Jeremy Woolhouse and Emma Gilmartin
Emma Gilmartin: voice and Jeremy Woolhouse: piano

Sunday Jazz at SYC
2 - 5pm Sunday 26th October
Breakwater Bar and Grill at the Sandringham Yacht Club
Jetty Rd Sandringham 9598 7444
Free entry, snack menu available, drinks at bar prices

Jazz duo Emma Gilmartin (voice) and Jeremy Woolhouse (piano) create an intimate, relaxed and inviting atmosphere drawing on a number of musical influences including: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Antoinio Carlos Jobim and Louis Armstrong. Emma’s voice has been described as “crystal clear in tone and clarity, and with a quality that captures the stillness of the moment “. Together with Jeremy’s innovative and captivating piano accompaniment the duo create intriguing interpretations of the classic jazz masterpieces.
"Now and then, one hears a voice which instantly suggests uncommon beauty and musicality. Add to this a sensitivity to lyrics, impeccable sense of pitch, a rare control of vibrato, and you have wonderful artistry. This is what I hear in the singing of Emma Gilmartin. It all comes from her approach to both her art and her fellow human beings." - Tony Gould

Jeremy Woolhouse, Lucas Michailidis and Ben Robertson

Surrey Music Cafe (presented by the Boite)
8.00pm, Friday 31st October 2008

Box Hill Community Arts Centre 470 Station Street, Box Hill
Wine & cheese, Coffee & cake for sale from 7.30pm
Tickets $16 Bookings 9262 6555 10am ~ 4pm
or on line www.surreymusic.com
10% discount for groups of 12

Presenting an intimate program of imaginative, original compositions, this trio brings together the outstanding talents of guitarist Lucas Michailidis, bassist Ben Robertson, and pianist-composer Jeremy Woolhouse. Influences of tango and world music entwine with modern jazz and improvisation creating a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere. The trio’s intricate textures and lush harmonies heighten the sweet lyricism of composed and spontaneous melodies.

Lucas Michailidis is renowned for his work with Zulya and the Children of the Underground. His solo acoustic guitar albums “The Offering” and “Freshwater Road” also gained international acclaim. With studio credits on over 60 CD releases, Ben Robertson is bassist of choice for such artists as James Morrison, Jo Chindamo, Fiona Burnett and Alison Wedding. Jeremy Woolhouse is an innovative pianist who has earned a reputation for lyrical solos and evocative compositions through his work leading jazz-tango ensemble “Estuary Three”. Together they form a formidable ensemble, guaranteed to send a shiver down the spine of listeners …