Virna Sanzone Band

On Saturday night, I saw the light in the form of Virna Sanzone and her quintet. Sanzone has a voice like the caramel layer in a piece of caramel slice…so smooth, warm and pliable…and you’d definitely want a second serve with another piece to take home. It’s rich and beautiful – Sydney Morning Herald

With her roots firmly planted in the fertile ground that lies between soul and jazz, Virna Sanzone has long been regarded as one of this country’s finest singers, steadily building a loyal and dedicated following. Tonight, she returns to the Sound Lounge after previous sell-out shows, bringing with her an exceptional band and a world of diverse musical influences.

Deeply soulful, yet with the ability to sail effortlessly through the most intricate jazz melodies, Virna is renowned for her passionate delivery and remarkable improvisational approach, whether reinterpreting other’s songs or performing her own powerful originals.

Renowned for her heart on sleeve lyrics and her remarkable improvisational approach, Virna has worked with a broad spectrum of Australian greats, from Paul Kelly to Paul Capsis and has started to attract attention in the USA with recent performances in New York and at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café.