nina ferro
the great american songbook
Nina Ferro is back with more of your favourite songs from that treasure trove that is The Great American Songbook! A joyous collection of classic pop from the mid 20th Century - lightly swung just like Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole and Ella used to swing it!
We’re talking Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and Richard Rodgers - these are songs that have stood the test of time!
The Way You look Tonight, Lullaby of Birdland, The Nearness of You, My Funny Valentine, I Thought About You, It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing and Cry Me A River are just the tip of the musical iceberg!
Once Nina starts to sing, even if you can’t tell an octave from an octopus, you’ll know instantly that you are in the presence of an incredible talent. Just check your vital signs. Goosebumps? Check. Spine tingling? Absolutely.
Nino Ferro is Australia’s favourite Diva of Jazz!
“She’s a fabulous performer with a knockout voice” Tony Bennett
Australian born Nina Ferro is a multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter, session and recording artist whose powerful, evocative voice, stunning vocal range and captivating stage presence have earned her an enviable international reputation. With 8 solo albums to her credit, Guest appearances on ARIA award winning albums and a performance history longer than ones own arm, it’s no wonder Nina is one of the most sought after vocalists on the international circuit. Whether she’s swinging out a Jazz standard or belting out a soul ballad, there is no underestimating her incredible talents!
After 11 years of living in the UK, Nina now shares her time between the two cities she loves, Melbourne and London. Nina continues to tour the world performing at festivals, clubs, concert halls and arenas and has appeared regularly on TV and radio throughout the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Nina has performed alongside artists such as Tony Bennett, Hugh Jackman, Jose Feliciano, Jessica Mauboy, Zac Brown Band, Renee Geyer, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kate Ceberano, John Farnham, Kyle Eastwood, Billy Ocean, Ricky Martin, Chris Botti, Dave Sanborn, Frank McComb, Juanes, Chick Corea, The Cat Empire, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Commitments and many, many more…..Nina has opened as the special guest artist for Grammy Award winning industry legends Gregory Porter, Charles Aznavour and Neil Sedaka.
see footage of nina’s show.
what people are saying.
“Ferro’s voice is a pleasure to hear… natural, sexy and effortless.”
Cadence Magazine, New York.
Ms Ferro’s mellifluous voice reflected her warm personality and as Bob Hope said of Dinah Shore: “Naturally the voice is good. Just look where it’s been.”
Jack Massarik, Evening Standard, London
“I don’t think it’s overstating the case here – unsurpassable perfection!!”
Sebastian Scotney, London Jazz News
“Wow Girl!!....... You can REALLY Sing!”
Jumoke Fashole, BBC London Radio