OUT OF THE BLUE

Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band

‘OUT OF THE BLUE’

Sophisticated International entertainers Julie McLaughlin & Jim Black are talented Duo
'OUT OF THE BLUE'..Smooth Jazz, Swing, latin, Blues, Sultry ballads to dance music....


JULIE McLAUGHLIN


Born in England, Julie was the daughter of a ‘Big band’ connoisseur whose passion for music played a huge part in her early musical education. Growing up, she was immersed in the music of all the greats, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra,Nat King Cole, Nina Simone to name but a few, music was always destined to play a major part in her life. She played Clarinet throughout her early years and was featured vocalist in many musical productions.


Now living and working in Australia for the past 18 years, Julie is a versatile, dynamic, professional entertainer and acclaimed vocalist with an ability to transcend many genres from the Smoothest Jazz & Swing, Latin, Blues, Sultry ballads through to modern covers.


JIM BLACK


Born and educated in New South Wales, Jim played piano from the age of 9 and was performing to live audiences at the age of 13.

A talented Pianist & keyboard player, vocalist and accomplished Band Leader whose musical career has taken him throughout Europe and extensively into the top venues in Sydney and Brisbane.
Jim has played with the best musicians in the country and accompanied legends John Farnham and Shirley Bassey.

Jim & Julie formed Duo ‘Out of the Blue’ in January 2004 which has proven to be an amazingly successful partnership.

Together, they perform at Corporate functions and events, and now spend part of their year entertaining aboard luxury International Cruise liners.


They released their 1st CD titled ‘’A Song for you’ in early 2006 and have recently written and produced a ’Tribute Show’ to the songs of legendary performer Shirley Bassey, which they are now performing as a Headline Act aboard International Cruise ships to excellent reviews. In conjunction, they have released their 2nd Cd titled "A tribute to the Songs of Dame Shirley Bassey" which showcases 18 of her most popular songs.

OUT OF THE BLUE

Perform songs in three languages and have a versatile repertoire of over 700 songs across many genres.

Out of the blue are available as a Duo / Trio / Quartet / Quintet and Tribute show.

International Cruising, Overseas, National & Local contracts.

www.outoftheblue.com.au

Upcoming events for this artist 'OUT OF THE BLUE'
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
Dinner and Dancing
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
7:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
OUT OF THE BLUE @ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Sebel Cairns
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
MUSIC AND DANCING
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Cazalys Cairns
Sun, 21st Mar 2010
Sunday Session @ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
11:30AM Sebel Cairns
Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
Dine and Dance
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Cazalys Cairns
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Lunchtime Entertainment
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Lunchtime session
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
Dinner and dancing
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
7:00PM Atherton International Club.
Sat, 27th Mar 2010
Out Of The Blue @ The Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Sebel Cairns
Tue, 30th Mar 2010
Music and dancing
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Cazalys Cairns
Fri, 2nd Apr 2010
Out of the blue @ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Sebel Cairns
Sun, 4th Apr 2010
Out of the Blue @ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
11:30AM Sebel Cairns
Wed, 7th Apr 2010
Lunchtime session.
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Thu, 8th Apr 2010
SUNCORP GAMES GALA DINNER
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
7:00PM Rydges Esplanade Resort Hotel
Fri, 9th Apr 2010
Out of the blue @ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30PM Sebel Cairns
Thu, 15th Apr 2010
'OUT OF THE BLUE' live 6 piece Jazz band
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
8:00PM Tigers Den, North Cairns Football Club
Wed, 21st Apr 2010
Lunchtime session
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
Dinner and dancing
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
7:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
Out of the blue@ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo - 6 piece band)
6:30AM Sebel Cairns
   
OUT OF THE BLUE
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Set list
With a choice of over 700 songs across many genres, 'Out of the blue' will tailor their play list to suit their audience......Guaranteed no repetition, just hours of quality entertainment !
Influences
Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone,
Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Michael Buble, & Shirley Bassey.
Gig Highlights
Performing aboard International Cruiseliners with some of the finest musicians from around the world.