Sachal Vasandani and Mark Isaacs: A Collaboration

USA/AUS

This modern day Sinatra grew up on his parents’ modern jazz records, the Beatles and the East Indian music of his heritage.

Sachal incorporates elements of rock, R&B, classical and Brazilian music into his jazz; his flexible and understated voice making him the rising star of jazz.

Playing alongside him in this exciting collaboration is Australia’s own award winning pianist, Mark Isaacs, whose diversity and experience has seen him gain international acclaim in both jazz and classical music. Mark has also played a formative role in the establishment of the Brisbane Jazz Festival.

Sachal Vasandani (vocals), Mark Isaacs (piano), Ben Waples (bass) and Tim Firth (drums).

"Vocalist Sachal Vasandani bridges the jazz and pop worlds with "Eyes Wide Open," his superb debut of distinctive originals and intelligent makeovers that teem with fresh vitality". Billboard Magazine

"Mr. Vasandani is a bright young jazz-pop singer with charisma to spare, as he demonstrates on “Eyes Wide Open” (Mack Avenue), his self-assured recent debut."The New York Times 

Duration 90mins, no interval.

Sachal Vasandani images by Curtis McElhinney