Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
“A true poet…deep, gutsy, human, and very vulnerable” – Monica Trapaga, ABC Jazz
Holli Scott is an established jazz vocalist, bandleader, and composer based in Perth, WA. Her music is eclectic, soulful and dark, and combines heavy roots in jazz music with contemporary, folk, and avant-garde. The result: a unique and enthralling brand of art music with a focus on imagery and immersive storytelling. With a warm, rich vocal sound and captivating stage presence, Scott draws on a wide range of influences, from traditional jazz greats like Billie Holiday and Nina Simone to Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, and Fiona Apple.
Since releasing her debut album DUST in 2019, she has received nominations for WAM’s Song of the Year, ‘best vocalist’, and ‘best jazz act’, and was one of three finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (USA, 2020). Scott features on a number of local and international projects, including soundtracks for THQ Nordic’s ‘This is the Police’, and was a finalist in the James Morrison Generations in Jazz Scholarship. In October 2024, she released her second album of original music, ‘Weather and Weeds’ to critical acclaim. This latest offering was feature album on ABC Jazz and numerous local radio stations, featured in ABC Jazz’s highlight releases for 2024, and garnered glowing reviews across media.
‘Someone Swept the Sky’ brings together some of the finest musicians to showcase Scott’s evocative compositions and arrangements of favourites in a performance that will transport you to another place entirely.
Jamie Oehlers – saxophone
Ben Vanderwal – drums
Karl Florisson – double bass
Brodie Stewart – piano
Holli Scott – voice
“Dark, evocative, and haunting…With Weather and Weeds, Scott has undeniably arrived.” – Rhythms Magazine
“The real deal, a songwriter you want to pay attention to, one whose lyrics you want to read to friends, to see how they too might be moved” – Michael Doherty
“Honest music making that nicely straddles the lines of beauty and darkness” – Vanessa Perica, Composer/Conductor
“An immersive, deeply expressive work that lingers long after listening” – Dingo Jazz
“The voice as pure instrument” – Xpress Magazine
