Ultrafox feat Georgia Brookes
- Live at The Count's
- The Count’s
The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts
$15 - $30
Past Event
Ultrafox presents hot swinging jazz, tender lyrical ballads, French melodies and gypsy waltzes. Joined by the remarkable Georgia Brookes on vocals, this show is pre-war Paris–inspired jazz at its finest.
Formed over 15 years ago by guitarist Peter Baylor, Ultrafox has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s premier swing bands. Drawing inspiration from the iconic manouche swing artists of the Hot Club of France in pre-war Paris, Ultrafox delivers a blend of elegant swing and exuberant, dynamic dance-tempo jazz. Their music is defined by the muscular, hard-driving swing of gypsy-style acoustic guitars, interwoven with lyrical yet fiery solos, honouring the cultural legacy of the genre.
Ultrafox has released three albums that feature both fresh interpretations of timeless classics and original compositions, forming the core of their extensive repertoire. Featuring Peter Baylor on guitar and vocals, Sam O’Halloran on guitar, Jon Hunt on clarinet, Howard Cairns on bass, and Georgia Brookes on vocals, Ultrafox pays tribute to the music of gypsy legend Django Reinhardt while adding their own distinctive flair.
Eat & Drink
Make a meal of it! The music gets underway at 7.30pm, but arrive a bit earlier if you can. From 6.30pm, enjoy pre-show dinner and drinks at The Count’s Italian-style kitchen and bar. Reservations are not required when you purchase a ticket to a show. Order from the QR code on your table, or at the bar. View the menu.
Free Swing Dance Workshop
Prior to the show, join us for a free Swing Dance workshop in the David Li Sound Gallery, hosted by Jason and Eddy from Swing Patrol.
Jason and Eddy are active Swing dancers in Melbourne’s swing community and were teaching together in Dubai from 2017 to 2019. They are current members of Shout!, Swing Patrol’s premier swing dance troupe based in Melbourne; the Early Birds, a community run blues troupe and were committee members of the Melbourne Jazz Dance Association (MJDA), that organized MLX20 and MLX 21. Jason also currently co-runs Lindy Friday, a monthly Swing event in Melbourne.
Register via emailing chelsea.wilson@monash.edu or just arrive at 5.55pm. Workshop kicks off at 6pm until 7pm.
