Manly Jazz returns to the Gallery with a fierce double act featuring Monica Trapaga and The Cavaliers, and percussionist Adem Yilmaz.

Elegant and timeless, Monica Trapaga and The Cavaliers will swing the night away. This Sydney jazz band, accompanied by the ‘Queen of Vibe’ herself, showcases remarkable chemistry and a deep appreciation for the great standards of a bygone era.

If you love the classic vintage sounds of swing standards with a mellow tone, peppered with dynamite rhythms, jump jazz, and some hip-shakin’ barrelhouse boogie and blues, this buzzin' hour will have you jumping in your seats. With over 30 years in the jazz scene, performing with her bands Monica and the Moochers, The Bachelor Pad and most recently with The Guardians of Groove that went all the way to the Havana Jazz festival in Cuba, Monica returns to her roots with the Cavaliers for a night of fantastic fun.

While Adem Yilmaz’s ‘magical eastern percussion textures’ will reverberate through the gallery in what is set to be an enthralling and invigorating performance.

Adem Yilmaz, a renowned and versatile percussionist of Kurdish origin, specialises in a range of eastern percussion instruments including djembe - cajon - frame drum - darbuka - bongo - cymbals & shakers. Since migrating to Sydney 10 years ago, he has performed as a key member of many popular Sydney bands including the Aria-nominated bands, Zela Margossian Quintet and Eishan Ensemble, with whom he has toured internationally and nationally. He also performs with The Catholics, Chris Cody and is involved in many studio projects such as Visions of Nar, an ABC commissioned album by Zela Margossian and Jeremy Rose amongst other projects.

And don't forget to pick up your voucher for a complimentary Negroni at the Manly Pavilion after the show! 

Program:
5.00pm – Doors open
5:45pm – Adem Yilmaz
6:30pm – Monica Trapaga and The Cavaliers

Gallery open until 8pm.

Ticket price includes tasty grazing table, wine by Little Ripples, and complimentary cocktail voucher.

Tickets are strictly limited.

Sponsors

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Access information

• There is one dedicated accessible parking space, located along the service road, accessed via West Esplanade, Manly. 
  Due to building works for the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary effecting the service road please get in touch prior to your visit so that we can arrange access for you.
• Our entrance and ground level exhibitions are wheelchair accessible, however our ceramics collection is located on our annex which can be reached via a set of eight stairs. 
• We have a wheelchair accessible toilet, and a wheelchair for use within MAG&M. 
• Assistance animals are welcome.