| The Russell Family | EVENT INFO |
| Brisbane Jazz Club 1 Annie Street Kangaroo Point, QLD - Australia | |
Sharny - vocals, Steve – piano / vocals, and Helen – double bass / vocals, grew up listening to classical and jazz music, the jazz side including Nat King Cole, Dave Brubeck, Peter Nero, Lalo Schifrin, Paul Desmond and Frank Sinatra – an interesting mix – thanks to their parents' musical tastes.
Mother Peg Russell, who passed away in 1998, was a wonderful musician. She became one of Australian jazz icon Don Burrows' favourite piano players when she played with him and George Golla in concert and clinic when they visited her home town, Toowoomba.
The siblings learnt about jazz chords and improvisation at their mother's knee, took formal lessons in piano and theory, and sang in church and choirs all through their growing-up life. As teenagers they formed a harmony singing group under their mother's direction.
Whilst all resident in Brisbane, in the early '90s, the Russells performed frequently together as a jazz group, with Steve on piano and Helen on double bass. Now that they are spread between Brisbane and northern New South Wales, these events are less frequent, and consequently more of a special occasion, a celebration.
The repertoire features fresh arrangements of great jazz standards, and includes several of Sharny's original tunes.
Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm Members $20 Non–Members $25 Students $15
IMPORTANT INFORMATION concerning online bookings PLEASE NOTE - Although the Top Stage (Tables 51-56) is unavailable to buy online, at this stage, seats will be available for purchase on a first-in first-served basis each night at the door . Total group size inside is now 8 people.We are currently re-working our seating map so please be patient with these changes.
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