when: 11 June 2025 - 03 July 2025 | venue: The Concourse Lounge | cost: $40.30 - $75.50 | address: 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood 2067
published: 11 Jun 2025, 5 min read
Join internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott as she pays tribute to the legendary women of jazz. From the timeless melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and Doris Day to the sultry charm of Peggy Lee and Dinah Washington, Nicki brings her signature warmth and artistry to songs that inspire generations. Back home in Australia after 30 years of headlining in New York, Japan and Europe, Nicki joins forces with Sydney jazz icons Peter Locke on piano and Andrew Dickeson on drums, for a night of heartfelt performances at The Lounge celebrating the voices and stories of some of jazz's leading ladies.
'Nicki Parrott could make anyone love jazz.' - Cabaret Scene
'Nicki brings clear articulation, beautiful tone, a sense of rhythmic assuredness and a touch of allure to inventive arrangements.' - Jazz Times
'She has that special gift you cannot buy in a music store.' - Les Paul
'...a rarity, a first-class bassist whose playing is as sublime as her vocals.' - Limelight
This event is part of Chatswood Culture Bites, Willoughby City Council's innovative program of music, theatre, comedy and more in Chatswood CBD.
Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki started her musical training at age four with the piano and flute. Nicki switched to double bass at the age of 15. After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music where she was granted funds by the Arts Council to study in New York with Rufus Reid.
Nicki was bassist and vocalist for the legendary Les Paul for over 10 years. As part of the Les Paul Trio, Nicki worked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Steve Miller to fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel.
In addition, she performed in several Broadway shows and at most of the world's top jazz venues and festivals including The Jazz Cruise and sold-out performances at Birdland and Dizzy's in NYC. Nicki has performed with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Joe Wilder, Scott Hamilton, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman, Michel Legrand, Houston Person and Arif Mardin, to name just a few.
Nicki recently returned home to Australia where she still tours the globe and records, with her latest album, Feelin' Groovy (Arbors), a retrospective and reimagining of songs from the 60s. She has recorded over two dozen vocal records for Venus Records (Japan), Arbors Records (USA) and Ooroo Records (USA/AU).
- Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
The Concourse Lounge, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, 2067, View Map
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Join internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott as she pays tribute to the legendary women of jazz. From the timeless melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and Doris Day to the sultry charm of Peggy Lee and Dinah Washington, Nicki brings her signature warmth and artistry to songs that inspire generations. Back home in Australia after 30 years of headlining in New York, Japan and Europe, Nicki joins forces with Sydney jazz icons Peter Locke on piano and Andrew Dickeson on drums, for a night of heartfelt performances at The Lounge celebrating the voices and stories of some of jazz's leading ladies.
'Nicki Parrott could make anyone love jazz.' - Cabaret Scene
'Nicki brings clear articulation, beautiful tone, a sense of rhythmic assuredness and a touch of allure to inventive arrangements.' - Jazz Times
'She has that special gift you cannot buy in a music store.' - Les Paul
'...a rarity, a first-class bassist whose playing is as sublime as her vocals.' - Limelight
This event is part of Chatswood Culture Bites, Willoughby City Council's innovative program of music, theatre, comedy and more in Chatswood CBD.
Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki started her musical training at age four with the piano and flute. Nicki switched to double bass at the age of 15. After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music where she was granted funds by the Arts Council to study in New York with Rufus Reid.
Nicki was bassist and vocalist for the legendary Les Paul for over 10 years. As part of the Les Paul Trio, Nicki worked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Steve Miller to fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel.
In addition, she performed in several Broadway shows and at most of the world's top jazz venues and festivals including The Jazz Cruise and sold-out performances at Birdland and Dizzy's in NYC. Nicki has performed with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Joe Wilder, Scott Hamilton, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman, Michel Legrand, Houston Person and Arif Mardin, to name just a few.
Nicki recently returned home to Australia where she still tours the globe and records, with her latest album, Feelin' Groovy (Arbors), a retrospective and reimagining of songs from the 60s. She has recorded over two dozen vocal records for Venus Records (Japan), Arbors Records (USA) and Ooroo Records (USA/AU).
- Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
The Concourse Lounge, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, 2067, View Map
Go see Nicki Parrott Trio 2025.
Nicki Parrott Trio 2025 is on 11 June 2025 - 03 July 2025. The opening hours are: . Conveniently located in Chatswood.
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