OUT OF THE BLUE

Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 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 huge part in her life. She began playing Clarinet at 9 years old 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 written and produced a ’Tribute Show’ to the songs of legendary performer Shirley Bassey, which they are now performing as a Headline show aboard International Cruise ships to excellent reviews. In conjunction, they released their 2nd Cd titled "A tribute to the Songs of Dame Shirley Bassey" which showcases 18 of her most popular songs. They have since recorded their 3rd album 'NightMoods' a compilation of 12 of their favourite 'chillout' 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 / Sextet and Tribute show.

International Cruising, Overseas, National & Local contracts.

www.outoftheblue.com.au

Upcoming events for this artist 'OUT OF THE BLUE'
Sat, 4th Sep 2010
Jazz Under The Stars...6 piece Jazz band
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
6:30PM Cairns Botanic Gardens
Sun, 5th Sep 2010
Out of the Blue Sunday @ The Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
11:30AM Sebel Cairns
Tue, 7th Sep 2010
Dine & Dance the night away !
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
6:30PM Cazalys Cairns
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
Long lunch, good music.
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Fri, 10th Sep 2010
Dinner Dance..
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
7:00PM Atherton International Club.
Sat, 11th Sep 2010
'Out of the Blue' @ The Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
6:30PM Sebel Cairns
Tue, 14th Sep 2010
Dinner & good music
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
6:30PM Cazalys Cairns
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
Dancing on the deck !
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
6:30PM Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Sat, 18th Sep 2010
Dine & dance
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
7:00AM Brothers
Sat, 18th Sep 2010
OUT OF THE BLUE Live at Brothers World of Entertainment
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
8:00PM Brothers Leagues Club
Sun, 19th Sep 2010
'Out of the Blue' Sunday @ the Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
11:30AM Sebel Cairns
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
long lunch, good music
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Thu, 23rd Sep 2010
Out of the Blue 6 piece live Jazz !
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
8:00PM Tigers Den, North Cairns Football Club
Sun, 3rd Oct 2010
'Out of the Blue' Sunday @ The Sebel
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
11:30AM Sebel Cairns
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
Live Entertainment
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
Live Entertainment
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
12:00PM Cazalys Cairns
Fri, 29th Oct 2010
Live Entertainment
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
6:45PM Cazalys Cairns
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
OUT OF THE BLUE (Jazz/Swing/Covers Duo- Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Clarinet to 6 piece band )
11:00AM Cazalys 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 a 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.