"The A-Z of Jazz" - Renae Suttie and the Jazzamatazz Quartet
About
Get ready for a night of interactive musical fun as the band takes you on a jazz journey through the alphabet! Simply draw a letter from the basket, then the band plays a song that begins with that letter. I wonder what happens if you pick "Z"?The audience is in the driver's seat, helping shape the night's playlist with a huge selection of songs. Whether it's a timeless swinging standard, a bebop tune, a jazz ballad or an unexpected gem, every choice promises a fresh musical adventure.
Come armed with your sense of humour for an evening filled with laughter, audience participation and outstanding musicianship.
Band Line-up
* Renae Suttie- vocals
* Andrew Suttie - soprano/tenor/bari saxophone
* Denis Feletto - piano
* Brendan Scully - double bass, electric bass
* Steve Francis - drums
Renae Suttie is an accomplished Australian vocalist, performer and vocal coach with a professional career spanning more than 35 years. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and the University of Queensland, she has performed extensively throughout Australia and internationally, appearing in prestigious five-star venues across Japan, China, Hong Kong, the Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. In 2025, she performed Mozart's Requiem at Carnegie Hall in New York with the VMA Ensemble.
A versatile performer, Renae is a featured soloist with ensembles including The Swing Collective, Swing Central Big Band and Savvy, and is co-producer and lead vocalist of The Music of James Bond and Hal & Bacharach – The Hit Makers. She has shared the stage with many of Australia's most celebrated artists, including Ian Moss, Kate Miller-Heidke, Daryl Braithwaite, Marcia Hines, Lee Kernaghan and Ross Wilson, and has appeared in major productions including 80s Pop Symphony, Symphony of Angels, and Brisbane's Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols.
Renowned for her perfect pitch, Renae has also recorded vocals for numerous Australian television and radio advertising campaigns. Alongside her performing career, she is a respected vocal coach, mentor and choir conductor, working with Creative Generation State Schools Onstage since 2009 and mentoring performers across Queensland.
An active contributor to her community, Renae has organised numerous charity and community events and was awarded the Queensland Day Award in recognition of her service. She is also an award-winning songwriter and jazz vocalist, with a passion for inspiring audiences and nurturing the next generation of performers.
General Info:
Step inside from 6:30 pm. The music begins at 7:30 pm. Venue closes at 11.30pm.
Seating is unreserved and claimed by those who arrive first. The early ones always find the best vantage point.
Food and small plates will be available throughout the evening, and the bar will be flowing with local and international wines, classic cocktails, fine spirits, and a deep collection of bourbons worthy of New Orleans itself.
To find us, follow Mead Lane to its very end. Turn left. Look for the red door. We’re the fourth premise on the right.
No number. No signs. No announcements.
Just a hidden jazz club… and those who know, know.
Tickets $29
Date
Friday 21 August 2026 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
The Ruby Jazz Club
Mead Lane, Turn left down the easement at the end , Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
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