The Great American Songbook Part 2 – Fringe World 2020

The Fringe World Award-winners 2019 are back for part 2! requests are allowed, and banter is mandatory. Adam Hall and Adrian Galante (from the Velvet Playboys) play through the American Songbook, from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder to Cole Porter to Cher. This is going to be a musical adventure like no other! you'll be singing along and yelling for more!

"One doesn't realise the magical potential of jazz until they've heard the dynamic sound that is Adam Hall." - West Australian

"Irresistible." - Blue Note, Germany.

"Good humour, lofty musical standards. Musical wizardry on the keyboards." - West Australian

2014 Winner of Fringe World music award
2018 2019 Adelaide Fringe Music Award
2019 Winner of Fringe World Music and Musicals award

Presented by:
Adam Hall

Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys are an institution of the Australian music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy. Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, including:
- Mark Turner (Guitar)
- Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
- Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
- Kate Pass (Double Bass)
- Adrian Galante (Keys)

The repertoire is rooted in the Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music of the 40s and 50s, from artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Harry Connick Jr, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry. They also include a large library of Adam Hall originals and unique arrangements

"I can add to the list of Outstanding Showmanship of Australian Jazz Heroes, Adam Hall & the Velvet Playboys." - Australian Stage