Dawn Ho presents ‘Blue Notes & Bossa’

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PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM FOR A 8PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 8PM-10PM) Dawn Ho presents ‘Blue Notes & Bossa’ As part of Paris Cat’s Ladies of Jazz month, Dawn Ho returns to the Basement with an evening that moves between swinging jazz, the gentle sway of Brazilian bossa nova, and her own original songs. Rooted in a deep love of the jazz tradition, Dawn pays tribute to the great women of jazz whose phrasing, warmth and expression shaped her voice, bringing fresh life to a set of well-loved standards. Alongside them sit the timeless melodies of Brazil, from the songbook of Antônio Carlos Jobim and the bossa nova era, with their soft rhythms, rich harmonies and quiet longing. Woven through the night are Dawn’s original compositions, songs that carry the spirit of both traditional and contemporary jazz in a voice that is entirely her own. Joining her are some of Melbourne’s finest musicians: Adam Rudegeair on piano, Tim Agius on bass, Zeb Fernandez on drums and Yael Zamir on flute. Together, they share a love of deep musical storytelling, where every song is a chance to draw the a