Foundry616 in Ultimo, New South Wales | Jazz & blues club

Foundry616

Locality: Ultimo, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9211 9442

Address: 616-620 Harris St 2007 Ultimo, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.foundry616.com.au

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25.01.2022 If You want to hear how good Australian Jazz has become, give a listen to Turning Point, the latest CD by Jason Bruer’s Hammerhead, an exceptional recording that ticks all the right boxes." - Mike Nock A perfect description of Hammerhead and we are thrilled that they are playing Foundry616 once more on Thursday the 6th of May. They will be bringing their array of disparate influences from ‘in your face’ hard swing to a slinky waltz; from breathtaking ballads to a blues-based eulogy; from a classically informed fugue to funk and jazz-folk to odd-meter ‘urban jazz’. Grab your tickets from the Foundry616 website.

25.01.2022 This incredible duo of Guy Strazz and Anna Salleh Musician will be joined by Loretta Palmeiro and Jess Ciampa to create the intricate and beautiful Afro Latin Moods Quartet. Their effortless conversational approach leads to each performance being truly unique whilst also making sure their ...virtuosity is dazzling The Age, Melbourne. Tickets on the Foundry616 website.

23.01.2022 Have a look at this 8 piece ensemble, Mingus Amongst Us performing at Foundry just a few weeks ago. They are at it again on October the 22nd for a night honouring the late great Charles Mingus. Led by Steve Fitzmaurice (Baritone Sax) and featuring James Greening (trombone), Dan Barnett (trombone and vocals), Ray Cassar (Trumpet), Tessie Overmyer (Alto sax), David Theak (Tenor Sax), Hannah James Music (Bass), Toby Hall (Drums), and Michael Azzopardi (Piano). Make sure you get your tickets quick as seating is limited.

21.01.2022 A beautiful original tune by Jason Bruer and Hammerhead recorded back in 2017. Make sure you make it down to their performance joined by the Greg Coffin Trio as they present a night of high calibre original contemporary jazz Thursday November 26th. Hammerhead will play brand new material & tunes from their much-acclaimed 2019 release ‘Turning Point’. World-class pianist Greg Coffin, who also plays in Hammerhead, will be performing tunes from his 2017 release ‘The Key Is The Colour’. The trio plays with fire and passion but also can be very reflective of some of Coffin’s hauntingly beautiful ballads. Grab your tickets from the foundry616 website.

18.01.2022 We have a busy week for you at Foundry616. With five shows for you and very limited tickets you better make sure snatch up some of the last tickets for these incredible shows. Tuesday November 24th - the Baker Boys Band return for their fortnightly residency at Foundry showcasing a variety of singers and instrumentalists perfect for your next function. Thursday November 26th - Jason Bruer & Hammerhead joins forces once more with The Greg Coffin Trio presenting a night of high... caliber original contemporary jazz. - ONLY 3 TICKETS LEFT! Friday November 27th - One of the longest-running institutions of Australian jazz, The catholics are much loved for their catchy melodies, powerful jazz blowing, and boppy grooves. They return to the scene of many of their most memorable, exuberant shows, the intimate Foundry616. - SOLD OUT! Saturday November 28th - We have Ascension bringing their own Neo-Soul Sessions at Foundry616 exploring the very best of D'Angelo, Maxwell, Alicia Keys, Musiq Soul Child, and more. Some of the best modern soul compositions performed by Sydney’s finest musicians. - ONLY 5 TICKETS LEFT! Sunday November 29th - Three of the finest and most sought-after Sydney musicians join forces for an intimate classical concert. Van-Anh Nguyen (pianist), Andrew Blanch (classical guitarist), and Emily Granger, harpist present solo, duo, and trio works by Chopin, Granados, Piazzolla, Rodrigo, and more. Thank you to everyone that has already pre-booked their tickets and we can't wait to see you all this week at our exclusive shows live and only at Foundry616! Get your tickets from our website.

14.01.2022 We cannot be more excited for Van-Anh Nguyen's performance live at Foundry616 this Sunday the 29th of November where she will be joined by Emily Granger, harpist and Andrew Blanch for two special shows. Both early and late show times are still available but tickets are limited. Having had five #1 hits on the Australian iTunes Classical charts and 2 albums in the ARIA Classical & Classical/Crossover Charts, UMusic Australia/Decca Records signed concert pianist & composer Van-A...nh Nguyen has become a worldwide sensation and in-demand artist, leading an intense touring career across the globe. She has graced the stages of the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall (AUS), Herbst Theater (SF/USA), MSTheater (LA/USA), Forbidden City Concert Hall (China) and the Hanoi Opera House (Vietnam) to name a few. Tickets are limited so head to the Foundry616 website to grab yours now!

13.01.2022 The incredible duo of Emily Granger, harpist and Andrew Blanch and their clear experience playing together is palpable and a true sight to behold. They are joined by Van-Anh Nguyen this Sunday the 29th of November at Foundry616 with two shows. Emily Granger (USA) has firmly established herself in the Australian concert scene, with a busy schedule as a soloist and chamber musician, in partnership with some of the country’s finest musicians (both classical and popular) and pre...senters. As an orchestral harpist, Emily has performed around the world as Guest Principal with the Chicago, Sydney, and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra's, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Orchestra Victoria, and Opera Australia Orchestra. Andrew Blanch is a competition-winning guitarist, an ABC recording artist, and was recently featured on the front-cover of Limelight Magazine as part of their ‘Gen Next: 30 Brilliant Young Musicians Making Their Mark’ feature. Andrew’s debut album ‘Spanish Guitar Music’ (2015) was commended by Soundboard Magazine (USA) as one of the best debut albums I’ve ever heard. His second release, ‘Alchemy’ (2020) with Ariel Nurhadi peaking at #2 on the ARIA Classical Albums chart, has been described as a ripper of an album (Daily Telegraph), and is Limelight Magazine’s ‘Recording of the Month’ for the month of November. Head to the Foundry616 website to grab your tickets now before they sell out!

10.01.2022 Michael Griffin blazing through the Coltrane changes over the legendary 'Giant Steps'. The Michael Griffin quintet returns to Foundry616 this Saturday the 10th of October to play tunes written by the great Cole Porter. Even though he was a giant of Twentieth-Century American popular music, Cole Porter’s magical songs appear as reinterpretations by jazz musicians far less often than those of George Gershwin’s and other Tin Pan Alley composers. For this exclusive night Michael... Griffin will reinterpret tunes such as 'Night & Day', 'I’ve Got You Under My Skin', 'Love For Sale', 'I Love Paris' and many more. Get your tickets from foundry616.com.au

10.01.2022 The Latin ensemble SONIDO hits the Foundry616 stage this Saturday the 17th of October. Doors at 6:30pm and music starts at 8:30pm. The members of SONIDO are influenced by the music of their home, as well as the poetry, sounds and rhythms of their heritage. The product is a unique form of Latin American-infused musical expression forged in the crucible of their families’ immigrant experience in 1970s & 80s Australia. Today Sonido is focused on distilling the influences and experiences of over 40 years into a very distinct form of artistic expression. It is a music born of a love for their home, awe for their heritage and respect for the sacrifices of their parents’ generation that risked it all, voluntarily or by force, to build a new life in a strange place. It is traditional music of a place on no map, a folklore in search of a country.

08.01.2022 Friday October 16th Anna Salleh and Guy Strazz return to Foundry616 with their beautiful style of bossa-nova, choro, Afro-samba and all Latin rhythms. Once again they are joined by Loretta Palmeiro and Jess Ciampa on horns and percussion respectively. This brilliant four piece ensemble has become a staple at Foundry616 as their musicianship and communication creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy live music in a Covid safe environment. Tickets from foundry616.com.au

08.01.2022 On Saturday the 8th of May the catholics return with their insanely infectious blend of jazz with worldbeat dance grooves. For this show guest percussionist, Adem Yilmaz will be bringing his Eastern textures to the band’s palette for the first time. Don’t miss this unique encounter! Grab your tickets from the Foundry616 website.

07.01.2022 If you haven't seen this incredible performance of Wilbur Whitta' Trio then do yourselves a fabour and keep watching. Or better yet come along tonight for incredible modern jazz. He is joined by a brand new trio featuring Alex Hirlian on drums and The Music Trust's The Freedman Fellowship Awards Jazz Nominee, Jacques Emery on bass. This will be Wilbur’s first live outing as a bandleader since his return to Australia, after completing a Master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music in London. This exciting trio will play a set of Wilbur’s original compositions, which are both intricate and flexible, allowing for organic improvisation.

07.01.2022 A fantastic live performance by Guy Strazz live at the Adelaide Guitar Festival. This virtuosic guitarist fuses the styles of South America, Jazz and Flamenco to create his own unique touch. He is joined by Anna Salleh, Loretta Palmeiro and Jess Ciampa for a night of bossa-nova, choro, and Afro-samba. Tickets are strictly limited so make sure you get them quick as they are sure to sell out.

04.01.2022 Grain of Soul return to the Foundry stage TONIGHT!! Bringing together Soul, R&B, and Funk with a combination of astonishing vocal melodies, grooves, and killer guitar solos by young gun virtuoso guitarist Ben Swissa, an incredibly talented member of the successful Broadway hit School of Rock the Musical. True to their name and unique style, this six-piece band brings zestful energy to the Sydney music scene! Grab your tickets from the Foundry616 website.

04.01.2022 Crossing genres effortlessly between funk, brazilian jazz, blues and afro-cuban, Peter MacDonough’s 'Blue Avenue' brings a unique style of Avante-Groove. Instrumental funk built around a Hammond B3 organ. What more could you ask for on a Tuesday night! Come down and see some the best musicians in Sydney TONIGHT including Peter MacDonough, Emile Nelson, Scott Leishman, John Tweed and Nic Cecire. Grab your tickets now from the Foundry616 website.

04.01.2022 Bebop pioneer, Mark Murphy, has proclaimed Anita Wardell Music, a gift from Australia, adding, What hits me, is how expressive her ballad singing is. Then she has the courage to scat a ballad or two, not unlike a young lady disciple of the Ben Webster _ Verve Records school. Anita hits the Foundry616 stage tonight and we cannot be more excited to see what she has in store for us. Backed with a veteran rhythm section of Andrew Dickeson, John Harkins and Jacob Graham.... Grab your tickets now from the Foundry616 website.

02.01.2022 This long time collaboration between Anna Salleh and Guy Strazz is truly a musical match made in heaven. They are both incredible musicians and composers in their own right but when they come together it is truly a sight to behold. If you haven't managed to make it to their new Afro Latin Moods Quartet then you better make it down to Foundry616 this Friday the 16th of October for a night of bossa nova, samba, chora and all kinds of Brazilian influenced music. Tickets from foundry616.com.au

01.01.2022 Pharos - SWJC, previously the Sydney Women's Jazz Collective returns to Foundry616 this Wednesday the 14th of October representing some of Australia’s most forward-thinking players and improvisers including multiple winners of the prestigious Jann Rutherford Memorial award. In its short life span, the group has worked with incredible local and international artists including Helen Sung (USA), Ingrid Jensen and Christine Jensen (USA/Canada), Silke Eberhardt (Ger.), Lakecia Benjamin (USA) and Sandy Evans (Syd). Get your tickets from the foundry616 website.

01.01.2022 New regulations have recently come in as of earlier this week and it is now mandatory for clubs to have an electronic system for all patrons to register their full name and contact information. For future performances we will need patrons to download the CovidSafe app in order to register their admission into Foundry616. This photo was taken back in simpler times.