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Quartet Recording with Female Vocals

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Tom Abbott

We’re often getting asked for recordings featuring various combinations of instruments, and a common request is to hear more tracks from our Option 4B (Quartet with Female Vocals). This is the second most commonly booked format for the band, after … Continue reading →

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Channel Ten TV Gig

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tom Abbott

Sydney Jazz Collective was recently asked by Channel 10 to feature as the house band for a cocktail party on the Australian television series of ‘Biggest Loser’. We had a great time performing all original music in the Quintet configuration, … Continue reading →

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Ashurst & Blakes merger celebration @ Sydney Town Hall

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Tom Abbott

We recently enjoyed performing in our instrumental trio format at Sydney Town Hall for a corporate function to celebrate the merger of Blake Dawson with the English law firm Ashurst. With about 400 guests anticipated, an amazing acoustic space, and … Continue reading →

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New Videos! Shot Live @ Victoria Room

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Tom Abbott

We’re very excited about 3 new videos which were filmed during a live gig Sydney Jazz Collective Band performed at The Victoria Room in Darlinghurst. Hope you enjoy!

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Sunny Saturday gig @ Athol Hall

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Tom Abbott

The sun came out to play yesterday and enhanced the spectacular backdrop to Kate and Matt’s wedding at Athol Hall. A beautiful daytime ceremony complete with gorgeous, relaxed bride and groom was complemented with some chilled jazz tunes on the … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Benz on Boats

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Tom Abbott

A quick snap taken between sets from our recent harbour cruise gig for the Mercedes Benz executives from Sao Paulo in Brazil. This cruise took place around Sydney harbour onboard MV Coast, and was easily one of the best boat … Continue reading →

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Feedback & Photo on the Fly

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Tom Abbott

Well we’re right in the middle of the busiest time of the year now with late spring/summer weddings and corporate christmas parties all peaking at the same crazy time (+ we’re hitting the road for a mini tour at the … Continue reading →

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‘Vintage’ Jazz Band … thanks Hipstamatic!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Tom Abbott

Is this a blast from the past? Nope, it’s actually just a bit of digital technology using an app called Hipstamatic for iPhone. Thanks to Edoardo Santoni for taking this photo while we opened a daytime wedding gig with a … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Wedding at ‘Erlydene’ in Gordon

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Tom Abbott

We recently performed in our most popular Jazz/Soul Quintet configuration (vocals, sax, keyboard, bass, drums) for a lovely outdoor wedding at Erlydene Function Centre in Gordon. Fortunately for the happy couple – Hannah & Richie – the weather held off after … Continue reading →

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Black & White Photos from Catalina Rose Bay

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tom Abbott

We just received some beautiful black & white photos of Sydney Jazz Collective performing at a wedding at Catalina Rose Bay. Thanks so much to Trish & Joel for capturing these moments, you can see more of their fantastic photos … Continue reading →

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