The Jazz & Blues Collective Presents:                                 

JO JO SMITH & The Allstars Band

JoJo Smith, known as Australia’s ‘Mistress of Soul’, is travelling up from Victoria to perform for us at the Jazz & Blues Collective.

Jo Jo Smith is one of Australia’s greatest treasures, an inspirational performer who takes her audiences on a lyrical, musically diverse journey of blues, soul, funk, R&B, Latin and jazz. Her own songs are a tour de force and along with a unique interpretation of a small, select group of covers, JoJo’s status as one of Australia’s finest singer/songwriters is confirmed.

Arriving in Australia in 1974 from Dunedin with an already established reputation as a writer, drummer and singer, Jo Jo quickly became a skilled performer on the Australian club scene, as well as a sought after session vocalist for Radio and TV. In the day she sang backing vocals for touring and recording artists Marcia Hines, Renee Geyer, Glenn Shorrock, Jon English, Olivia Newton-John and the list goes on.

In 1990 Jo Jo was the first female artist in Australia to perform at the Byron Bay Blues Festival. She now holds workshops and frequents many festivals and private events from the Clarence River Jazz Festival to the Mullumbimby Music Festival.  In addition to regular live performances, JoJo has recorded several albums. Jo Jo plays drums like Stevie Wonder and sings so soulfully you won’t believe what you are seeing and hearing.

"Jo Jo Smith is a true soul singer. She sings soul music. She sings with and through her soul. Smith has a mighty weapon in her voice, she reserves it’s power striking only when necessary". – Marty Jones, Rhythms Magazine

She will be joined by her awesome all-star band comprising Laura Nobel - vocals, Greg Lyon - bass and vocals, Aaron West - guitar and vocals, Geoff Wright - guitar, David Sanders – drums, Brendan St Ledger - piano.

A gig not to be missed, this will be an afternoon of original music with some favourite covers in there as well. If you want to be blown away, come along and enjoy this wonderful singer and her band for this one-off Queensland event.

Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East. Maroochydore.

Music from 1.30pm to 4pm (Doors open 1.00pm).

A Coffee Van will be on site from 12.30pm.

BYO liquor licence and eats.

Tickets $28.50 ,  Seniors $27.50   (includes booking fee).

‘KEEPING LIVE JAZZ & BLUES ALIVE IN MAROOCHYDORE’