Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
Hetty Kate Swings the Standards!
“One of the world’s leading swing vocalists, Australia’s own irresistible Hetty Kate” Will Friedwald (US music critic)
Nurtured in Melbourne’s vibrant jazz scene, Hetty’s musical journey has since spanned 28 countries, with performances at major international festivals and a significant tenure as the featured vocalist in Australian jazz luminary James Morrison’s touring bands, including his award-winning symphonic concert The A to Z of Jazz.
“When Hetty Kate takes the stage you can’t help but notice. She has a stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice – couple this with her dedication to music that swings, and you have the jazz musician’s singer” James Morrison AM
Praised as “one of the best swing-style singers on the current scene” (Will Friedwald, Author & Critic, USA), Hetty’s recordings and live performances showcase her “poised vocal line” and “precise, on-point phrasing” (Alain Thomas, Couleurs Jazz, FR), along with her talent for curating “a repertoire of such quality” (Eric Myers, LoudMouth Ezine, Music Trust AU).
“A charismatic and technically gifted jazz vocalist” Chris May, All About Jazz (USA)
British-Australian vocalist Hetty Kate brings a pure tone and natural artistry to the jazz tradition. Compared to “a good champagne: simultaneously effervescent and restrained” by the Sydney Morning Herald, Hetty’s distinctive approach balances her unwavering respect for the lyric with spontaneity and wit. Now based in Paris, Hetty continues to tour internationally across Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, sharing her passion for beautiful songs with audiences around the world.
“Like Peggy Lee on a Vespa” Marc Myers, Jazzwax (USA)