Olivia Chamoun Canavan - 'Lyricology'

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PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR AN 6.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 6.30PM-8.30PM) Olivia Chamoun Canavan - 'Lyricology' Join Olivia Chamoun Canavan and her band for a joyful celebration of vocal jazz, through the lens of improvisation, storytelling, and swing. This special evening will feature timeless, well-loved standards from the Great American Songbook, with a spotlight on vocalise - the art of setting lyrics to improvised instrumental solos, a vibrant and long-standing tradition in vocal jazz. Vocalise can be soulful, witty, and brimming with energy and excitement. The show includes iconic works by vocalise pioneers such as Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, and Australian-born legend Anita Wardell, alongside original vocalise pieces that highlight Olivia’s own voice as a lyricist and passionate interpreter of the tradition. Olivia Chamoun Canavan is an emerging presence in Melbourne’s jazz scene, celebrated for her improvisational abilities and distinctive original artistry. A graduate of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and recipient of the 2018 Monash Jazz Music Scholarship, Ol