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 ā including debut From the Fire and her anticipated 2026 LP Bodies of Water ā has earned praise from Downbeat, Jazz FM and BBC Radio 2.
A seasoned international performer, she has played Ronnie Scottās, the Jazz CafĆ© 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
