Jackie Bornstein: From Paris to Brazil

Jackie Bornstein brings her rich tones and beautiful tunes from across the globe to Paris Cat Jazz Club.

Be transported by a gorgeous French, Portuguese and Spanish program performed by a line-up of Australia's top jazz musicians. Jackie takes her audience on a journey through the jazz manouche of Paris, the nuevo canción of Chile and the bossa nova of Brazil. Featuring a mixture of swing, bossa and poetry-driven songs by influential composers including Antonio Carlos Jobim, Edith Piaf, Maria Grever, Charles Trenet, Kurt Weill, Jacques Brel, Violeta Parra and more.

"An enchanting vocalist and captivating storyteller." - Australian Jazz

Jackie is one of Melbourne's most captivating jazz, chanson and bossa nova singers, with sold-out shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Paris Cat Jazz Club, Kew Court House and more. Known for her rich tones and ability to get to the heart of a tune, Jackie brings a powerful energy to each performance. Embracing the sounds and perspectives of lyrics written in multiple languages, Jackie's repertoire features composers from across the globe.

With the enchanting vocals of Jackie Bornstein, rising jazz star Yael Zamir on flute, virtuosic guitarist Nathan Slater, guitar master Sam Lemann and esteemed bassist Philip Rex