Kristin Berardi Band – Debut CD Launch

Her band… bring flawless musicality to bear… and her phrasing make(s) you catch your breath – John Shand, SMH.

On stage, her luminous personality shines through and endears her to her audience easily. Also a gifted composer and instrumentalist, Kristin is a true musician in every sense of the word and for that reason I believe she is one of our finest singers and is destined for great things – Katie Noonan.

Composer and Winner of the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival’s Shure International Vocal Competition, as well as taking the first prize at the 2007 Freedman Jazz Awards, Kristin was named as “probably the finest jazz singer Australia has produced” by the Sydney Morning Herald.

Her flawless musicality with pianist Mike Nock is matched by a backing from some of Australia’s leading Jazz artists each with national and international reputations in their own right, this is jazz at it’s very best.

With Mike Nock on piano, the six part band also includes guitarist James Muller, bassist Mike Majkowski, drummer Tim Firth and tenor saxophonist David Theak. This is an unforgettable combination of award winning musicians.

Launching her debut self-titled cd, come and enjoy the 1st release for this band and Berardi’s first release solely of her originals.

Nothing could disguise Berardi’s ego-free creativity, musicianship and endearing vulnerability – Sydney Morning Herald.

She is a very special musician whose voice has a quality of exquisite beauty… things which embody the best qualities in a musician – honesty and integrity – Tony Gould.