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Pianist James O’Brien & vocalist Ava McDermott are regarded as two of Australia's rising jazz talents — join them as they pay tribute to the greats.Joined by Umar Zakaria on bass and Luke Andresen on drums, this dynamic and virtuosic ensemble explores harmony, rhythm, and texture as they play compositions made famous by the likes of Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, and more!
Expect to hear recognisable standards such as "Take the 'A' Train" & "Shiny Stockings", alongside heartwarming ballads & the blues – memorable, exciting, and soulful.
This is a show you’ll want to talk about. Don’t miss it!
About the Artists:
James O'Brien’s distinctive sound is creative and forward-thinking, yet firmly grounded in the rich tradition of jazz. A graduate from the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), James has since shared the stage with a range of notable artists including Kate Ceberano, Dick Oatts, Remy Le Boeuf, Jamie Oehlers, Mat Jodrell, Sam Anning, and Gian Slater.
During his career, James has performed with award-winning groups such as the Australian National Jazz Orchestra Youth Big Band, the Horizon Art Orchestra, Perth Cabaret Collective, and the WA Jazz Project – among others. He is a regular in lineups at events and festivals across Australia, including the Perth International Jazz Festival and the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Festival.
Ava McDermott is an award-winning vocalist and composer from Naarm (Melbourne). Proficient in both classical and jazz styles, Ava is a versatile musician, drawing from a range of musical traditions and techniques with a significant focus on improvisation. In 2022, Ava was awarded the Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship and in 2024, Ava was awarded the prestigious Generations In Jazz Vocal Scholarship - a testament to her dedication to a career in performance.
Ava has a wide scope of performance experience - from the singing at the Melbourne Recital Centre and on 3MBS Live, to integral Melbourne jazz venues including at Jazzlab for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival in 2023, the Brunswick Green and the Paris Cat.
Line-up details:
James O'Brien - Piano
Umar Zakaria - Bass
Luke Andresen - Drums
With special guest vocalist, Ava McDermott.
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR A 6.30PM SHOWTIME
SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.30PM
Tickets:
https://bookings.pariscat.com.au/checkout/1244/
Photography by Gregory Lorenzutti & Cass Evans-Ocharern
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Paris Cat Jazz Club, 6 Goldie Pl, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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