Bio
Lucia Fodde was born in Sardinia, and from a young age, she developed an unrestrained passion for music, taking piano lessons and participating in the church choir, showcasing her extraordinary ability to handle time and melody. After a period as a vocalist in the pop scene, Lucia wholeheartedly embraced jazz.
As a leader, she embarked on projects with jazz trios and quartets, collaborating with various Italian and international artists. During this time in Italy, she recorded an album with the Lov'n Jazz Quartet, further solidifying her presence in the Italian jazz scene.
Over the years, Lucia has participated in masterclasses with luminaries such as Sheila Jordan and Rachel Gould, among others. Lucia pursued a Jazz course at the prestigious Conservatorio 'P. Luigi da Palestrina' in Cagliari, earning a diploma in "Vocal Jazz."
After carefully exploring her musical journey, Lucia Fodde decided to move to Berlin in 2013, driven by a personal and artistic need for new stimuli. This relocation aimed to optimize her skills as a singer-songwriter and vocalist.
In Berlin, she quickly became part of the local jazz scene, performing not only in the best jazz clubs in Berlin but also throughout Germany and internationally. During her years in Berlin, Lucia has worked with international artists and, as a leader, created various projects in the jazz realm, including STRAIGHT NO CHASER, a tribute to Thelonious Monk, and LADY SINGS THE BLUES, a tribute to Billie Holiday, the latter of which is still active.
In the realm of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), she has led a tribute to Elis Regina, ELIS, and SOUNDS OF BRASIL. Her latest project is called SAMBA E AMORE, in which Lucia pays homage to the 1970s era when artists like Chico Buarque and Vinicius de Moraes, due to the dictatorship, self-exiled to Italy, producing albums in Italian with prominent Italian artists such as Ennio Morricone, Ornella Vanoni, Mina, and many others. In this project, Lucia sings in Italian.
Since relocating, Lucia has released three additional albums and five singles under her own name. She has graced numerous prominent venues and festivals globally, including the Summer Jazz Festival 2023 in Pinneberg, where she emerged victorious with her ensemble comprising Yuriy Seredin on piano, Giacomo Tagliavia on bass, and Jesus Vega on drums.
Recognition
Lucia's work has been recognized internationally, with several songs from her albums 'Traces of You' and 'Harlem Beats' earning accolades from All About Jazz. Highlights include:
- "Atras da Porta" (Song of the Day, Sep. 2022; Top 10 Songs of 2022)
- "Dentro Questo Vento" (Song of the Day, Oct. 2022; Top 10 Songs, Oct. 2022)
- "Mood Indigo" (Song of the Day, Jan. 2024; Top 10 Songs, Jan. 2024; included in More Best of 2024)
- "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing" (Song of the Day, Apr. 2024)
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Testimonials about Lucia Fodde
"Lucia is among Italian jazz artists blending contemporary and traditional rhythms with innovative melodies and harmonies. Known for her rhythmic sense, melodic sensitivity, and scat singing." - "Mixing traditional, contemporary, and Brazilian jazz forms with lyrics in Italian, English, and Portuguese, all performed with seemingly effortless virtuosity, Lucia Fodde delivers a unique and emotionally satisfying musical experience." - (James Reynolds)
"With a sensual and unforgettable voice, much like the island of her birth, Lucia possesses an incredible sense of musicality and precision. Her performances have a captivating quality that leaves you wanting more. Her intricate improvisations, however, feel as natural as breathing, and her execution is always warm and personal." - (Kenny Wesley)
"Then you taste the unique range offered by Sardinian singer-songwriter, producer, and jazz singer Lucia Fodde and her special musical intuition for the audience. Her deep and warm jazz voice dots the 'i' like an icon." - (bettina-ullmann.de)
Harlem Beats (2024)
TIMEZONE RECORDS
Traces of you (2022)
Freedom (2018)
Just one of those things (2012)
Reviews Harlem Beats - 2024
JAZZ JOURNAL (UK)
"There is by now a long, long history of reinterpretation of the standard repertoire, including grafting it onto other styles and rhythms, but it’s unlikely anyone has heard Ellington and Ellington-related charts treated quite as Berlin-based singer Lucia Fodde does on this striking album.
Certainly in this, her fourth album, the use of electric piano, synth and electric bass and the stripping away of chord changes suggests she’s aiming to give Ellingtonia a modern face.
The result is an atmospheric, dreamlike half-hour excursion through familiar but strangely transmuted material. Fodde’s powerful and expressive voice is bathed in electric piano and synth sounds and the changes of the Ellington, Mingus and Strayhorn tunes are craftily disguised or obscured." - Jazz Journal
WOMEN IN JAZZ MEDIA (UK)
"Harlem Beats is a bold sonic exploration, reflecting the experimental vision of artist Lucia Fodde. Embracing the classic repertoire of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, Fodde injects a breath of fresh innovation into some of jazz's most celebrated classics...." - Womeninjazzmedia
SYSTEM FAILURE (IT)
"The flexibility of Lucia's voice effortlessly adapts to any musical arrangement, traversing complex intervals and unexpected leaps with grace. The impeccable production ensures the distinct presence of each instrument. The album captivates with its original approach, showcasing Lucia's unique journey through jazz, a genre that, despite its century-old roots, continues to resonate with contemporary relevance..." - System Failure
ONDE INDIPENDENTI (IT)
"After experiencing this outstanding EP, we sense that we've ventured into a realm of intimacy and personal expression. Here, it's not jazz guiding the inspiration, but rather the complete opposite: Lucia seems to have discovered a language through which she can naturally and authentically convey her artistry." - Ondeindiependenti
Reviews TRACES OF YOU - 2022
JAZZ JOURNAL (UK)
"Fodde has become a skilled songwriter. In her third album, she blends fivecatchy originals with the classic 'No One Knows Me But You,' which stands out.
- She revitalizes 'That Old Feeling' more expressively than Chet Baker." - Jazz Journal
MUSICAL NEWS
"Her virtuosity is respectful of the talented collaborators around her, all capable of musically underlining even a well-written piece, madeup of languid moments of reflection mixed with others where Berlin'shumidity penetrates even the caliente soul. A great display of vocal technique and virtuosity in this album with compositions that blend beautiful jazz and traditional Brazilian, offering incredible emotions in music."
AUDIOFOLLIA (IT)
"Here we have a memorable voice worthy of the most acclaimed and captivating female singers. Lucia Fodde delivers high-quality music, refined Italian lyrics full of poetry, as seen in 'Dentro questo vento,' a very sophisticated jazz piece—exactly what Italian music needs today. A memorable voice worthy of the most acclaimed and captivating female singers. Lucia Fodde offers high-quality music with refined Italian lyrics full of poetry—a sophisticated jazz, precisely what Italian music needs today. Ten tracks that we listened to from start to finish, thanks to the masterful arrangement, impeccable execution by the musicians, and, above all, the divine voice of the singer that rivals the most famous icons of the past.” - Audiofollia
PERSEMPRENEWS (IT)
“Dentro questo vento” is an excellent fusion of singer-songwriter and jazz, which we expect to appreciate even more in the upcoming album. 'Traces of you' by Lucia Fodde: the story of jazz, made of pure poetry."
- Persemprenews
Lucia Fodde Brasilian Quintet
SAMBA E AMORE project
Lucia has brought several Brazilian music projects to the stage over the years (such as ELIS and SOUNDS OF BRASIL with Daniel Marques, Amoy Ribas, among others).
This is her latest project called 'SAMBA E AMORE', featuring songs by iconic Brazilian composers such as Chico Buarque, Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho., and many others.
Lucia in this projects sings in italian.
Line up: Lucia Fodde (vocals), Tom Maciel (piano), Eudinho Soares (guitar), Trigo Santana (bass), and Ney Victor (drums).
JAZZ AFFAIR
is the new duo project with Lucia Fodde and guitarist Martino Dessi, both Sardinian musicians now based in Berlin.
After first meeting during their jazz studies at the Conservatory of Cagliari, they reunited years later in the vibrant Berlin music scene. Their collaboration blends voice and guitar in a refined and expressive dialogue, merging jazz tradition with Brazilian influences and spontaneous improvisation.
Martino Dessi, a formally trained jazz guitarist, has toured internationally and worked with artists such as avant-garde composer Glenn Branca, Grammy-nominated Ty Herndon, and Spanish violinist Ernesto Llorens. His versatile career spans jazz-rock, electronic music production under the name Manoir Etrusco, and live performances for BBC Earth’s documentary concerts alongside scores by Hans Zimmer and George Fenton.
Lucia Fodde brings a rich vocal background shaped between Italy and Germany. With experience in leading numerous jazz projects, from tributes to Thelonious Monk and Billie Holiday to Brazilian music explorations, she continues to evolve her artistry. Her repertoire includes jazz standards, original compositions, and poetic reinterpretations, all supported by a strong presence on international stages and recordings under her own name.
Together, Jazz Affair is an intimate yet powerful exploration of sound, rooted in shared origins and enriched by diverse musical journeys.
Singing Lessons with Lucia Fodde
Dr. Lucia Fodde holds a doctorate degree in vocal Jazz at "Conservatory PierLuigi da Palestrina" in Cagliari (Italy)
Foto by Bernd Kumar
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Foto by Bernd Kumar
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