Nina Ferro & The Jack Earle Big Band-Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival

Jack Earle is a world-class pianist, trumpet player, conductor, composer, arranger and producer with over ten years’ professional experience in the music industry. As a versatile and prolific music aficionado, Jack is in high demand at schools, universities, theatre companies, workshops, performances, and with iconic artists such as Rhonda Burchmore, Tina Arena, David Campbell, Kate Ceberano, Rob Mills and more.

Alongside his professional credits, Jack has carved a niche for himself as an artistic entrepreneur, forming The Jack Earle Big Band in 2008, aged twelve, and building it into Australia’s most exciting large jazz ensemble, combining his love of composition, arrangement and public entertainment. His business further expanded with the formation of The Jack Earle Trio in 2015, which focuses on improvisation, experimentation and the avant-garde, highlighting his ability to master multiple musical styles and cater for diverse audiences.

Nina Ferro is a multi award-winning vocalist, performer, songwriter, session and recording artist with a powerful, evocative voice, incredible vocal range and captivating stage presence. She has earned an enviable national and international reputation for her #vocalbadassery!

She is considered by her peers to be one of the best vocalists around. Hailing from Melbourne and having spent a decade based in London, Nina is now back in her home city and has amassed an international following of fans and fellow musicians. She is one of the most sought after performers on the international music circuit.

Wangaratta Jazz & Blues are proud to feature Jack and Nina as part of this year's music program in an exciting collaborative Big Band event featuring some of Australia's finest musician’s.

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