Eric Myers, The Weekend Australian
Kate, one of Sydney’s favourite jazz singers, has melted hearts everywhere she sings. Vocalist Kate Wadey’s has gained national recognition for her sweet, sure, and rich voice that exudes effortless charm and sophistication. With wonderful Jazz undertones, and without fuss or bravado, she navigates the emotions and melody with equal skill, providing strength of character in each song.
Kate regularly is asked to perform at Sydney’s Bennelong Sydney Opera House Restaurant, Quay Restaurant, Hubert and for designer brands such as BVLGARI, and Van Cleff Arpels. She performed at Russell Crow’s New Years eve party and Sydney City Recital Hall.
Kate Wadey began her performance career in Adelaide where she was singing in gospel choirs and jazz vocal ensembles at 13 years old. She completed her Honours in Acting at Flinders University in 2010, and now resides in Sydney’s hub of thriving Jazz musicians. Having made a side step towards music and away from theatre, Kate’s voice has led her in the right direction. The latest release of Kate’s third album ‘Forever Like This’ a stunning original project saw Kate performing around Australia yet again for her favourite audiences. Kate’s previous two album releases ‘Moon Songs’ and ‘A Hundred Years From Today, ’ have seen her make waves in Sydney as a jazz singer. In 2019, Kate was awarded The Ken Weatherley Scholarship from Fine Music FM where Kate wrote and record an album of original jazz music with some of Australia finest musicians.
Kate regularly performs and records with the cream of Australia’s current crop of jazz musicians and composers including the likes of George Washingmachine, Andrew Dickeson, Dan Barnett, Matthew McMahon, Craig Scott, Zoe Hauptman and Harry Sutherland. Wadey is the leader of her own bands and has performed at Manly Jazz, Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and Womadelaide to name a few.
Following the release her albums, Kate has toured nationally twice as well as New Zealand and, most recently, Japan.
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A Hundred Years From Today (2018)
Moon Songs (2019)
Forever Like This (2022)
