Sarah McKenzie will be performing a one-off show with her 5 piece band at The Quarry Amphitheatre on Sunday the 23rd of October. Being an outdoor venue, The Quarry is the perfect place to end a warm summers day, sitting enjoying food, wine and fantastic music. Sarah will be on stage to perform tracks from her debut album 'Don't tempt me' as well as other Jazz classics from her repertoire. Come and enjoy a great performance from a WA trained musician who is destined to be a great on the Australian Jazz scene. The Quarry is licensed for BYO so bring a picnic dinner and some wine to enjoy with the show.
At 23 years of age, pianist, vocalist and composer Sarah McKenzie is already a musician of remarkable flare and technique. Since studying at WAAPA, Sarah has won the Jack Bendat Scholarship, the Hawaiian Award for "Most Outstanding Jazz Graduate", and the Perth Jazz Societies Award for the "Most Outstanding Group of the Year for 2008".
Sarah made her television debut performing with David Campbell at the L'Oreal Paris AFI awards, and this year sang backing vocals for Michael Buble on the Multi Platinum artist's "Call me irresponsible" tour.
Sarah has now has released her first album entitled 'Don't Tempt Me'. Produced by Chong Lim, the album marks a crucial milestone in the rapidly-developing career of McKenzie, whom critics around the country have identified as a once-in-a-generation talent.
"Sarah McKenzie, the remarkable jazz pianist- vocalist-composer-arranger, is a gem" THE AGE
"Sarah McKenzie is a musical marvel. She sings with the phrasing only a true Jazz singer could come up with while her groove on the piano is the stuff that makes people want to play Jazz. Don't miss this lady perform live!" - JAMES MORRISON
PLAYING TIMES
Gates open @ 6pm
Show starts @ 7pm
Under 18s permitted if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian