Hi there Jazz Lovers!
Welcome to my September newsletter!
Most wonderful news! I will be accompanying Marlene Cummings, Aboriginal woman jazz, blues singer/saxophonist, for the Kindred People Festival, 2026. We will be performing many of Marlene’s original songs alongside her soulful blues repertoire. Throughout the performance, Marlene will weave captivating stories of her heritage and childhood between the songs, offering audiences a personal glimpse into the experiences, memories and cultural influences that have shaped her music.
Here are details:
Event Details
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Venue: The Count’s at the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, Monash University Clayton Campus.
- Lineup: Marlene Cummins will be joined by acclaimed pianist and Hammond organ player Carolyn Packer.
- Pre-Show Dining: Pre-show dinner and drinks are available at the venue from 6:30 PM (reservations are not required with a show ticket). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The Jazz Room -12 Septmember
I’ve been extremely fortunate to be part of the Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle Jazz Room shows presented by Fever, and it’s always a joy to be part of these wonderful events.
This month, Saturday 12 September I’ll be performing at the Albert Palais in Leichhardt with Slide McBride and his fantastic band in the Louis Armstrong & Frank Sinatra Show, celebrating two iconic legends of jazz.
We’ll be bringing you some of their greatest hits, timeless melodies and unmistakable swing — a wonderful night of music celebrating two of the most influential voices in jazz.
Personnell: Slide McBride vocals/ trombone/trumpet, Blake Keep guitar, Ashley Turner bass, Finn Moore drums and myself, Carolyn Packer keyboards
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute takes place at Albert Palais Events in Leichhardt on September 12, 2026, with tickets starting at $49. [
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Event Details
- Time: Sessions typically run around 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
- Location: Albert Palais Events, 2 Catherine Street, Leichhardt NSW
- Seating: Shared tables with first-come, first-served seating assigned within your chosen zone. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Canberra Jazz Club – CAROLYN PACKER’S STOMPIN’ RHYTHM ACES
13 September
Once again I will be travelling down to Canberra with my wonderful band The Stompin’ Rhythm Aces to the Canberra Jazz club’s haunt: The Southern Cross Club in Jamison.
This year I will be inviting two wonderful local musicians to join us: Anthony Irving on bass and Justin Buckingham on reeds. Greg Englert on trumpet, Cameron Jones on guitar and Jim Fletcher on drums will also be joining us.
We will be performing some classics from my 3 previous albums, as well as new material I have been working on.
For more info: https://www.canberrajazzclub.com/
