After Hours: Music from the American Songbook

Featuring EMMA GILMARTIN & GIANNI MARINUCCI

Experience the ultimate tribute to mid-century vocal jazz as two of Australia’s finest jazz artists breathe new life into the most enduring compositions of the twentieth century. Acclaimed vocalist Emma Gilmartin, known for her famously smooth and elegant vocals, pairs her with the masterful and evocative trumpet and flugelhorn of Gianni Marinucci. Together they create an unforgettable evening celebrating Stories from the Great American Songbook.

Leon Gettler, The Age, praises Emma’s “crystalline purity of vibrato-less tone and flawless pitch”.

Nick Mondello describes Gianni’s tonal expression as “poetry of the heart”

Emma Gilmartin performs vocals, Gianni Marinucci plays trumpet and flugelhorn, Simon Wigney provides guitar, and Ben Gibbons offers bass.

Embark on an intimate musical journey through the golden era of Broadway musicals Hollywood films and American theatre classics. This concert weaves together the timeless works of Gershwin Rodgers & Hammerstein and Cole Porter, exploring the fascinating narratives, lore and histories behind their creation.

• Emma Gilmartin anchors the evening with her pure tone impeccable phrasing and warm storytelling style.

• Gianni Marinucci brings lyrical depth, drawing inspiration from legendary horn players like Chet Baker to perfectly complement the vocal lines.

• Their years of collaboration in acclaimed ensembles, including Marinucci’s Birth of the Cool nonet, showcase a rare telepathic musical intuition in their duo/quartet dynamics.