Yvette Johansson brings to life the spirits of great female jazz vocalists past... and then takes them somewhere new.
Vocalist Yvette Johansson is a popular and respected figure on the Melbourne scene. Her weekend performances at Bennetts Lane are a platform for her more intimate and spontaneous expressions and her tribute shows: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, display a mastery of mimicry mixed with amusing research. She is a both a wonderful performer and experienced vocalist, able to enchant, entertain and provide suprising insights into the history of her chosen tunes and their developments through the hands of jazz musicians. Johansson appeared in her own sell-out show at the 2003 and 2004 Melbourne International Jazz Festival and has recently recorded her first studio album Quotes from the Green Room (on Bennetts Lane Records) with her trio: Joe Ruberto (piano), Michael Tortoni (bass) and Michael Rochford (drums). Tonight Yvette will be joined by Joe Ruberto (piano), Michael Tortoni (bass) and Anthony Baker (drums).
Yvette Johansson brings to life the spirits of great female jazz vocalists past... and then takes them somewhere new.
