Who We Are
LA Sharp Jazz meshes a handful of seasoned musicians who offer an accessible and captivating take on the classics and rare tunes alike. Having played in gypsy and swing combos together for most of the 2010s, this project has them bringing the vocalist-led stylings of 50s and 60s era jazz to a modern audience.
These jazz musicians have clocked in hours honing their craft together. Whether you see LA Sharp Jazz as a quartet, trio or with guest musicians, you'll experience a signature sound and language of their own.
LA Sharp Jazz is:
Lee-Ann Sharp - vocals
Jacob Fawcett - drums
John Garza - guitar
Pete Wojtowicz - bass
- with guest musicians from the Chicago jazz community including:
Max Clarke - keys
Ethan Edelsman - violin
Teri Foster - clarinet
Kevin Lipa - guitar
Andres Lopez - drums
Peter Mack - drums
Jason Miller - guitar
Jorge Orozco - bass
Kevin Rush - guitar
Email lasharpsong@gmail.com to hire LA Sharp for your next event!
Lee-Ann Sharp - vocals/bandleader
Lee-Ann Sharp has been learning songs and carving out her own voice in music since she can remember (she wanted to sing like her big sister who was off to college when she was a mere 7 years old). She has sung in various collaborative music projects most of her life.
Lee-Ann has worked professionally in music as a singer, band member, section leader and orchestra business manager. She has trained with classical and jazz voice teachers, soloed with classical vocal ensembles and orchestras and sung in americana, pop and rock bands.
After years of singing different styles of music, Lee-Ann found that her truest voice came alive singing jazz. She’s been singing at private and public gigs with bandmates Pete Wojtowicz (bass) since 2008, John Garza (guitar) since 2012 and Jacob Fawcett (drums) since 2016. Her biggest vocal jazz influences are Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Anita O'Day, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Astrud Gilberto and Johnny Hartman.
