Award-winning jazz singer Michelle Nicolle and acclaimed composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky unveil the hidden poetry within beloved ballads by artists such as Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter, transforming familiar melodies into haunting explorations of longing, heartbreak, and the bittersweet beauty of unrequited love. From jazz standards to unexpected gems, each song is stripped back to its emotional core, revealing those ephemeral moments of yearning often disguised beneath popular songs. Fresh from a national tour, do not miss these two inspirational artists live at The Lounge.
Paul Grabowsky is one of Australia’s most revered jazz musicians — a master pianist, composer, and musical visionary whose influence spans generations. Michelle Nicolle is one of Australia’s most celebrated jazz vocalists known to get right to the heart of a song, with impeccable phrasing, and a captivating stage presence.
