The catholics

The richness, diversity and accessibility of The Catholics suffuses every track… no written description can do justice to this music. If you’ve heard the whisper, which is now becoming a roar, that [is] the new Australian jazz. Rolling Stone

Nearly 20 years of performing nationally and overseas has ensured the catholics are indeed one of Australia’s finest jazz bands, with sell-out concerts, tours and award-winning albums behind them.

Led by bass player Lloyd Swanton, of The Necks, Mo-Award Winners of Best Jazz Group, The Catholics have established themselves as audience and critic favourites through their beautifully-crafted and instantly-accessible jazz pieces, featuring a strong, seductive dance strain found through various African, Caribbean, Latin and Eastern influences…a distinctive and eclectic blend of elements.

Lloyd Swanton’s long-running project, The catholics music is a unique, powerful jazz blowing on dance rhythms, all framed by very catchy melodies, with slide guitar and percussion a highlight.