Ashley Locheed Tessandori is an internationally experienced vocalist, educator, and performer whose career spans more than three decades across classical, jazz, musical theatre, pop, and concert performance. Recognized for her versatility, musicianship, and vocal artistry, she has appeared on some of the world’s most celebrated stages and built a distinguished career as both a performer and mentor.

A graduate of Stetson University with a degree in Vocal Performance, Ashley toured internationally as a vocalist with both Michael Bolton and Engelbert Humperdinck, performing throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Her career has taken her to renowned venues and festivals including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece, and the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, as well as premier concert halls, performing arts centers, arenas, and festivals throughout the world.

Her diverse performance credits include Orlando Opera, Voices of Liberty at EPCOT, Floyd Nation, symphony orchestra collaborations, theatrical productions, recording projects, and concert appearances throughout the United States and abroad. International highlights include performances with the Perugia Big Band at Italy’s Musica per i Borghi Festival and appearances at the Cortona Mix Festival, collaborating with distinguished artists across a wide range of musical genres.

As a recording artist, Ashley is featured on the Timucua Arts releases So In Love and Back in Town, showcasing her command of both jazz and contemporary repertoire. Equally at home on the concert stage, in the recording studio, or in theatrical settings, she is known for combining technical excellence with compelling storytelling and a genuine connection with audiences.

A respected educator with decades of teaching experience, Ashley has mentored singers who have gone on to perform in national touring productions, professional theatre, collegiate music programs, recording projects, and major performance venues throughout the United States and beyond. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes healthy vocal technique, artistic authenticity, stylistic versatility, and lifelong musicianship.

Whether performing before thousands in iconic venues around the globe or mentoring the next generation of artists, Ashley brings a depth of experience, professionalism, and passion that has defined her lifelong commitment to musical excellence and the performing arts.


Ashley delivers a stunning and intimate performance that is so personal and completely involved that the listener is drawn into each song as if it was never intended to be sung by and for anyone else”

Benoit Glazer, (Timacua Arts, Conductor, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Designer, Educator)

 

“When I first heard her sing I was impressed with her beautiful voice, sense of swing, and natural approach to the “Great American Songbook”. I thought her style was reminiscent of some of the great singers of the Goodman band, like Martha Tilton, Helen Ward, and Peggy Lee.”              

Allan Vaché (Clarinetist, Jim Cullum Jazz Band