Tag: Jazz

Legendary funk bassist Craig Calhoun has had an illustrious career over several decades - working from San Fran to Berli...

Spyglass Gypsies return to Django Bar in Marrickville for an evening of swinging gypsy jazz.'With two albums- a national...

Music lovers all over the world have been captivated by Athesia's charismatic and mesmerising stage presence including a...

FIKA' is the new album by electric viola da gamba ensemble Elysian Fields. Inspired by Scandinavia- 'FIKA' is rooted in the Swedish ancestry of Artistic Director Jenny Eriksson- and her love of northern European jazz and Swedish baroque music. This beautiful international project sings to the gathering of friends- food and conversation through the idiosyncratic viola de gamba. Produced by saxophonist Matt Keegan and featuring the stunning vocals and violin of Susie Bishop- 'FIKA' takes inspiration from the frozen landscapes of Scandinavia- drawing on traditional folk music and language.Susie Bishop (voice-violin) Matt Keegan (saxophones) Jenny Eriksson (electric viola da ga gamba) Matt McMahon (piano) Siebe Pogson (bass guitar) Dave Goodman (drums)Special Support: Jo TrumanJosephine Truman is an artist skirting the boundary of tradition and experimentation. Her cross-pollination of traditional and experimental performance styles caught the ear of legendary composer- theorist and artist John Cage- with whom she collaborated on 'Song Books'. Fans of music that tests the edges of improvisation and experimentation will love Jo Truman's performance. Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Cone of Confusion is hitting the stage on November 5 at Freda's bar- Chippendale. There will be 2 separate performances with 2 different support acts.There are strictly 50 seated tickets for each show to allow for social distancing.Session 1: 7-9pm with support by BorokySession 2: 9:30-11:30pm with support by jetrioAbout Cone of ConfusionCone of Confusion is a Sydney-based group of musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds. Gathering knowledge from personal experience and individual influences- this project blends musical curiosity through improvisation.Last year- this project culminated in a debut album (released September 2019) and a sold-out show at Venue 505. Experimental- creative- and theatrical- this music takes prog and jazz rock to another level.'Listen with deep awareness- the system has turned irreversibly corrupt. Not knowing where it is leading us to- the inevitable emancipation has begun.'Lillian Hearne: clarinet- sax- vocalsRemi Marchand: guitarJay Woo: electric double-bassJuan Carlos Negrete Lopez: drumsBoroky (Art Pop)Three years old- Boroky potters around the shallows of the collective unconscious collecting smooth stones and shells. Boroky dances with giants (which is quite messy)- battles dragons (don't we all)- and has cool mermaid friends who make Boroky a bit bashful. Some people think Boroky is getting too big to drink out of a bottle with a teat.JetrioJetrio was birthed from a communal disdain- for each member hated each other's voices. Sean hated Alex's voice- who hated Blain's voice- so the vicious cycle went. With the aid of musical instruments- they were able to eschew conversation altogether and instead make 'musics' of an 'acceptable variety'.

Monica Trapaga is a consummate performer- her warmth and wit instrumental to her success as an entertainer and jazz singer and featuring in major festivals across the world. She has described her 'fairly crazy Latin family' as instrumental in developing her musical tastes and influencing her exploration of a range of contemporary styles performing with jazz- pop and big bands. A born entertainer- this veteran performer has covered a plethora of musical styles and settings- from lounge to swing and Afro-Cuban big band- delighting audiences. Her latest venture featuring this high-energy classic piano trio- evokes feel good jazz with tight arrangements and groovy pockets.Monica Trapaga (vocals) Andrew Scott (piano) Max Alduca (bass) Tim Geldens (drums)Special Support: Tessie Overmyer TrioOne of the most exciting alto players to emerge recently- saxophonist Tessie Overmyer brings a soulful- late-night feel to her approach at just 19 years old. Smouldering horn lines burn through charming arrangements- free of pretence. A traditional sense of musicianship and a strong sense of melody permeates Overmyer's compositions- with a maturity to her playing and phrasing that belies her youth.Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

The daughter of one of Australia's most famous rock vocalists- Jimmy Barnes- Mahalia Barnes started her career as a child star vocalist. Since then- Mahalia has worked as a lead singer for her own band- and as a backing singer for soul and RnB artists like Johnny Diesel and her father. Mahalia performed on Australia's first season of The Voice- covering the Tina Turner standard 'Proud Mary'- and that fiery- soulful energy is a good example of her style. Expect energy- brooding soul- and live intensity from this veteran of Australian music- backed by a rock-steady trio. Mahalia Barnes (vocals) Ben Rogers (bass) Franco Raggatt (guitar) Evan Mannell (drums)Special support: Joy Yates and Dave MacraeThis lifelong couple- are supremely talented and cherished legends of Australian jazz. Joy Yates is a lifelong jazz singer and performance teacher whose career spans five decades and several continents. Her partner- Dave MacRae- a brilliant musician- producer- composer and arranger with outstanding jazz credentials. The two have collaborated with artists like Cat Stevens- Cliff Richard- Chaka Khan- Van Morrison- Ronnie Scott- Andrew Lloyd Webber- Bernie McGann- John Pochee- Graeme Lyalll- the Buddy Rich Band- Chet Baker- Jon Hendricks- Clarke Terry- Scott Walker and many- many more.Joy Yates (vocals) Dave McCrae (piano)Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Having won the Armenian version of The Voice in 2013 and building a reputation as a talent to watch- Masha Mnjoyan- emigrated to Australia in 2018.Before settling here- Masha worked across the world on many international stages and in leading venues- winning over audiences everywhere. Now Masha has also captivated Australian viewers with her incredible vocal talent- on her way to the semi-finals of 2020's The Voice Australia. She is a powerhouse singer- with an incredible range and technique- able to handle any sized room or auditorium- to bring the audience close to her by developing that magic connection all artists desire to create.At the same time she is capable of effortlessly switching her approach to a subtle- intimate style that allows her to succeed as a jazz and jazz-folk singer as well. Listen to her interpret love songs and ballads- where warmth- emotion and delicacy of expression are the keys- and you will marvel at her art.She has already performed last year at Foundry616 and now returns - post The Voice - with a fine band of outstanding local jazz musicians who are also capable of going into overdrive when required.Masha is the perfect package of the best of contemporary pop sensibility flavoured with a strong jazz influence and inflections of traditional Armenian music. A post-modern style for our rapidly changing post-modern world.Masha Mnoyan - vocals Marcello Maio - piano-keyboards Alex Hirlian - drums Michael Walder- - bassWe're a Covid-Safe venue. To find out what measures we are taking to protect our audience- staff and performers- visit our website.

Music@ StreetMarket in conjunction with Great Southern Nights initiative 'Land of 1000 Gigs' presents a double bill:Ric Herbert 7.30pmCraig Calhoun's 'Brother's of Oz' 9.15pmRic HerbertRic Herbert's astonishing career has included Voice-over artist (over 14-000 credits) - You have eaten breakfast- lunch and dined nightly with Ric - who is also a dedicated vocal coach.Ric has appeared as an actor in King Kong (Peter Jackson)- many other films & well known Australian Television- Rescue Special Ops- Underbelly 2- Home and Away- Wild Side- All Saints- Police Rescue- The Young Doctors- .. this list gets longer ladies & gentleman.As many of us already know- experiencing Ric's vocal professionalism will be a treat.The GetRich Band know how to throw a party & play your favourite songs from Otis Redding to Joe Cocker & the Rolling Stones - this is an invitation to cut loose- let rip- get lost- find yourself and have a rockin' great time.Craig CalhounLegendary funk bassist Craig Calhoun has had an illustrious career over several decades- working from San Fran to Berlin to Sydney- the man they call CC has seen and done it all in the music worldInvited to play Bass for Mowtown's 'Supremes'- Craig had his big break touring Europe- subsequently touring with European Jazz-Funk and World Music Artist Chris Hinze- who received an invitation by iconic Australian Jazz artist Don Burrows to headline the Sydney- Melbourne and Perth music festivals.From San Fran to Berlin to Sydney- the Supremes to Marcia Hines- Jimmy Barnes- Eurogliders - Craig will bring his wealth of experience and love of music to present the best muso's Sydney has to offer in a combination that is all about jivin- dancin' & funk'n about.Don't miss this opportunity for an up close & personal performance!Capacity for this show is limited to 30 only - both Ric & Craig have consistently sold out Covid-safe guidelinesIn these COVID19 times capacity for this show is limited to an exclusive 30 dinner & show tickets ONLYupon entry signing in is requiredmasks welcomesanitizer available