Catherine Lambert is a master of crooning the sultry jazz ballad and pouring sweet melody into welcoming souls just beyond the stage, or screen. She is just at home in delivering robust, dynamic energy and lavishing charisma in her regular live shows and recordings where Catherine captures the audience with her own inimitable stamp. Musical theatre and comedy are other areas where Catherine shines, including her various acting experiences on stage and international film but Jazz is where she co [ ... ]

At just 28 years of age, Kristin Berardi has already performed extensively at jazz festivals and jazz clubs throughout Australia and overseas. She was the winner of the 2006 International Jazz Voice Competition held at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and appeared at Montreux in July 2007. Born in Koumala, Queensland, Kristin completed her musical studies at the Brisbane Conservatorium. Since graduating she has performed at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival, the Melbourne Women’s Inter [ ... ]

James began playing classical guitar at age 7. He attended the QLD Conservatorium of Music, studying classical guitar and graduated in 1992. James was the winner of the Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award (1997) and was nominated for the Freedman Fellowship in 2005. He has worked with a variety of bands and soloists, including Barney McAll, Scott Tinkler, James Morrison, Ken Edie, Dale Barlow, Mike Nock, Sheila Jordan, Bernie McGann, Simon Barker, Brett Hirst, Ingrid Jensen, Steve Newcomb [ ... ]

Wiley Reed is the living embodiment of the blues. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he launched his singing career at the tender age of 9 in the local church choir, and began piano studies at age 15. He has worked professionally throughout Asia, Europe, South America, the Pacific and the USA. Wiley’s versatile range of musical genres is extensive from jazz, blues, rock and country to tasteful ballads, as well as spiritual and gospel songs. His golden rule is, “I always make sure the folks leave  [ ... ]

Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Rafael Karlen has spent the majority of his life in Australia. Coming from a very musical family, Rafael only felt the need to take up the saxophone when he was thirteen. Rafael went on to complete a Bachelor of Contemporary Music Performance (Saxophone) at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University in 2004. While studying at the Conservatorium, he performed in various master classes and workshops held by internationally recognised Jazz artists, includ [ ... ]

Founded by trumpeter/composer Laura Kahle and pianist/arranger Steve Newcomb, the 10-piece West End Composers Collective began in 2003 as a monthly gathering of Brisbane’s creative improvising musicians, composers and arrangers to workshop original works at the Tongue and Groove café, West End. With the success of these monthly gatherings, the growth in repertoire and a grant from Arts Queensland, they launched their debut album “Downstream” in February 2004. This launch supported internationall [ ... ]

The Saruzu Quartet - "A fiery flamenco-tango-jazz ensemble, The Saruzu Quartet's interpretation of the rich harmonies of Argentine tango, the wild improvisations of gypsy jazz and the fire and grace of flamenco, is exhilarating. Evocative of a 1920's Paris cafe scene filtered through an edgy and contemporary sensibility, The Saruzu Quartet is a celebration of the musical passions of its members - renowned violinist Luke Moller, sensual flamenco dancer & fiery percussionist Simone Pope, feroc [ ... ]

Gai arrived in Sydney after graduating from the University of Adelaide where she studied Jazz Performance. She has worked with Carl Orr, Mark Simmonds, Paul McNamara, Sandy Evans, Jackie Orzaczky, Jann Rutherford, Lloyd Swanton, Janet Seidel, Don Burrows and Roger Frampton and others. In 1996/7 she studied with soprano saxophonist and composer, Jane Ira Bloom in New York. Upon her return to Sydney she formed the Gai Bryant Quartet. From 1997-2000 the Quartet toured throughout Australia [ ... ]

Lauren Lucille performs a range of up-tempo swing standards, modern pop tunes and a few of her originals. “A singer who has a sweet and mellifluous voice, as well as lots of heart”. Ingrid James. Music is the Breath of Living for Lauren Lucille . . . Her being is established in performance and expression thru the medium . . . From the ardour of a songsmith, to the realisation before an audience, Lauren exposes her soul, resplendent in emotion and conviction. Her life has been music - [ ... ]

 
Misinterprotato are one of Australia’s most inventive contemporary music ensembles.
So much more than a traditional jazz trio, this group expands the capacities of the classic piano/bass/drums combination with elements of the avant-garde and a fresh attitude they bring to their music.
Truly captivating for a variety of audiences, Misinterprotato skillfully blend dense, exciting improvisations and delicate atmospherics, conjuring up sounds of modern jazz, ambient music, avant garde rock [ ... ]