Virna Sanzone Bastille Day Concert

Acknowledged as one of Australia’s most distinguished jazz and soul artists, multilingual vocalist Virna Sanzone brings together the crème of Australian jazz for a very special performance in celebration of Bastille Day.

A French speaker from birth, tonight Virna will bring a completely French repertoire to the Foundry616 stage, delighting fans old and new with rarely heard gems as well as well-known chansons. Combining her effortlessly produced, unique sound, infused with soul, jazz and shades of country, with a hypnotic improvisational approach and the influence of her rich cultural heritage, Virna creates a passionate delivery that all vocalists dream of achieving.

Foundry616 is thrilled to welcome her back to the stage with her quartet for a night of contemporary, cross-cultural jazz at it’s very best.

"Sanzone has a voice like the caramel layer in a piece of caramel slice…so smooth, warm and pliable…and you’d definitely want a second serve with another piece to take home. It’s rich and beautiful." - Lissa Christopher, SMH

"A revelation…Virna Sanzone conveyed so much emotion in vocals that were powerful yet often caressing, the degree of care taken giving the impression that the sounds were being nurtured as they emerged." - Roger Mitchell ausjazz.net

"…left the musicians breathless and the audience whooping with delight." - The Age

Matt McMahon - piano
Karl Dunnicliff - bass
Tim Firth - drums