About SARAH

Sarah Tolar is an accomplished performer, vocalist, songwriter & music educator. With three full-length albums of her original compositions, she's performed throughout the United States, Europe, China, & Canada & appeared on television shows including the Today Show & The Late Show with David Letterman. Born in Colorado into a musical family, her parents had a duo country/folk act & Sarah grew-up singing at restaurants & clubs with them. Her family moved to Southern California when she was 10 years old. After high school, Sarah toured with a song & dance troupe that performed throughout the US. Sarah then studied jazz at the University of North Texas & graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Music & a Masters of Music in jazz performance. While in Texas, Sarah earned Downbeat's prestigious Best College Female Vocalist Award & began performing with her jazz quartet throughout Dallas and Ft. Worth.

Sarah moved to Tucson, AZ Fall of 2021. Shortly after moving, Sarah met Tucson indie record label owner, Bob Lambert who suggested they collaborate on a project together. Released on Desert Vinyl Records Fall 2024, SOMETHING SARAH produced by Jeffrey Wood & Bob Lambert is Sarah's 3rd album. Including three of Sarah's original compositions along with jazz standards & beloved folk songs, SOMETHING SARAH features an exceptional collection of Tucson, NYC, & San Francisco based musicians. As a vocalist, Sarah toured with electro-funk duo Chromeo, performing at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Canada’s Juno awards television appearances on Conan O’Brien on TBS & Jimmy Fallon. Sarah recorded studio vocals for a number of television shows & commercials & worked with such well-respected composers/writers as Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Sarah is a passionate music educator, with a teaching studio that offers instruction in various vocal styles, piano, music theory, & songwriting.

Upon graduating, Sarah moved to New York City. During her years in NYC, Sarah recorded & released two full-length albums of her original music & performed through out New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, & California. Along with her jazz quartet performing her original music, Sarah led a 15-piece private event band & had the opportunity to work with such influential artists as James Taylor, Jon Bon Jovi, & Billy Joel among others. Sarah’s 1st album, BIG BLUE MOON, produced by pianist David Cook (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson) features Sarah’s original jazz-folk compositions. While promoting BIG BLUE MOON, Sarah opened for Grammy-winner Christopher Cross & toured the East Coast, Switzerland & the Czech Republic. Sarah’s 2nd release, VISION, is a collaboration with drummer/composer Bill Campbell (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Meshell Ndegeocello, Snarky Puppy). VISION leans more electronic & includes songs written with Campbell along with Sarah’s originals.

Upon graduating, Sarah moved to New York City. During her years in NYC, Sarah recorded & released two full-length albums of her original music & performed through out New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, & California. Along with her jazz quartet performing her original music, Sarah led a 15-piece private event band & had the opportunity to work with such influential artists as James Taylor, Jon Bon Jovi, & Billy Joel among others. Sarah’s 1st album, BIG BLUE MOON, produced by pianist David Cook (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson) features Sarah’s original jazz-folk compositions. While promoting BIG BLUE MOON, Sarah opened for Grammy-winner Christopher Cross & toured the East Coast, Switzerland & the Czech Republic. Sarah’s 2nd release, VISION, is a collaboration with drummer/composer Bill Campbell (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Meshell Ndegeocello, Snarky Puppy). VISION leans more electronic & includes songs written with Campbell along with Sarah’s originals.

Sarah moved to Tucson, AZ Fall of 2021. Shortly after moving, Sarah met Tucson indie record label owner, Bob Lambert who suggested they collaborate on a project together. Released on Desert Vinyl Records Fall 2024, SOMETHING SARAH produced by Jeffrey Wood & Bob Lambert is Sarah's 3rd album. Including three of Sarah's original compositions along with jazz standards & beloved folk songs, SOMETHING SARAH features an exceptional collection of Tucson, NYC, & San Francisco based musicians. As a vocalist, Sarah toured with electro-funk duo Chromeo, performing at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Canada’s Juno awards television appearances on Conan O’Brien on TBS & Jimmy Fallon. Sarah recorded studio vocals for a number of television shows & commercials & worked with such well-respected composers/writers as Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Sarah is a passionate music educator, with a teaching studio that offers instruction in various vocal styles, piano, music theory, & songwriting.

Upon graduating, Sarah moved to New York City. During her years in NYC, Sarah recorded & released two full-length albums of her original music & performed through out New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, & California. Along with her jazz quartet performing her original music, Sarah led a 15-piece private event band & had the opportunity to work with such influential artists as James Taylor, Jon Bon Jovi, & Billy Joel among others. Sarah’s 1st album, BIG BLUE MOON, produced by pianist David Cook (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson) features Sarah’s original jazz-folk compositions. While promoting BIG BLUE MOON, Sarah opened for Grammy-winner Christopher Cross & toured the East Coast, Switzerland & the Czech Republic. Sarah’s 2nd release, VISION, is a collaboration with drummer/composer Bill Campbell (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Meshell Ndegeocello, Snarky Puppy). VISION leans more electronic & includes songs written with Campbell along with Sarah’s originals.

Sarah moved to Tucson, AZ Fall of 2021. Shortly after moving, Sarah met Tucson indie record label owner, Bob Lambert who suggested they collaborate on a project together. Released on Desert Vinyl Records Fall 2024, SOMETHING SARAH produced by Jeffrey Wood & Bob Lambert is Sarah's 3rd album. Including three of Sarah's original compositions along with jazz standards & beloved folk songs, SOMETHING SARAH features an exceptional collection of Tucson, NYC, & San Francisco based musicians. As a vocalist, Sarah toured with electro-funk duo Chromeo, performing at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Canada’s Juno awards television appearances on Conan O’Brien on TBS & Jimmy Fallon. Sarah recorded studio vocals for a number of television shows & commercials & worked with such well-respected composers/writers as Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Sarah is a passionate music educator, with a teaching studio that offers instruction in various vocal styles, piano, music theory, & songwriting.

Sarah moved to Tucson, AZ Fall of 2021. Shortly after moving, Sarah met Tucson indie record label owner, Bob Lambert who suggested they collaborate on a project together. Released on Desert Vinyl Records Fall 2024, SOMETHING SARAH produced by Jeffrey Wood & Bob Lambert is Sarah's 3rd album. Including three of Sarah's original compositions along with jazz standards & beloved folk songs, SOMETHING SARAH features an exceptional collection of Tucson, NYC, & San Francisco based musicians. As a vocalist, Sarah toured with electro-funk duo Chromeo, performing at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Canada’s Juno awards television appearances on Conan O’Brien on TBS & Jimmy Fallon. Sarah recorded studio vocals for a number of television shows & commercials & worked with such well-respected composers/writers as Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Sarah is a passionate music educator, with a teaching studio that offers instruction in various vocal styles, piano, music theory, & songwriting.

Sarah moved to Tucson, AZ Fall of 2021. Shortly after moving, Sarah met Tucson indie record label owner, Bob Lambert who suggested they collaborate on a project together. Released on Desert Vinyl Records Fall 2024, SOMETHING SARAH produced by Jeffrey Wood & Bob Lambert is Sarah's 3rd album. Including three of Sarah's original compositions along with jazz standards & beloved folk songs, SOMETHING SARAH features an exceptional collection of Tucson, NYC, & San Francisco based musicians. As a vocalist, Sarah toured with electro-funk duo Chromeo, performing at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Canada’s Juno awards television appearances on Conan O’Brien on TBS & Jimmy Fallon. Sarah recorded studio vocals for a number of television shows & commercials & worked with such well-respected composers/writers as Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Sarah is a passionate music educator, with a teaching studio that offers instruction in various vocal styles, piano, music theory, & songwriting.