Henry Manetta and the Trip (Melb) – Sydney, NSW – 12/03/10

Friday 12 & Saturday 13 March- Henry Manetta (Melb)
Henry Manetta and the Trip bring Melbourne's soul jazz funk continuum to the luscious ambience of 505. Featuring original songs from their latest album 'Sexjazz,' and some unusual reworkings of unexpected classics, plus new tunes from the Manetta/Rudegeair compositional groove jungle.

"Highly innovative, even confronting... captivating listening...this is worth listening to over and over." -Leon Gettler, The Green Guide.

“Imagine a world where Captain Beefheart and Tim Buckley decided to form a band with Sun Ra sitting in on keys. Defiantly individual and possessing a vocal range that almost defies belief, Henry draws influences from the grand traditions of jazz and soul, as well as the world of the avant-garde, to create music that is nothing if not unique.” - Matthew Frederick, The Age.

"Supercool, overtly clever and executed with considerable panache...Manetta is carving out his own niche with the help of songwriting partner Adam Rudegeair( piano), by throwing R&B sassiness in amid the slippery jazz grooves and harmonies. Saxophone, bass and drums flesh out the songs, which keep Manetta's crooning, swooping, growling, scatting and generally zany voice and lyrics centre stage." - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.

featuring:
Henry Manetta - vocals
Adam Rudegeair - piano
Ron Romero - saxophone
Adam Spiegl - bass
Sam Hall - drums.