Canberra based Jazz vocalist, flautist and composer, Elise Walsh returns to Smiths’ to perform with some of the finest local jazz musicians. 

Elise received a Music Award from the Canberra Critics’ Circle for her leadership as a vocalist, flautist and songwriter of the jazz band Bella Groove. 

Elise is looking forward to playing some tunes from her debut jazz album “City Lights”. She is also looking forward to performing a new set of tunes by artists that have forged new directions in jazz such as; Gretchen Parlato, “Somi” and Robert Glasper.

Line-up:
Elise Walsh (vocals / flute)
Hugh Barrett (piano)
Victor Rufus (guitar)
Eric Ajaye (bass)
Steve Richards (drums)