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British / Australian vocalist Hetty Kate is often credited with an ‘effortless’ vocal style and natural swing feel. She toured with Australian jazz legend James Morrison for many years, has performed alongside classical pianist Simon Tedeschi and sings with her own groups and as the guest of many others around the world. www.hettykate.com Although Hetty came up in the vibrant Melbourne jazz scene, in the last five years she has been based in Paris, France. She regularly tours across Europe, playing on stages large and small in Norway, Germany, Italy, Spain, Israel, Belgium and England. Career highlights include her role as the featured vocalist on James Morrison's award winning symphonic concert 'The A to Z of Jazz' which was performed with Symphonic Orchestras in Europe, Asia and across Australia and New Zealand. "A stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice" James Morrison. Hetty has sung at major festivals worldwide, including the New York Winter Jazz Festival (USA), Sapporo International Jazz Festival (Japan), Ascona Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Prague Proms (Czech Republic) and the Cavell Leitch International Jazz Festival (NZ) as well as many others across Europe, Asia and Australia. “She’s truly one of the best swing-style vocalists (I’m talking 1940, Benny Goodman style 4/4 swing) on the current scene..” Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint USA “…Hetty Kate’s voice overflows with a natural musicality.” Richard Fields 3CR Radio