They share an innovative, prestigious, and an effortlessly beautiful body of work. The experience produced from their performances create visceral effects. Together, as two roaring forces, they form a kinship that fuses artistry and automotive obsession. Known to cross cultural genres, Fabrizio Sotti simultaneously collides his dynamic jazz vibe and his affection for Ferrari for a night of awe-inspiring celebration. Based on his professional development and personal life Sotti debuted his fourth studio album Forty at the Ferrari NY Showroom on June 8th, 2016 to a room full of fine auto and music enthusiasts.

As an Italian jazz guitarist, composer, songwriter, producer and world class Ferrari collector Fabrizio Sotti has built a highly reputable career. Working in the styles of Blues, Post-Bop, Soul, Hip Hop, and R&B Sotti has produced for a wide variety of musical greats. His broad palette includes Whitney Houston, Tupac, Gipsy Kings, Q Tip, Jennifer Lopez, Shaggy, George Coleman, Styles P and many more.

The car on display, at this intimate listening event, was a Nero 488 GTB. Which features very sculpturalflanks, an exceptional engine and a sophisticated aerodynamic design reflecting the key to its character. The 488 GTB name commemorates forty years on from the unveiling of Ferrari's first ever mid-rear-engined V8 Berlinetta and the 308 GTB. It is a return to the classic Ferrari model and it marks a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. For Sotti Forty delivers a performance that marks his remarkable evolution as an artist. Collectively the pairing shares an expressive and distinctive territory dedicated to distinguished craftsmanship.

By: Kim Faustin