Doors 5pm
Show 6pm
Discover the extraordinary story of the singer who brought the Christmas classic “Santa Baby” to life.
Born in 1927, Eartha Kitt did it all. She was a singer, dancer, actress, songwriter, and activist, garnering three Emmy Awards and two Tony nominations. From “Santa Baby” to “C’est Si Bon,” from playing Catwoman in the Batman TV series to voicing Yzma in Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove, Kitt left behind a legacy of unforgettable musical interpretations and a unique voice that still resonates today.
The Etta D’Elia Jazz Quintet is paying tribute to this incredible artist in a night of fine jazz with a touch of cabaret, performing all of Kitt’s greatest hits, including “An Englishman Needs Time,” “I Wanna Be Evil,” “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” “Where Is My Man?” and many more.
CAST:
- Etta D’Elia – Vocals
- Steve Searle – Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet
- Tony Celiberti – Piano
- Manoli Vouyoucalos – Double Bass
- Francisco Munoz – Drums
Featuring a special appearance by swing dancers Azza Gee and Sarah Jackson from Swingtopia Dance!
About Etta D’Elia: An accomplished jazz vocalist with a unique talent for song interpretation, Etta D’Elia has made an indelible impression in Perth in the decade since she moved here from her native Italy. Etta was honoured to sing twice at the Vatican in Rome, both times broadcast live on prime RAI1 Television. In 2004, she sang for Pope John Paul II, and in 2005, she performed for the show “Notte di Luce” in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI.
Etta has pursued jazz performances all around WA in duos, trios, and quartets at venues such as The Crown, Ellington Jazz Club, Jazz Fremantle, Duke Of George, The Volstead Lounge, and Velour Lounge. In 2014, at Perth Concert Hall, she performed solo for “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff. In 2018, she performed live for Telethon on Channel 9.
Etta successfully presented her Italian Jazz Show “Buona Sera Signorina” for Fringe World 23 and 24 at the Courtyard of the State Theatre Centre of WA and for Adelaide Fringe 24.
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