Australian Jazz Musicians | Australian Music Artists

An Australian singer's first meeting with three Mauritian musicians for the opening of the popular Back Street Jazz club has naturally, turned into a partnership that has lasted over six years.
The music is highly rhythmic, with lively Mauritian beats perfectly matched by the soulful and remarkable range of vocalist Ce-Ce. In addition to mixing musical elements from the different cultures, the band also presents a fusion of musical sounds from different genres including blues, reggae, funk, soul and R & B with jazz the underlying feature.
The entertainment is priceless, each show magical as they pour out their souls right before your very eyes.

Ce-Ce has always been a performer – from working with Big bands to musical theatre productions an Entertainer is born with certain people skills that cannot be learnt. An extensive background in one of Australia’s only professional Theatres the “Comedy Castle” she spent six years performing various characters and using interactive entertainment to dazzle Gold Coast tourists from all over the world. It was the perfect training for her Career as a Jazz singer/Artist.
Subsequently Ce-Ce’s voice shows her lifetime of experience as she sings from her heart, pouring out pure emotion. Amazing dynamics with an enormous range and complete understanding of her instrument make every song a pleasure to listen to. Many reviews are commenting, “…she just has one of those voices that you never get sick of listening to…” Hiro Shimamoto, Japan Jazz Times. “Angelic – yet soulful…how does such a big voice fit into such a little body?!!” Chamu Allen, Club Scene Magazine. Check out Ce-Ce's Myspace

Sam is a musical genius who has the ability to re originate any song he plays. A deep understanding of music and his piano stem from over ten years of professional work and experience playing Jazz and all types of commercial music.
The influence of Sega and Reggae from his hometown of Mauritius gives dull standards a fresh new makeover and listeners an opportunity to fall in love with the beauty of Jazz.Never will you hear a song played the same twice as each performance takes a new approach to its delivery.

Not your typical bass player Damien is an accomplished composer, singer and guitarist. For more photos and to listen to his original compositions check out his myspace

Jhonny was born to a musical family and started learning about music at an early age. He joined a band at the age of 15 and afterwards worked the hotel circuit on his island home. After continuing study under his father he started to gain recognition and began to perform with the greats of Mauritian music such as Ernest Weihe, Eric Triton, Belingo Faro and Rajni Lallah. Jhonny then opened his own music school whilst becoming known due his performances as the “The Best Drummer in Mauritius”. Jhonny migrated to China in 2006 to perform with the Natural Jazz band at the House of Blues and Jazz, he then continued to tour with the band to Beijing and then to Shanghai where he soon became a mainstay of the local music scene. Jhonny is a natural musician and music teacher who expounds musical knowledge in a unique but effective manner.

An astute lover and student of Jazz Frederic is a versitle bass player with many years of experience. Known as “Fred” to his friends and fans this is one bass player you do not want to miss. With the ability to combine Jazz with nearly any style from Funk to Reggae and even Salsa he is a much loved and appreciated member of the Natural Jazz band. Musical Influences include John Patitucci, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett are just some of the many legends that all Natural Jazz band members have grown up listening to and learning from.

When Kristoph plays crowds stops in amazement as this talented drummer takes the stage and keeps the band pumping along. An enormous energy and force behind the natural jazz band ‘Toph’ is a force not to be reckoned with. He can play any style of music and in all styles you will hear emotion pour from his heart as do his love and influence of Jazz. Musical influences include The Yellow Jackets, Jaco Pastorius, William Kennedy and Weather Report.