Tom Thorp is a multi-award-winning saxophonist and composer from the UK. His playing has taken him all over the world as a jazz soloist, original artist, and session musician. Having worked with as diverse a range of artists/ensembles as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; Manchester indie-rave legend, Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder; James Brown’s very […]
You’ll love Zulu’s earthy vocal tones and artful storytelling. This is Zulu’s second Sydney International Women’s Jazz Fest performance, after a sold-out show in November 2021.
Led by bassist Hannah James, the band features an all-star line-up of Sydney’s finest female instrumentalists, performing compositions by Sandy Evans, Andrea Keller, Helen Sung, Silke Eberhardt and more.
Featuring the incredible jazz pianist Matt McMahon, the 19-piece South Coast Big Band will bring a powerhouse of energy to his specially orchestrated compositions.
Throwing yourself into the deep has a unique effect on creativity and innovation. Emma Stephenson has been recognized as a pianist and composer of exceptional ability. Her time abroad saw her play and connect with musicians across the piano bar circuit of New York. In this performance, with a new band that blends modern jazz […]
Brass is the star in this special double bill showcasing Sydney’s best young horn players. Awarded with a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, NZ saxophonist Ben Lerner matured his expressive tone under maestros Roger Manins, Will Vinson, Immanuel Wilkins and George Garzone. Now playing alongside the Sydney’s best, Ben has reaped the rewards […]
Hard-swinging groove paired with prodigious skill in an evening of blazing solos An electrifying powerhouse jazz sextet Hammerhead, mix intensity and experienced virtuosic solos. The three piece horn frontline is steeped in the tradition of hard edged modern Jazz, drawing on swingin' hard bop, funk through to soulful ballads. Guitarist Josh Meader showcases his brain-melting […]
Sophisticated jazz vocals, with unmatched virtuosity Virna Sanzone is a highly-accomplished artist with the ability to breathe new life into well-known jazz repertoire and re-invent little known gems. Singing in English as well as several Romance languages, Sanzone sets the standard for music with passion and soul. Her velvet vocal mastery will be accompanied over […]