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Limelight
Jazz
Canberra’s
wonderful jazz and lounge quartet consisting of sax, double bass,
keyboards (with optional vocals) and drums, with optional trumpet
and flugelhorn. Featuring cool swing hits from the 30's to the 50's
including the Glenn Miller war hits, lounge music in the tradition
of the Ritz and Raffles, classic sixties sax hits (eg: Take Five),
many Sinatra classics, Gershwin, Cole Porter and also including
elegant ballads and some Latin feels. The
group is led by outstanding pianist and singer Daniel Edmonds who
has earnt himself a reputation as one of the busiest & best
pianists in Canberra
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music for cocktail parties, launches, luncheons, dinners and
gatherings - listening or dancing. |
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Times
Square
Eye
of the Hurricane
You're
Everything |
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John
Black Trio
One of the most highly
respected and gifted pianists in Canberra , John Black has been a
much sought-after and enjoyed pianist, musical director and arranger
for nearly 30 years. His current trio,
featuring John on keyboards or piano, with double bass and drums,
provides stylish, sophisticated music ranging from jazz and swing
through latin numbers, sixties pop instrumental hits, popular movie
themes, music from the song-books of Cole Porter, George Gershwin
and others and much more. This is ideal music for the corporate world – cocktail
functions, dinners and any event that needs “the touch of
class”. |
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I'll Take
Manhattan
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The Dirk
Zeylmans Trio
A supreme
saxophonist, Dirk's playing style includes influences from Stan Getz
and Paul Desmond. With his music partner Graham Monger on
guitar and then the option of double bass and drums forming trio or
quartet, the group is very flexible. Bossa Nova features in their
repertoire, plus other excellent lounge music, jazz, swing, bebop,
cool school and more. A beautiful group for conference cocktail
receptions, dinners, launches - any event that needs background
music with style. |
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Natalie Magee
Trio
Sophisticated
cocktail and lounge music from this outstanding young vocalist.
Natalie Magee sets the mood with her blend of smooth jazz, swing,
latin, ballads and even a few pop standards. Backed by combos
including keyboards / piano / guitar with double bass and even sax
if a quartet is needed, Natalie and her band have the perfect
repertoire to suit many kinds of events, including cocktail
gatherings, birthday parties and dinners. With influences from the
likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Vince Jones, Diana Krall and
Frank Sinatra, Natalie and her band are sure to impress. Natalie
Magee is the niece of Tony Magee. www.nataliemagee.com
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Neat
Surprise
No More
Blues
I See the World in
You
Lover's
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The Rosendahl
Trio
Representing
the new breed of outstanding young professional players, Niels
Rosendahl already has a list of impressive accomplishments. A
graduate of the ANU Jazz program with first class honours, a
University Medal, and the Karmel Award for most outstanding music
graduate, Niels has imediately made an impact in Australia and
overseas as a player of extreme quality, musicianship, flair and
passion. He has extensively worked the British and European jazz
circuits, performing in the
UK, Ireland,
France,
Spain,
Scandinavia, Italy and Poland, as well as South East
Asia,including at internationally
acclaimed music venues such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho,
London and the Olympia in Paris . Niels has a superb jazz
trio or quartet, ready to entertain and at functions and events
where quality jazz is required. |
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DJ and the The KarismaKatz
Award-winning vocalist and harmonica player, Miss DJ
Gosper, together with highly accomplished acoustic guitarist,
Christo Carlsen, present a magic mix of trad and swing jazz
favourites, smooth bossas, Bessie Smith-style blues and cabaret
show-stoppers. Dressed in pin-striped suits, this delightfully
different duo ooze old-style charm. From the sublime to the
slightly silly they entertain with passion and pizzaz. DJ
& the ‘Katz can also play as a trio or quartet (with upright
bass and drums) and are the perfect act for conference session
breaks or any occasion requiring classy musical
entertainment. |
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Cucharita
Cucharita bring to life the exciting and evocative
flavours of Latin America and Spain with a wonderful
blend of Flamenco, Rhumba, Bossa Nova, Beguine and other rhythms.
The group features and talents of master guitarists Steve Allen and
Greg Stott whose skills in the Flamenco and Latin styles are
captivating. Complemented by Double Bass and Congas, the quartet
recreates the sounds of Paco Pena, Ottmar Leibert, Paco de Lucia,
Jobim and the Gypsy Kings. This group creates a beautiful blend of
sound and is also something a little
different. |
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Black Mountain Jazz
Band
Canberra's Kings (and one
Queen) of Dixieland and Trad, The Black Mountain Jazz Band are six
of the best trad players available. Combining the traditions of New
Orleans with Chicago, the band is reminiscent of Louis Armstrong,
Artie Shaw, early Duke Ellington and many others. Featuring trumpet,
trombone, clarinet, drums, double bass and piano (real or digital)
the band is authentic in sound and style. A fun band for fun
occasions. |
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Tico Tico
The sensuous sounds
of
Brazil as well as the coolest
American style jazz are recreated by this excellent duo ensemble
featuring Cicilia Kemezys (flute, vocals) and Steve Scott (guitar).
Specific repertoire includes the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim,
Luiz Bonfa
and Brazil 66 as well as cool
jazz and swing standards. The group can be made up to trio size with
the addition of congas. Classy and sophisticated, Tico Tico are
ideal for corporate style dinners and cocktail
receptions. |
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Wayne Kelly
Trio
Pianist Wayne Kelly is one
of the most talented and sought after musicians in the jazz world.
With his band, The Wayne Kelly Trio, they can play sophisticated
modern jazz, or more commercial cocktail jazz and lounge. Wayne is
the recipient of numerous jazz awards and is receiving rave reviews
for his latest album, In My Quiet Hour. |
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