WOW Australia, in partnership with the Brisbane Jazz Club and the Queensland Government, proudly presents an extraordinary evening of jazz featuring some of Brisbane's most talented and diverse female artists. This International Women's Day celebration promises to turn jazz on its head with three spectacular sets showcasing the power and artistry of women in music.
Featured Artists:
Asabi Goodman - "Raising the Female Voice"
American-born Australian Asabi Goodman brings her extraordinary versatility and commanding stage presence to Jazz Women of the World. From her engineering background to starring alongside Tom Hanks in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, Goodman's journey is as diverse as her vocal range. Her extensive experience spans classical choirs, jazz ensembles, and major stage productions including Hairspray and Chicago. A creative force in her own right, she has produced acclaimed shows like Two Divas: Jazz vs Opera and Trois Femmes Puissantes, demonstrating her commitment to showcasing female talent.
Shirin Majd - "A Defiant Woman - East to West"
Tehran-born Shirin Majd represents the beautiful fusion of Eastern and Western musical traditions. A classically trained vocalist who began her journey with the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, Majd's artistic evolution has taken her from prestigious venues in Iran to studying at the Universitat Mozarteum Salzburg. Her groundbreaking work includes the bilingual chamber opera Tales of Scheherazade and her powerful show Kooch: Songs of Migration. Her most recent project, Stolen Identity, continues to push boundaries in multi-art expression.
Nicki Parrott - "The Swinging 60's"
Internationally acclaimed Nicki Parrott brings her extraordinary bass playing and sublime vocals to this special evening. For over a decade, she was the bassist and vocalist for the legendary Les Paul Trio, performing alongside music icons like Paul McCartney and Tommy Emmanuel. Her latest album Feelin' Groovy showcases her innovative approach to 60’s classics with an all-Australian ensemble. With over two dozen vocal records to her name and performances at the world's top jazz venues, Parrott's masterful musicianship continues to earn accolades globally.
The following artists will be performing in collaboration on the night:
Peta Wilson - piano, Grace King - drums, Paul Henderson - guitar, Martha Baartz - sax and Sharon Nobbs - trumpet.
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