Sassafras: An Evening in Paris
Sassafras bring French gypsy jazz to Fringe World! This local Perth band
featuring Lachlan Gear, Aaron Deacon, Pete Jeavons, Adrian Galante and
Jessie Gordon will have you swaying with delight to their Parisian tunes.
Sassafras present a vibrant, acoustic mix of French gypsy, swing and jazz,
all performed with the sensational virtuosity and passion so intrinsic to
the tradition of this music.
This dazzling show will take you on a journey discovering the music, the heart and soul of Paris. With songs from Edith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet and many more who lived and loved in Paris in the early 20th Century, Sassafras will charm and enthral you, just like the city herself. ★★★★★ The Australia Times, 2016
This dazzling show will take you on a journey discovering the music, the heart and soul of Paris. With songs from Edith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet and many more who lived and loved in Paris in the early 20th Century, Sassafras will charm and enthral you, just like the city herself. ★★★★★ The Australia Times, 2016
Presented by: Jessie Gordon
Sasaafras are a local Perth gypsy swing band, featuring Lachlan Gear and Aaron Deacon on guitar, Pete Jeavons on double bass, Adrian Galante on clarinet and Jessie Gordon on vocals.