Name: Ollie Shute Cuban Septet
Start: 2024-11-16T19:30:00+10:00
Location: Uptown Jazz Cafe

After establishing himself within the Melbourne Jazz scene over the past 8 years Ollie has had the immense pleasure of performing with famed artists such as James Morrison, Dick Oatts, Mat Jodrell, Carl Mackey, Mark Fitzgibbon, Tony Gould and many more! In 2021 Ollie finished and completed his Bachelor of Music at the James Morrison Academy of Music where he was honored to be awarded the recipient of Performance in Excellence award. Since then Ollie has gone on to perform with many great jazz ensembles such as the Australian National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Mark Fitzgibbon Trio, Carl Mackey Quartet aswell as Melbourne Cuban heavyweights Sazon and La Influencia.
In 2024 Ollie is now commencing his Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree at The Victorian College of The Arts specializing in Cuban Drumset applications.
Ollie is always continuing to carv out a diverse career as a creative and professional jazz musician/educator whilst remaining a life-long learner and contributor to the music community.
The Ollie Shute Cuban Septet is a 7 piece group merging the music of traditional Cuban styles like Son, Rumba and Timba with the ever evolving music of Cuban Jazz. Comprised of a mixture of mainly Ollie’s Arrangements and Compositions you will have all bases covered for a memorable night of Cuban music.
2 sets of music from 8:30pm.
$30/$25 concession - cash entry - cards fine at the bar.
Ollie Shute - Drums
Joseph Bonilla - Piano
Jordan Tarento - Bass
Yunior Maden (Cuba/Aus) - Congas
Thien Pham - Trumpet
Phil Noy- Saxophone
Lachlan Smith - Trombone