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Ashley Faatoalia

Ashley Faatoalia is a versatile and inspirational singer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Ashley has been singing for as long as he can remember. He studied voice at Chapman University and since then he has been writing music and performing throughout the Southern California area. Whether it's Opera, Pop, Soul or Gospel, Ashley strives to take his listeners on a journey through the power of song

Ashley's most recent engagements include: Candide with The Los Angeles Philharmonic at the historic Hollywood Bowl, The Festival Play of Daniel with Los Angeles Opera, his debut performance with San Francisco Opera as The Crab Man in Porgy and Bess, his debut performance with San Francisco Lyric Opera as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, and his performance with Operafestival di Roma as Tamino in Die Zauberflöte.

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Ashley Faatoalia - Debut Album Release

Ashley Faatoalia - Debut Album Release

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The Debut album, Steppin Out by Ashley Faatoalia is now available for purchase! Produced by John Bisharat for Din Music, this collection of Jazz standards and vocal tunes features the musical styling of Matt Harris, Trey Henry and Ray Brinker. Guest artists include: Songa Lee, Wayne Bergeron, Brandon Fields and more. From the simplistic to the sublime Ashley's vocals soar over each song employing a vast array of styles. Songs like “Summertime" and “Good Morning Heartache" find new life with ...

"hauntingly beautiful" - Opera News

"Faatoalia has a voice winning purity and variety of expression - Opera News

"...Ashley Faatoalia, a vendor so sweet-toned and ingratiating that for once the digression seemed worthwhile!" - SF Chronicle

"near-virtuosic... thanks to Faatoalia's soaring tenor and warm stage presence" - SF Weekly

"American tenor Ashley Faatoalia was truly impressive as Don Ottavio" - Epoch Times

"Ashley Faatoalia's tenor voice is right for the difficult part of Don Ottavio high, clear, and warm. Vocally he is secure and expressive, especially in his singing of 'Il mio tesoro'. " - SF Classical Voice

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Steppin Out

Self Produced
2010

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