Sassafras: An Evening of Gypsy Swing
Award winning Perth band Sassafras are back with a brand new show of glorious
gypsy swing. The band features Lachlan Gear and Aaron Deacon on gypsy
guitars, Pete Jeavons on double bass, Adrian Galante on clarinet and
Jessie Gordon on vocals. Sassafras present a vibrant, acoustic mix of
gypsy swing and jazz, all performed with the sensational virtuosity and
passion so intrinsic to the tradition of this music.
This dazzling performance will feature new arrangements from Jonny Mercer, Lionel Hampton, Michel Legrand and Blossom Dearie.
On Sassafras:
“One hour of this charismatic band was, certainly, not enough, leaving the listeners longing for their next encounter” ★★★★ Fringefeed, 2019
“A first-rate performance" ★★★★★ The Australia Times, 2016
This dazzling performance will feature new arrangements from Jonny Mercer, Lionel Hampton, Michel Legrand and Blossom Dearie.
On Sassafras:
“One hour of this charismatic band was, certainly, not enough, leaving the listeners longing for their next encounter” ★★★★ Fringefeed, 2019
“A first-rate performance" ★★★★★ The Australia Times, 2016
Presented by: Jessie Gordon