Sally Greenaway (Musical Director)
Sally is quite at home with Baroque music through to modern Jazz. Sally is currently musical director for the community big band 'ConneXion'. As a jazz pianist and band leader, she performs original compositions and arrangements with her popular jazz ensemble, the 'Sally Greenaway Project'.
An avid composer, Sally has written works for film, television and radio, classical and jazz orchestras, vocal ensembles, children's choirs, chamber groups, pop groups and jazz ensembles. Some of her pieces have won competitions and are performed world-wide. Sally has worked as a session musician and producer both in Canberra and in London and she is currently working on composing the music scores for various film projects.
Sally is an enthusiastic teacher and educator, teaching pupils at her music studio in Canberra. She is often invited to deliver masterclasses at the ANU School of Music and later this year she will take up a music teaching position at Canberra Grammar School.
Sally studied film composition at the Royal College of Music in 2009-2010 (where she was awarded several scholarships); teaching at the University of Canberra in 2008; jazz piano at the Australian National University in 2003-2005; and she obtained her ABRSM licentiate diploma in classical piano in 2005.
Tony Haley (Vocalist)
Tony is a well-known, high-profile Canberra vocalist and Master of Ceremonies. He performs with ConneXion conducted by Sally Greenaway, Blamey St Big Band conducted by Ian McLean and with the Sydney swing/rockabilly combo, "The Flaming Stars".
"One of Australia's best lounge singers"
"Australia's very own Dean Martin"
"A quality singer who can deliver the songs of Sinatra and Presley with equal distinction"
Leisa Keen (Vocalist)
Leisa has been involved in the music scene for over 15 years. After training in classical piano for 12 years, Leisa then went on to study jazz vocals at the Canberra School of Music, under the direction of Gery Scott, for 6 years. It was here that she also gained the valuable writing and arranging skills that have assisted in her musical direction and performance, making her one of Canberra and Sydney's most sought after accompanists and musical directors.
In her spare time, Leisa performs around Canberra and Sydney as a piano vocalist in various venues, and with several jazz combos, including "The Leisa Keen Trio" , "Night and Day", "Lounge Sweet", and the "Black Mountain Jazz Band". She also frequently accompanies other artists in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, as well as taking her various bands to jazz festivals all over Australia. Leisa also teaches piano and singing 5 days a week.
Her wide repertoire spans well known jazz, rock, pop and easy listening tunes. Leisa covers a wide cross section of styles, which creates the perfect ambiance to any event.
"...fabulous technique and sympathetic work from Leisa Keen..."
"...mischievous stage persona..."
Natalie Magee (Vocalist)
With an engaging stage presence, captivating voice and mature and professional manner, Natalie takes her audiences on an eclectic musical journey.
Her mentors and influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Alicia Keys, Missy Higgins, Diana Krall, Anita O'Day, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and of course her singing teachers, Deb Downes and Vince Jones.
Natalie is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies at the Australian National University School of Music, majoring in vocal jazz.
"...one of the outstanding new young breed of singers and performers in Australia."
