Yardbird! ft. Audrey Powne
Con Audrey Powne, Lyle Barton, Matt Gedrych, Myele Manzanza
High-energy live set blending contemporary jazz, R&B and soul with Audrey Powne on trumpet and vocals
UK-based, Melbourne-born artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Audrey Powne is a creative force carving a distinctive path through the contemporary jazz and soul world. Described as "very brilliant" by BBC Radio 6 Music tastemaker Gilles Peterson, Powne is equally revered for her extraordinary technical prowess as both a trumpeter and vocalist.
Her unique compositional style bridges traditional jazz with modern R&B, hip-hop, and soul influences, drawing inspiration from pioneers like Herbie Hancock and Roy Hargrove to create hook-laden, cinematic soundscapes. Signed to UK label BBE Records, Powne's output — including debut From the Fire and her anticipated 2026 LP Bodies of Water — has earned praise from Downbeat, Jazz FM and BBC Radio 2.
A seasoned international performer, she has played Ronnie Scott’s, the Jazz Café and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Whether leading her own ensemble or collaborating with acts like Nubiyan Twist and The Teskey Brothers, Powne delivers a high-energy, boundary-pushing live experience.
Lineup: Audrey Powne - Trumpet Myele Manzanza - drums Matt Gedrych - Bass Lyle Barton - Keys
