An unforgettable double bill – soul singer Nina Ferro and the jazz infused Jewish melodies of the Joshua Moshe Quartet – to celebrate the opening of The Count’s for 2024.
Nina Ferro
Melbourne-based Nina Ferro is a multi award-winning soul singer, songwriter, session and recording artist with a powerful, evocative voice, impressive vocal range and captivating stage presence. Don’t miss her return to The Count’s, presenting her mix of originals and jazz standards.
An Australian and British citizen of Italian parentage, Nina has built an international following of fans and is in high demand both locally and abroad. She can be heard regularly on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘The Masked Singer’ and has performed alongside artists such as Tony Bennett, Hugh Jackman, Jose Feliciano, Renee Geyer, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kate Ceberano, John Farnham, Billy Ocean, Ricky Martin, Chris Botti, Dave Sanborn, Frank McComb, Chick Corea, The Zac Brown Band, The Cat Empire, and The Commitments. Nina has opened as the special guest artist for Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Juanes and Grammy Award winning industry legends Gregory Porter, Charles Aznavour, and Neil Sedaka. In London, she has performed over 80 shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, and graced the stages of Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Arena.
With 8 solo albums to her credit, guest appearances on ARIA award winning albums and a performance history longer than one’s own arm, it’s no wonder Nina is one of the most sought after vocalists on the international circuit.
Joshua Moshe Quartet
A captivating sonic journey combining the spiritual essence of niggunim, the improvisational spirit of jazz, and traditional Jewish melodies.
Joshua Moshe is a captivating award-winning saxophonist, composer, and producer based in Melbourne. His upbringing in a Jewish family in South Africa exposed him to the vibrant saxophone-led music of marabi alongside the ancient spiritual chanting of the synagogue, which continue to influence his music today. Through his quartet project, Joshua reimagines niggunim – the spiritual and meditative wordless song forms of Hassidic Judaism – and traditional Jewish music from all over the world as vessels for improvisation. Instead of performing the songs in a standard form, they use the songs and melodies as vehicles for improvisation to explore and experiment between the familiar and novel, between the old and the new.
Joshua has made a significant impact on Australia’s vibrant music scene. The recipient of the prestigious PBS Young Elder of Jazz award, he was nominated for the APRA Art Music Award for his long-form concept piece “Displacement”, which premiered at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival to a sold out audience. Recently, he won Best Jazz Work at the 2023 Music Victoria Awards.
Joining Joshua are an exceptional group of collaborators who share his passion for pushing musical boundaries whilst staying rooted in tradition. Gideon Preiss on piano, Simon Starr on double bass, and Daniel Farrugia on drums – each successful and celebrated musicians in
their own right.
