Spectra Jazz Orchestra

SIMA | Sydney Int'l Women's Jazz Fest

Spectra Jazz Orchestra

Presented by Johnston St Jazz

Spectra Jazz Orchestra, formerly The Young Women’s Jazz Orchestra, is a dynamic large ensemble championing young women and gender diverse musicians aged 16-24.

Under the expert leadership of award-winning trumpet player Ellen Kirkwood, Spectra musicians come together to explore jazz, hone their improvisation talents and perform as a dynamic large ensemble.

The concert features six works by Australian composers, including band member and budding composer Katie Bombardieri, and offers a taste of their latest album ‘Supernova’.

Director - Ellen Kirkwood

Katie Bombardieri | Lead Alto Sax
Damia O'Loughlin | Alto Sax 2
Emma Chau | Tenor Sax 1
Sam Cheng | Tenor Sax 2
Alyse Meacham | Bari Sax
Tash Benham | Lead Trumpet
Abi Marshall | Trumpet 2
Olivia Diamant | Trumpet 3
Maya Lecuna | Trombone 1
Olivia Bryant | Trombone 2
Romy Dobbie | Trombone 3
Adrianna Cicchitelli | Guitar
Julia Vlahogiannis | Piano
Beth Roche | Electric Bass
Nea Fosrlund | Drums

SIMA acknowledges that The Sydney Int’l Women’s Jazz Festival takes place on the stolen lands of the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and honour their deep and enduring connection to Country.