Aaron Blakey is a New-Zealand born jazz pianist/composer based in Sydney, Australia. 

Aaron relocated to Sydney in 2011 after a four year stint of playing in Japan as an active pianist on the Tokyo Jazz Scene including a stint at the internationally renowned “New York Bar and Grill” at the Shinjuku Park Hyatt hotel, as featured in the 2003 blockbuster "Lost in Translation". 

Since moving to Sydney, Aaron has made a name for himself as a soloist performing with the likes of Mike Rivett, Hamish Stuart, Jonathan Zwartz, Cameron Undy, Andrew Crago, Mike Avgenicos, Tim Firth and many more of Australia's top musicians.

Aaron writes music for and runs his own quintet and gigs regurlarly at the likes of Venue 505, Foundry616, Low302, Lazybones, Butchers Brew, Potts Point Hotel and other various other venues in Sydney.

Exciting Gypsy jazz night!

Leo Bae is a Korean-Canadian jazz pianist and composer. His biggest jazz heroes are Bill Evans and Kenny Wheeler. He has earned his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from Capilano U in Vancouver, Canada and graduate degree in Jazz Composition in University of Oregon, USA. His stylistic influence from Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Oscar Peterson. Addition to playing piano, he composed, directed, and performed with my own professional large jazz ensemble in Montreal – Incarnadine Big Band. He recently moved to Sydney and is excited to make new friends. 

Website: http://leobaepiano.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@leobae4901

WORK EXPERIENCE

·Performance experience for a year (1994) in the US: Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco

·2013 – 2017 Leader of the Saturday Night Band at the iconic Palmer & Co cocktail bar in the Sydney CBD

·2003 – 2017 Residence as the solo guitarist/vocalist at The Vintage Café in The Rocks

·2015 - 2016 year long residence as leader of a duo performing at Settlement-on-Quay in Sydney

·2016 – 2017 Leader of The Two Man Band duo at Macchiato restaurant in Sydney

·2017 Duo at The Four Seasons Hotel - The Rocks

·Hundreds of wedding/celebration performances around Sydney over the last decade.

·Current guitar and ensemble tutor at the Australian Institute of Music

·Previous tutoring experience at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Monique Lysiak Has worked as a professional musician for the past 30 years. She has studied in New York with Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan and Kenny Barron. She has also been involved in music education and jazz improvisation for over 30 years. She regularly teaches jazz workshops with the Sima Group for young women wanting to develop skills in jazz music.

Nadia Fried completed a Bachelor of Music, Honours degree in 1993 at Queensland University, where she was also a recipient of the Margaret Nickson Prize for vocal accompaniment. In 2006, she completed a Master of Teaching, First Class Honours degree at Sydney University, specializing in music education.

As the pianist in ‘The Libertango Trio’, Nadia has recorded live at The Basement and was selected for Musica Viva’s CountryWide touring program in 2006. She has performed at the Woodford International Folk Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Sydney International Tango Festival. Nadia has worked as a resident pianist in five star hotels in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Goldcoast. As a professional accompanist, she has worked with professional opera singers, music theatre productions, jazz singers, cabaret artists, and choirs.

Evan has been a part of the Australian jazz community for 30+ years. Known mainly for his arranging skills, he has written the big band music for many illustrious jazz celebrities like Don Burrows, Dale Barlow, Tom Burlinson, Don Rader, Monica Trapaga, Simon Tedeschi and many others.

Starting off on drums as a kid, then graduating to trumpet, he attained ‘final form’ as jazz pianist after discovering the great Art Tatum and the idea of incorporating the advanced arranging ideas he’d been working on, to be played ‘live’ on piano. A long period of study and research followed as he embarked on a grand investigation into both jazz and classical music, especially Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, Ravel, J. S. Bach.

Evan’s ongoing project is the redefinition and revamping of his piano style; working on a whole new way of playing, attempting to merge the old and the new styles into a new synthesis. His singular style emphasizes melody, songlike improvisation as he performs his original material...you will hear snatches of melody from the great jazz songs of the past, as quotations from the golden age of popular music.

Entertaining at Jazushi, Paul Sun is a Sydney-based jazz vocalist and double-bassist likened to jazz greats such as Bobby Darin and Chet Baker for his smooth vocals and swinging style. Performing a wide range of popular Jazz, Blues & Latin-jazz standards from the early 20’s to the swingin’ 50’s, Paul's duo (featuring pianist Tim Bruer or guitarist Mark Batty) channels the era when Jazz was King and Cool was Swing.

Aaron Blakey is a New-Zealand born jazz pianist/composer based in Sydney, Australia. 

Aaron relocated to Sydney in 2011 after a four year stint of playing in Japan as an active pianist on the Tokyo Jazz Scene including a stint at the internationally renowned “New York Bar and Grill” at the Shinjuku Park Hyatt hotel, as featured in the 2003 blockbuster "Lost in Translation". 

Since moving to Sydney, Aaron has made a name for himself as a soloist performing with the likes of Mike Rivett, Hamish Stuart, Jonathan Zwartz, Cameron Undy, Andrew Crago, Mike Avgenicos, Tim Firth and many more of Australia's top musicians.

Aaron writes music for and runs his own quintet and gigs regurlarly at the likes of Venue 505, Foundry616, Low302, Lazybones, Butchers Brew, Potts Point Hotel and other various other venues in Sydney.

Nana Koizumi, is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer, educator, graphic designer, and a tourism ambassador of Kashihara City, originally from Nara, Japan.

Nana’s life as a musician has made her a world traveler of sorts, as she performed in events and parties in music scenes across the globe, from New York, Los Angeles, Thailand, Korea and Canada until finally, in November 2022, she moved to Australia.

On International Jazz Day 2023 she performed at two renowned live venues in Sydney, each to a full house. She’s since become a regular feature on Melbourne’s beloved and long-running PBS radio program, performing to an audience both in-studio and over the airwaves.

In addition to her own performances, Nana also launched a project that showcases Japanese musical culture through jazz abroad. The "Japanese Music Project" aims to bridge Japan and Australia through music.

IG：@nana777tpvo

Evan has been a part of the Australian jazz community for 30+ years. Known mainly for his arranging skills, he has written the big band music for many illustrious jazz celebrities like Don Burrows, Dale Barlow, Tom Burlinson, Don Rader, Monica Trapaga, Simon Tedeschi and many others.

Starting off on drums as a kid, then graduating to trumpet, he attained ‘final form’ as jazz pianist after discovering the great Art Tatum and the idea of incorporating the advanced arranging ideas he’d been working on, to be played ‘live’ on piano. A long period of study and research followed as he embarked on a grand investigation into both jazz and classical music, especially Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, Ravel, J. S. Bach.

Evan’s ongoing project is the redefinition and revamping of his piano style; working on a whole new way of playing, attempting to merge the old and the new styles into a new synthesis. His singular style emphasizes melody, songlike improvisation as he performs his original material...you will hear snatches of melody from the great jazz songs of the past, as quotations from the golden age of popular music.

Tamis Hunter is a Sydney based pianist, currently studying jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium. He performs regularly in Sydney and has performed internationally in Tokyo alongside trumpeter Terumasa Hino. In 2022, he played on the main stage at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival. Tamis’ playing is inspired by jazz greats such as Bud Powell and Bill Evans.

Leo Bae is a Korean-Canadian jazz pianist and composer. His biggest jazz heroes are Bill Evans and Kenny Wheeler. He has earned his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from Capilano U in Vancouver, Canada and graduate degree in Jazz Composition in University of Oregon, USA. His stylistic influence from Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Oscar Peterson. Addition to playing piano, he composed, directed, and performed with my own professional large jazz ensemble in Montreal – Incarnadine Big Band. He recently moved to Sydney and is excited to make new friends. 

Website: http://leobaepiano.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@leobae4901

Monique Lysiak Has worked as a professional musician for the past 30 years. She has studied in New York with Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan and Kenny Barron. She has also been involved in music education and jazz improvisation for over 30 years. She regularly teaches jazz workshops with the Sima Group for young women wanting to develop skills in jazz music.

Tamis Hunter is a Sydney based pianist, currently studying jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium. He performs regularly in Sydney and has performed internationally in Tokyo alongside trumpeter Terumasa Hino. In 2022, he played on the main stage at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival. Tamis’ playing is inspired by jazz greats such as Bud Powell and Bill Evans.

It should read : Playing swinging Jazz standards

 Members are : Joel Davis (Drums  & Vocals)/Merve Sequeira (Double bass)/Graham Conlon (Guitar)

Entertaining at Jazushi, Paul Sun is a Sydney-based jazz vocalist and double-bassist likened to jazz greats such as Bobby Darin and Chet Baker for his smooth vocals and swinging style. Performing a wide range of popular Jazz, Blues & Latin-jazz standards from the early 20’s to the swingin’ 50’s, Paul's duo (featuring pianist Tim Bruer or guitarist Mark Batty) channels the era when Jazz was King and Cool was Swing.

Aaron Blakey is a New-Zealand born jazz pianist/composer based in Sydney, Australia. 

Aaron relocated to Sydney in 2011 after a four year stint of playing in Japan as an active pianist on the Tokyo Jazz Scene including a stint at the internationally renowned “New York Bar and Grill” at the Shinjuku Park Hyatt hotel, as featured in the 2003 blockbuster "Lost in Translation". 

Since moving to Sydney, Aaron has made a name for himself as a soloist performing with the likes of Mike Rivett, Hamish Stuart, Jonathan Zwartz, Cameron Undy, Andrew Crago, Mike Avgenicos, Tim Firth and many more of Australia's top musicians.

Aaron writes music for and runs his own quintet and gigs regurlarly at the likes of Venue 505, Foundry616, Low302, Lazybones, Butchers Brew, Potts Point Hotel and other various other venues in Sydney.

Evan has been a part of the Australian jazz community for 30+ years. Known mainly for his arranging skills, he has written the big band music for many illustrious jazz celebrities like Don Burrows, Dale Barlow, Tom Burlinson, Don Rader, Monica Trapaga, Simon Tedeschi and many others.

Starting off on drums as a kid, then graduating to trumpet, he attained ‘final form’ as jazz pianist after discovering the great Art Tatum and the idea of incorporating the advanced arranging ideas he’d been working on, to be played ‘live’ on piano. A long period of study and research followed as he embarked on a grand investigation into both jazz and classical music, especially Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, Ravel, J. S. Bach.

Evan’s ongoing project is the redefinition and revamping of his piano style; working on a whole new way of playing, attempting to merge the old and the new styles into a new synthesis. His singular style emphasizes melody, songlike improvisation as he performs his original material...you will hear snatches of melody from the great jazz songs of the past, as quotations from the golden age of popular music.

Tamis Hunter is a Sydney based pianist, currently studying jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium. He performs regularly in Sydney and has performed internationally in Tokyo alongside trumpeter Terumasa Hino. In 2022, he played on the main stage at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival. Tamis’ playing is inspired by jazz greats such as Bud Powell and Bill Evans.

WORK EXPERIENCE

·Performance experience for a year (1994) in the US: Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco

·2013 – 2017 Leader of the Saturday Night Band at the iconic Palmer & Co cocktail bar in the Sydney CBD

·2003 – 2017 Residence as the solo guitarist/vocalist at The Vintage Café in The Rocks

·2015 - 2016 year long residence as leader of a duo performing at Settlement-on-Quay in Sydney

·2016 – 2017 Leader of The Two Man Band duo at Macchiato restaurant in Sydney

·2017 Duo at The Four Seasons Hotel - The Rocks

·Hundreds of wedding/celebration performances around Sydney over the last decade.

·Current guitar and ensemble tutor at the Australian Institute of Music

·Previous tutoring experience at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Monique Lysiak Has worked as a professional musician for the past 30 years. She has studied in New York with Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan and Kenny Barron. She has also been involved in music education and jazz improvisation for over 30 years. She regularly teaches jazz workshops with the Sima Group for young women wanting to develop skills in jazz music.

Nana Koizumi, is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer, educator, graphic designer, and a tourism ambassador of Kashihara City, originally from Nara, Japan.

Nana’s life as a musician has made her a world traveler of sorts, as she performed in events and parties in music scenes across the globe, from New York, Los Angeles, Thailand, Korea and Canada until finally, in November 2022, she moved to Australia.

On International Jazz Day 2023 she performed at two renowned live venues in Sydney, each to a full house. She’s since become a regular feature on Melbourne’s beloved and long-running PBS radio program, performing to an audience both in-studio and over the airwaves.

In addition to her own performances, Nana also launched a project that showcases Japanese musical culture through jazz abroad. The "Japanese Music Project" aims to bridge Japan and Australia through music.

IG：@nana777tpvo

Exciting Gypsy jazz night!

Entertaining at Jazushi, Paul Sun is a Sydney-based jazz vocalist and double-bassist likened to jazz greats such as Bobby Darin and Chet Baker for his smooth vocals and swinging style. Performing a wide range of popular Jazz, Blues & Latin-jazz standards from the early 20’s to the swingin’ 50’s, Paul's duo (featuring pianist Tim Bruer or guitarist Mark Batty) channels the era when Jazz was King and Cool was Swing.

Aaron Blakey is a New-Zealand born jazz pianist/composer based in Sydney, Australia. 

Aaron relocated to Sydney in 2011 after a four year stint of playing in Japan as an active pianist on the Tokyo Jazz Scene including a stint at the internationally renowned “New York Bar and Grill” at the Shinjuku Park Hyatt hotel, as featured in the 2003 blockbuster "Lost in Translation". 

Since moving to Sydney, Aaron has made a name for himself as a soloist performing with the likes of Mike Rivett, Hamish Stuart, Jonathan Zwartz, Cameron Undy, Andrew Crago, Mike Avgenicos, Tim Firth and many more of Australia's top musicians.

Aaron writes music for and runs his own quintet and gigs regurlarly at the likes of Venue 505, Foundry616, Low302, Lazybones, Butchers Brew, Potts Point Hotel and other various other venues in Sydney.

Evan has been a part of the Australian jazz community for 30+ years. Known mainly for his arranging skills, he has written the big band music for many illustrious jazz celebrities like Don Burrows, Dale Barlow, Tom Burlinson, Don Rader, Monica Trapaga, Simon Tedeschi and many others.

Starting off on drums as a kid, then graduating to trumpet, he attained ‘final form’ as jazz pianist after discovering the great Art Tatum and the idea of incorporating the advanced arranging ideas he’d been working on, to be played ‘live’ on piano. A long period of study and research followed as he embarked on a grand investigation into both jazz and classical music, especially Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, Ravel, J. S. Bach.

Evan’s ongoing project is the redefinition and revamping of his piano style; working on a whole new way of playing, attempting to merge the old and the new styles into a new synthesis. His singular style emphasizes melody, songlike improvisation as he performs his original material...you will hear snatches of melody from the great jazz songs of the past, as quotations from the golden age of popular music.

Exciting Gypsy jazz night!

Aaron Blakey is a New-Zealand born jazz pianist/composer based in Sydney, Australia. 

Aaron relocated to Sydney in 2011 after a four year stint of playing in Japan as an active pianist on the Tokyo Jazz Scene including a stint at the internationally renowned “New York Bar and Grill” at the Shinjuku Park Hyatt hotel, as featured in the 2003 blockbuster "Lost in Translation". 

Since moving to Sydney, Aaron has made a name for himself as a soloist performing with the likes of Mike Rivett, Hamish Stuart, Jonathan Zwartz, Cameron Undy, Andrew Crago, Mike Avgenicos, Tim Firth and many more of Australia's top musicians.

Aaron writes music for and runs his own quintet and gigs regurlarly at the likes of Venue 505, Foundry616, Low302, Lazybones, Butchers Brew, Potts Point Hotel and other various other venues in Sydney.

Monique Lysiak Has worked as a professional musician for the past 30 years. She has studied in New York with Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan and Kenny Barron. She has also been involved in music education and jazz improvisation for over 30 years. She regularly teaches jazz workshops with the Sima Group for young women wanting to develop skills in jazz music.