Jazz Behind the Green Door featuring James Watt's 'FICUS'
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Jazz Behind the Green Door is proud to present JAMES WATT's 'FICUS'
Ficus is a newly formed 7-piece contemporary jazz ensemble led by James Watt (bass), featuring 6 of Sydney’s finest young improvising musicians, including: Samantha Baxendale (vocals), Lee Orszaczky (trombone), Amy Fox (flugelhorn), Tamis Hunter (piano), Guy Ruse (guitar) and Matt Simmonds (drums). Playing primarily original compositions, Ficus merges jazz and folk music through improvisation, creating an inviting space that highlights the musical conversations between friends.
Featuring:
Samantha Baxendale - Vocals
Amy Fox - Trumpet
Lee Orszaczky - Trombone
Guy Ruse - Guitar
Tamis Hunter - Piano
James Watt - Bass
Matt Simmonds - Drums
Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, bassist and composer, James Watt is a rapidly emerging voice in the Sydney music scene. In his final year at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, James is a passionate advocate for original music, self expression and improvisation throughout all aspects of his career. James is a sought after session musician and key member of multiple creative projects that are making waves across Australia, including 10-piece ensemble, Mosaic.
A light supper and drinks included with entry
Doors open at 5:45pm - music starts at 6pm
Ficus is a newly formed 7-piece contemporary jazz ensemble led by James Watt (bass), featuring 6 of Sydney’s finest young improvising musicians, including: Samantha Baxendale (vocals), Lee Orszaczky (trombone), Amy Fox (flugelhorn), Tamis Hunter (piano), Guy Ruse (guitar) and Matt Simmonds (drums). Playing primarily original compositions, Ficus merges jazz and folk music through improvisation, creating an inviting space that highlights the musical conversations between friends.
Featuring:
Samantha Baxendale - Vocals
Amy Fox - Trumpet
Lee Orszaczky - Trombone
Guy Ruse - Guitar
Tamis Hunter - Piano
James Watt - Bass
Matt Simmonds - Drums
Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, bassist and composer, James Watt is a rapidly emerging voice in the Sydney music scene. In his final year at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, James is a passionate advocate for original music, self expression and improvisation throughout all aspects of his career. James is a sought after session musician and key member of multiple creative projects that are making waves across Australia, including 10-piece ensemble, Mosaic.
A light supper and drinks included with entry
Doors open at 5:45pm - music starts at 6pm
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197 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2000
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