Doors 10pm
Show 10:30pm
A little soul. A touch of cheeky. A whole lot of tea to spill! Let’s catch up!
Some artists sing songs while others narrate the stories of our lives with music. J-Loré does both, and compels you feel every word she sings. Of African American descent, a cherished voice among Perth’s Gospel and R&B royalty, J-Loré is sultry, sophisticated, fiercely soulful and delightfully witty.
Formerly known to audiences as Jade-Lori Crompton she emerges as J-Loré, a new name for a familiar voice, celebrating the evolution of the woman, the artist and the storyteller. The youngest daughter of STAX recording artist C. L. Blast (US) her musical journey includes opening for Ian Moss on her 21st birthday, singing alongside Guy Sebastian on his 100 Times Across the Sun Tour, Directing gospel music group The Joyful Noice Gospel Choir Inc. and an invitation to jam with Beyoncé’s all-female touring band among other incredible musical moments.
No stranger to Perth’s live music circuit, sharing stages with some of the city’s most in-demand musicians. With the fearless storytelling of Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, the playful elegance of Blossom Dearie, sultry energy of Victoria Monét, vocal authority of Tasha Cobbs Leonard, The Clark Sisters, blended with high performance energy of Tina Turner and Beyonce, J-Loré effortlessly blends soul, jazz, rock, folk, gospel, R&B and neo-soul into one delicious moment after another.
Her shows are never reduced to a “mixed bag”, they are carefully curated to take you on a musical journey and this night will be no different as she catches you up on all the colours of her life with a musical soundtrack that will surprise, excite and inspire the soul. Her voice is velvet with an edge. Angelic yet gritty. Delicate yet commanding.
After stepping away from the spotlight to welcome her miracle baby, life brought new chapters, some gritty some lofty all with deeper melodies and extraordinary growth. The woman grew. The artist evolved. And the storyteller found a whole new collection of verses worth singing. Now returning to The Ellington, J-Loré invites you into the mesmerising, messy, beautiful business of being human, weaving love, laughter, resilience, faith and hope into every note. Expect goosebumps, gorgeous melodies, transcending harmonies and moments that leave you saying, “Girl, that’s MY story!” As you clutch your pearls, or raise your hands and dance!
Some voices stay with you long after the music ends. J-Loré is one of them.
As one who always desires to bring people together with a sense of community, J-Loré is excited to welcome some special surprise guests to the show! Prepare for an unforgettable experience! Book early so you don’t miss out!
Grab a drink, let’s catch up & have a musical Keke!
Introducing the Between the Verses Band
Hammond: Norberto Flamenco
Keys: Alfred Bangez
Drums: Pete Evans
Bass: Paul Beatie
Harmony Architects: Shameem & Taku
Seating for this event is unallocated.