The 2014 Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival is proud to present the Australian debut of the great Chicago jazz singer Dee Alexander. From the first few notes you know you’re in for a treat. Dee’s flawless intonation, interpretive brilliance, intrepid improvising, and command of a wide range of genres places her as one of America’s premier vocalists. She is celebrated in her home town as one of the finest jazz singers in the world today. Since the release of her 2009 album "Wild Is The Wind", Alexander's name appears in the programmes of prestigious European and American jazz festivals. The album sparkles with brilliant singing on standards and Alexander originals. Her style underscores her lineage of, and inspiration from the great African American jazz singers such as Sarah Vaughan and another Chicago native, Dinah Washington. Her contralto voice has power, range and a lush, velvet quality that we associate with Vaughan. Dee is fearless in taking risks to bend the material, to the contours of her own imagination. Her highly anticipated "Songs My Mother Loves" is being released to coincide with the Festival. For her performances at the SIWJF Dee is accompanied by her musical director, pianist Miguel de la Cerna.

Dee Alexander (voice) Miguel De La Cerna (piano) Brett Hirst (bass) Tim Firth (drums)

DINNER AND SHOW AVAILABLE.
For an extra $28 pp you can enjoy a two course meal.Please purchase a dinner ticket along with your show ticket. A table will be reserved for you.
Please note that all tickets are general admission. If you have not purchased a dinner ticket you are not guaranteed a seat.