Zaz (singer)

Isabelle Geffroy, referred to by the pseudonym ZAZ, is a singer from Tours, France,Tours, France, who combines the styles nu jazz, soul, and acoustic in her music. In 2001, Zaz began her singing career in the blues band "Fifty Fingers". She also sang in musical groups in AngoulêmeAngoulême, particularly in a jazz quintet.

Zaz joined Izar-Adatz (Shooting Star), a variety band of sixteen people with whom she toured for two years, in the Midi-Pyrenees and the Basque Country. As a chorister, she worked in the studio in Toulouse and performed with singers like Maeso, Art Mengo, Vladimir Max, Jean-Pierre Mader, and Serge Guerao.

In 2010, Zaz made her full-length solo debut with a Play On-issued self-titled album. The album featured some songs written and produced by Raphaël, and spawned the Top 40 single "Je Veux." It also went double diamond in France. In 2012, Zaz toured throughout Europe, Japan, and Canada. A year later, she released her second album, Recto VersoRecto Verso.

Isabelle Geffroy, referred to by the pseudonym ZAZ, is a singer from Tours, France, who combines the styles nu jazz, soul and acoustic in her music. In 2001, Zaz began her singing career in the blues band "Fifty Fingers". She also sang in musical groups in Angoulême, particularly in a jazz quintet.

Zaz joined Izar-Adatz (Shooting Star), a variety band of sixteen people with whom she toured for two years, in the Midi-Pyrenees and the Basque Country. As a chorister, she worked in the studio in Toulouse and performed with singers like Maeso, Art Mengo, Vladimir Max, Jean-Pierre Mader and Serge Guerao.

In 2010, Zaz made her full-length solo debut with a Play On-issued self-titled album. The album featured some songs written and produced by Raphaël, and spawned the Top 40 single "Je Veux." It also went double diamond in France. In 2012, Zaz toured throughout Europe, Japan, and Canada. A year later, she released her second album, Recto Verso.

Zaz (Isabelle Geffroy) was born in Tours, France. Her mother was a Spanish teacher, and her father worked for an electric company. In 1985, she entered the Conservatoire de Tours with her sister and her brother, attending courses from the ages of 6 to 11. She studied music theory, specifically the violin, piano, guitar, and choral singing. In 1994, she moved to Bordeaux. In 1995, she took singing lessons and played sports for a year in Bordeaux. In 1995, she attends singing courses and also goes in for sports: during the year in Bordeaux she studies kung fu with a professional trainer. At the age of 15, Isabelle leaves her mother and moves to live with her older sister. At school, her studies are not going well, she is left for the second year, and then she leaves school altogether. In 2000, she received a scholarship from the regional council, which allowed her to enter the school of modern music - the Center for Information and Musical Activities of Bordeaux.

In 2001, Isabelle Geffroy began performing as a singer in the blues band Fifty Fingers.

In 2002, she replaced the lead singer of the Latin rock band Don Diego. She signs a contract with Don Diego with the letter Z, which means Zaz, and thus this nickname becomes a stage name. In 2006, Zaz goes to Paris. Sings in many clubs, bars and cabarets.

In 2007, Zaz responds to an Internet ad from producer and composer Kerradin Soltani, who is looking for a singer with a husky voice. For her, he writes the song Je veux and finds a record company and publisher.

In January 2009, Zaz wins the final of Le Tremplin Génération France Bleu/Réservoir, the largest French competition for young performers, which was held in Paris, at the Olympia concert hall. On May 10, 2010. Zaz released her debut album, which she called her stage name. Half of the album consists of songs written by herself or co-written. In November 2010, Zaz's first album was declared double platinum. About 400,000 copies have been sold.

At the end of January 2011, Zaz toured Germany (Munich, Hamburg, Berlin).

Zaz (Paris Tour) in Brest in 2016.

With her album Paris she won the 2015 Echo award for best international female rock/pop artist.

In 2016, Zaz was invited to perform in Zacatecas City, Mexico as part of the Festival Cultural Zacatecas.

In September 2018, Zaz released "Qué vendrá", the first track from an upcoming album titled Effet miroir ("Mirror Effect"). The track's title and chorus are in Spanish.

In February 2019, the world tour in support of the new album Effet Miroir Zaz began with concerts in Russia: in St. Petersburg (BKZ Oktyabrsky) and in Moscow (Crocus City Hall).

October 22, 2021 - the date of the presentation of the new album - Isa.

• Zaz (2010)
• Sans tsu tsou (2011)
• Recto Verso (2013)
• Paris (2014)
• Isa (2021)

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 - the date of the presentation of the new album - Isa.

In February 2019, the world tour in support of the new album Effet Miroir Zaz began with concerts in Russia: in St. Petersburg (BKZ Oktyabrsky) and in Moscow (Crocus City HallCrocus City Hall).

In February 2019, the world tour in support of the new album Effet Miroir Zaz began with concerts in Russia: in St. Petersburg (BKZ Oktyabrsky) and in MoscowMoscow (Crocus City Hall).

In February 2019, the world tour in support of the new album Effet Miroir Zaz began with concerts in Russia: in St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg (BKZ Oktyabrsky) and in Moscow (Crocus City Hall).

In February 2019, the world tour in support of the new album Effet Miroir Zaz began with concerts in RussiaRussia: in St. Petersburg (BKZ Oktyabrsky) and in Moscow (Crocus City Hall).

In February 2019In February 2019, the world tour in support of the new album Effet Miroir Zaz began with concerts in Russia: in St. Petersburg (BKZ Oktyabrsky) and in Moscow (Crocus City Hall).

In September 2018In September 2018, Zaz released "Qué vendrá", the first track from an upcoming album titled Effet miroir ("Mirror Effect"). The track's title and chorus are in Spanish.