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Great Ladies of Jazz with Simone Waddell
2026 Powerhouse Matinee Concert Series
Thu
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Thu 19 Feb 11:00 AM
Powerhouse Theatre
Wheelchair
Accessible Toilet
Companion Card
Allocated Seating
All Ages
75 Mins February
From Ella to Aretha - The Great Ladies of Jazz Live Again.
Great Ladies of Jazz is a luminous celebration of the women who shaped the golden age of jazz and soul. Acclaimed vocalist Simone Waddell leads a stellar band in honouring the artistry of legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Etta James, Nancy Wilson, Astrud Gilberto, Julie London, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Kerrie Biddell.
The show unfolds through unforgettable classics such as Summertime, My Funny Valentine, You Don’t Know What Love Is, As Time Goes By, Fly Me to the Moon, Feeling Good, God Bless the Child, and Natural Woman.
Each song is re-imagined with elegance, authenticity, and soul, capturing the emotional depth and brilliance of the greats while showcasing Simone’s own radiant artistry.
Great Ladies of Jazz is an exquisite journey through timeless melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and world-class musicianship—an event that leaves audiences inspired, moved, and uplifted.
DATE: Thursday 19 February
TIME: 11:00am
DURATION: 75 mins
ALL TICKETS: $30pp + booking fees
POST SHOW LUNCH AT BELLBIRD: $28pp + booking fees
Pan Fried Cone Bay Barramundi Fillet, Confit Tomatoes, Cucumber & Herb Salsa
Great Ladies of Jazz is a luminous celebration of the women who shaped the golden age of jazz and soul. Acclaimed vocalist Simone Waddell leads a stellar band in honouring the artistry of legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Etta James, Nancy Wilson, Astrud Gilberto, Julie London, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Kerrie Biddell.
The show unfolds through unforgettable classics such as Summertime, My Funny Valentine, You Don’t Know What Love Is, As Time Goes By, Fly Me to the Moon, Feeling Good, God Bless the Child, and Natural Woman.
Each song is re-imagined with elegance, authenticity, and soul, capturing the emotional depth and brilliance of the greats while showcasing Simone’s own radiant artistry.
Great Ladies of Jazz is an exquisite journey through timeless melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and world-class musicianship—an event that leaves audiences inspired, moved, and uplifted.
DATE: Thursday 19 February
TIME: 11:00am
DURATION: 75 mins
ALL TICKETS: $30pp + booking fees
POST SHOW LUNCH AT BELLBIRD: $28pp + booking fees
Pan Fried Cone Bay Barramundi Fillet, Confit Tomatoes, Cucumber & Herb Salsa
