Ben Hauptmann is a prestigious touring and session guitarist based on the Central Coast North of Sydney, Australia. Ben has shared the stage with a diverse range of artists including Gurrumul Yunupingu, Paul Kelly, Donny Benet, Bandaluzia Flamenco, Bertie Blackman, Jack Ladder, Lior, Bluejuice, Micheline Van Hautem, James Morrison and Tal Wilkenfeld. He is a […]
Brianna Cowlishaw and Gavin Ahearn have been playing together for over ten years and boast a huge variety of influences and inspirations, from modern pop to free-flowing expression and improvisation, this duo will take you on a hypnotic journey. JBriana Cowlishaw | vocals Gavin Ahearn | keys
Drummer Abby Constable, guitarist Arthur Washington and keyboardist Andrew Scott form the emerging jazz trio 'Abby, Andrew and Also Arty.' Inspired by the sounds of 60s soul and organ ensembles, watch this trio burst with innovative energy and the grooviest tunes of the decades that will lift your spirits and send you on your way […]
“A truly unique musical voice”- Critical Jazz USADan Barnett was born into music, being the son of the legendary Sydney Bassist Cliff Barnett. He began his musical life as a trombonist and quickly developed a love for singing and has since carved an enviable reputation on the Australian music scene. Dan has worked and recorded […]
MIRA is a journey to the roots of South American music. After living and performing in Australia for over a decade, jazz-trained Chilean vocalist Magdalena Mira felt a longing to reconnect with the music deep within her soul. “As much as you do, as far as you go,” she says, “the roots are the strongest […]
Terry began life singing classical, jazz, music theatre but was beckoned by the Dark Lady of Blues when she fronted her first touring Blues Band at the tender age of 17. Terry found early and great success performing gigs such as Narooma Blues, Thredbo Blues and Moruya Jazz Festivals – at which she held her […]
Our second ‘Jazz Sessions in The Rocks’ performance features The Cope Street Parade. Considered one of Australia’s most established creative music ensembles, they blend spicy rhythms with unique song-writing that span the genres of jazz, folk, pop, gypsy and swing. With tender ballads and rollicking dance numbers they capture the spirit and warmth of early […]
The first Jazz Session in The Rocks features one of Sydney’s favourite jazz singers, Kate Wadey. Her sweet, sure, and rich voice that exudes effortless charm and sophistication melts hearts everywhere she sings. With wonderful Jazz undertones, she navigates the emotions and melody with equal skill, providing strength of character in each song. Catch Kate […]