Simone Waddell Album Launch My Romance

Simone Waddell is delighted to be bringing some of Sydney’s finest musicians to Foundry 616 to launch her latest album, “My Romance”.

Simone’s voice and music have been described as “world class”, “drenched with soul and feeling” and “utterly amazing”.

Her recent collaboration with the great jazz guitarist Jim Kelly, has produced an album full of stunning jazz tunes with equally exquisite arrangements. “My Romance” is a timeless and quality body of work that has been a total joy for Simone to create. Highlight tunes include “Summertime”, “You’ve Changed” and “Seven Days”.

The late Kerrie Biddell, the matchless Australian singer, was a huge inspiration for the entire album. Kerrie had a beautiful and powerful musical influence on Simone from their first meeting in 1990 which continued and flourished for twenty five years.

After returning to Sydney from successful singing engagements in America, Asia and Europe, Simone was quickly sought after by some of Australia’s most accomplished musicians as a solo performer and/or backing vocalist for both live and studio work.

Her recent schedule includes touring with powerhouse singer and Grammy Award nominee Taylor Dayne, and touring with Max Pellicano from the incredibly popular show Elvis to The Max.

Simone performed to an extremely appreciative crowd as a featured artist at the Manly Jazz Festival last year and has planned a wonderful night for the Foundry of stunning ballads, swinging standards, unique arrangement and even some special guests.

With her warmth, musicality and depth of feeling, Simone takes you on an unforgettable journey through each song.

Book early to avoid disappointment – this is an artist you do not want to miss.

www.simonewaddell.com

“Simone’s singing is superb, just simply superb” – Liz Mullinar AM

“Simone is a beautiful whirling dervish of energetic creative talent. The studio environment bares the souls of all participants and Simone would stand as one of the easiest and focused artists that I’ve worked with. She possesses an open creative spirit and the musicianship and vocal technique allowing it all to come together. I’m looking forward to a long musical relationship with Simone over the ensuring years”. - Jim Kelly

“I have had the privilege of working with many awe inspiring vocalists throughout my career and can openly say from my heart that Simone Waddell is amongst the very best of them. Her voice is stunning, as is her personality that shines through every time she sings. Simone is a gift to the world of music” - Martha Baartz

“Simone, your voice will give and gives the world of voice for transformation. Please keep helping this world sing a song of peace. You are peace. Thank you for the amazing gift you bring to us all”. - Jeff Slayter

Drums: Hamish Stuart
Piano: Bill Risby
Guitar: Michael Coggins
Bass:  Zoe Hauptmann 

Special Guests:
Backing Vocals: Mary Kiani, Pat Powell and Rebecca Henry
Trumpet: Danny May
Sax/Flute: Trevor Griffin