New show time from March 1st at The Ellington

Please note that as of the 1st March (Friday) we will be trialling new show times with the early show advertised at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start and the late show advertised at 10.30pm for an 11.00pm start. The late set will now be three sets of music going through until around 2.15am. Sunday is now a 5.30pm advertised show for a 6.00pm start. 

This week we welcome back Chamber Jam for after 4 successful years, three interesting cross over acts who are in Perth for The Nannup Music festival including Band of Frequencies, Jack Carty and The Falls and Alies Sluiter - The Picture Box Orchestra. Heading up the weekend will be a swinging Friday from Libby Hammer and Brazilian Saturday from Juliana Areias. Don't miss a beat at The Ellington Jazz CLub and please let us know what you think of our new set times. 

MONDAY 25th February 7.00pm Chamber Jam

Chamber Jam is back for its 5th year at the fabulous Ellington Jazz Club, Perth’s best live music venue. We have an amazing year ahead with 10 shows featuring nearly every instrument possible and the 1st kicks off on the 25th Feb, so book a table and come join us. Featuring Breanna Evangelista - a talented trumpet player who is rapidly gaining the respect of many more senior musicians, ISQ - Erin Chen (Principal 2nd Violin with the Perth Symphony) and featuring Anna Sarich on cello, Stephanie Dean on 2nd violin and Bourby Webster on viola and Four on Six - Australian violinist Gillian Catlow and Luxembourg-born Dutch guitarist Charles Hoernemann. Click here for tickets

TUESDAY 8.00 Ben Matthews and Friends

2010 WAM Song of the Year Nominee and WAAPA graduate Ben Matthews (piano) returns to the Ellington stage to unleash a repertoire of personalised jazz standards and original music. The first set of tonight’s show will consist of a versatile blend of original compositions in a contemporary jazz style, classic swingin’ standards and original arrangements of traditional jazz tunes. The second set of the evening will feature "Introflect" - a showcase of original compositions exploring the expression and texture of the jazz quintet. Joining him on stage this evening are fantastic local musicians Sean Little (Tenor Saxophone), Harry Winton (Guitar), Robin Murray (Bass) and Bronton Ainsworth (Drums). Click here for tickets

WEDNESDAY 8.00pm Band of frequencies (NSW)

Progressive surf roots rockers Band of Frequencies have played all over the world with the likes of Donovan Frankenreiter, John Butler, Angus Stone and Ash Grunwald; as well as some of the world’s most amazing festivals and events, among them the Billabong 'Banzai' Pipe Masters, Hawaii; North Shore Film Festival, Hawaii; Surf & Sound Tour, Tokyo. Not to mention some of Australia’s premier festivals: Splendour in the Grass, Mullum Music Festival and Woodford Folk Festival. True believers in sounds beyond boundaries, Band of Frequencies draw their influences from a vast spectrum of roots, rock, electronic and psychedelic styles. Their signature blend comes from years of live experimentation, constantly pushing their influences into the creative fires to see what melts, what explodes and what merges. Click here for tickets

THURSDAY 8.00pm Jack Carty and The Falls (Sydney)

Jack Carty tells it how it is. At just 25 years of age he has released two critically acclaimed albums and one E.P. Made “Album of the Year” lists for with both 2011’s “One Thousand Origami Birds” and 2012’s “Break Your Own Heart”. Toured with the likes of Josh Pyke, Matt Corby and Joshua Radin both nationally and on foreign shores, taking in festivals from Woodford to Canadian Music Week along the way. Won the MusicOZ Award for singer-songwriter of the year and had songs used in TV shows from Covert Affairs to Packed To The Rafters. A little honesty goes a long way. The Falls - They met. They fell in love. They wrote songs. They fought. They made up. They broke up. They wrote songs. At a time when for most it would be the end of a relationship, for Sydney band The Falls this feels like just the beginning… Almost subconsciously The Falls have documented their whole relationship in their songs. The love, the betrayal, the heartbreak. While at times it is hard for them to wear their hearts so openly on their sleeve, for The Falls, it has been a huge part of their songwriting. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 7.00pm Libby Hammer Quintet

A favourite among Perth audiences and musicians alike, jazz vocalist Libby Hammer brings an explosion of energy, vocal style and personality to the Ellington stage. Along with a top notch quartet, Libby delivers fun yet dramatic interpretations of a repertoire that stretches from classic to quirky. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 10.30pm Deuces with Cristal Phillips and Solomon Pitt

Perth's king and queen of soul join forces to bring you Deuces for a very special show. A night of simply the best R&B and Soul Duets. Some favourites new and old, borrowed from the legends themselves to leave you breathless and craving more. Musically connected since childhood, the voices of Cristal Phillips and Solomon Pitt innately compliment and tastefully intertwine, a true delight to listening ears. Armed with the finest band in town, allow the soulful harmonies to surround you, and the killer grooves to move you. It's live music at it's best....it's Deuces. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 7.00pm Juliana Areias - Brazilian Djavan - Ocean of music

Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias presents a tribute to Djavan , recognized worldwide as one of Brazil's greatest and most loved composers and musical stars. Grammy Award Winner and acclaimed artist since his debut album recorded in 1975; special guests such as Stevie Wonder, Paco de Lucia, Miles Davis and Marcus Mille have featured at his singles and his compositions have been covered by singers such as Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae and The Manhattan Transfer vocal ensemble. Born in the idyllic beach city of Maceio - ALagoas in the Northeastern of Brazil, Djavan's endless ocean of musicality drawn from Brazilian traditional rhythms such as samba, bossa and baiao (forro) as well as from African, Mediterranean , Caribbean and American's jazz,  blues, funk ,soul, balade, root, indie, reggae, salsa, flamenco, gypsy,  rock and pop style influences. Marcio Mendes, Thiago Santos, Tom Foss and bassist Alexis Sadler. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 10.30pm Empire with Elise Lynelle

Empire has established itself as one of Perth's leading young bands with a tight band sound and a high energy performance level. After former singer Ryan Thronicroft decided to take a break, Empire have continued to perform with a range of guest singers. Tonight they are joined by Elise Lynelle who presents her own unique style and charisma, she carries the influences of Motown, blues and soul. She is without doubt, an exceptional natural talent with a flair for all things RnB, Soul and Funk. Elise's vocal sounds will transform and delight your senses as she takes you on a musical journey featuring a blend of classic songs, mixed with exciting new repertiore. Click here for tickets

SUNDAY 5.30pm  Masina Miller - Jazz Revisited

A warm invitation is being extended to ALL  lovers of Jazz!! Come & Enjoy an evening of Splendor  & Class with Perth based ‘Body & Soul’ Jazz Songstress Masina Miller & her Fabulously Handsome Band as she revisits some of her Jazz Standard Favorites of Yester-year & more! Click here for tickets

MONDAY 4th March 7.00pm Alies Sluiter - The Picture Box Orchestra Album Launch (Melbourne) 

Combining Indian Classical techniques with Jazz, Gypsy and Western Classical influences The Picture Box Orchestra are unlike anything else you have ever seen. Led by composer Alies Sluiter and comprising vocals, violin, cello and tabla the resulting music is a curious melting pot of musical genres that takes the audience on an inspired musical exploration of that point where politics, beliefs and cultures intersect. Collectively they have worked with Nitin Sawhney, Hugh Jackman, Akram Khan, Sylvie Guillem, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and The Shaolin Monks of China to name a few. Individually these artists have extraordinary careers and are heralded for their work. Collectively they raise the bar and their music becomes another thing entirely. Click here for tickets

Coming soon: 

March 7th Bob Sedergreen (Melb)

March 14th Eugene Ball (Melb) 

March 19th and 20th Grace Woodroofe (USA)

March 21st Brett Winterford (Sydney)

March 23rd Deborah Conway (Melb)

April 17th Stu Larsen 

May 17th & 18th Christine Anu presents REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook

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This week at The Ellington

The Ellington returns to 7 nights a week with the return of the popular Monday night Song Lounge and Chamber Jam shows presented by North Street Music. Also some quality mid week shows to catch from Matt Richards, Glenn Rogers and the new Manteca. Followed by a weekend with regular favourites Natalie Gillespie, Danny Martin, Penny King and Empire. Rounding out the weekend is the fantastic trad revival band Beans Buma's Boys of Rhythm and you're set with another week of top shelf entertainment at The Ellington. 

MONDAY 7.00pm Song Lounge

Song Lounge, North Street Music’s flagship singer/songwriter showcase is back for 2013 with a bang! We start the year with an incredible line-up with familiar faces and a new one! Ricky Green was heard busking on the street in Freo by NSM Director, Bourby Webster, and got snapped up to showcase his talent at Song Lounge for the first year. David Lazarus, the young prodigy is back, and with the wonderful Minky G and Helen Shanahan (the latter fresh from winning a WAM song of the year award at the end of 2012) the show promises to be the best of what Song Lounge can offer. Click here for tickets

TUESDAY 8.00pm Matt Richards Creatures Of The Deep

Plunge into the abyss with Matt Richards as he presents a totally new repertoire of music inspired by his many adventures from under the deep blue sea. Collaborating with Ben Matthews (Piano), Bronton Ainsworth (Drums), Phil Waldron (Bass), and Steve Richter (Didgeridoo and Percussion), Matt will take you on a wild and innovative exploration of Afro-Jazz inspired composition and exhilarating improvisation. Click here for tickets

WEDNESDAY 8.00pm Glenn Rogers Trio

Glenn Rogers, acoustic guitar, Robin Murray, bass, and Tom O’Halloran, piano present an evening of Glenn’s original compositions. The compositions represent over 10 years of Glenn’s musical journey, including influences of European jazz (the ECM label) and Western and Indian classical music.  The music encapsulates a cross pollination of musical styles and cultural influences.  It will be an intimate evening of acoustic instrumental music with a few solo instrumental items. Glenn’s music is inspired by both a sensitivity to the natural world, carnatic, jazz and classical music. Click here for tickets

THURSDAY 8.00pm Manteca

Manteca, The New Generation led By MD Kieran Hurley and Simon Styles was born out of 30 years of Uwe Stengel's Manteca Jazz Fusion tradition. The 9 piece Band includes RIC EASTMAN, PAT REALE, ROY MARTINEZ, MARIO ANAMALAY, ANNIE NEIL, KIEREN HURLEY, BENN HODGKIN, MATT RICHARDS AND SIMON STYLES. The music includes Aretha, Horace Silver, Brecker Bros and many others. Some of the finest jazz Fusion played by some of the finest and most experienced session musos in Perth. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 8.00pm Natalie Gillespie

Natalie Gillespie is a female singer songwriter whose powerful songs take us on a journey many miles deep. Having recorded and toured nationally and internationally with Yothu Yindi, she is currently working on her second solo album. Natalie is a powerful performer and a passionate storyteller with a universal message of struggle, hope and joy. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear this world class performer at one of Australia's finest live music venues - enjoy the ride. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 11.30pm Fork Funk featuring Danny Martin

Get on down to check out the soul master himself - Mr. Danny Martin. Headlining bands such as Bootyjuice, Detour and a range of funky late night soul session at The Ellington, Danny Martin is the Real McCoy when it comes to quailty vocals and funky grooves. Don't miss what promise to be an extraordinairy show. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 8.00pm Penny King Quintet

Described as a ‘sumptuous storyteller’, you will find Penny on stage with the finest jazz men the country has to offer. Any given show will take you on an eclectic journey, reflecting her wide range of influences, from Billie Holiday to Beady Belle, Duke Ellington to Kurt Elling, Joni Mitchell to Bjork, and all stops in between.  With her hard swinging style, impeccable phrasing and intonation, and distinctive interpretations, Penny and her band ensure that every show is truly a unique experience. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 11.30pm Empire

Empire will make a much anticipated return the Ellington Jazz Club's Late Night Groove session. The 5 piece will bring you the undeniable Empire sound with happening new arrangements with also some ALL original Empire. Empire's performance brings top quality musicianship to mainstream audiences whilst revamping mainstream music for the more accomplished listener who appreciates talent and skill. Click here for tickets

SUNDAY 6.00pm Beans Buma's Boys of Rhythm

Beans Buma's Boys of Rhythm; a high-octane drove of young jazz mavericks determined to bring you all the explosive energy of the roaring 20's with a unique twist! EXPERIENCE the band that critics have described! WITNESS the awe-inspiring entertainment that leaves audiences wanting to never go home! Watch in shock and admiration as they blow your mind with the sound of pure delight. If you don't leave with a smile on your face, they'll eat their respective hats! Beans Buma's Boys of Rhythm are Cam "Beans" Buma on the trombone, Sam Timmerman on the trumpet, Tom Greble on Clarinet/Reeds, Malcolm Mah on the Bass Fiddle, "Crazy" Dave Gryl on the drums, and Lil' Steve Vacca is the Banjo Man. Click here for tickets

MONDAY 25th February 7.00pm Chamber Jam

Chamber Jam is back for its 5th year at the fabulous Ellington Jazz Club, Perth’s best live music venue. We have an amazing year ahead with 10 shows featuring nearly every instrument possible and the 1st kicks off on the 25th Feb, so book a table and come join us. Featuring Breanna Evangelista, ISQ and Four on Six. Click here for tickets

Coming soon: 

February 27th Band of Frequencies (Byron Bay)

February 28th Jack Carty and The Falls

March 4th Alies Sluiter - The Picture Box Orchestra Album Launch (Melb)

March 7th Bob Sedergreen (Melb)

March 14th Eugene Ball (Melb) 

March 19th and 20th Grace Woodroofe (USA)

March 21st Brett Winterford (Sydney)

March 23rd Deborah Conway (Melb)

April 17th Stu Larsen 

May 17th & 18th Christine Anu presents REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook

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Valentines week at The Ellington

Three special Valentines shows this week for all those Jazz lovers and lovers of Jazz including Thursday with Blanche Dubois and a big Friday/Saturday double from James Flynn. Be sure to check out the debut show from S I D P A T T N I and Whiskey Winter this Tuesday with an eclectic mix of new and exciting music. Also Jazz heavyweights Memory of Elements are on Wednesday and a late show not to be missed on Saturday with a very special performance by UPNUP and the Horny Horns. 

MONDAY 11th February - Sorry but we are closed

TUESDAY 8.00pm S I D P A T T N I and Whiskey Winter

Whisky Winter is an Australian folktronica duo formed in 2012 by Aaron Malone and Matt Bell. The first video single ‘Heavy’ was released in August 2012.  Forming a deep connection personally and through the music, the duo continued as a long distance collaboration between Aaron in Perth and Matt in France. The band is currently busy writing and recording for releases in 2013 having just supported Husky on the WA leg of their Tidal Wave tour. Whisky Winter sounds like a fusion of electronic, acoustic and sub pop indie with a whisper of R&B." Sid Pattni is a relative newcomer to the field of hip-hop production but has quickly made a name for himself creating some big waves both nationally and internationally. He has received international radio airplay, been a feature artist on countless publications and most recently come runner-up in Western Australia’s annual beatdown competition, which showcases the some of the best producers the state has to offer. Click here for tickets

WEDNESDAY 8.00pm Memory of Elements

Memory of Elements (MoE) is a new ensemble fashioned from the exciting talents that inhabit the Perth scene. All respected and noted soloists in their own right - they here come together mostly to avoid that. This is a group that moves away from traditional roles of ensembles its size, and chooses instead to focus on exploring ensemble interplay and the intensity of group dynamic. Not to be missed! Jamie Oehlers – Saxophone, Carl Mackey – Saxophones, Simon Jeans – Guitar, Tom O’Halloran – Piano, Pete Jeavons – Double bass and Chris Tarr - Drums. Click here for tickets

THURSDAY 8.00pm Celebrate Valentines Day with Blanche DuBois

With their most recent record titled Young Heart (2012) and an EP titled Love Only Hurts (2006), it seems only appropriate that songbird sisters Nadija and Adriana Begovich, aka Blanche DuBois, take to the stage this Valentines Day to serenade you with their songs of love, loss and life. As one of the most tragic female characters in literary history, Tennessee Williams' Blanche DuBois herself was a mix of contrasts - so, in true Blanche DuBois fashion, you can expect some corny covers and love-song dedications thrown into the mix alongside their usual sweet acoustic pop. And, please note, all are welcome! It doesn't matter whether you're happy in love or desperate and dateless… Blanche DuBois don't discriminate. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 8.00pm James Flynn - In the mood for love

With the Graham Wood Trio & Special Guests. Join popular, velvet voiced singer James Flynn for another, packed to the brim, night of entertainment. This will be Flynn’s first performance in WA in 2013, after spending the last three months overseas performing throughout Asia & India. A natural entertainer with a dynamic stage presence Flynn will take you through the most popular sounds of the American song book to present a feast of wonderful music. Being Valentines weekend the emphasis will of course be on love. Graham Wood – Piano, Nick Abbey– Bass, Chris Tarr – Drums, Friday night: Carl Mackey – Tenor, Saturday night: Ray Walker - Guitar. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 11.30pm Dd Soul featuring Chelsea Cullen

Chelsea Cullen is one of the most exciting and talented singer song writer to emerge from the Perth music scene in recent years. Her music is written from the heart with inspiring lyric's and melody's, cleverly interpreting issues & emotions in modern life. Dd Soul are a newly formed session band from Perth consisting of Daine Spowart (Drums), Dario Jiritano [Big D] (Bass), Pete Flude (Guitar and Vocals), Norberto Flamenco [Norb] (Keys/Piano), they are all working musicians with different musical backgrounds. After forming Dd Soul in June 2012, together these musicians create a tight groovy sound and already have had two guest appearances on TV and played a number of shows around Perth with great response from the audiences. Come and see this fresh new act in action playing groovy cover tunes with some of Chelsea's amazing originals. Special guests include Sam Timmerman – Trumpet, Chris Travaglini – Alto Sax, Amy Salter – Tenor Sax and Jamie Hall – Backing Vocals. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 8.00pm James Flynn “In the mood for love”

See Friday listing. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 11.30pm UPNUP and the Horny Horns

Get ready for a serious rush of multi-layered hip-hop. From the old school back-and-forth rhyme schemes and intelligent lyricism of emcees Colin Banks and Marksman Lloyd, marked by the mastery of producer Mono:Massive, to the arresting melodies of vocalist and instrumentalist Ánders, UPNUP are bringing one soulful bag of tricks to the stage – complete with a horn-driven full band and DJ. Supporting AUS/UK/US #1 Hip-hop phenomenon Macklemore at the Perth festival the following day, come down for a big night with BIG giveaways! Coin - MC, Marksman - MC, Andy Ánders Hopkins - Vocals & Guitar, Sid Pattni - Keys & Synth, Brendan Grey - Sax/Flute, Luke Minness - Sax, Dan O'Connor - Trumpet, Charlie Bucket - DJ, John Brown - Bass and Josh Hopkins - Drums. Click here for tickets

SUNDAY 6.00pm Rick Webster

Rick Webster graduated from the Academy of Performing arts with both a Bachelor of music in Jazz and an Advanced Diploma of Contemporary music in 2008. He has since become one of the hardest working guitarists in Perth working almost every night of the week. Rick has supported countless local and touring artists ranging from Ruby Rose and Thirsty Merc to Il Divo on their Australian tour with the Perth Symphony Orchestra. Rick has been releasing his own material since 2010 which has seen him travel overseas and receive 2 nominations for both West Australian Jazz Artist of the year and Jazz Song of the year in 2012. He has released 2 EP's in 2011 and 2012 featuring both instrumental and vocal tracks. Rick's latest project is a continuation of his first Jazz EP in 2011. Recorded at ABC studios for national radio broadcast, Rick will be performing these new compositions combined with his older material. He has collaborated with a fantastic Perth band as well as renowned vocalist Victoria Newton to produce a show of modern jazz that is enjoyable for anyone's musical tastes. Click here for tickets

MONDAY 18th February 7.00pm Song Lounge

Song Lounge, North Street Music’s flagship singer/songwriter showcase is back for 2013 with a bang! We start the year with an incredible line-up with familiar faces and a new one! Ricky Green was heard busking on the street in Freo by NSM Director, Bourby Webster, and got snapped up to showcase his talent at Song Lounge for the first year. David Lazarus, the young prodigy is back, and with the wonderful Minky G and Helen Shanahan (the latter fresh from winning a WAM song of the year award at the end of 2012) the show promises to be the best of what Song Lounge can offer. Click here for tickets

Coming soon: 

February 27th Band of Frequencies (Byron Bay)

February 28th Jack Carty and The Falls

March 4th Alies Sluiter - The Picture Box Orchestra Album Launch (Melb)

March 7th Bob Sedergreen (Melb)

March 14th Eugene Ball (Melb) 

March 19th and 20th Grace Woodroofe (USA)

March 21st Brett Winterford (Sydney)

March 23rd Deborah Conway (Melb)

April 17th Stu Larsen 

May 17th & 18th Christine Anu presents REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook

Become a member today for great benefits and also help support live music - Click here.

Book your function at The Ellington - email: functions@ellingtonjazz.com.au

Rachel Claudio - encore performances this week at The Ellington

Don't miss your last chance to catch the amazing Rachel Claudio for 2013 in a big late night double this weekend. Another highlight is the Aravena-Keevers-Wallace Trio on Sunday featuring three fine musicians in an international collaboration from Switzerland/UK/Melbourne. Also expat Callum G'Froerer will launch his CD on Thursday evening and a new soul divas show from Amanda Dee on Tuesday. Get on down for some quality music this week at The Ellington.

TUESDAY 8.00pm Amanda Dee - Soul Divas

This Tuesday Amanda Dee will be paying tribute (with another amazing line-up of muso's and vocalists) to the songs and legendary soul divas of our time. From Aretha, Diana, Whitney,  Tina to Chaka, Maria, Beyonce and more. It's going to be a fantastic show so don't miss out on this great night of songs that will have you holding your heart or dancing with your hands up in the air. It's an early enough night to make it much better than a night at the movies.. Fun Fun Fun.. Keyboards - Graham Wood, Bass-Roy Martinez, Guitar-Simon Jeans, Drums-Pete Evans, Vocal - Sam Nafie and  Vocals- Carrie Pereira. Click here for tickets

WEDNESDAY 8.00pm The Perth Jazz Society presents The Collaboratory featuring Jamie Oehlers and Tal Cohen

Ongoing collaborators in a quartet setting, Jamie Oehlers and Tal Cohen will tonight take to the stage as a duo. Come and hear the chemistry that can only exist between regular collaborators, while preparing yourself for the freedom and spontaneity that the duo setting can elicit. Click here for tickets

THURSDAY 8.00pm Callum G'Froerer CD Launch (Melbourne)

Currently Melbourne-based Callum G'Froerer returns to his hometown of Perth to launch his debut album, CITY SPEAKS. Recorded at ABC Studios in Melbourne by Jazztrack's Mal Stanley, the album's calm nature and lucid compositions were shaped by a hand picked group of musicians from around Australia: Brett Thompson, guitar, Andrew Brooks, saxophone, Hugh Harvey, drums, and Alex Boneham, bass. The album will be released on the Listen/Hear record label, an initiative set up by Andrew Brooks, Mace Francis, and Johannes Luebbers. Callum G'Froerer is forging out a dynamic career as an improviser, with extensive experience nationally and internationally. He is joined by Brett Thompson on guitar, bassist Karl Florrison, and Greg Brenton, drums. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 8.00pm Elle Deslandes

Elle is one of our favourite local Jazz singers. She is a fine interpreter of the Jazz standard and always guarantees a great show with some of our finest musicians. She has been singing in the Perth scene since the 1990s and has worked at many high profile concerts and events as well as being a regular on The Ellington schedule since we opened. Elle "daylights" one of Perth's most in demand designers and is also studying architecture. Featuring a wonderful swinging repertoire with some twists, Elle has a voice of gold as well as her trademark bubbly personality. Don't miss this great opportunity to see one of Perth's most popular and charismatic Jazz Divas. Chris Foster - Piano, Simon Jeans - Guitar, Pete Jeavons - Bass and Chris Tarr - Drums. Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 11.30pm Rachel Claudio (Paris)

Driven by a relentless passion for words, Rachel Claudio's lyrics have a knack of hitting truth right between the eyes. Her song-writing rocks a delicate balance of pop & soul. Her multi-textured voice flips and turns in a stunning blend of power & sweetness. Native to Perth, Western Australia, singer/composer/producer Rachel Claudio arrived in France in 2006, Claudio had already began forging a name in electronic music, creating the label Jaffa Music with DJ Nicolas Vautier. It began a period of soulful house marked by collaborations with artists like Martin Solveig, Jamie Lewis, Dimitri from Paris, among many others. Her distinct vocal sound, production skills & lyrics saw her become one of the definitive vocalists of the soulful house community. She delivered her particular brand of soul in the debut album, Claudiography (to mean, "the writing of Claudio") [Kromatik, France (2011)] Claudio's live performances never leave an audience ambivalent. Her vocal agility, her percussive flow and her implacable conviction have seen her in concert all over the globe, from Sao Paolo to Philadelphia, New York to Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong to Melbourne, Amsterdam, Moscow... She has opened for artists such as Common, The Roots, Raheem DeVaughn, Beady Belle, Ben l'Oncle Soul, Franck McComb.. the list goes on. The concept behind the C.L.AUDIO TAPE is simply to honor some of her favorite new-school beatmakers & some of her favorite old-school songwriters in a most unexpected clash of mash-ups (e.g. Barrington Levy v.s. Flying Lotus). Featuring Solomon Pitt, Danny Martin, Cristal Phillips, Graham Wood, Lewis Moody, Simon Jeans and Sean Phillips. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 8.00pm Ali Bodycoat Quintet

Ali Bodycoat has been performing professionally in the Jazz scene throughout venues in Western Australia since 1995 with her Trio, Quartet and Quintet. Ali has performed at the Perth Jazz Society, Jazz Fremantle, Perth and Fremantle Festivals and worked consistently in Musical Theatre with yellow glass theatre inc since studying at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2002. Ali has held a trio residency with Graham Wood and other venerable Perth Jazz musicians such as Sam Anning, Dane Alderson and Carl Mackey at the Subiaco Hotel for thirteen years, supported Vince Jones, Grace Knight and Marcia Hynes and consistently works with the state’s top Jazz Musicians. Recent shows have received critical acclaim including Minor Major Marlene - based on the work of Marlene Dietrich and Franklin - a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 11.30pm Rachel Claudio (Paris)

See Friday listing. Click here for tickets

SUNDAY 6.00pm Aravena-Keevers-Wallace Trio

Touring from Switzerland/UK/Melbourne with special guest Jamie Oehlers. Not a traditional jazz piano trio – where presumably the rhythm section lays it down while the pianist explores the possibilities in lengthy sojourns – would be the best, or rather more accurate description of this internationally based ensemble. Canadian born/UK based drummer Chris Wallace, Chilean born/Australian raised (now based in Switzerland) bassist Rodrigo Aravena and Melbourne pianist Sam Keevers like to approach their musical escapades 'in the spirit of adventure'. Or, another way of putting it would be 'a three-way conversation' where the three musicians are not separate elements: instead, they're three components of the same entity where at any moment and for whatever reason, any one of the elements can shift position, elevation, intensity, etc... The AKW Trio's repertoire comprises original compositions as well as tunes by Theolonious Monk and Wayne Shorter. Click here for tickets

MONDAY 11th February - Sorry but we are closed

Coming soon: 

February 27th Band of Frequencies (Byron Bay)

February 28th Jack Carty and The Falls

March 7th Bob Sedergreen (Melb)

March 23rd Deborah Conway (Melb)

April 17th Stu Larsen 

May 17th & 18th Christine Anu presents REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook

Become a member today for great benefits and also help support live music - Click here.

Book your function at The Ellington - email: functions@ellingtonjazz.com.au