The Lisa Parrott Quartet In Concert and Conversation
Considered the most important female saxophonist to emerge on the Australian jazz scene since Sandy Evans, Lisa’s talent was recognised by band leaders such as John Pochee, Paul Grabowsky and Lloyd Swanton who invited her to join their bands Ten Part Invention, the Australian Art Orchestra and The Catholics, for specific projects. Peter Jordan (Sydney Morning Herald) even described her as a woman who ” has developed that most prized of qualities – an original voice on her instrument”.
Furthermore, Lisa won the Mo Award for Best Female Jazz Performer in 1991 and 1992 and was placed third in the National Jazz Awards for saxophone at the 1994 Wangaratta Jazz Festival. More recently, she was placed 5th in the 69th Downbeat Reader’s Poll.
Moving to New York in ther late 1990s Lisa is busy with club and festival appearances, tours as well as teaching. Her music is represented on nearly 30 CDs recorded here and overseas, the most recent of which “The Awabakal Suite” is a project with her sister, bassist Nicki Parrott.
Come and join us for a pre-concert talk as we hear about Lisa’s career and life in New York City as a jazz musician.
This exclusive Sydney performance has her teaming up with long time musical buddies for what we know will be a night of unforgettable and amazing music, presented by arrangement with the Wangaratta Jazz Festival.
Make sure you don’t miss this occasion ’cause it is going to be a unique night!
Lisa Parrott live
Who: The Lisa Parrott Quartet:
When: Saturday 8 November (7:30pm Pre-concert conversation, 8:30pm performance)
Where: The Sound Lounge, Corner of City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale