Details

An ode to New York wunderkind George Gershwin.

About the artists

Acclaimed Australian pianist, composer and singer-songwriter Monique diMattina has developed a playful yet sophisticated style respected at home and abroad. Sam Lemann’s influences of swinging jazz, country, blues and island sounds creep effortlessly and tastefully into both his ukulele and guitar playing.

About the concert

When New York wunderkind George Gershwin died age 38, he left a body of work that reimagined the boundaries of jazz and classical music. Monique’s performance in Primrose Potter Salon will showcase Monique’s versatile and virtuosic artistry, filtering 1920’s era pop songs through a 21st century lens with effortless creativity.

Their performance will present works by Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and George Gershwin; sharing Gershwin gossip and culminating in the iconic Rhapsody in Blue for solo piano.

Praise for the artists

‘Monique diMattina has reached that hallowed ground where influences and inspirations coalesce to produce a unique voice.’ Rhythms Mag

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ARTISTS

Monique diMattina piano, vocals, ukelele
Sam Lemann guitar, ukelele

Series

This production is part of the following series: