The Pocket Trio are a feel-good, New York influenced jazz band with a focus on tight arrangements and groovy pockets. Together they swing with an incredible sense of energy and rhythm, guaranteed to provoke smiles, foot-tapping and good times. They love to re-perform complex and exciting arrangements transcribed from recordings of other classic jazz trios from the Jazz canon, namely those led by Oscar Peterson, Bill Charlap, Christian McBride and Ahmad Jamal.
Their critically acclaimed debut album “All At Once” was released in 2020.
Andrew Scott - Piano
Max Alduca - Double Bass
Tim Geldens - Drums
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Monica Trapaga is a consummate performer, her warmth and wit instrumental to her success as an entertainer and jazz singer and featuring in major festivals across the world.
Her latest venture featuring this high-energy classic piano trio, evokes feel good jazz with tight arrangements and groovy pockets.
Monica Trapaga (vocals)
Andrew Scott (piano)
Max Alduca (bass)
Tim Geldens (drums)
Kate began singing in gospel choirs and jazz vocal ensembles as a 13-year old in Adelaide. Now a Sydney resident, Kate has performed as a backing singer, studio vocalist as well as a pop, soul and Motown singer. Recently, Kate has gone back to her jazz roots and here, she performs with local jazz musicians Andrew Scott and Samuel Dobson.
Kate Wadey - Vocals
Samuel Dobson - Double Bass
Andrew Scott - Piano
Abby, Andrew and Also Arty are an ace Australian assemblage attempting amplified acoustic adaptations approximating archaic Afro-American arrangements.
Arthur Washington - Guitar
Andrew Scott - Organ
Abby Constable - Drums
Somewhere between an Italian wedding band and a French revolution, Bella Donna Gorgonzola knows how to start a party in 8 languages. With a hint of blue and a lot of spice, these cheesy paisanos play a mix of youthful favourites and traditional melodies.
Ross Harrington - Sax and Clarinet
Andrew Scott - Piano Accordion
Loretta Palmeiro - Sax and Clarinet
Andrew Scott - Piano Accordion
Richard Ashby - Guitar
Cameron Jones - Guitar
Shannon Haritos - Double Bass
Combining traditional French gypsy songs with swinging originals Spyglass Gypsies bring the bygone days of bohemian Paris into the present with the lyrical sounds of accordion, clarinet and the percussive ‘la pompe’ of gypsy guitars. Energetic and playful, this group are sure to set feet tapping, legs dancing and smiles to the faces of all those who hear them.
With one foot firmly planted in the rich history of Swing Era America and the other Lindy Hopping into the now, The Basement Big Band are Sydney’s very own 10 piece dance orchestra. The band flaunts luscious brass, spicy rhythms and features many of Australia's flirtiest musicians. Delivering their fiery brand of swinging riffs and infectious dance rhythms and marrying original compositions with classic tunes from the roaring 20’s and 30’s, they are a must see for lovers of swing music and irresistibly danceable. We dare you to stand still! The Basement Big Band was a local institution in the Sydney swing scene with their long running residency at the former Basement, the city’s oldest live music venue.
Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts
Keeping the New Orleans Jazz traditional tunes alive and adding many new compositions of their own, the Finer Cuts are quickly developing a large and excitingly diverse repertoire. Bringing listeners a high energy jumpin’ band, the mixing of old with young blood is already proving to be a huge success with both young and (the more) mature audiences.
The Finer Cuts performs at The Botany View Hotel (Newtown) every Sunday afternoon 4-7pm
Geoff Bull - trumpet / vocals
Ross Harrington - clarinet
Jacob Parks - trombone
Ben Panucci - guitar
Andrew Scott - piano
Samuel Dobson - double bass