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Step into the romance and rhythm of a Parisian night as acclaimed French chanteuse Noria Letts returns to Bird’s Basement for a celebration of the giants of jazz and blues.
Noria and the band fire up a musical melting pot, with an eclectic mix of music from the French - the likes of Gainsbourg, Michel LeGrand and Camille Bertault - through to the giants of the US - Coltrane, Monk and Brubeck - with a nod to their epic Parisian live recordings and one of the great epochs of modern music.
With Noria’s signature verve and style backed by a brilliant band, it’s an evening of dazzling music, technical virtuosity and joyous entertainment.
The ensemble features a world-class lineup of Australian jazz artists, each bringing their own creative depth and experience:
Adam Rudegeair – Pianist, composer and broadcaster Adam Rudegeair’s portfolio of projects is sprawling, and includes Lake Minnetonka, The Bowie Project, Henry Manetta and the Trip, Retconned Bond, and Bourbon Street to Brunswick Street. He has composed two feature films for the independent production company Cinema Viscera — Trench (2018) and Apparitions (2021). Since 2008 Adam has hosted the weekly jazz radio program ‘Black Wax’ on PBS 106.7FM.
Jon Hunt – Internationally renowned saxophonist and clarinettist has collaborated with industry legends such as Paul Kelly, Loudon Wainwright III and Vince Giordano. Jon has toured the globe with Lauryn Hill, Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks, and the Gordon Webster Band.
Nick Haywood – With over three decades as one of Australia’s most in-demand bassists, Nick has performed at every major jazz festival in the country and toured extensively through Europe, the US and Asia. A founding member of the Bennett’s Lane Big Band, Nick has been nominated for multiple ARIA Awards and continues to lead and collaborate on innovative projects across the jazz spectrum.
Phil Collings – Drummer, composer and producer, Phil is one of the most versatile and brilliant players around town having recorded internationally with likes of Wouter Kellerman (Grammy Award Winner 2014) and Alexander Schubert (BIFEM 2015) through to the likes of legendary rock iconoclast Kim Salmon.
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Early Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Early Show Starts: 7:30 pm
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