The Tropical Dance Sextet
Proudly Presented by the Noosa Heads Jazz Club
Majestic Theatre, Pomona
Thursday 25th September - 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Tickets: $25 Members & $30 Guests
You will be entranced by the wonderful vocals of Grace Rigby, the masterful voice and guitar of carioca Eddie Gazani,
the beautiful accordion sounds of Katy Sullivan, Roberto Fontana's captivating trumpet,
the inventive, solid percussion and rich vocals of Nico Iaia with the dynamic bass of Peter Freeman.
About The Tropical Dance Sextet
Grace Rigby has a natural talent for singing Latin songs. Her polished vocals are a result of her totally owning a song; acting it out as well as delivering a very special vocal performance. Grace also sings with the UQ BIG BAND, the Braben Jenner Hot Five and her own quartet Grace Rigby and the Straight A’s.
Eddie Gazani, born in Rio de Janeiro, spent much of his youth in Italy. A fine guitarist, singer, composer and writer, Eddie is a master of the Brazilian/Italian musical cross-genre.
Kay Sullivan plays an Italian Scandalli accordion superbly well. She demonstrates her sophisticated empathy with Brazilian and European popular music refined through many performances in choro, forro’, bossa-nova and jazz manouche style.
Italian-born Roberto Fontana really makes his trumpet speak with his mellifluous, well-crafted sound and exciting solos, making it easy to understand why Roberto is such an in-demand performer in Brisbane and South-East Queensland.
Nico Iaia, originally from Brindisi, Sothern Italy, plays unpretentious, motivating percussion and lends his rich vocals to several of the songs in the Tropical Dance Sextet repertoire.
Musical Director Peter Freeman arranges all the band’s songs and underpins each performance with his dynamic bass.
This will be a memorable concert from a group of highly acclaimed musicians.
About
The Best of Café Jazz from Rome to Rio and Beyond: the Tropical Dance Sextet invites you on an exhilarating musical voyage to celebrate their vibrant sounds showcasing their latest album, Chin Chin. Embark on a journey through ballads, spirited rhythms, and fresh cross-cultural arrangements that span France, North America, and Spain.Date
Thursday 25 September 2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Majestic Theatre, Pomona
3 Factory Street, Pomona Queensland 4568
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