Tina sings the all the well-known jazz standards but also seeks out tunes from all genres of music that maintain a timeless appeal, including many that are rarely heard these days. Whether crossing the boundaries from 1930’s jazz and blues to early rock, Tina brings you music that spans the ages. Having also produced and performed her retro rock and jazz’ revival, Tina takes you back to the hit tunes of the fifties, sixties and seventies when rock and jazz shared the charts together.
Tina won the inaugural “Jazz Singer’s Talent Quest” in Sydney in 2003 and completed the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Jazz Program for Jazz Solo Vocalist.
Tina appeared on
Keith Walsh's Teen Time and the Johnny O’Keefe Show and performed in the numerous underground jazz joints and cafes that abounded in and around Sydney in the at the time. Tina's return to the music scene has been welcomed
This band is a Sydney based sophisticated jazz/lounge ensemble featuring stylish vocals, guitar/piano, acoustic/electric bass and/or drums. Ideal for small venues where subtlety counts or, where necessary, they can expand to a Big Band sound depending on your needs. We provide first class entertainment to fit any budget.
Tina works regularly with the same band who come from a small pool of some of the best musicians Sydney has to offer. They are: Grahame Conlon, Jim Pennell, Bill Risby, Peter Locke, Kevin Hunt on piano or guitar and Natalie Morrison, Bill Twyman, John Conley. Stan Velacos and Ed Gaston on electric or acoustic bass and Lawrie Thompson, Laurie Bennett and Ian Bloxsom on drums.
Tina and her trio were resident band at the Sydney Antique Centre for three years (2003-2006).
Apart from private functions, and weddings our corporate functions include Guide Dogs Assoc, Chifley Financial Services, Bogarts, The Queen's Club, Maurice, Blackburn & Cashman (Lawyers). George's Restaurant and Liz Davenport Fashion Designer.
Tina has been guest artist with the Galapagos Duck, Bob Barnard, Geoff Bull and Bob Henderson Jazz Bands.
A sample of other venues include:Clarke Island (Sydney Harbour NYE - '05/06) Dee Why RSL Club; Commercial Hotel, Balmain, New Orleans Café, Sydney Flying Squadron, Bald Faced Stag Hotel; Soup Plus; Jasushi restaurant; Drummoyne Sailing Club; Johnny's Cafe, South Sydney Graphic Arts Club; Parramatta RSL Club; Avillion Hotel and the Norfolk Hotel among others.
Tina is also a presenter on 2RDJ on a regular basis.
"Second Time Around" Tina's CD recorded in 2006 features Grahame Conlon (G), Bill Twyman (B) and Laurie Bennett (D). The CD is available on application.