Australian Music Centre | Breaking sound barriers

Event Details

Paul Capsis returns to Canberra to open the Capital Jazz Project with his show 'Make Me A King' on Friday 3rd August. In 'Make Me A King', internationally acclaimed performing sensation Paul Capsis interprets wonderful music of the 20th century with a voice that traverses the octaves with ease and is spine-tingling in impact. An intimate show paying homage to Paul's personal musical influences and bringing something special of his own to a range of timeless rock, soul, jazz and blues songs. Recipient of the 2010 Sidney Myer Individual Performing Award, Paul Capsis is undoubtedly one of Australia's most individual and versatile performers, effortlessly crossing between theatre, film, live concerts and cabaret. Accompanied by an extraordinary jazz trio comprising Alister Spence, Lloyd Swanton and Toby Hall, repertoire will include songs of REM, Lou Reed, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Dinah Washington and a few surprises. '...a hint of Nina Simone with extra growl...' MEDIA CULTURE '...compelling...sumptuous...sexy...swaying...' THE AUSTRALIAN 'Paul Capsis really is a king' AUSTRALIAN STAGE ALL TICKETS PURCHASED COME WITH A VOUCHER FOR A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE Save up to 20% on Capital Jazz discount packages: See website for details or call the box office Street 1 - reserved | Duration - 90 minutes

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (02) 6247 1223 or by email to ushers@thestreet.org.au

Featured artists

• Jazz/improvisation by Paul Capsis
• Jazz/improvisation by Lloyd Swanton
• Jazz/improvisation by Alister Spence
• Jazz/improvisation by Toby Hall