Michelle Nicolle

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The Band

Ronny Ferella – Drums

ronnyFerella’s own band IshIsh, for which he composes most of the material, has made quite an impact on the Australian scene – releasing four CDs. In July 2001 IshIsh performed at the prestigious Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy, and Pori Festival (Finland).

Ferella leads other original improvised-based bands including Peon (a 2 drummer/electronic project) and Mandala and in 2009 launched a CD label and website, Downstream Music, which promotes improvised music made in Melbourne. In 1997 he was a finalist in National Jazz Award Drum Competition. Ronny co- founded and directed Half Bent Festival – a musician-based organisation involved in presenting concerts and he teaches Small Ensemble Studies and Principle Study (drums) at Monash University, NMIT and for The Song Room.

geoffGeoff Hughes – Guitar

Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Geoff is a highly accomplished musician. His practical knowledge of harmony and time is rare and much sought after – honing his craft whilst living and working throughout Europe in the 1980’s. During this time Geoff’s gigs included The North Holland Philharmonic,and supporting jazz greats Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, andHerb Ellis.
Since moving to Australia he’s recorded a CD “The Drop” with Allan Browne, and brought his unique sound to the bands of Joe Chindamo and Christine Sullivan. He often plays sessions with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and touring shows such as The Main Event. Geoff is a core member of teaching staff at the Victorian College of the Arts, and in 2007 he completed his Masters in Music Performance at The University of Melbourne.

tomTom Lee – Bass

Tom Lee completed the Bachelor of Music Performance at the VCA in 2002. While at the VCA he studied under bassists Geoff Kluke, Ben Robertson as well as Assistant Principal bassist for the MSO, Andrew Moon. He has also studied at the School of Improvised Music, located in New York, under bassist Drew Gress.

Tom has recorded with ensembles such as Vada, the Gian Slater Project and Contrabanda. He has performed at numerous festivals including the WOMADELAIDE, Wangaratta International, & the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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About Michelle Nicolle

“An Australian jazz singer ready to command a world stage.” Sydney Morning Herald "I have loved Michelle Nicolle's singing perpetually and without ceasing since first I heard her.  Michelle is a singer born to sing, born to charm, enlighten and seduce through music. I only wish she lived in … Read More...

Upcoming Gigs

  • Thursday, 9th February 2023 Michelle Nicolle in Brunswick, VIC at The Brunswick Green Buy Tickets
  • Thursday, 16th February 2023 Michelle Nicolle in Brunswick, VIC at The Brunswick Green Buy Tickets
  • Thursday, 23rd February 2023 Michelle Nicolle in Brunswick, VIC at The Brunswick Green Buy Tickets

CD Reviews

A FLOWER IS A LOVESOME THING (ABC Jazz Digital and Self release) Released December 2016   Winner of the 2017 The Bell Australian … Read More...

Live Reviews

John McBeath, The Australian, August 8 2006 - (Review of performance at Caberet Café, Adelaide) “Many singers sound better live than they do on disc, … Read More...

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