Stacey Broughton Jazz Ensemble

Stacey Broughton is a consummate performer and versatile entertainer with a passion for jazz. Her early years were filled with the sounds of Sarah Vaughan, Julie London, Sergio Mendes, Brazil 66 and the live sounds of jamming in her lounge room when jazz pianist Ray Aldridge visited the family home.

Inspired by the music that surrounded her younger years, Stacey began studies in jazz guitar at 15 years and by the age of 22 added the alto sax to her collection of preferred instruments. Then she had an epiphany. Stacey realised she just wanted to sing! During her early twenties Stacey began socialising with jazz musicians and before she knew it was performing with Brisbane's finest. As a conscientious jazz student and astute listener she was quick to learn from her new colleagues. She made a conscious decision to have fun and indulge in the music that made her happy: smooth bossa novas and uplifting swing. Stacey has mixed it with the best in the business and has supported artists such as Vince Jones, Don Borrows, James Morrison, Frank Bennett, Marcia Hines, Thelma Huston, Bjorn Again, Glen Shorrock, Brian Cadd and Grace Knight.   Stacey has created some of Brisbane’s most unique and iconic bands covering such diverse music such as jazz, pop, funk, swing and disco. Her distinctive music style has kept her and her musical creations in demand for festivals and special events such as: Women In Voice 1993, 1996, 2006 Qld Jazz Gala Concert - Judith Wright Centre - 2006 Australian Comedy Gala - 2006 Brisbane Cabaret Festival - The Band From O.R.G.A.N. 2005 Powerhouse Jazz Festival - Brand New Sweeties - 2005 Samford Jazz Festival - Brand New Sweeties - 2005 Valley Jazz Festival - 2004 2005 Brisbane Jazz and Blues Festival - Brand New Sweeties 2004 Noosa Jazz Festival - Quartet - 2004 Valley Jazz Festival - Brand New Sweeties / O.R.G.A.N. 2004 Sunday Soiree Series QPAC - Band From O.R.G.A.N. - 2003 Boundary Street Festival - 99/00/01/02 Spring Hill Fair - Band From O.R.G.A.N. - 2002 Kangaroo Point Jazz Fest - Brand New Sweeties - 2001/02/04 Brisbane Biennial - Brand New Sweeties - 2000/02 Manly Jazz Festival (Sydney) - Brand New Sweeties - 2000 Brisbane River Festival - Brand New Sweeties - 99/00/01/02 Platform Soul - 1998 Brisbane Festival - Brand New Sweeties - 2000/01/02 Valley Fiesta - Brand New Sweeties - 2000/01/02 Jazz on Heat (Brisbane Travelodge) - The Band From O.R.G.A.N. - 1999 Pinnacles Featured vocalist with Allan Browne(Melbourne) - 1995 And the Women Swing - 1996 Women In Voice - Brisbane Biennial Bacharacharama - 1997 Sandgate Blue Water Festival Brand New Sweeties - 2001 Ambiwerra Jazz Festival Self - 1998 & 2001 Indie Celebrity Ball - Platform Soul - 1997 & 1998 Stanthorpe Apple & Grape - Platform Soul - 1998 Mackay Sugar Festival - Platform Soul - 1997 And she’s now available – in one of her many line-ups - to add to the success of your special event.

SONG LIST
A sample selection of songs from Stacey Broughton Jazz Ensemble to make your night move
A Fine Romance     All of You     All or Nothing at All     Almost Like Being In Love     As Time Goes by     At Last     Besame Mucho     Black Coffee     Boulevarde of Broken Dreams     Come Fly With Me     Cry Me A River     Diamonds are Forever     Dream a Little Dream of Me     Fever     Fly Me to the Moon		For Once In My Life     Girl From Ipanema     I Get a Kick Out of You     It Had To Be You     It’s not unusual     I've Got You Under My Skin     Let's Do It     Love For Sale     Lullaby Of Birdland     Making Whoopie     Mambo Italiano     Moonlight in Vermont     My Baby Just Cares for Me     My Funny Valentine     Night and Day		One Note Samba     Orange Coloured Sky     Our Love is Here to Stay     Say A Little Prayer     Son of a Preacher Man     Straighten Up and Fly Right     Summertime     Sway     Teach Me Tonight     The Very Thought Of You     The Way You Look Tonight     Time After Time     Unforgettable

CLIENTS
ARUP     Australian Comedy Gala     Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre     Brisbane International Motor Show		Brisbane Polo Club     Hilton Hotel     Holiday Inn Brisbane     Jazz and Blues Bar		QPAC     Redcliffe Council     The Powerhouse     The Press Club

REVIEWS

These are some of the reviews left by clients of Stacey Broughton Jazz Ensemble

I have to tell you how brilliant you were at Women in Voice 15. What an amazing show all around! I have to say, I've always thought you had a beautiful voice - but hearing you at WIV made me realise just what a superb voice you have. Blew me away - so clear and strong. My girlfriend and I thought the whole show was fabulous!!! Well done. Kim Chirnside - Redcliffe Council

You were wonderful Saturday night - thank you very much. Didn't the audience just love it too. You certainly get great audience response too. Thanks for coming to play with us Stacey. Judy Abernethy - Community Relations, mecu Limited, West End Cabaret

I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and the other band members for you performance at my function on Thursday night. You had come highly recommended to me, but your performance exceeded my expectations. I will gladly recommend you to anyone I know. Janette Lidstone - ARUP

I'm sure you've heard this before, but you do great work - it's fantastic! Vivian Lim - Events Coordinator - Jazz & Blues Festival

COMPLIMENTS to Stacey and her fantastic band! I and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed them! The swing dancers were a great touch and made the night last until the wee hours of the morning. Jessie Priest, National Events Manager - Australian Comedy Gala

It was a fabulous session and your performance not only added to the experience for the Cabaret audience but also provided an entertaining afternoon for members of the public not attending the show. It was certainly fantastic to see people on their feet dancing during your set and the Sergio Mendes/Bacharach set was very well received. Rebecca Lamoin, QPAC

Stacey opened the show with a haunting rendition of the Star Trek Theme, which clearly displayed what an accomplished singer she has become. However it was her melange of "A Love Supreme" and "Tomorrow Never Knows" that sent the chills down my back and was the highlight of her set. John Mullen Rave Magazine (for "Women In Voice 6")

Thank you so much for making our wedding celebrations more fun and memorable than they would have been without you. You were just brilliant - we have had rave reviews from friends and family. Stacey your voice is just fantastic! I can't wait to see the video so I can hear you sing "Pride and Joy" again. Wedding for Sally & Andrew