THE JO FABRO QUINTET

"Right from the get go, you're listening intently. Such a welcoming warm full sound, that just snuggles over you like a warm blanket on a cold night. I simply love this new Jazz offering from Sydney Soulstress Jo Fabro. Listen up.... she’s the real deal! " - Emma Pask – Jazz Vocalist

Foundry616 is pleased to present Jo Fabro and her stellar band, performing at the club for the first time. The 2013 release of the debut album from The Jo Fabro Quintet sees renowned Sydney vocalist Jo Fabro step firmly into the spotlight of the Australian Jazz Scene.

Jo first made her mark in 2005 when she was named as a finalist in the National Jazz Awards competition. Since then she has been in high demand playing at venues such as The Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, The Manly Jazz Festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival, The Sound Lounge, 505, The Vanguard and the Basement.

This self-titled release – JFQ, draws on Fabro’s experiences, a combination of tunes written over the past 7 years, as well as songs written specifically for this album. JFQ is firmly rooted in the jazz genre, with hints of soul and blues music, which Fabro sights as an influence in her musical tastes.

The new album feels like a coming of age for Fabro. “I have spent a few years looking for the right combination of musicians and tunes for this band,” says Fabro. “It really feels like everything has come together for this record”. The Band features Australian Jazz Heavyweights Pianist Greg Coffin (Greg Coffin Trio, Kristen Berardi Band), guitarist Aaron Flower (Dunedes, Vince Jones), bassist Brendan Clarke (Bernie McGann Quartet, Mothership Orchestra), and drummer Miles Thomas (Gerard Masters, Pen Island).

“Fabro’s singing is full of musical brilliance, vivacity and wit. Feeling is high from the first note. When it comes to emotion, Fabro releases it effortlessly.” – John Clare

Following the Launch, The Jo Fabro Quintet completed a tour throughout regional NSW in order to promote the album, and also made appearences at the 2013 Dubbo Jazz Festival, and the 2013 SIMA International Womens Jazz Festival.