Singer, songwriter, actor and all-round compulsive creative, Presley Davis Jr’s music and stories makes you wish you grew up in his family.
Making his Count’s debut, Presley Davis Jr brings his southern flavoured jazz trio to the stage. Hear songs from his ‘Roadside Magnolia’ record, a New Orleans style jazz/blues record honouring the music taught to him by his late father. Imagine tenor banjo, tuba, piano, trombone, clarinet and vocals playing classic jazz that make you swoon.
Presley Davis Jr’s father, a member of the Nicky Capodice Banjo Band, gave Presley his first guitar and tenor banjo at 8 years old. At 17, Presley was contracted to sing old jazz favourites 6 nights a week. By the age of 25 he was touring the USA performing with different bands in different styles including bluegrass, blues, soul and rock. At 30 he migrated to Melbourne, Australia, the hometown of his wife where for the last 20 years he has played and sung with local bands and as a solo artist. During the Covid-19 pandemic, hemmed in by the world’s longest lockdown, he decided to record three different records in three different styles and release all three simultaneously.
Also appearing: Claire Patti & the Scholars of Swing. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Claire Patti is a celebrated and award-winning musician known for her ability to intertwine musical styles and traditions. Her sublime voice and captivating artistry on the harp have a particular affinity with jazz and Celtic music. A deft choral director, arranger and horn player, she has directed, performed and recorded with a number of Australian ensembles. For this event at The Count’s, Claire, with her team of swinging scholars will perform classic songs of the traditional Swing era in her own unique style, with a touch of cheeky accompaniment on harp to add to musical flavours.
Make a meal of it! The music gets underway at 7.30pm, but arrive a bit earlier if you can. From 6.30pm, enjoy pre-show dinner and drinks at The Count’s Italian-style kitchen and bar.
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