Saturday night will feature the delightful Melbourne chanteuse Hetty Kate and Sunday we are delighted to present powerhouse Australian alto player David Ades (now based in Byron Bay) who will launch his new CD - A Glorious Uncertainty. Also a full week of wonderfully diverse musical offerings to please your senses.
MONDAY 7.00pm Song Lounge
Presented by North Street Music, Song Lounge features a selection of Australia's leading singer-songwriters together for an evening of wine, tapas and storytelling. Featuring Tim Gordon - influenced by the sounds of Beck and Jeff Buckley, he has blended them with the sounds of Kurt Vile and Bon Iver to create his own unique expressive sound. Karin Page (Spoonful of Sugar) - Karin has a natural charm that connects with any audience. Her warm vocals are combined with heartfelt songs that take you on an emotional journey. Georgia Mooney (farewell gig) - a captivating style and unique musicality. Her songs are a delicate and genuine melding of folk, jazz and pop. Matt Cal - is a soulful folk songwriter full of delicate finger plucked melodies and husky vocals telling stories of heart and truth. Combining with the talented Chris Parkinson on Harmonica these guys weave a wistful tale of warmth & expression.
Click here for tickets TUESDAY 8.00pm Juliana Areias - Born to Samba - Extra Carnival Show
Carnival, the greatest party on earth. It was precisely in a Carnival summer night that Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias was born. Due to the high demand and incredible success of Juliana Areias – Born to Samba Concert on 7 February, she is back to celebrate and create her own carnival in Perth, bringing to the Ellington Jazz Club a taste of this unique atmosphere again. The concert embraces sensuous Brazilian rhythms featuring some of the finest Sambas of all times. Featuring Marcio Mendes, Adam Springuetti, Jeremy Greig, Chris Tarr, Tom Foss and Gabriel Porto.
Click here for tickets WEDNESDAY 8.00pm Nicola Milan
Sultry, smooth and a little bit sassy, Perth songwriter and jazz vocalist Nicola Milan is back at The Ellington with her band 'Milan's Mischief' featuring Ben 'Piano King' Clarke, Rohan Nelson on bass and Rick Webster on guitar. Fresh from the successful launch of her new EP 'Little Rendezvous' where Ms Milan was "oozing a unique brand of cheeky charisma that would even give Zooey Deschanel a run for her money", Declan Luketina (Spaceshipnews.com.au ) guests can expect an evening of sultry Latin and soulful blues along with a selection of upbeat jazz favourites.
Click here for tickets THURSDAY 8.00pm Ezereve
Ezereve is changing the world for those less fortunate one song at a time. Following three sell out nights at the Ellington Jazz Club, Ezereve is a singer with a story to tell. Blessed with angelic looks, a beautiful voice, and poignant songs full of emotion and messages she has set her heart on using her talent to raise money to support the causes she is passionate about. Ezereve is a World Vision Artist and will contribute every dollar from her CD sales towards World Vision. Ezereve (Vocals/Guitar), Bernardine Grigson (Keys), Chris Gibbs (Guitar), Dave Rajendrum (Drums), Jonathan Carruthers (Bass). Support act - Sheryn Binks is an incredibly talented singer/songwriter based in Perth. She is passionate about living better stories with those around her and writes from her own life experiences, through the gentle sounds of her piano and guitar.
Click here for tickets FRIDAY 8.00pm Natalie Gillespie
Natalie Gillespie is a female singer songwriter whose powerful songs take us on a journey many miles deep. Having recorded and toured nationally and internationally with Yothu Yindi, she is currently working on her second solo album. Natalie is a powerful performer and a passionate storyteller with a universal message of struggle, hope and joy. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear this world class performer at one of Australia's finest live music venues - enjoy the ride.
Click here for tickets FRIDAY 11.30pm Late night groove series featuring Ladywood and Speekeasy
Speekeasy consists of Rae (MC, vocalist, producer, musician), Sam (musician, vocalist), and Hyclass (MC, DJ, songwriter) who have been together as a crew for almost five years. The group is truly a family affair, having come together after working on their own muical endeavours to form a tight jam collective. Ladywood are a new 6-piece soul outfit on Perth's original music scene. Drawing much from influences such as; Erykah Badu, Corinne Bailey-Rae, India Arie and Lauryn Hill, Ladywood can easily be categorized as neo-soul. The sound is smooth and easily lends itself to hip hop, soul and roots. Two back up singers provide a well-woven tapestry of harmonies, a perfect canvas for the storyteller songwriting style.
Click here for tickets SATURDAY 8.00pm Hetty Kate (Melbourne)
With her distinctive voice, and pure tone Hetty is often compared to a young Peggy Lee, or Doris Day, and present day chanteuses such as Stacey Kent, Jane Monheit and Silje Nergaard. Hetty's phrasing and sweet swinging style has enabled her to perform in many countries around the world, including Chile, Vietnam, Switzerland, Hong Kong and North America. Lucky Oceans (pedal steel guitar), Ray Walker (guitar), Karl Florisson (double bass) and Chris Tarr (drums).
Click here for tickets SATURDAY 11.30pm Rocksteady
Creating some of the most exciting hybrids of music in its wake, the emergence and diversity of Australian hip hop is taking on many forms as it develops. And as the pioneering acts continue to push the envelope, a second generation of artists - ones influenced by the first wave of Australian hip hop - are emerging as their progeny. Seeing the limitless potential of a full live act, Paulie P & Rocksteady made their debut in 2010. The sound of the 7-piece band brought stronger tones of funk and soul, layered with breezy dub rhythms and a slick jazz undertone, to an already potent hip hop attack. Dale Boaden (guitar), Sid Patni (Keys), Robin Murray (bass), Garo Tanzi (drums), Sam Nafie (vocals) and Paulie P -(MC).
Click here for tickets SUNDAY 6.00pm David Ades - A Glorious Uncertainty CD launch
David Ades is an Australian alto saxophonist renowned for his unique and distinctive style of playing. From improvisational jazz to collaborations with classical orchestras, Ades has performed worldwide for over thirty years as a soloist and has collaborated with esteemed figures such as Wynton Marsalis, Dr John and Joe Locke as well as Australians including Paul Grabowsky, Dale Barlow, Roger Frampton, Vince Jones and The Cat Empire. Ades moved to New York in 1981 at the age of 19. Precocious and eager for visceral experience, he spent nearly every night for the next three years sitting in at The Blue Book on 145th St witnessing greats such as Jack McDuff, Sonny Stitt, Roy Haynes, Stanley Turrentine and Freddie Hubbard. Alternatively inspired and humbled by what he heard, it was Harlem that essentially taught Ades to play. Alternatively ferocious and tender, Ades approaches his instrument with a fervour and abandon as beautiful as it is shocking. Still willingly teetering on the edge of the musical abyss, he shows no signs of slowing down.
Click here for tickets MONDAY 26th March 7.00pm Chamber Jam
Chamber Jam is a night of chamber music in Perth like no other. Join some of Australia's leading musicians in three outstanding ensembles featuring Citrine - Lara Vocisano (Vocals) and Rebecca Kossen (Piano). This versatile duo are well versed in Jazz Standards and the works of Music Theatre Greats, including: Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers. Claire Bonner (Guitar) - Talented young Tasmanian guitarist and WAAPA graduate Claire Bonner brings her beloved 1870s guitar and a brand new collection of tunes and tales by guitar greats Mauro Giuliani and Ferdinand Carulli. Philip Everall (Bass Clarinet) - one of the most versatile bass clarinettists of his generation. Comfortable performing in many genres, Philip has played at New York's Carnegie Hall, Berlin's Philharmonie with the Schoenberg Ensemble, Fremantle's Flag 'n' Whistle with his funk band, and pretty much anything in between.
Click here for ticketsComing soon:
March 27 Pierre Bensusan (France)
March 30 Grace Knight (Melbourne)
April 5 & 7 Cynthia Utterbach (USA) with James Flynn and Audrey Tang (Singapore)
April 12 Ed Partyka (Germany) with MFO
April 13, 14 & 15 Paul Grabowsky (Melbourne)
April 20 Hollie Smith (NZ)
April 19 & 22 Liam Burrows (Sydney)
April 28 James Flynn with The Adrian Cunningham Quartet (NYC)
May 2 Mike Stewart (Adelaide)
May 11 & 12 Kristin Beradi (Sydney)
May 20 Hannibal Means (Austria/USA)
May 27 Barney McAll (NYC)
May 30 & 31 Bob Hirst (NYC)
June 2 Josh Kyle (Melbourne)
June 3 Sean Coffin (Sydney)
June 4 & 5 Samuel Yirga Quartet (Ethiopia)
June 14, 15 & 16 Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) Fireside Chat
June 28 Nadia Ackerman (NYC)
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Rai Thistlewayte
Hank Marvin
Robert Glasper
Jose James
