After returning from a short east coast tour, Elly Hoyt winner of Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album 2011, will be singing new originals and standards. She will be joined by a stellar line up including special guest James Whiting. James is establishing himself as a high profile and talented percussionist and vibes player. After recording his debut record in New York City, James is bringing his sound to Melbourne.  

Elly consistently captures audiences with her soulful and seductive voice. At only 25, she has the uncanny ability to invoke the charge given to past greats and take it somewhere new. Elly released her debut self-titled album in late 2010 and was awarded Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album at the Australian Jazz Bell Awards in 2011. James Morrison: "From the moment I first heard Elly sing, I knew she had that classic, indefinable thing that makes one a jazz singer. It's not just a sound, or a choice of notes but a way of approaching a song that lets the listener know - this is the real thing".

Joining her will be special guest James Whiting. James is a Jazz Vibist with performances to note alongside musicians such as James Morrison (AUS), Jon Wikan (USA), Jim Pugh (USA) and James Muller (AUS) to name a few. During his most recent trip to the USA, James launched his debut album "Burbank" in New York City following on from its recording the previous year. The album comprising of eight original jazz compositions, was recorded at the iconic Bennett Studios (USA) alongside Steve Newcomb (AUS/USA), Sam Anning (AUS/USA), Jon Wikan (USA) and Stefan Schmid (GER/USA).

Elly Hoyt (Voice), James Sherlock (Guitar), Georgia Weber (double Bass), Sam Bates (Drums), James Whiting (Vibraphone)

www.ellyhoyt.com

www.jameswhiting.com.au