City Sounds: Estampa, 2 January
Friday, 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:00pm @ Queen Street Mall Stage
Evoking visions of Parisian laneways, South American sensuality and the unbridled joy of European folk-music and Gypsy Jazz, Estampa delivers an energetic, internationally-inspired performance. Combining a unique blend of violin, voice, piano accordion, guitar and bass, this Brisbane-based World Folk/Jazz group of fiery musicians is sure to appeal to a diverse and eager-to-dance audience. Expect an eclectic experience that will leave you feeling like you have entered a 1930’s Parisian jazz club or the streets of São Paulo.
The group features Rebecca Karlen on violin and vocals, Paul Henderson on guitar, John Reeves on piano accordion and vocals, and Sam Maguire on double bass. These well established musicians come from diverse musical backgrounds and together perform an eclectic mix of music, including French jazz and chansons, Brazilian instrumental music, Bossa Novas, Traditional Scandinavian and other Folk music.