JADE LUMBEWE BAND is my originals band with vocals, keys (Hugh Barrett/Glenn Doig), guitar (Daniel Babekuhl), bass (Lindsay Beach), drums (Rob Turner)
JADE LUMBEWE JAZZ ENSEMBLES range from duos up to quintets or whatever line up desired for weddings and functions (see www.myspace.com/jadelumbewejazzensemble)
JAZZ DUO with Daniel Babekuhl (guitar, backing vocals, whistling harmony) doing covers reharmonized/rearranged/ redone! (see www.myspace.com/jadedanielduo)
THE RHINO FACTORY BIG BAND is a swingin' 18pc band I like to do things with
I frequently vocalize with THE LIVE AND SWINGING ENSEMBLES - always lots of fun!
Here's me with LIVE AND SWINGING on ABC's JAMES VALENTINE'S FORM GUIDE.... (Bongo Benny Cairns - Tenor/Daniel Goodacre - Keys/John Maddox - Bass+Kazoo/Jamie Cameron - Drums)
Here is a book and CD called ICONS OF TOMMORROW by Heidi Axton that I have been interviewed for.... Click the link to check it out!
Influences
Enjoys the sounds of... Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Astrud Gilberto, Nancy Wilson, Kurt Elling, Bobby McFerrin, Vince Jones, Dianne Reeves, Harry Connick Jnr, Jamie Cullum, Eva Cassidy, my teacher: Kerrie Biddell, Elana Stone, Kristin Berardi, Gretchen Parlato, Hildegunn Djedum, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Billy Joel, Bjork, Bic Runga, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Cat Empire, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, James Taylor, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boublil, John Williams, MGM stuff, Disney stuff....
Fantastic local artists and dear friends who inspire me with their talents - dlivr, Kid Confucious, Byron Mark, Rosie Henshew, Kimi Aviso, Medium Brown, Miss Donne
LYRICS like this....."I remember that time you told me you said
"Love is touching souls"
Surely you touched mine
’Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time
Oh, you’re in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
And I would still be on my feet
I would still be on my feet" - ’A Case of You’, Joni Mitchell
THE VANGUARD (27/2/08) Jade Lumbewe cut an impish figure in a red dress and tousled hair. The fresh bossa of ‘You’re Always With Me’ opened her set with verve and confidence. Backed by four solid musicians who responded to her direction as if connected via ethereal touch screens, Lumbewe’s compositions dove around time signatures and tempos whilst still maintaining an accessible jazz-pop aesthetic. ‘Little Spoon’s Love Story’ was a perfect example of this, with the changes seamless and the song instantly familiar, even for a first listening. ‘Autumn’ was captivating. Played as a trio, it showcased both Lumbewe’s capacity for vocal improvisation in a jazz style, Hugh Barrett’s propensity for choosing luminous and apposite harmonic colours. Less captivating were her two cover choices. The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’ and Kermit’s ‘Rainbow Connection’ felt a bit Karaoke for my liking - especially within the Japanese themed context of the night. However, Lumbewe’s original music, reminiscent of a jazz inspired Fiona Apple, has sophistication beyond her years. It was performed with humour, grace and sincerity. - Donne Restom, Drummedia 11/3/08.
Hello and many thanks for visiting!
I have just finished my jazz vocal studies at the Sydney Conservatorium - which were some of the best years so far! My early musical years saw me with the piano, saxophone and cello and a music scholarship took me through high school. My singing career began in community theatre with the role of Marta in the Sound of Music.
Every year I fall more and more in love with composing, being inspired to experiment further as I check out famous and local artists. One of the most rewarding things I could hope for through my composition or performance is to move a listener in such a way that they are inspired to also create, or that they just walk away being able to relate that message to their own lives. I have so greatfully been inspired so many times by so many artists and it is a beautiful feeling. Lyrics are very important to me and I hate to see meaning diluted for the sake of a rhyme. I write of experiences in my life whether in a literal or metaphorical presentation.
I am enjoying composing and/or arranging material for 4-voices and hope to expand and gig with this project in the very near future!
My awesome band brings my music to life and each member contributes something quite unique. I think I have found very talented musical partners in Hugh Barrett (keys), Daniel Babekuhl (guitar), Lindsay Beach (bass), and Rob Turner (drums).
I have performed my original material at Sydney venues such as the Vanguard, the Basement, Candy’s Apartment, The Hopetoun Hotel, Ruby Rabbit, The Rose of Australia, Cat and Fiddle, etc and we have an EP called 'Why September' soon to be released.
I play with different ensembles with a large repertoire of jazz standards. A highlight back in 2006 was playing the Jazz Venue, Soup Plus before it closed down.
I have been very fortunate and grateful to have performed with some of Sydney's finest musicians such as Matt MacMahon, Tim Bruer, Craig Scott, Dave Goodman, Jamie Cameron, Hugh Barrett, Abel Cross and Alex Boneham.
Recent things of fun have been fronting 18-piece Rhino Factory Big Band; doing backing vocals for Kid Confucius; backing vocals for Miss Donne; singing with Live and Swinging on ABC radio/tv (video on the site); and singing the national anthem for the PM in 2007!
I am also half of a duo with guitarist, Daniel Babekuhl and we arrange jazz standards and classic songs *perfect* for functions, background music etc (www.myspace.com/jadedanielduo)
Early Influences: When I was about 12 I pretended I was the guest female vocalist singing a love song with Paul McCartney in the Beatles. I remember I was sitting in our Tarago waiting for my brother to be picked up from his girlfriends place listening to "If I Fell" and believed Paul's harmonies were meant just for me. I was fully aware I was only a little girl with no singing expereince. I was also aware that the Beatles had broken up a few decades prior as well as the fact there would hardly be any chance of reunion as John had died also a few decades before. They were the only two factors that stood in my way.....
Thanks Jade!! Good to hear from you. I'd be thrilled to do a show with you some time. I'm getting a band back together...again!, but it's gonna be awesome. See you soon.
im sooooo sorry im going to my aunties tonight and i cant get out of it! otherwise i would've. but if you have any other things coming up let me know because i would love to see you perform! so does dad
i clicked on the link on facebook.. but it came up with a man (friend request thingy) named Von Rodriguez?
jade! havent done myspace in ages! remember the good old days - haha:) i should cya friday - but not sure if ill be there in time for ur vocal seduction:) but i will see you prob before and after the gig!
HAH! look i don't usually do this over the net but yes okay. and look who is talking sexy lady... your profile photo is so hot my eyes are stinging ! and its not jus cos i have allergies to felines. hah. thanks jade means a billion coming from you! now lets do a gig together :) xx
Thanks Chika! You all good? That Bar Me gig w Donne sounds great! (Me & B had a great gig there the other night) Wish we could be there :( we'll be playing w Bakery in Kiama..
CJ seems keen to book something another time. So we WILL make it happen, eventually! x Rosie
Love, how are you? ~ here is an original one (finally!). Mr. Byron will be accompanying me on percussion. Have you been down to SunSets yet? This is the final one for the year..Hope to see your pretty face xx
hey lover, damn disappointed i missed out on last night! I had a recording sesh all day yesterday (interestingly enough it was vox for this house/dance track) and it left me exhausted~! BUt sounds like your crazy cats had fun! Here is the flier for ROMPage! hope you can come chika! Or i see you soon, ya?
Greetings young lady, I hope to be able to see the FINAL at the Con, hoped to have Laura with me but she'll be in Vietnam. She will have to rely on my appraisal ha ha.... I love Little Spoon! regards, Sharon
It has been a long time! How are you these days? I have been hanging out to see one of your gigs again, and buy a CD, as I seem to be the only person without one... Well, I finally took the step and posted a song on my site. Have a listen if you get a chance and let me know what you think! Beware, it's only demo quality... In the meantime, please keep me posted about your gigs on myspace or facebook! I have been really out of it lately... :p
Hey love ~ sorry i didnt make it to your gig last night - im drowning in the uni swamp :( How did it go? fantabulously no doubt! hope you are well x lovelove
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