Virna Sanzone

Acknowledged as one of Australia’s most distinguished jazz and soul artists, multilingual vocalist, Virna Sanzone has worked with an impressive list of Australian greats, including Paul Grabowsky, Paul Kelly, Ian Moss, and Tina Arena to name a few. Most recently, she performed in sold-out theatres across the UK with legendary Australian artist Darren Hayes.

Combining her effortlessly produced sound with a hypnotic improvisational approach and the influence of her rich cultural heritage, Virna creates a passionate delivery that all vocalists dream of achieving.

Tonight she joins forces with three of Sydney’s finest musicians for a night of exploratory, multicultural, jazz, and soul-infused music at its best!

• Virna Sanzone – voice

• Matt McMahon – piano

• Jonathan Zwartz – bass

• Hamish Stuart – drums

“…left the musicians breathless and the audience whooping with delight” – Jessica Nicholas, The Age

“Sanzone has a voice like the caramel layer in a piece of caramel slice…so smooth, warm, and pliable…and you’d definitely want a second serve with another piece to take home. It’s rich and beautiful.” – Lissa Christopher, SMH

“…a memorable performance and moreover a beautiful experience…how fortunate the Sydney jazz audience is, to be able to hear such music of the highest excellence…” – Eric Myers, The Australian

“Relaxed and unaffected, Sanzone’s voice danced…with irrepressible swing…” – John Shand, SMH