Virna Sanzone Quartet - Bastille Day Concert 2022

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'…a memorable performance and moreover a beautiful experience…how fortunate the Sydney jazz audience is, to be able to hear such music of the highest excellence…' - Eric Myers, The Australian

Acknowledged as one of Australia's most distinguished jazz and soul artists, multilingual vocalist Virna Sanzone brings together the crème of Australian jazz for a very special performance in celebration of Bastille Day.

A French speaker from birth, tonight Virna will bring a completely French repertoire to the Foundry616 stage, delighting fans old and new with rarely heard gems as well as well-known chansons. Combining her effortlessly produced, soul and jazz-infused sound with a hypnotic improvisational approach and the influence of her rich cultural heritage, Virna creates a passionate delivery that all vocalists dream of achieving.

Foundry616 is thrilled to welcome her back to the stage with her quartet for a night of contemporary, cross-cultural jazz at its very best.

• Virna Sanzone - Voice

• Marcello Maio - Piano and accordion

• Jonathan Zwartz - Bass

• James Hauptmann - Drums

'Relaxed and unaffected, Sanzone's voice danced…with irrepressible swing…' - John Shand, SMH

'…left the musicians breathless and the audience whooping with delight' - Jessica Nicholas, The Age

'Sanzone has a voice like the caramel layer in a piece of caramel slice…so smooth, warm, and pliable…and you'd definitely want a second serve with another piece to take home. It's rich and beautiful.' - Lissa Christopher, SMH