Paris-based British-Australian vocalist Hetty Kate returns to Sydney this November with the debut volume of her ambitious new project, 'Jazz In Four Seasons'.
Born in England, raised in Australia and now based in Paris, Hetty has been touring internationally for almost two decades, performing in 28 countries. Hetty’s diverse discography spans witty, toe-tapping swing to refined modern jazz, underscoring a talent that defies easy categorisation. In person, Hettyʼs concerts have a warm touch, are infused with joy, and always brimming with a deep love for the audience, the music itself and all of jazz history.
The series follows the changing seasons through four albums recorded in different cities around the world, each a collaboration with local musicians. Moving beyond traditional jazz hotspots, Hetty explores how this quintessentially American art form has evolved as it has travelled across cultures. The result will be a love letter to her own nomadic life and to the timeless songs that have accompanied her around the globe.
For 'Spring', Hetty returned to Prague – the city where her European journey began – to record with four of its finest jazz musicians. Together they captured the season in all its tempestuous, tender beauty, with works by Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, Jerome Kern and more. The album will be released in November 2025.
"Don't expect a predictable bouquet of love songs with 'spring' in every title," Hetty says. "I've curated a collection that celebrates everything from the smallest creatures to the most luscious blooms – from being caught in a downpour without an umbrella to the gentle warmth of sunlight on a May morning. Even that bittersweet joy of walking beneath flowering trees, gloriously and unapologetically alone.”
Audiences can experience these songs live for the first time with a quartet of Australia's most respected jazz musicians: Matt McMahon (piano), Ben Hauptmann (guitar), Brett Hirst (bass), and Hamish Stuart (drums).
'Jazz At The Lounge: Hetty Kate: Spring' is on at The Concourse Lounge (Chatswood) 13 November.
