Former Griffith man and jazz musician Paul Dal Broi is set to perform at First Friday Live this week.
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Mr Dal Broi will share the stage with vocalist Mechlene Nehme, Lachlan Pendlebury on trumpet, flugelhorn, and percussion, bassist Bernard Gray, and Griffith drummer Gianni Cocilova who is making his first appearance at First Friday Live.
Mr Pendlebury said he is excited to have the opportunity to perform alongside a musician such as Mr Dal Broi.
“It’s a privilege to have this opportunity to play with Paul who is an incredibly talented musician yet remains humble despite his success,” he said.
“We are thrilled he’s taking a break from his performing sabbatical to join us for an exciting night of jazz.”
Paul has taken a step back from performing in 2015 to concentrate on recording a piano instrumental CD.
He is also composing original songs with colleague Kieryn Khan, which he hopes to record with guest vocal artists.
Mr Pendlebury also said Mr Dal Broi would be able to perform a range of different genres
“Paul has a reputation of solid, reliable musicianship, and a keen ability to tackle all genres of music from reggae to acid jazz,” he said.
“He also demonstrated amazing talents in modern jazz when he played with the band Vertical for three years alongside internationally recognised American bass player Eric Ajaye.”
As well as Eric Ajaye, Mr Dal Broi has performed and recorded with Aria award-winning artists Sandy Evans, Miroslav Bukovsky and Trish Delaney-Brown.
He has performed with Sydney jazz musicians James Greening, Warwick Alder and Brendan Clarke.
He continues to perform and teach a large number of students in the Canberra region and is also a Performing Teaching Fellow at the ANU School of Music.
First Friday Live will take place at Giuseppe’s Restaurant & Bar at 188 Banna Avenue, Griffith.
The event starts at 7.30pm and tickets can be purchased for $15 at the door.