Margherita Fava

Margherita Fava, an Italian-born jazz pianist, moved to the U.S. in 2016 to study jazz piano at Michigan State University before continuing her education at the University of Tennessee. Now based in Knoxville, she is a full-time musician, educator, and composer. In 2024, she became the director of the Knoxville Jazz Workshop. Her debut album, TATATU, featuring original compositions and arrangements, earned a 4-star review from DownBeat Magazine and All About Jazz.