
| With a cool jazz sound, this band is set to keep you swingin'. Featuring DQ (Dan Quigley) on vocals and trumpet, Sean Flynn on Guitar and Bela Piri on Double Bass, their smooth blend of standards and cool bop tunes has been blowin' up a storm for over 4 years, playing various functions, weddings, birthdays, cafes, clubs and festivals throughout Brisbane.
They have performed with some of Australia's and the world's leading jazz and pop artists, including James Morrison, Randy Brecker, Dale Barlow, Grace Knight and Tina Arena.
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| The Cubano Highball Trio are three fine musicians playing Jazz, Latin and Funk for the corporate and wedding scene in Brisbane. The group sizzles with a stylish interplay of piano, bass and percussion, bringing any sized space to life. Among others, the ensemble has been received warmly at functions hosted by Premier Peter Beattie at Parliament house and also by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman in City Hall. The Cubano Highball Trio offer hours of repertoire, a professional attitude and can provide their own P.A. system.
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| Duncan James features with a number of Big Bands and ensembles in Queensland throughout the year including The Brisbane Big Band,The Glen Miller Tribute Big Band and also at a number of special events and intimate shows including the Noosa Jazz Festival with the Duncan James Quartet .also featuring with Duo, Trio, Quintet and Eight Piece his unique voice provides a warmth,depth and range that soars with a big band and engages delicately in the nuances of small ensemble improvisation. Whether its fast swing and jazz standards to get the heart racing or reflections with classic ballads enjoy the occasion with a selection of some of Brisbane's finest musicians. | |
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| Hot Mambo is Brisbane's funkiest Latin World Music Dance Band … Hot Mambo’s repertoire features the essential Latin rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Brazil and Nuevo York. They play music for dancing and partying – the best loved latin classics, cool, funky samba grooves and jazzy, sassy salsa. The mix is seasoned with funk and jazz elements and comes alive with the Mambo’s original compositions. Hot Mambo cook up a steamy tropical feast for the senses and gets that blood pumping. Hot Mambo’s live Show “Feed the Fire” is visually spectacular … choreographed by Carlos Galiano and Elli Torres Queensland’s own superb salsa dancers.
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| This is Latin jazz at its finest. You need look no further for the most sophisticated and accomplished group in their field. Acclaimed vocalist Anje West (Women in Voice, Worldly Women), leads the band through a gorgeous repertoire of bossa nova & samba, interspersed with lush instrumentals.
Ideal for evoking the perfect summer afternoon at your poolside cocktail party, welcome event or dinner, the versatility & range of TVFMC ensures that any affair will be made all the more special with the music of this exceptional ensemble.
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| These two musicians perform as an acoustic based duo totally live with no pre-recorded backing, just female vocals and acoustic guitar. Placing their unique funky/jazzy/bluesy interpretation on popular tunes, perfect for weddings, functions, bars and restaurants. | |
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| 3 to Tango are a sophisticated, contemporary acoustic ensemble, offering a trio, duos, or a soloist to add an extra touch of style to your function or wedding music.
3 to Tango's acoustic sound creates a classy atmosphere, with styles including contemporary jazz/blues, popular, and classical music.
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| Add a touch of class to your next event with one of Australia's youngest and finest Cabaret Entertainers. Presented as a solo artist, with a combo, big band or his own 26-Piece Jazz Orchestra, Scott presents a varied repertoire including Jazz Standards, Musical Theatre, and much more. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Scott Martin is one of the youngest and finest performers in the local music scene today, currently performing regularly around Queensland with various bands and also as a solo performer. At twenty-four years of age, he is known locally as 'the young crooner'. Scott brings his unique style and sophistication to those familiar cabaret songs from stage and screen. | |
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| Bluesabelle is best known for 50's Latin Jazz, Bebop Swing, Afro Cuban, Boogaloo, Funk, Salsa and Bossa Nova. In the past few years she has enjoyed incorporating the flavors of Neo Soul, Cu Beat, Afro Rhythms and Nu Jazz which have made their way into her time-traveling sets, creating unforgettable nights of sexiness. Dj'ing was a hobby she began in Amsterdam's favourite cocktail bars in 1996 and was so in demand that Dj'ing has continued as her flavorsome forte. Having held one of the longest residencies in Australia for the past 8 years – her night “Moanin’ @ the Press” is still a foundation stone of quality Latin Jazz music in Brisbane and continues to evolve and grow with style. Complimenting the talented jazz cats, salsarinas, soul jivers, cubanistas and bossa nova babies who continually grace Moanin’ with their style, taste and groove each year, Jazz and deep Latin is her joy.
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 | Soulful, heartfelt, jazz and blues and groovy cabaret from a time when the music gave itself over entirely to passion, beauty and enchantment Wendy sings the songs made popular by those fabulous divas – Billie, Sarah, Carmen, Ella, Dionne, Barbara and Nina. Wendy loves music, performing and songwriting. Her taste is eclectic, her voice rich and sultry and infused with passion. The band is Brisbane’s finest and features: Wendy Murray – vocals, Louise Denson – piano, Jeremy O’Connor – bass, Sacha Kloostra – drums, John Stefulj – saxophones/flute | |
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| Performing throughout Australia and internationally Ingrid James is one of Queensland’s leading Jazz vocalists.
Regularly recording award winning albums, Ingrid performs principally at corporate events while still finding the time to appear at popular venues in Brisbane such as the Lab Bar at the Conrad Hotel, the Press Club, the Stones Corner Hotel and the Brisbane Jazz Club.
Ingrid James performs as a Duo, Trio, Quartet or Quintet at events such as small cocktail functions, large corporate events, festivals, and concerts.
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 | At just twenty years, indie-jazz chanteuse Megan Washington has already made a splash in the Australian Jazz music scene. Having performed at festivals such as the Woodford Folk Festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival, the Brisbane Festival, she is also studying at the Qld Conservatorium of Music, majoring in Contemporary voice. She has recently completed a collaborative ep with Sean Foran, of misinterprotato fame, entitled 'nightlight', available in June 2006. Winner of the James Morrison Generations in Jazz Vocal Scholarship 2004. Finalist in the Wangaratta National Jazz Awards 2005. | |
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| Get ready for a night of swing, cool jazz and hot fun as Renae and The Swing Collective take you a on a musical journey down memory lane… Keeping jazz alive and kicking!
Add some magic to your event with Renae & The Swing Collective Big Band!!
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| With over 30 years of collective national and international experience, Soul Therapy‘s individual members continue to make a Trio that is both musically and visually exciting. Two world class lead vocalists and one of the most in demand saxophone players in Australia lend their skilful musical talents to an ever expanding repertoire of over 500 songs encompassing music from the 50 ‘s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’ s, 90’s,and 2000 as well as rhythm and blues, jazz, country and soul classics. With a mastery of the latest in music technology as well as acoustic instrumentation and percussion, this versatile Trio pride themselves on their flexibility and ability to cater to any delight any audience regardless of size, type or age group . | |
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| Stacey Broughton is a consummate performer and versatile entertainer with a passion for jazz. Her early years were filled with the sounds of Sarah Vaughan, Julie London, Sergio Mendes, Brazil 66 and the live sounds of jamming in her lounge room when jazz pianist Ray Aldridge visited the family home. Inspired by the music that surrounded her younger years Stacey began studies in jazz guitar at 15 years and by the age of 22 added the alto sax to her collection of preferred instruments. Then she had an epiphany. Stacey realised she just wanted to sing! | |
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| While all things Brazilian continue to influence music and dance (and of course, soccer), under the measured hands of Brazilian guitarist Edson Gazani and Australian singer Anita Fernandes, Yemanjá bring a new and distinct feel to the genre. Silky smooth soulful strings coupled with penetrating poetic lyrics, Yemanjá scoop you up and take you to that perfect Sunday afternoon, caipirinha in hand. The duo fuse jazz, bossa nova, samba and chanson tainted with a world music edge to serenade and soothe the most restless of souls. Their ability to take old traditional styles and progressively recreate them makes them truly unique, giving them a reminiscent yet modern edge.
So go grab that drink, find your nearest hammock in the sun and lie back. If jazzy, stylish, soulful & different is your thing, you're definitely in for a treat.
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