Elle Gonzales, a celebrated Filipino-Australian soul, blues, jazz, and funk singer, is renowned for her warm, resonant contralto voice, gutsy growls, and unique musicality. With performances spanning from New York to Sydney, Elle has graced iconic stages, including Birdland NYC, Off-Broadway’s Triad Theatre, and Harlem’s underground blues venues. In Sydney, she’s a featured artist at popular music venues in the CBD and Inner West.
Elle has collaborated with veteran New York musicians, including jazz powerhouse Michelle Walker, Brandon Bain, and The Matt Baker Trio. Her performances bring rawness and vulnerability, backed by her stellar lineup of international and Australian musicians.
Elle’s 6-piece ensemble features impressive talents:
- Rinaldy Karwur – Indonesian-born pianist and music producer
- Jason Roh – Korean-born jazz drummer and percussionist
- Garry Armando – Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter
- Michael Phung – Experienced saxophonist in Sydney’s music scene
- Timo Jokela – Multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, and music producer
Expect a night of soulful, funky, and deeply moving music, blending jazz standards, neo-soul, R&B, blues, and classic hits with a twist of bebop. The set list revives legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, James Brown, Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, George Michael, MJ, and more.
Experience the magic of soul, jazz, and blues, all designed to awaken your senses and speak to the soul.