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VIRNA
SANZONE BAND!!
with
special guests
The Hipstones
SATURDAY 1st
MAY 2010
The
Vanguard
www.thevanguard.com.au
After
previous sell-out shows at this now
iconic Sydney venue, Virna returns
with an exceptional band to perform her own original material as well
as some much loved songs. Featuring Matt McMahon on keys,
James Haselwood on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums. Mark Palmer and
Anthea White of the Hipstones will also feature on backing vocals, as
well as performing an opening set. Dinner
and show available. Bookings
are reccomended as this is an intimate venue
and shows sell out fast.
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND!!
with
special guests
Evan and The Brave featuring DANIEL
MIFSUD
FRIDAY
12th FEBRUARY 2010
The Vanguard
Virna
returns to the Vanguard with Matthew McMahon
on
keys, Brett Hirst on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums. Opening the show
will be Dan Mifsud with his nre band Evan and The Brave. Performing
songs from their respective releases. as well as fresh new originals
and other songs they love.
A
Tribute To The Legendary
JONI MITCHELL
FRIDAY
23rd OCTOBER 2009
Melbourne
International
Arts Festival
Hamer
Hall - The Arts
Centre
www.theartscentre.com.au
FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER 2009
Sydney
Opera House - Concert Hall
www.sydneyoperahouse.com.au
WEDNESDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2009
Queensland
Performing
Arts Centre - Concert Hall
www.qpac.com.au
An ensemble of Australia's foremost singers
and musicians will present an extraordinary series of concert tributes
to this legendary artist. Katie
Noonan, Wendy
Matthews, Kristin
Berardi, Virna
Sanzone, Tania
Bowra, Louise
Perryman and Rachel
Gaudry, together with an
outstanding 12-piece band, will pay homage to one of the most respected
singer-songwriters in music. Joni Mitchell is one of the defining
artists of contemporary music. As a recording artist, she has gathered
the highest accolades in popular music, including nine Grammy awards
and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The poetry, insight
and originality of her music have influenced so many artists that
contemporary songwriting without her is unimaginable, and the sheer
beauty of her songs have thrilled music lovers through the five decades
of her career. This very special concert is sure to sell out fast.
See www.joni.com.au for more information and to register for
pre-sale tickets.
DEBUT
NASHVILLE PERFORMANCE!!
WEDNESDAY
7th OCTOBER 2009
Bluebird
Cafe
4104
Hillsboro Pike
Nashville,
Tennessee, USA
www.bluebirdcafe.com
This will be
Virna's first performnace in
Nashville at the legendary Bluebird Cafe, a venue that has
provided an invaluable platform for
singer
songwriters for
many years. Virna will be joined by a great local band featuring Pat
Bergeson (guitar), Will Barrow (piano), Jerry Navarro (bass), Tom
Giampietro (drums). With Annie Sellick (voice) and Pat Bergeson
(guitar) doing an opening set.
SPECIAL
GUEST WITHSEAN WAYLAND IN NYC!!
TUESDAY
15th SEPTEMBER 2009
55 Bar
55 Christopher St
New York, 10014,
USA
(718) 965 9177
www.55bar.com
Virna will join
expat Australian, Sean
Wayland at this legendary New York venue, performing both his and her
own compositions.
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND!! with special
guest EDOARDO SANTONI
THURSDAY
20th AUGUST 2009
The
Vanguard
www.thevanguard.com.au
Sure to be a very special, uplifting and inspiring night, and a
long-awaited joining of forces between Sanzone and Santoni. Performing
songs from their respective releases, as well as fresh new originals
and other songs they love, separately and together. Virna will be
joined by Gerard Masters on keys, Jonathan Zwartz on bass and Hamish
Stuart on drums. Edoardo will be joined by Simon Rudston-Brown on
guitar. Dinner and show available.
JUNGLEHAMMER Album Preview
with iOTA
WEDNESDAY
22nd JULY 2009
The Basement - Sydney
Doors
open 7pm
29 Reiby Place
Circular Quay
Ph: 02
9251 2797
www.thebasement.com.au
Keyboard
players James Guiney and Lindsay Page are proud to be performing a
sneak preview of their 3rd Junglehammer album where they are once again
collaborating with master songsmith iOTA. Having just hung up the
stilettos from his role as Frankenfurter in The Rocky Horror Show, iOTA
and Junglehammer will be showcasing their new material and favourite
songs from their acclaimed second album Strange Fascination. This is
another rare opportunity to see this production team and their stellar
band, featuring Virna
Sanzone on backing vocals, create some sophisticated underground
grooves.
BENEFIT CONCERT for BETTE
MOTZING
MONDAY 20th JULY 2009
Sydney
Conservatorium of
Music
This will
be a benefit concert to aid Bill and Bette Motzing in defraying medical
costs that they are enduring as our dear friend Bette fights cancer.
The concert will feature many musicians whose lives have been touched
and influenced by the Motzings including Judy Bailey, Craig Scott,
Kerrie Biddell, Kevin Hunt, Matt McMahon, Virna
Sanzone, Joy Yates and
Dave Macrae, Steve Brien, Dale Barlow, Ron Philpott, the Conservatorium
Big Band,
Bridie King and many more. Both Bill and Bette have been associated
with educating young musicians at the Conservatorium for many years.
Please join us in support of Bette and in a celebration of fine
music.
THURSDAY
4th JUNE 2009
The
Basement - Sydney
Special
Appearance With The Hipstones
Virna
will perform a few of her own songs as
a guest with the Hipstones, the lovechild of Anthea White and Mark
Palmer. They will be heading to New York for an extended period later
in June so this will be your last chance to catch them for a while.
WEDNESDAY
27th MAY 2009
CONGO
BENEFIT
Sound
Lounge, Seymour Centre
Cnr
City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale
Virna will join forces with fellow singer / songwriters, Rachel Gaudry
and Louise Perryman to support those displaced by the crisis in the
Democratic Republic of Congo. Other groups performing on the night
include the Sandy Evans trio and Daryl Aberhart.
THURSDAYS
in APRIL 2009
THE
WOOLLAHRA HOTEL
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND
Cnr Queen
& Moncur Sts
Woollahra
Ph: 02 9327 9700
www.woollahrahotel.com.au
Virna
returns to the Woollahra Hotel with
some great musicians including Hamish Stuart and Declan Kelly on drums,
Alex Hewetson on bass, Gerard Masters and Matt McMahon on keys and
James Muller on guitar.
FRIDAY
20th FEBRUARY 2009
Dome Bar @
The
Arthouse Hotel - Sydney
Lvl 1, 275 Pitt St
Sydney
Ph: 02
9284 1230
www.thearthousehotel.com.au
Featuring
Virna on keys and Aaron Flower on
guitar.
SATURDAY
17th JANUARY 2009
SIMA @ The Sound Lounge -
Seymour
Centre, Sydney
Cnr City Rd & Cleveland Sts
Chippendale
Ph: 02
9351 7940
www.sima.org.au
Virna
returns to the Sound Lounge joined by
some of Australia's finest musicians including Tom O'Halloran on keys,
James Muller on guitar, Phil Stack on bass and Tim Firth on drums.
GRANDMASTER of SOUL - A TRIBUTE TO JACKIE
ORSZACZKY
SATURDAY
6th & SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER
2008
Sydney
Opera House, The Studio
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
A
concert to honour the man who gave us all so much. A truly all-star
lineup featuring Tina Harrod, Hamish Stuart, Dave Symes, Matt McMahon,
James Greening, Mathew Ottignon and many more come together to
celebrate the life and work of one of Australia's few great
bandleaders. Hear Jackie's compositions from throughout his career
performed by the people who lived, loved and worked with him. Jackie
Orszaczky, a renowned bass guitarist and one of the nation's most
influential band leaders of the past 25 years, died in early 2008 after
a long illness.
TUESDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2008
JAZZGROOVE
@ The Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills
64 Foveaux
St, Surry Hills
Ph: 02 9211 4945
www.jazzgroove.com.au
JAZZGROOVE
FUNDRAISER
Special
guest with the Carl Dewhurst quartet.
PAUL KELLY, VIKA & LINDA BULL and
The
Australian Art Orchestra led by PAUL GRABOWSKY
FRIDAY
17th OCTOBER 2008
Sydney
Opera House, Concert Hall
Meet
Me in the Middle of the Air is a
concert that brings together a plethora of Australian talent, to
present new arrangements of the music of the legendary Paul Kelly.
Performed by Paul Kelly himself, with Vika and Linda Bull, The
Australian Art Orchestra led by Paul Grabowsky and a lush vocal section
featuring Tina Harrod, Virna Sanzone, Juanita Tippins, Jonah Latukefu,
Darren Percival and Steve Clisby!
WEDNESDAY
24th SEPTEMBER 2008
Lavazza
Italian Film Festival - Opening Night
www.italianfilmfestival.com.au
Palace
Norton Street, Leichhardt
THURSDAY
24th JULY 2008
AB
Hotel
225
Glebe Point Rd
Performing
with Charlie Meadows on guitar
and Brendan Clarke on bass.
FRIDAY
18th JULY 2008
Dome Bar @ The Arthouse Hotel - Sydney
www.thearthousehotel.com.au
Featuring
Gerard Masters on keys.
THURSDAY 17th JULY 2008
The
Piano Rom, Trademark Hotel - Sydney
1
Bayswater Rd
Kings Cross
www.trademarkhotel.com.au
With
Gerard Masters on keys, Tim Firth on
drums and Virna on vocals, keyboard bass and maybe some drums as well!
SATURDAY
14th & SUNDAY 15th June 2008
Motori Italiani - Sydney
Rose Hill
Racegardens
www.motoriitaliani.com
Virna
Sanzone Band
Virna
will perform a 40 minute set with her
band, featuring James Muller on guitar, Matt McMahon on keys, Alex
Hewetson on bass and Toby Hall on drums.
FRIDAY
6th JUNE 2008
Dome Bar @ The Arthouse Hotel - Sydney
www.thearthousehotel.com.au
Featuring
Tom O'Halloran on keys.
FRIDAY
23rd MAY 2008
The Piano Room @ The Trademark Hotel - Sydney
Midnight -
3am
Come
check out the unique view of Sydney
from this fabulous new venue. Featuring Gerard Masters on keys, Evan
Mannell on drums and Virna playing left-hand bass on the Micro Korg!
FRIDAY
16th May 2008
Hemmesphere @ The Establishment Hotel - Sydney
Lvl 4, 252
George St
Sydney
Ph: 02 9240 3040
www.establishmenthotel.com
Virna
will be joined by Gerard Masters on
keys, including left hand bass, as well as James Hauptmann on drums.
SATURDAY
10th MAY 2008
The
Basement - Sydney
Special
Appearance With Matanza
Virna
will appear as a special guest with 10
piece Latin / Funk band , Matanza, led by saxophonist, Paul Chenard.
Also appearing will be fellow vocalists Merenia and Anita Meiruntu, as
well as Francisca Munoz. This night will certainly feature a lot of
energy and many different languages!!
THURSDAY
8th MAY 2008
The Piano Room @ The Trademark Hotel - Sydney
Come
check out the unique view of Sydney
from this fabulous new venue. Featuring Matt McMahon on keys, including
left-hand bass and James Hauptmann on drums.
WEDNESDAY
7th May 2008
Bondi Icebergs - Sydney
1 Notts Ave
Bondi
Beach
Ph: 02 9130 3120
www.icebergs.com.au
Virna
Sanzone Band
Virna
will perform with her own band as part
of a new, regular gig presented by Jonathan Zwartz of Starfish Club
fame. Featuring Matt McMahon on piano, James Haselwood on bass and
Hamish Stuart on drums.
SUNDAY
16th MARCH 2008
The Woollahra Hotel -
Sydney
Virna
Sanzone Band
Always
a great vibe, Virna will be joined by
Matt McMahon on keys, Alex Hewetson on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums.
SPIRIT OF SOUL FESTIVAL
SUNDAY
20th JANUARY 2008
The Factory Theatre - Sydney
105 Victoria Rd
Marrickville
Ph: 02 9550 3666
www.spiritofsoul.com.au
Virna
Sanzone Band
The
Spirit of Soul Festival is a community
event that has been organised to raise funds and awareness for mental
illness. Taking place from 18-20 January, it will showcase some of
Australia's most talented artists. Joining Virna will be Matt McMahon
on keys, James Haselwood on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums. Tickets
may also be purchased in person at the Enmore Theatre Box Office.
SYDNEY FESTIVAL!!
THURSDAY
17th January 2008
Riverside Theatres - Sydney
Riverside Courtyard
Cnr Church & Market Sts Parramatta
Ph: 02 8839 3399
www.sydneyfestival.org.au
"JAZZ
DIVAS SERIES"
Virna will perform a very special concert with her band as part of the
Sydney Festival's "Jazz Divas Series". Featuring James Muller on
guitar, Matt McMahon on piano, Alex Hewetson on bass and Hamish Stuart
on drums. Also sharing the bill are Tina Harrod and Lily Dior who will
perform on the 12th & 18th respectively.
NEW
YEAR'S EVE
MONDAY
31st DECEMBER 2007
CAFE
SYDNEY
Customs
House - Circular Quay
www.cafesydney.com.au
The
best spot to be bringing in the new
year!! Virna will perform with her all star band including James Muller
on guitar, Gerard Masters on keys, Alex Hewetson on bass and Hamish
Stuart on drums. Plus special guest, Lily Dior on late!
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!
SATURDAY
29th DECEMBER 2007
PEATS
RIDGE FESTIVAL- Sydney / Central Coast
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND
Glenworth
Valley
Cooks Rd,
Peats Ridge
www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Following
on from her appearance on the main
stage at last year's Peats Ridge Festival with Matanza, Virna returns,
this time bringing her own band to the jazz stage. Joining her will be
Gerard Masters on keys, Alex Hewetson on bass and Hamish Stuart on
drums.
SUNDAY
16th DECEMBER 2007
Woollahra
Hotel
www.woollahrahotel.com.au
Featuring
Jonathan Pease on guitar, Nick
SInclair on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums.
THURS
6th & FRI 7th DEC 2007
NORFOLK
ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
The
Marquee - Norfolk Island
www.norfolkisland.com.au
Sharing
the bill with many wonderful artists
including Vince Jones amongst others, Virna will perform on the
mainstage on two consecutive nights at this unique festival. Joining
her will be Matt McMahon on keys and Ben Waples on bass.
THURSDAY
29th NOVEMBER 2007
ITALIAN
JAZZ IN MELBOURNE
VIRNA
SANZONE with TONY GOULD
BMW
Edge, Federation Square
Cnr
Swanston and Flinders Sts
Melbourne
www.iicmelbourne.esteri.it
Italian
Jazz in Melbourne is back once
again, bringing together artists from Italy and Australian jazz
musicians of Italian origin. Virna will perform a set with Melbourne's
Tony Gould on piano. They will share the bill with an outstanding line
up including the Joe Chindamo Quartet.
TUESDAY
27th NOVEMBER 2007
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND
Excelsior
Hotel
Jazzgroove
Association Night
Virna
returns to perform her original
material for the Jazzgroove Association. Joined by Matt McMahon on
keys, Alex Hewetson on bass and Hamish Sturat on drums.
FRIDAY
2nd NOVEMBER 2007
SIMA:Sydney Improvised Music Association at
THE
SOUND LOUNGE
Seymour
Centre - Sydney
Virna Sanzone Band
www.sima.org.au
Virna
returns to perform for SIMA, this time
with Matt McMahon on keys, Phil Stack on bass and Toby Hall on drums.
TUESDAY
30th OCTOBER 2007
SPECIAL GUEST with SEAN WAYLAND
The
Basement - Sydney
Virna will join her long-time friend and collaborator Sean Wayland, on
a short visit from New York, which he currently calls home. Also
performing will be Justine Clarke and a superb band including Alex
Hewetson on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums.
SATURDAY
6th OCTOBER 2007
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND
Macquarie
Hotel
42
Wentworth Ave
Surry Hills
www.macquariehotel.com
Virna
brings her band to Sydney's house of
funk and soul, the Mac Hotel. Joining her will be Jonathan Pease on
guitar, Stuart Hunter on keys (and left hand bass!) and the inimitable
Calvin Welch on drums.
WEDNESDAY
29th AUGUST 2007
SPECIAL
GUEST with MAURICE D'ABRUZZO
The
Basement - Sydney
Following
on from their initial performance
with Lulo Reinhhardt at The Basement last year, Virna will join Maurice
D'Abruzzo once again to perform a set in duo mode.
SATURDAY
25th AUGUST 2007
SIMA:Sydney Improvised Music Association at
THE
SOUND LOUNGE
Seymour
Centre - Sydney
Virna Sanzone Band
www.sima.org.au
Some
of you may have caught Virna with her
long-time collaborator, Gerard Masters, when they performed for SIMA in
February. This will be Virna's debut performance as band leader for one
of Sydney's most important jazz organisations. Featuring Matt McMahon
on keys, Alex Hewetson on bass, Hamish Stuart on drums and special
guest, Aaron Flower on guitar. Be sure to get in early and book a table!
CANCELLED!!
WEDNESDAY
25th July 2007
VIRNA
SANZONE WITH MIKE NOCK
Wine Banq - Sydney
53 Martin Place, Sydney
Ph: 02 9222 1919
www.winebanq.com.au
SADLY,
THE WINE BANQ HAS RECENTLY CLOSED ITS
DOORS SO THIS PERFORMANCE WILL NOT GO AHEAD. STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER
PERFORMANCE WITH MIKE NOCK.
Virna
will perform for the first time with
Sydney's legendary pianist Mike Nock, as well as Jonathan Zwartz on
bass and James Waples on drums. A night not to be missed!
TUESDAY
10th JULY 2007
SONGWRITERS
IN THE ROUND
Bitter
End - New York
147 Bleeker St (bet. Thompson & La Guardia)
Ph: 212 673 7030
www.bitterend.com
Four
Australian songwriters, three of whom
are currently based in New York, showcasing their original material in
a very intimate setting. Virna will join Nadia Ackerman, Karlie Bruce
and Karen Jacobsen for Songwriters In The Round.
Friday
15th June 2007
Rockwood
Music Hall - New York City
196 Allen
St (bet. E Houston &
Stanton)
Ph: 212
477 4155
www.rockwoodmusichall.com
A
special performance in one of New York
City's most intimate venues. Featuring fellow Australians Sean Wayland
on keys plus Nadia Ackerman and Karlie Bruce on backing vocals.
SATURDAY 9th JUNE 2007
Darling
Harbour Jazz Festival -
Sydney
Convention
Cntr Forecourt Stage
www.darlingharbour.com
Virna
Sanzone Band
Some
of you may have caught Virna with the
Matt McMahon Trio at the 2005 Darling Harbour Jazz Festival. This will
be Virna's debut performance as band leader at one of Sydney's most
popular jazz festivals. Stay tuned for more details about this gig.
SATURDAY 12th MAY 2007
The Vanguard - Sydney
42 King
St, Newtown
Ph: 02 9557 7992
www.thevanguard.com.au
Following
on from a hugely successful double
bill at The Basement earlier this year, Virna and Tina will do a follow
up performance at The Vanguard, another of Sydney's best and most
intimate venues. Tina and Virna will each perform their own set with a
great band which includes, Matt McMahon on keys, Alex Hewetson on bass
and Hamish Stuart on drums. Be sure to get in early and book a table!
FRIDAY 20th APRIL 2007
Wine Banq - Sydney
VIRNA
SANZONE & VANESSA BAKER
Virna
and Vanessa join forces to do their
soul thing once again! This will be your last chance to catch Vanessa
Baker before she relocates to Byron Bay for a few months. Featuring Sam
Hawksley on guitar, James Haselwood on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums.
FRIDAY
9th MARCH 2007
Bennetts Lane - Melbourne
25 Bennetts Lane, Melbourne
Ph: 03 9663 2856
www.bennettslane.com
VIRNA
SANZONE AND TONY GOULD
Virna
returns to Melbourne's premier jazz
venue for the first time since the 2005 Melbourne Women's International
Jazz Festival. This will be a long overdue performance by Virna and
sublime pianist Tony Gould. Also joining them will be Nick Haywood on
bass and Alan Browne onn drums. This promises to be a very special
evening.
SUNDAYS
11 & 18 FEB 2007
Woollahra
Hotel
www.woollahrahotel.com.au
Always
a great place to play, Virna returns
to the Woollahra featuring some of her favourite soul material plus
originals. Joined by a great band including Matthew McMahon on keys,
James Haselwood on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums.
FRIDAY
16th FEBRUARY 2007
SIMA:
Sydney Improvised Music Association at
THE
SOUND LOUNGE
VIRNA
SANZONE WITH
THE
GERARD MASTERS TRIO
Virna will appear as a special guest with her long time collaborator,
Gerard Masters, and his trio, featuring Cameron Undy on bass and Dave
Goodman on drums, in this her debut performance for SIMA. Together they
will perform new original music as well as revisiting material from
Masters' Finn Brothers Project, first performed at the Sydney Opera
House as part of the 2006 Jazz Now Festival. Keep an eye out for a
subsequent performance for SIMA later in 2007, in which Virna will lead
her own band.
VIRNA
SANZONE BAND
TUESDAY
13th FEBRUARY 2007
Excelcior Hotel
Jazzgroove
Association Night
The Jazzgroove Association is going strong with an amazing line up of
Australia's finest musicians featured every Tuesday night. Virna will
take the stage tonight, joined by Gerard Masters on keys, Alex Hewetson
on bass, Hamish Stuart on drums, and perhaps a special guest or two.
VIRNA
SANZONE & VANESSA BAKER
FRIDAY
9th FEBRUARY 2007
Wine
Banq - Sydney
Virna
and Vanessa join forces to do their
thing once again! Featuring Sam Boyd on keys, Alex Hewetson on bass and
Ivan Jordan on drums.
SPECIAL
DOUBLE BILL
VIRNA
SANZONE AND TINA HARROD
TUESDAY
16th JANUARY 2007
The
Basement - Sydney
If
you can only make it to one gig in
January, this is it! Tina and Virna will each perform their own set as
part of this special double bill. Joined by a superb band that includes
Matt McMahon on piano and Jonathan Zwartz on bass, this promises to be
an inspiring evening of music led by two of our most respected singers.
Be sure to phone the Basement to book a table and enquire about their
dinner and show deals.
THURSDAY
4th JANUARY 2007
The Basement - Sydney
Guest
Appearance with Steve Morrison
Virna will join Steve to perform a handful of tunes in this, one of her
many guest appearances at The Basement in recent times. Featuring a
great collection of Sydney musicians plus guest spots from fellow
singers Jeff Duff and Elana Stone.
NEW
YEAR'S EVE
SUNDAY
31st DECEMBER 2006
Peats
Ridge Festival - NSW
www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Guest
Performance with Matanza
Virna
will join saxophonist Paul Chenard and
crew to bring in the new year at this mammoth "sustainable arts and
music festival".
THURSDAY 21st DECEMBER 2006
Wine
Banq
Virna
Sanzone & Vanessa Baker
With
Christmas only a few days away it only
makes sense to join Virna and Vanessa for some festive season frivolity
at one of their favourite venues. Featuring fresh original tunes, much
loved soul material and maybe even a special Christmas number or two
thrown in! Joined by Sam Boyd on keys, Tim Curnick on bass and the
inimitable Calvin Welch on drums.
THURSDAY 14th DECEMBER 2006
The Basement - Sydney
Jeff
Duff's Christmas Extravaganza
Jump into your sleighs and cruise on down to The Basement to join Duffo
and a cast of little helpers to celebrate Christmas '06. Raising much
needed funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, the concert
features an absolute cavalcade of The Basement's favourite artists
singing their fave Christmas songs and one or two of their own tunes.
Special guest singers will be dropping in throughout the night to give
their time & talents to the concert, amongst them, Virna
Sanzone, The Idea of North, Delilah, Louise Perryman, Karlie Bruce, Dan
Barnett, Frank Bennett, Steve Clisby, Jack Housden from the Whitlams,
and more...all backed by the Jeff Duff Band.
TUESDAY 5th DECEMBER 2006
The Basement - Sydney
Benefit
Concert for Jayden Koolloos
Virna will perform as part of a stellar line up featuring some
wonderful Australian talent, including Emma Pask, Karlie Bruce, Jeff
Duff and Rachel Gaudry just to name a few, plus special guest Jon
Stevens. Presented by New York based singer Nadia Ackerman, this
promises to be an inspiring and uplifting evening of music.
FRIDAY
20th OCTOBER 2006
Wine
Banq - Sydney
Virna
Sanzone & Vanessa Baker
Virna
will join forces with fellow singer Vanessa Baker, performing fresh,
original tunes and much loved soul material. Joining them will be Sam
Boyd (keys), James Haselwood (bass) and Ivan Jordan (drums).
SATURDAY
14th October 2006
Naked
Voice - Paddington
Eastside
Music Cafe
395 Oxford
St, Paddington
Ph: 02
9331 2646
bookings@eastsidearts.org.au
Virna
Sanzone, Sylvia Entcheva & Margaret Walters
Virna
will perform an unaccompanied set as part of a triple bill with fellow
singers Sylvia Entcheva and Margaret Walters. The three will also
perform as a group on what promises to be a unique evening of purely
vocal music! All ages welcome.
SATURDAY
14th OCTOBER 2006
SONGLINES
FESTIVAL - Blue Mountains
Joined
by Gerard Masters - piano, Alex
Hewetson - bass and David Hibbard - drums, Virna will feature on a
diverse bill that includes artists such as Dan Barnett, Lily Dior,
Arabesk and The Resurrectors to name a few.
FRIDAY
22nd SEPTEMBER 2006
JAZZ:NOW
Festival - Sydney
The
Studio, Sydney Opera House
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
JAZZ:NOW
06 - Presented by SIMA & JAZZGROOVE
Virna
will perform as part of Gerard
Masters' Finn Brothers Project on what promises to be a memorable
concert. One of Sydney's foremost jazz pianists and composers, Masters
will present his new interpretations of pop classics by Tim and Neil
Finn, reharmonised and rearranged. Also featuring Aaron Flower -
guitar, Jonathan Zwartz - bass and Hamish Stuart - drums.
MONDAY
24th JULY 2006
Halo
Bar - Battersea
317
Battersea Park Rd
Battersea,
London
Ph: 087
1207 4268
Virna
will perform with a great London band
including Max Grunhard - sax, Neville Malcolm - bass (Incognito) and
Eduardo Marquez - drums.
SUNDAY
23rd JUNE 2006
The
Far Side - Brixton
144
Stockwell Rd
Brixton,
London
Ph: 020
7095 1401
www.thefarsidebar.co.uk
SUNDAY
28th MAY 2006
Jazz
and Shiraz - Cronulla
DIG
Virna
will perform as part of DIG at
Cronulla's food and wine festival.
TUESDAY
6th JUNE 2006
Excelsior
Hotel - Surry Hills
Jazzgroove
Association Night
WALRUS
led by Gerard Masters
Gerard
Masters' latest band, Walrus will be
taking the Jazzgroove stage tonight, featuring Gerard on keys, Tim
Rollinson; guitar, Jonathan Zwartz; bass, Ivan Jordan; drums, Matt
Kegan; saxophone and Virna on vocals. Featuring original material by
Gerard and Virna amongst others. Come hear the band just before they go
into the studio to record an album for release later this year.
TUESDAY
4th APRIL 2006
Excelsior
Hotel - Sydney
Jazzgroove
Association Night
This will
be Virna's first performance as
bandleader for the Jazzgroove Association . She will be performing
original material with
Gerard
Masters (piano), James Muller
(guitar), James Haselwood (bass), Hamish Stuart (drums), Vanessa Baker
& Elana Stone (backing vocals). Be sure to arrive early as
Virna will be first up. Performing after her will be Andy Fiddes with
his band.
SUNDAY
16th APRIL 2006
The
Basement - Sydney
d.i.g
on the Dancefloor
Following
on from recent performances on New
Years Eve at Darling Harbour and Australia Day celebrations in Hyde
park, Virna will be joining DIG once again, as they perform a special
set in dancefloor mode. Be sure to keep an ear out for some new
material from this legendary Australian band.
Special
Guests: Lucky Dollar feat. Lachlan
Doley + DJ Peret Mako
SUNDAYS 23rd & 30th April 2006
Woollahra Hotel - Sydney
116 Queen
St Woollahra
Ph: 02 9363 2519
Virna,
returns to a The Woollahra for the
last two Sundays in April, performing originals as well as her
favourite soul selections. Joining her will be Tim Rollinson (guitar),
Gerard Masters (keys), Alex Hewetson (bass) and Hamish Stuart (drums).
What a band!
MONDAY 13th MARCH 2006
The
Basement - Sydney
Following
on from a huge year in 2005, Virna
returns to The Basement, performing songs from her highly acclaimed
debut album, as well as fresh original material. Featuring the talents
of Gerard Masters (piano), Alex Hewetson (bass), Hamish Stuart (drums),
Vanessa Baker (backing vocals). Joined by Vanessa Baker performing an
opening set.
WEDNESDAY 8th March 2006
The Vanguard - Sydney
Cindy
Drummond CD Launch
Virna, along with Peter O'Doherty, Reg Mombassa, Jonathan Zwartz, Matt
McMahon, and fellow singers Toni Allayialis, Jane Lindsay and Lisa
Spence, will join Torres Strait Islander singer and songwriter, Cindy
Drummond to celebrate the launch of her CD "Ruby Red Lips".
THURSDAY 26th JANUARY 2006
Hyde
Park - Sydney
Appearing
with d.i.g
(Directions
In Groove)
Virna
will perform with the recently
reformed, Australian "acid jazz" band, d.i.g, featuring original
members, Rick Robertson (saxes), Scott Saunders (keys &
vocals), Tim Rollinson (guitar), Alex Hewetson (bass) & Felix
Bloxsom (drums) who will be stepping in for Terepai Richmond on this
occasion.
TUESDAY
24th January 2006
The Basement - Sydney
Appearing
with Lulo Reinhardt
Virna
will appear as a guest vocalist with
Maurice D'Abruzzo and Lulo Reinhardt, grand-nephew of the great Django
Reinhardt.
NEW
YEAR'S EVE
SATURDAY
31st DECEMBER 2005
Darling
Harbour - Aquashell
Appearing
with d.i.g (Directions In Groove).
FRIDAY
30th DECEMBER 2005
Brass
Monkey - Sydney
115a
Cronulla St Cronulla
Ph: 02
95443844
www.brassmonkey.com.au
Appearing
with d.i.g (Directions In Groove).
THURSDAY
8th DECEMBER 2005
Birdland
Records - Sydney
Shop 3,
Mezzanine level
City Centre Building
231 Pitt
Street, Sydney
Ph: 02
9267 6881
Virna
will appear live, in-store with
Matthew McMahon (keys), Alex Hewetson (bass) & Hamish Stuart
(drums). Featuring songs from her self-titled, debut album as well as
fresh, original material.
SATURDAY
10th DECEMBER 2005
Bennetts
Lane - Melbourne
Melbourne
Women's International Jazz Festival
25
Bennetts Lane, Melbourne
Ph: 03 9663 2856
www.bennettslane.com
Virna
will perform as part of the Melbourne
Women's International Jazz Festival. Accompanied by Sam Keevers
(piano), Steve Hadley (bass), Hamish Stuart (drums).
SUNDAY
6th November 2005
The
Basement - Sydney
Pape
Mbaye CD Launch
Singing
backing vocals for the launch of Senegalese drummer / singer, Pape
Mbaye's CD
�Yoff�.
THURSDAY
20th OCTOBER 2005
The Basement - Sydney
Having
made her mark as a solo performer in
her own right at The Basement this year, Virna Sanzone
returns, performing songs from her album as well as fresh original
material on what promises to be a popular night. Featuring the talents
of Gerard Masters (piano), James Muller (guitar), Alex Hewetson (bass),
Hamish Stuart (drums), Vanessa Baker & Elana Stone (backing
vocals), plus special guests.
FRIDAY
7th OCTOBER 2005
York
Theatre, Seymour Centre - Sydney
Vusi
Mahlasela Support
Supporting and performing
alongside the
great South African singer and songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, with a
cappella group Sorelle.
SUNDAY
11th SEPTEMBER 2005
Morpeth Jazz Festival - Morpeth
FRIDAY
9th September 2005
Bennetts
Lane - Melbourne
Showcasing
songs from her album as well as
original material, Virna will be joined by Matt McMahon (piano),
Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Steve Hadley (bass), Hamish Stuart (drums).
THURSDAY
28th JULY 2005
The
Basement - Sydney
Opening
for Melbourne soul/blues artist,
Andy Cowan.
WEDNESDAY
22nd June 2005
The
Vanguard - Sydney
Opening
for LA based, New Zealand artist Greg Johnson.
MONDAY
13th June 2005
Darling
Harbour Jazz Festival - Sydney
Performing
as a guest vocalist with the Matt McMahon trio, featuring Matt McMahon
(piano), Jono Brown (bass), Felix Bloxsom (drums).
SUNDAYS
5th & 12th June 2005
Woollahra
Hotel – Sydney
Featuring
Tim Rollinson (guitar), Sean Wayland (keys), Alex Hewetson (bass) and
Terepai Richmond (drums).
MONDAY
30th May 2005
The
Basement - Sydney
"VIRNA
SANZONE" CD Launch
Fresh
from supporting Ernest Ranglin and Roy
Ayers on their recent tours, Virna returns to The Basement to celebrate
the release of her self-titled, debut album. Featuring the talents of
Matt McMahon (piano), Sam Rollings (guitar), Alex Hewetson (bass),
Hamish Stuart (drums), Vanessa Baker and Elana Stone (backing vocals).
Joined by Gerard Masters performing an opening solo set.
WEDNESDAY
30th & THURSDAY 31st MARCH 2005
The
Basement - Sydney
Ernest
Ranglin / Monty Alexander Support
In
trio mode with Tim Rollinson (guitar) and
James Haselwood (bass). Supporting Jamaican masters Ernest Ranglin and
Monty Alexander.
TUESDAY
22nd & WEDNESDAY 23rd
MARCH
2005
The
Basement - Sydney
Roy
Ayers Support
In
trio mode with Tim Rollinson (guitar) and
James Haselwood (bass). Supporting the legendary Roy Ayers.
TUESDAY
1st February 2005
Excelsior
Hotel - Sydney
Jazzgroove
Association Night
Performing
as part of Adam Pache's "Six Of
One", featuring Karlie Bruce, Virna Sanzone and Dan Barnett (vocals),
Matt McMahon (piano), Ashley Turner (bass) and Adam Pache (drums).
"Ever
wondered what it would sound like if three singers took the parts of
Wayne Shorter, James Spaulding and Freddie Hubbard on "The Soothsayer"?
Or the parts of Joe Henderson, Lee Morgan and Curtis Fuller on "Mode
For Joe"? How about Herbie's "Speak Like A Child"? No? Well NOW you are
wondering..."
FRIDAY
10th & SATURDAY 11th
December
2004
Beach
Hotel - Byron Bay
Jonson St
Byron Bay
Ph 02 6685
6402
www.beachhotel.com.au
With
Latin/funk band, Matanza.
FRIDAY
3rd December 2004
Wine
Banq - Sydney
53 Martin
Place Sydney
Ph 02 9222
1919
www.winebanq.com.au
Performing
with New York based pianist, Sean
Wayland.
THURSDAY
28th October 2004
The
Basement - Sydney
Performing
with Latin/funk band, Matanza.
SATURDAY
2nd & SUNDAY 3rd
October
2004
Bellingen
Global Carnival
With
Matanza.
WEDNESDAY
22nd, THURSDAY 23rd &
FRIDAY
24th September 2004
The
Basement - Sydney
Paul
Capsis CD Launch
Virna
will be singing backing vocals for the
launch of "Paul Capsis Live".
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