A series of three performances presenting WA’s fabulous jazz divas
Doors 6pm, Band at 7:30pm
Duke of George presents
Jazz Queens
Featuring Victoria Newton & Bridgette Allen
Come and enjoy this series of three concerts curated by Bridgette Allen. Presenting WA’s fabulous jazz divas acclaimed and resplendent in their poise, virtuosity, and musical truth. These Women of Jazz, have helped forge, the sound of Australia’s jazz scene today.
The first of the series features Victoria Newton & Bridgette Allen.
Victoria Newton is internationally acclaimed in a variety of musical settings that span blues, jazz, and world music. 'A jazz singer a cut above the crowd' – John Fordham, The Guardian, UK.
Bridgette Allen is regarded as a highly experienced performing artist, educator and adjudicator with a unique voice in Australian Jazz, interpreting classic jazz standards with a soul and drive only she can deliver.
Accompanied by Perth’s finest musicians, The Mike Nelson Quartet;
Musical Director, Mike Nelson on piano and keys
Alister Peel on bass
Ben Vanderwal on drums
Paul Millard on Saxes and Flute