DEC 12 - COCO’S LUNCH : Monash Sessions Project.
In collaboration with Monash Music Performance Students
evening show 7.30PM
co-presented with MONASH UNIVERSITY
Coco’s Lunch
The Jazzlab Thursday Dec 12
doors 7pm show 7.30pm
Tickets HERE $25/15 Bookings essential
Monash University Sessions Project feat. Coco's Lunch
Australia’s multi award-winning purveyors of original vocal music together with Monash Music Performance students showcase a fresh new sound in vocal composition - multi-layered konnakol (South Indian vocal percussion), celestial harmonic movement and arresting rhythmic interplay underpin this exciting project.
This concert will feature student ensembles performing music led by the acclaimed Coco's Lunch vocal ensemble, featuring singer/songwriter/percussionists Jacqueline Gawler, Lisa Young, Gabrielle MacGregor and Emma Gilmartin plus a set of Coco’s Lunch performing from their vast catalogue of vocal magic!
Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance are passionate supporters of Australian Music, Gender Diversity, and Jazz and Improvisation. We are proud to sponsor the MWIJF, and thrilled to have our students perform, listen and learn through the fantastic artists and events featured within the festival.
COCOS LUNCH
Lisa Young - voice & percussion
Jacqueline Gawler - voice & percussion
Gabrielle MacGregor - voice & percussion
Emma Gilmartin - voice & percussion
In collaboration with Monash Music Performance Students:
Krystabel Forward
Rose Bray
Ruby Hedigan-Dattner
Francesca D'adhemar Quinlivan
Cliff Strachan
Erin Morris
Maria Sfakianaki
Isabella Oates
Olivia Mansell
Celine Robinson
Laura Pryor
Sophie Nickson
Patrick Skarajew
Coco's Lunch
Coco's Lunch are Australia's multi award-winning, magical purveyors of original vocal repertoire. With 8 critically acclaimed albums under their belt, these women have won the hearts of audiences in over 13 different countries, received countless awards, been featured on compilation albums worldwide, and inspired a generation of singers. Described as a ‘national treasure’ (Herald Sun), Coco’s Lunch are pioneers in the composition and performance of unique vocal repertoire that is now performed by vocal ensembles and choirs globally. Featuring Melbourne singer/songwriter/percussionists Jacqueline Gawler, Lisa Young, Gabrielle MacGregor and Emma Gilmartin.
Known for their rhythmic prowess, ensemble-composed konnakol (South Indian vocal percussion), soulful lyrics and skintight harmonies, singer/percussionists Jacqueline Gawler, Lisa Young, Gabrielle MacGregor and Emma Gilmartin create a distinct voice of unparalleled beauty and originality. On their critically acclaimed new album Misra Chappu (Top 10, Transglobal World Music Charts) Coco’s Lunch draw deeply from the rich sonic palettes of Australia, India and Africa, and between the four singers a rare alchemy brings these stories to life. Soaring angelic lines and arresting rhythmic interplay, high vibe poetry and jazz harmony set a new benchmark for the ensemble.
‘Inordinately, preposterously, almost slanderously talented.’ Phillip Adams, ABC Radio National, Australia
‘Coco’s Lunch is living proof that the world’s first instrument – the human voice – is still the finest and most versatile...As singers they prove that the voice has no bounds...’ The Hindu, India
'Moving poems of freedom, love and wildness.' Primarily A Cappella, USA
Jazz at Monash
The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance (Monash University) Jazz and Improvisation program is the premier jazz course in Australia. We attract the highest calibre of teaching staff and offer a variety of performance, composition and research opportunities. Our curriculum includes unique opportunities for students to perform, learn and be mentored from seminal musicians such as Ingrid Jensen, Carla Bley, Joe Lovano, Terri Lyne Carrington, Charles Lloyd, Linda Oh, Branford Marsalis, Kris Davis and Dave Douglas.
Study Options include: BMus, Honours, Masters, PHD, Double degrees with Arts, Commerce, Education, Laws or Science.
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