Simone Waddell / BRASS MONKEY

Name: Simone Waddell / BRASS MONKEY
Start: 2025-02-09T18:30:00+11:00
Location: Brass Monkey

Schedule

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Brass Monkey | Sutherland, NS

Simone Waddell is an award winning artist, a gifted songwriter, and one of Australia’s leading contemporary jazz singers. A queen of versatility, she infuses soulful melodies with groove, can sing a heart stopping ballad, or have the entire audience dancing on their feet.
Simone is thrilled to be returning to one of Sydney’s most well known Live Music venues, The Brass Monkey, to perform with her exceptional band. She is known to perform with the absolute best musicians, who are a perfect match for this Australian songstress.
Expect some amazing original music, mixed with some songs you know and love!

Drums: Mitch Farmer
Bass: Mark Costa
Guitar + Vocals: Eric Rasmussen
Keys: Sam McNally
Backing Vocals: Mary Kiani

Simone’s career has made a profound impact around the world, inspiring countless individuals through the art of song and storytelling. Her ability to master multiple genres including gospel, jazz, soul, funk, pop, and R&B is exceptional, and renowned in the music industry. Due to her training in classical piano and voice, she occasionally returns to her roots on very special occasions.
A prolific songwriter with 5 albums, 3 EPs, and numerous singles, her voice has been described as, “utterly amazing,” “drenched with soul and feeling,” and, “one of the most treasured, brilliant, talented voices on the planet today!” Her qualities of warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm are infectious. She sings, writes, and lives from the heart with authenticity, and integrity.
Simone’s 5th studio album, “The Art of Collaboration” is a celebration of her career. It features sixty of Australia’s top Jazz Musicians including Tommy Emmanuel, James Morrison, Rai Thistlewayte, and Paul Grabowsky.
The Art of Collaboration was the #1 ARIA Highest Selling Australian Jazz Album of 2022, and was entered into 4 categories for the 2023 Grammys.
While in the United States, Simone dazzled audiences and launched her first two albums Take My Love and Make It Happen.��Having performed internationally in countless top venues both solo and with exceptional musicians in Japan, China, Europe, and USA, Simone truly encompasses world class vocals.
Simone has also been honoured to perform at many respected venues and events, such as multiple Parliament House engagements for State and National Leaders, and toured nationally with various artists including Max Pellicano on Elvis To The Max, Mark Anthony on his ELVIS ‘If I Can Dream’ show, and the multi-award-winning Grammy nominated artist Taylor Dayne, playing keyboard, and singing backing vocals.

“In this crowded, noisy world of allegedly “unique” singers/performers, Simone distinguishes herself as an extraordinarily pure singer-songwriter and performer. She is an evocative lyricist, and a deeply passionate and sensitive collaborator, well-informed and confident.”
George Massenburg (USA)�Iconic Grammy Award Winning Engineer
“Simone’s voice is fresh and impassioned and simply a joy to listen to.”
Erik Zobler (USA)�Grammy Award Winning Producer & Engineer
“Simone is an accomplished vocalist with phrasing that endorses her understanding of the lyrics. She stretches boundaries and demonstrates her mastery of vocals. This coupled with her use of dynamics and phrasing offers a compelling listening experience.”
Barry O Sullivan�2MB Fine Music Sydney