SIMA presents Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival: Pharos – Tuesday, 1st of November 2022:
As part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Pharos are an innovative 10-piece ensemble, who will present a stunning program of works by leading female composers from Australia and around the world.
Led by bassist Hannah James, the band features an all-star line-up of Sydney’s finest female instrumentalists, performing compositions by Sandy Evans, Andrea Keller, Helen Sung, Silke Eberhardt, and more.
Formed in 2016, the group are committed to showcasing Australian Composers and female jazz artists from around the world.
- Hannah James: Double Bass
- Loretta Palmerio: Alto Saxophone
- Mariella Mulder: Tenor Saxophone
- Kali Gillan: Bari Sax
- Alex Silver: Trombone
- Claire Hollander: Trumpet
- Bernice Tesara: Trumpet
- Lauren Tsamouras: Piano
- Hillary Geddes: Guitar
- Abby Constable: Drums
SIMA would like to thank Create NSW, The City of Sydney, and Anthony and Sharon Lee for their generous support towards the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Fest.
