala and Corporate events. From socialite weddings to the launching of a brand new BMW, Nina adds a touch of class to any occasion.
Her diverse talents enable her to provide just the right combination of music styles. Whether it be a Diana Krall inspired jazz trio, a Michael Buble night of Big Band Swing, a soulful Sade style guitar and voice, an Aretha Franklin Motown experience or a night of Pop favourites from the 80's, 90's and beyond, Nina and her band will make your event one to remember.
SPECIAL / SOCIAL EVENTS
Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2006 in Melbourne with The Cat Empire. MCG to 100,000 people. Telecast world-wide.
Live Performance of the British National Anthem, Boxing Day Test at the MCG to 70,000 people. Telecast to England. (AUS V ENG)
Sydney 2000 Olympics, Australia (Homebush Stadium)
Chantelle Houghton (2006 Big Brother winner) and Samuel Preston's (Ordinary Boys) Wedding August 2007
China, Guang Zhou - 2003/2004 New Year's Eve Concert Spectacular Broadcast Live to over 1 Billion people worldwide.
Presidents Cup Commissioners Dinner for USA Ex-President George Bush
Private Wedding Anniversary Party, Moscow, Russia.
MIPIM Real Estate Gala Dinner, Martinez Hotel Cannes, France.
The Australian Grand Prix (7 Years).
CORPORATE CLIENTS INCLUDE:
ABN Amro, Anti Cancer Council, BMW, BHP Billiton, China Central Television Intl, Disney, Kraft, L'Oreal, Oxfam, Porsche, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Red Cross, FHM Magazine.
".... Fab vocalist called Nina Ferro and band were the highlight of the day. Extremely chic." (Chantelle and Preston's wedding) Smith and Niemierko quoted in "Brides Magazine's" 30 Best Wedding Bands 2007.