Regular collaborators Georgie Aué and Victoria Newton bonded over a shared love of Brazilian music.
Georgie Aué
Georgie Aué (pron.A-way) is a genre-blending Australian pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Her unique sound is a melting pot of styles – fusing jazz and blues with Brazilian jazz.
Georgie has performed at festivals around the country including the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Cabaret Fringe Festival playing to sell-out audiences with shows A Norah Jones Tribute, A Day In The Life – The Beatles and Come to Brazil. She has recently released her third album featuring Brazilian grooves and original songs, Desert Cry.
“Elegant costuming and a beautiful setting wowed the audience, but it was the sterling performance of Georgie Aué which made the night so unforgettable. The band played with ease and you can’t help but admire Georgie Aué’s beautiful voice, complemented by her skills as a pianist.”
– 5 stars, What’s On In Adelaide
Victoria Newton
Victoria Newton’s love affair with Brazilian jazz began when she first heard the incredible music of Flora Purim and Airto Moreria whilst studying on the jazz course at WAAPA. This passion continued to blossom when she moved to the UK and became part of various Brazilian Jazz bands such as Cayenne and Samara, playing regular gigs in and around London for many years.
Several years later she had the wonderful opportunity to be part of Oxala, an original Brazilian band led by UK saxophonist and composer, Paul Booth. Victoria and Paul have collaborated on many projects over the years, and in 2014 Victoria recorded several original works on Paul Booth’s Patchwork Project, a recording featuring musical influences from Brazil, Peru, India along with jazz, folk and contemporary styles. This CD release culminated in two performances at the 2014 London International Jazz Festival.