News

  • Upcoming Gigs!

  • Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival

    Sat 9 June 2012, with Jubilation, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Jazz and Blues Festival, Darling Harbour, Harbourside Aquatheatre.

Jubilation @ Blue Beat

So … Jubilation are off to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Jazz Festival in Tauranga, NZ, but before we leave we’d love to spread the joy and have you all come down to join the carnival next Thurs 5 April 2012 (night before Easter long weekend) at Blue Beat, 16 Cross St, Double Bay for our last hoorah before we jet set over. Doors open 8pm, tix $15 at the door, 9328 4411 or visit Blue Beat.

Cameo Appearance

Just in: I’ll be making a cameo appearance with a handful of original tunes tomorrow night Fri 23 March at the Supper Club, lvl 1, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. Music starts 8pm but prob won’t be on till 830-9pm so if you’re in the area come down and share the love! Free Entry x

“You’re in our sights Tauranga NZ!!!” Jubilation

So after several fundraising concerts, indulgent hampers and hundreds of boxes chocolates, Jubilation are only 2 months away from performing at one of the longest running jazz festivals in the world. The National Jazz Festival hosted in Tauranga NZ, is celebrating it’s 50th birthday this Easter 5 – 9 April 2012 and let me assure you, the line up is certainly star-studded. Jubilation will be sharing the bill with the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, Kurt Elling, Keb Mo and Patti Austin *Squeeeeeeeee* Check it out! National Jazz Festival

Kiwi Waka 2012

Calling all you Northern Beacheners it’s Kiwi Waka time again! Woot!

I’ll be performing this Sun 5 February 2012 with Jubilation at the Kiwi Waka Festival in celebration of Waitangi Day @ the Time & Tide Hotel, 30 Campbell Pde, Dee Why. Festivities are from 9 – 5pm, with plenty of food and entertainment all day. Jubilation will be on stage spreading the love & joy at 2:15pm. Entry is $5. Be there or be square!

Goodbye 2011 and Hello 2012

Wow what an amazing year! Can’t believe we’re a week and a bit away from farewelling 2011 and embracing 2012. The days are getting shorter so it seems, but nevertheless the workload is never a problem cos I’m doing something I love =) So thankyou to all who have come along to gigs and shared a drink or two!

For those who braved the crowds in the Domain for Carols, my hat goes off to you – Grant Denyer at the beginning of the finale announced there were over 80 000 people in attendance, however the organisers of Carols have now amended that to say over 100 000 people – woot! That’s a lot of people in the audience and the buzz was truly electric + the few million people who were watching on TV giving out their love – that’s certainly a lot of love and support, so thankyou. Of course Paulini was AMAZING and sang the house down and I’ve been told that Jubilation was the envy of everyone not only cos of the fun, excitement and energy we always portray on stage, but cos some of us, who were wearing the same shoes as Paulini, got our shoes on national tv! woot! =p

So again thanks for the support and love through the year, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Onward and upward for 2012! Jess x

El Rocco

So after all the fun we had at the Brass Monkey a few weeks ago, I’d like to let you all know that I’ll be playing El Rocco – the oldest Australian Jazz Cellar (previously Bar Me), 154 Brougham St Potts Point Thurs 13 October 2011. Doors open 8pm and I’ll be on 8:30pm, supporting the lovely Kappa Oie. Tickets at door $10, best to get there early if you want a seat, otherwise if you’re feeling bold, snuggling with a stranger is always a option =) Dinner is available from the venue in the form of pasta & mezze plates, or otherwise you can also order from Swasdee Thai, next door to El Rocco.

Jessica Kung (v)
Chris Long (k)
Brendan Clark (b)

Fixing our sights on Tauranga Jazz Festival (Tauranga NZ)

So you all know that I’m part of “JUBILATION”, the amazing jazz/gospel vocal group led by Joy Yates & Dave MacRae. Well, we’ve been officially invited to go and perform at the 50th Anniversary of the Tauranga Jazz Festival (the longest running jazz fesitval IN THE WORLD) in Tauranga, New Zealand (NZ) Easter 2012 and though it truly is an amazing privilege to even be asked, we’re looking to blow the minds and musical ears of all who attend. Anyone who’s seen Jubilation perform can no doubt testify that we have the heart for this monumental performance, however as with anything in the world, we need money to fund our travels and other expenses. So we’ve started the chocolate drives, had a packed house performance at Palm Beach Golf Club and funds are coming in … however I hear you ask yourself – how can I help?! As part of Jubilation, we’re seeking sponsorship from individuals or corporations, big or small, to give and commit to being a patron of the arts – the greater the commitment, the greater the benefit to the sponsor. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

Brass Monkey – Thanks!!!

Just a quick note to say thank you for sharing in an awesome night last night at the Brass Monkey! It’s always amazing to play the Monkey, it’s much like coming home, it was particularly special hearing you all sing the harmonies in ‘No One Else’. So thank you!

Opia – Postponed!

Hey guys, apologises but Thurs nights at OPIA for the month of September has been postponed until further notice … watch this space for updates! x

Spring is here … woot!

Spring has sprung girls and boys and that means long dreamy afternoons and warmer days! yippppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeee! I know for many of you hibernating a little longer sounds simply delightful, but I’d like to entice you to venture out to OPIA 115 Clarence St Sydney (02) 9299 9119 where I’ll be playing every Thursday for the month of September from 6-9pm. To sweeten the deal there’s 2 for 1 house drinks from 5-7pm so come down after work and stay for some dindins. To check out menus or book a table click on Opia. (they serve awesome awesome comfort food!)

Alternatively, if you can’t make it out Thursday night I’ll be playing at the Brass Monkey 115a Cronulla St Cronulla (02) 9544 3844 Wednesday 21 September. This is a pretty exciting gig for me as I’ll be debuting some new originals, and I’ll have the privilege of supporting and sharing the stage with a beautiful singer songwriter – Kappa Oie. Tickets are $12 online + booking fee and $15 at the door, for more info visit the Brass Monkey. (Doors open 7pm)

Website by John Kung