“…first class saxophonist that blows the proverbial roof off the place and an accomplished stylist who uses her chords…with agility and sophistication” – HRAYR ATTARIAN, ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Described in All About Jazz as “Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist Camille Thurman is not just another girl singer accessorizing with a horn. She is a first class saxophonist that blows the proverbial roof off the place and an accomplished stylist who uses her vocal cords like she does her various woodwinds, with agility and sophistication.”
Camille Thurman is ready to grace our shores for an exclusive appearance at the Sydney International Womens’s Jazz Festival. We should mention that as far as singing goes, Camille is no slouch having been the runner up in the 2013 International Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. She is also a two-time award winning recipient of the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers award. Her compositions were featured and performed by her quartet in the ASCAP/ Kennedy Center.
JK: To date, what has been the highlight of your career?
CT: This is a tough question because I’ve been very fortunate to have quite a few highlights of my career. One highlight was scatting with the great Jon Hendricks of Hendricks, Lambert and Ross. The other highlight of my career was sitting in and playing with the great George Coleman.
JK: What is your biggest inspiration?
CT: My biggest inspiration are the mentors I’ve been blessed to have, learn from and the musicians I grew up listening to; Antoine Roney, George Coleman, Buster Williams, Patrice Rushen, Dianne Reeves, Terri Lyne Carrington
JK: What are you looking forward to on your visit to Sydney?
CT: I’m looking forward to performing with, sharing and meeting other great musicians and creating music that the people will love.
JK: What can audiences expect to hear?
CT: The audience can expect to hear exciting, uplifting music and see a dynamically powerful performance that takes them on an exciting musical journey
Camille is appearing in the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival with label mate Mimi Jones on the 12th and 14th of November. Info on gigs here.
All events at Foundry616 unless stated otherwise.
Wed 4 November | Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (CAN/CUB) |
Thurs 5 November | Fiona Joy & The Blue Dream Ensemble |
Fri 6 November | Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (CAN/CUB) |
Sat 7 November | FREE EVENT: Corner Jazz @The Lord Worsley Hotel, Ultimo “Hope in My Pocket” : Kristin Berardi with Sean Foran and Rafael Karlen |
Sun 8 November | Divergence Jazz Orchestra conducted by Jenna Cave |
Mon 9 November | FREE EVENT: Future Voices (BB+CAM, Mary Rapp & Francesca Prihasti) |
Tues 10 November | Ellen Kirkwood’s Mieville Project + Alon Ilsar / Sandy Evans |
Wed 11 November | Alex Hahn and the Blue Riders FREE EVENT: The Bop Darlings feat. Virna Sanzone @ Tatler Bar, Darlinghust |
Thurs 12 November | Mimi Jones – Camille Thurman Quartet (USA) |
Fri 13 November | Michelle Nicolle Quartet Late Night Nu-Soul Jam with Mimi and Camille |
Sat 14 November | Mimi Jones – Camille Thurman Quartet (USA) |
Sun 15 November | FREE EVENT: Sandy Evans Trio with Bobby Singh at Glebe Street Fair |