A-TRANE PRÄSENTIERT:
HETTY KATE & JAMES SHERLOCK
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FEAT: OLIVER POTRATZ

HETTY KATE & JAMES SHERLOCK
TRIO
FEAT: OLIVER POTRATZ

Enjoy an evening of classics and curiosities with Australian touring artists Hetty Kate and James Sherlock. Playing in trio, they will share a repertoire of treasures from the swing, cool jazz and bop eras. James and Hetty have developed an intuitive chemistry after performing together for over a decade on stages from New York to New Zealand. Their masterful approach always honours the composer yet their interpretations remain fresh and captivating.
Pure of tone and sweet sounding, jazz vocalist Hetty Kate was born in England and moved to Melbourne as a young teenager. With a warm and engaging stage presence, nine diverse album releases, and a regular international touring schedule, Hetty has built a reputation for being ‘truly one of the best swing-style singers on the current scene’ (Will Friedwald, jazz critic and author). She approaches each song and performance with a natural musicality, and is often celebrated for the clarity in her voice and the fun she has with the music.
Hetty spent five years touring with Australian jazz luminary James Morrison, and was the featured vocalist in his award-winning symphonic concert ‘The A to Z of Jazz’ which toured in Australia, NZ, Asia and Europe.
Outstanding guitarist James Sherlock was born in Christchurch, New Zealand before moving to Brisbane, Australia as a young teenager and is now based in Melbourne. Known for his ability to convey a lyrical and luscious timbre on his instrument, James has an ongoing duo project with celebrated bassist Ben Hanlon, and has worked with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and variety of Australia’s finest; as well as many visiting artists such as Leroy Jones, Sheila Jordan, Cyrille Aimee, Jon Riley and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts.
James was awarded the Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award and as a bandleader has released eight albums as well as appearing on many more for other artists.
For this intimate concert they are delighted to be joined by award-winning German bassist Oli Potratz.

«Imaginative and engaging»
Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal UK
«Hetty Kate has a stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice.»
James Morrison, Australia
«Sherlock is a wonderful guitarist, and a true craftsman of songs possessing both beauty and depth.»
Ian Patterson, All About Jazz USA

Hetty Kate – Voice
James Sherlock – Guitar
Oli Potratz – Double Bass

Foto Hetty Kate: ©Woodraw Wilson