Sara Gazarek

Los Angeles-based vocalist Sara Gazarek is a lauded performer and educator known for sophisticated jazz and standards-based style. She initially rose to acclaim while still in high school as the first winner of the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation Outstanding Jazz Vocalist Award before issuing her 2005 debut, Yours. She has worked often with pianist Larry Goldings, including 2012's Blossom & Bee and 2019's Grammy-nominated Thirsty Ghost. A native of Seattle, Gazarek discovered the joy of jazz vocals in high school and credits her band director with having a huge impact on her devel...