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Australian born, NYC-based duo; Olivia Chindamo and Matthew Sheens, return to Australia to release their second album, 'Putting it Together' - a collection of songs drawn from an enormous range of sources, performed with virtuosity and spontaneity. Performing originals, work of Australian composers, and reinventions of forgotten deep cuts, variety and risk lay at the heart of every performance. 

Both members of this captivating Australian-born, New York-based duo are groundbreaking artists in their own right. Humbly delivering incredible vocal technique and a keen attention to vocal storytelling, Chindamo made history as the first-ever jazz voice graduate at The Juilliard School, receiving her Masters degree in 2021. She has performed extensively across North America, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, including at venues such as The Kennedy Center, Dizzy’s Club, and Lincoln Center. Most recently Olivia has toured with world-renowned conductor Alondra de la Parra in Gershwin La Vida en Azul performing the role of Kay Swift alongside Broadway luminaries Robbie Fairchild and Sara Esty and critically acclaimed pianist Thomas Enhco.

Sheens is a genre-defying voice himself on the keys, performing with some of modern jazz’s most important figures: John Patitucci, Eric Harland, Jerry Bergonzi, Myron Walden, Ben Wendel, and others. He's written for the Adelaide Symphony, and the Czech National Symphony, and his album 'American Counterpoint' was awarded Work of the Year at the 2028 APRA Art Music Awards. He will be releasing his 6th album of original music with Endectomorph Records in 2027. In this joint effort, the two deliver what they call a “democratically curated collection of forgotten Great American Songbook gems, masterfully reworked classics and original composition. 

Please note that minors are permitted at the Liberty Theatre with a legal guardian until 10pm.

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Club Sessions with Jon Hunt's Blue Devils

Keep the music going at our Club Sessions! Simply present a ticket* from any 2026 Perth International Jazz Festival event and enjoy FREE entry to the sessions at the Liberty Theatre from 9pm on 28, 29 and 30 October. Featuring the swinging sounds, all the way from Melbourne, of Jon Hunt's Blue Devils, it's the perfect place to unwind, connect, and soak up more festival vibes late into the night.

*Valid with any purchased 2026 Perth International Jazz Festival ticket. Excludes free event tickets.

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Perth International Jazz Festival Program