It has often been said that the Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim was the George Gershwin of Brazil. He transformed the extroverted rhythms of the Brazilian samba into an intimate music, the bossa nova (“new trend”), which became internationally popular in the 1960s with many of his songs becoming jazz standards and recorded by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Tonight we celebrate this sound with our special guests Lily Dior and Alex Garnett.
LILY DIOR - Recognised as one of Australia’s finest singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with outstanding musicians from around the world and performed at some of Australia’s most prestigious venues, including The Opera House Concert Hall, The State Theatre, Sydney Town Hall and The Domain. A finalist at The National Jazz Awards, she is also an experienced radio personality and host of The Freedman Fellowship Jazz Awards. Now settled in London, Lily's powerful and charismatic vocals are her trademark.
"She can belt out a song, dramatise a lyric, swing hard and earthy, flirt, sing a tender song - Lily can tell a story." ABC.
Lily will be joined by saxophonist ALEX GARNETT - Alex is regarded as one of the finest saxophonists in the world and has recorded several albums in his own name as well as being a long-standing member of the Ronnie Scott's All-Stars. He ran the 'Late Late Show' at Ronnie Scott's for many years and is a firm fixture on the UK jazz scene.
Lily Dior - Vocals
Alex Garnett - Saxophone
Sandra Lambert - Piano
Paul Morgan - Double Bass
Jeff Lardner - Drums