Courtney Murphy - The Ellington

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Courtney Murphy is undoubtedly one of the brightest lights to emerge from Perth in recent years, with a voice and versatility as a performer that impresses fans across all styles of music. As one of the final three on ‘Australian Idol’ in 2004, still the highest rating season of the popular Network Ten program, Courtney Murphy quickly became one of the most recognisable new artists in Australia. Audiences have since seen him on stage and screen performing in musicals such as "Grease: the Arena Spectacular", "Cruisin' ", television appearances on "Spicks & Specks", "Rove: LIve", countless solo gigs as well as shows with his longtime band Murphy's Lore.

Although Courtney has a busy year with the impending launch of his debut solo album "Big", he has embraced the opportunity to present to audiences another side of his talent, and what better venue than the Ellington Jazz Club to do so in. Featuring songs from jazz and blues artists such as Frank Sinatra, Robben Ford, Buddy Johnson, the Neville Brothers as well as stylish and unexpected interpretations of hits from Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Gnarls Barkley, Three Dog Night and many more surprises.

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Tonight's performance with the Diamond System will feature Courtney and Graham Wood on an array of classic keyboards (Hammond, Wurlitzer, Rhodes) Carl Mackey (saxes), Simon Jeans (guitar), Karl Florisson (double bass) & Ben Vanderwal (drums).

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