The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is heading west from October 25-27 with its spin-off event, Jazz Westside.
Comprising two shows in Maribyrnong, Jazz Westside features jazz with African, soul and blues influences reflecting the local neighbourhood.
The weekend kicks off at 8pm on Friday, October 25 at Kindred Studios in Yarraville where Somali-born, London-based songwriter and vocal artist Faisal Salah (aka FaceSoul) will make his Australian debut.
Hot off a triumphant UK and European tour with 13 sold-out shows, Face Soul will bring his layered, soulful vocals with minimalist electronic production and meditative R&B to Yarraville where he’ll be supported by Melbourne performer Tiaryn.
Known for her signature blend of jazz, songwriting and stage presence, Tiaryn uses a diverse array of hand percussion, drums, vibraphone, pedal steel, guitar, and bass to enrich each song.
The action then moves to Footscray on Sunday, October 27, for a bar-hop with a twist.
The Footscray Sunday Sessions will take place at three venues across the afternoon, beginning with with local African drum master Boubacar Gaye at Mamma Chens from 2pm to 3.30pm.
At nearby Misfits, the the seductive soul of Melbourne vocalist Wild Gloriosa will take over from 3pm-5pm, before ARIA-winning blues outfit Collard Greens & Gravy close out the afternoon and Jazz Westside at Moon Dog Wild West.
The Footscray Sunday Sessions is a free event while tickets to Face Soul are available at: www.melbournejazz.com/events/facesoul/
For more information on Jazz Westside and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, visit: www.melbournejazz.com/
