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After an electrifying performance at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, soul singer Rita Satch and Grammy-winning pianist and composer Barney McAll reunite for a special evening: Spirit in the Dark.
Step into the sanctuary of sound as these long-time collaborators conjure an intimate night of music steeped in mystery, intuition and trust.
Satch, known for her honeyed vocals and deep-rooted storytelling, brings her signature blend of velvet soul, jazz and R&B to the stage. Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Meet Me in the Garden — which earned international praise and airplay from BBC Radio, Jazz FM and KCRW — she returns with a stirring new show exploring themes of spirit, sorrow and salvation.
McAll, whose storied career includes work with Sia, Gary Bartz and Fred Wesley, brings his singular magic to the keys – summoning sounds that feel both ancient and futuristic, grounded and transcendent.
Together, they’ll offer a soul-stirring suite of original works and reimagined classics from artists like Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye and Patti LaBelle, weaving threads of gospel and spiritual jazz into a rich, devotional tapestry.