The Members of the Jo Fabro Group, Franco Raggatt, Zoe Hauptmann and James Hauptmann, but I am lucky enough to also work often with artists such as Aaron Flower, Ben Hauptmann, Nick Southcott, Steve Hunter, Calvun Welch, Brendan Clarke, James Muller, Tim Firth, Matt Baker, Matt McMahon, Cameron Ried and Jono Brown.
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Donny Hathaway, Al Green, Betty Carter, Jill Scott, Aretha Franklin, Jeff Buckley, John Mayer.
DEBUT ALBUM "SAVE MY SOUL" OUT NOW!!!
After making her mark on the Sydney music scene over the past three years, dynamic singer songwriter Jo Fabro has completed her debut album, aptly entitled ‘Save My Soul’.
This stunning album brings together influences which hark back to jazz and soul singers of the 50’s and 60’s, and then hit you with a contemporary sound all of their own.
Recorded at the famous Paradise studios, Jo brings together a band of some of Sydney’s finest young jazz musicians including the versatile keyboard stylings of Nick Southcott, captivating guitarist Franco Raggatt, and the sensational brother-sister team of Zoe and James Hauptmann on bass and drums respectively.
Jo Fabro has been performing in the Sydney Music scene since 2004. Jo began training as a vocalist as a teenager, focusing on Jazz studies, and completed a Bachelor of Music degree, from the University of New South Wales in 2003.
In the past two years Jo has been performing at some of Sydney's top venues such as The Basement, Winebanq, Will & Toby's, The Marble Bar, Pontoon Bar, Soup Plus, The Vanguard and Star City Casino & at Festivals such as the Manly Jazz Festival & Peats Ridge Music Festival. In 2005, Jo complated a four month residency, Singing in Kawasaki Japan. Upon her return, Jo was selected as a top 10 finalist in the Wangaratta jazz Festival, Vocalist of the Year competition.
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The Lost Cosmonauts will be playing their last gig at the Hollywood Hotel this Monday. It all finishes after 18 months hard work. Be there if you can... 9pm and it will be FREE!
Jane Irving: Vocals Kevin Hailey: Bass James Ryan: Saxophones and Flute Hugh Barrett: Rhodes electric piano Paul Derricott: Drums
Ok sista, I thinks I gots ta see ya live!! Love your sound Jo!! Very niiiice:-) I'm feeling it guuuurl!!! I might try & pop into the Arthouse before my gig on May 22nd if I can't catch you before. We just have too much talent in the town!!! Yeeeaah!!
Hey Jo Looks like we have to hold off until Wednesday! Is that cool. Slok is checking the track First. If you wanna still do something that is cool 2. Hit me. Ok Love
JO!!! THE LOST COSMONAUTS ARE BACK AT THE HOTEL HOLLYWOOD FOR ANOTHER YEAR!!!
STARTING MONDAY FEBRUARY 2ND EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! James Hauptmann: Drums Kevin Hailey: Double Bass James Ryan: Saxophone Hugh Barrett: Rhodes Electric Piano Special Guest: Jane Irving: Vocals To be found at: Hotel Hollywood, 2 Foster St Surry Hills 830pm to 1130pm $5 cover charge
'They are all brilliant and flexible musicians, often heard in other contexts, but it is very good to hear how well they play the mainstream – with so much spirit and freshness.' John Clare
Hello! Just letting you know I'll be taking over Sunday Soul sessions @ The Mac for the month. So wack on a great big coat and come down to a place that is sure to put the heat in your collar! So: EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY 5-8PM @ THE MAC Cnr Wentworth & Golbourn St, Surry Hills.
hey Jo, yeah it was a great gig, nice crowd, could've had more! it was a tough night for alot of people, so much going on! anyway, hope to catch you soon ciao! mark and anth
hey JOJO!! hope the new year is treating you well! if you're free australia day night, it would be great to see you at our gig at the basement!! chat soon!
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Oh Jo it was an awsome night. Your first song just blew me away. Doesn't really get any better than that. The sound was so good to. Had such a good time. Big congrats. Am playing your album at home.
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