Ingrid James
INGRID JAMES – Australian jazz singer has a voice that’s been described as “chocolate: rich, dark and smooth”. Performing throughout Australia and overseas Ingrid James is one of Queensland’s award-winning and leading Jazz vocalists. Appearances range from soloist with the Queensland Orchestra in Spirit of Christmas broadcast nationally on ABC TV and with Maestro Tommy Tycho in tributes to Cole Porter and Gershwin to crowning as Queen of the Noosa Jazz Festival and special guest at many other Jazz Festivals throughout Australia, including the Brisbane Festival, River Festival, Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival, Bellingen Jazz Festival, Kiama Jazz Festival, Dingo Creek Jazz Festival, Gold Coast Jazz Festival... In between Ingrid has performed overseas in France and the UK. Described as a “fearless and gifted Jazz singer" by the Sydney Morning Herald, a candidate for the Best 10 list by Cadence Magazine reviewer in New York and a singer who has “a special affinity for Brazilian music (who) brings out the full beauty of the lyrics” by critic Joao da Penha of Brazil, reviewers acknowledge the heartfelt warmth and intimate style that characterizes her performances.
Kelly Family Band
The Kelly family band crosses all borders, no matter what your age, religion or culture, this band will win your heart forever. A rare delight, the Kelly Family band play Australian folk music flavoured with Celtic and American styles with surprising skill, and totally infectious joyous abandon.
Kooralbyn
A new cross-cultural music production featuring Queensland artists Tenzin Choegyal (Tibetan musician/vocalist), Kacey Patrick (vocals), Jarred Fogarty (didgeridoo/dance), Andrew Veivers (guitar), Rafael Karlen (saxophone), Rebecca Karlen (violin/vocals) and John Reeves (piano/piano accordian).
Melissa Western
Brisbane’s sauciest jazz-cabaret star Melissa Western draws out the minx in all of us. Successfully straddling the worlds of jazz, cabaret and theatre she is widely considered a ‘pocket dynamite' who delights in unleashing her unique style onto an eager audience. By turns sassy, soulful, smart and sweet, Melissa’s ability to work a crowd and entertain any audience, from a corporate function to a private party, large-scale festival or intimate jazz gig, is surpassed only by her impassioned delivery and thrilling voice. “Western’s gorgeous voice serves her well” – The Australian
Mendoza Quintet
The Mendoza Tango Quintet has quickly gained a reputation as one of Australia’s leading tango exponents. The group is made up of five fiery, Australia-based musicians specializing in the performance of traditional Argentinian tango music.
Michael Fix
Put an acoustic guitar into Michael Fix's hands and the emotional possibilities of music are suddenly realised. This remarkable composer and musician has the power to create sensory experiences through his music - capturing and conveying emotions, experiences and images with ease. Over the past 30 years, Michael has released fifteen albums, together with several songbooks, singles and EPs, and has established himself as one of Australia's finest guitarists and composers. As well as his annual tours to Europe and Asia, Michael hosts the ‘ Acoustic Guitar Spectacular’, touring Queensland each year, showcasing local and international guests. He is an in-demand educator, and has won numerous awards for his music, including three Golden Guitars.
Murphy's Pigs
A big band, a big sound and almost 50 metres of suit fabric. This is Murphy’s Pigs – the 10-piece, award-winning, Celtic-rock band that the World Health Organisation is warning everyone about. Throw caution to the wind and set forth on a musical journey through the lands of the Celts as Murphy's Pigs drag you headfirst into their world of rugged mountains, stormy oceans, fearsome battles, unrequited love and a drop or two of the whiskey.
MZAZA
Mzaza presents a show like no other, with powerful, sultry multilingual vocals and sounds and rhythms from faraway places. A show that will make your heart beat and your feet dance. Influenced by her Spanish Sephardic roots, French-born front woman Pauline Maudy sings in French, Spanish, Ladino and Turkish. Together with her talented instrumentalists she creates a unique blend of influences from the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East. Mzaza’s songs are inspired by tradition – gypsy passion, flamenco exuberance, the feel of the desert, and the spirit of the French wordsmiths.
Nadia Sunde
An accomplished songwriter, cabaret artist, theatre actress, comedienne and former ABC radio presenter, Nadia Sunde is a standout performer, engaging and delighting her audience as she would an old friend. Her album 'Stoking The Fire' was 'Album of the Week' on ABC 612 following its release with a sell-out show at the Brisbane Jazz Club.
No Way José
No Way José is a salsa and jazz-inspired Latin ensemble, founded by Colombian pianist Juancho Manrique, Australian singer Amila Sargeant and Colombian percussionist Jośé Luis Mendez Rodríguez.