ABOUT
Alanna & Old Hat are a Swing quintet that brings to life the golden era of classic jazz from the 1920’s – 40’s. Their latest release ‘The Mood that I’m In’ features vintage dance music of the roaring twenties’ flappers; timeless, romantic jazz ballads; hot swing and sweet New Orleans’ blues. Lead vocalist Alanna Egan has a velvety tone influenced by classic jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Julie London and more. Alanna & Old Hat showcases the world-renowned Steve Grant (cornet), vintage guitar stylist Jen Hawley, king of the old school traps, Ian Smith (drums) and mistress of the deep, Elise Winterflood (double bass).
I envy Alanna’s patter – never seen such a dry, incisive and self-deprecating wit wrapped around an incredible talent. There’s plastic jazz with the same rotation of divas and the odd exceptional soloist but she makes everything her own. – Enda Kenny
Alanna & Old Hat’s debut album ‘The Mood That I’m in’ has been selected to become a permanent part of The Australian Jazz Museum collection.
Grab your copy of Alanna and Old Hat’s debut release ‘The Mood that I’m In’ at the show or order digital and cd versions through bandcamp.
Alanna and Old Hat is available in the form of a duo, trio, quartet, quintet or with additional musicians for example horns, fiddle or piano. Alanna & Old Hat has played at leading Jazz Clubs, Jazz Festivals and at events both locally and nationally.
Alanna Egan – vocals
Jen Hawley – guitar
Elise Winterflood – double bass
Ian Smith – drums
Steve Grant – cornet
ACCLAIM
Alanna & Old Hat received an Outstanding Artist Award from Encore Musicians (U.K)
identifying them as one of the top ten jazz bands in Melbourne.
Alanna & Old Hat – “The Mood I’m In” Album.
Review by Alan Edwards (Musical Australiana) 98.3 OKR-FM
‘This is a beautifully recorded collection that breathes fresh life into some glorious jazz standards from the past. It gives them great presence, as well as the crystal clarity attainable with modern digital recording technology; whilst the performances preserve the original style of the music. You feel as if you are present at an intimate little jazz club of the 30‘s or 40‘s era.
I liked how the songs have been arranged to include instrumental interludes that show off the contribution by the band, as well giving some emphasis to the composition of the songs themselves. “Sugar Blues” is a great example.
“Stardust” was the piece that captured me completely, Alanna’s vocals are absolutely flawless on this, and the minimalist accompaniment highlights the precision of Alanna’s delivery. It is now my favourite version of a song that has been recorded by countless jazz greats. Alanna is ready to take a place amongst them all. In fact I believe that she is a worthy successor to the crown laid down by Blossom Dearie when she left us.
“The Mood I’m In” is set to become a landmark album for Jazz enthusiasts’.
Review by Enda Kenny.
‘I envy Alanna’s patter – never seen such a dry, incisive and self-deprecating wit wrapped around an incredible talent. There’s plastic jazz with the same rotation of divas and the odd exceptional soloist but she makes everything her own.’
Upcoming Shows
Shows
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday April 20, 2024
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm showtime
(Show duration ie 6.30 -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne
Ballarat Begonia Festival
Sunday March 10, 2024
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gillies St N, Wendouree VIC 3355
APPLE TV+ “MASTERS OF THE AIR”ACMI Screening Preview
Wednesday January 24, 2024
5.45pm – 6.30pm
Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne
Reserve tickets here
Sunnymeade Twilight Open Gardens Victoria
Saturday January 13, 2024
5.30pm – 7.30pm
48 Harvey St Anglesea
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday Dec 2, 2023
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm showtime
(Show duration ie 6.30 -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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Paved Festival
Friday 24 November 2023
The Emersleigh Estate Winery
8pm-10pm
71 Stewart Road, Emerald
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The Australian Club
Saturday 18 November 2023
Vintage Wedding
7pm – 9pm
110 William street, CBD
British film festival
Palace Cinemas Events
Wednesday 1st November 2023
6:30PM – 7:15PM
Como Centre cinema
Toorak road and Chapel Street, South Yarra
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Saturday 21 October 2023
1PM – 3PM
Grazeland (Arch Stage),
20 Booker St, Spotswood
Open Studio
Saturday August 26, 2023
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Swing Dance Event
204 High Street, Northcote
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday August 19, 2023
featuring Sam O’Halloran on guitar
Please note: Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6pm showtime
(Show duration is 6pm-7:40pm)
The Parisian Loft,
6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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Open Studio
Saturday August 12, 2023
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Swing Dance Event
204 High Street, Northcote
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The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday May 6, 2023
featuring Eamon McNelis on trumpet
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm showtime
(Show duration ie 6.30 -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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Oakdene Vineyards
Friday May 5th, 2023
featuring Ben Calderazzo on guitar
7 pm – 9 pm
255 Grubb Road,
Wallington Vic 3222
Oakdene Vineyards
Sunday April 9, 2023
featuring Ben Calderazzo on guitar
1.30 pm-3.30 pm
255 Grubb Road,
Wallington Vic 3222
Omnia
Wednesday 22 March, 2023
featuring Alexander Nettelback on piano
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Free entry
625 chapel Street,
South Yara, VIC, 3141
Dinner & show bookings here
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday March 4, 2023
featuring Gianni Marinucci on trumpet
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pmshowtime
(Show duration ie. 6.30pm -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday November 11, 2022
featuring Eamon McNelis on trumpet
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pmshowtime
(Show duration i.e. 9.30pm -11 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
Classic Southside Jazz Club
Saturday August 6, 2022
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Classic Cinemas. 9 Gordon Street Elsternwick 3185
Buy tickets here
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday July 9, 2022
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pmshowtime
(Show duration ie 6.30 -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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Victorian Jazz Club
Saturday June 25, 2022
8:00 – 1:00 pm
171 Carnish Rd, Clayton, vic
Jimmy Hornet
Friday 24th June, 2022
10:00 pm
269 Swan Street, Richmond, Vic
Featuring Sam O’Halloran on guitar
Swing, Gin and Blues Party
Saturday May 7, 2022
7:30 pm
Northcote
The Lido Jazz Room
Saturday April 30, 2022
8:00 – 10:00 pm
675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Vic
Buy tickets here
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday March 26, 2022
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pmshowtime
(Show duration ie 6.30 -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
Open Studio
Saturday 26th February 2022
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Alanna Egan (vocals) and Steve Grant (piano) Duo
Pay As You Feel event
204 High St, Northcote, Vic
The Moldy Fig
Sunday Feb 13 2022
5.30pm – 8.30pm
Laneway Creole Gumbo Street Party
featuring peter Baylor (guitar)
120-122 Lygon Street, Brunswick
The Lido Jazz Room
Saturday January 1, 2022
8:00 – 10:00 pm
675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Vic
Buy tickets here
The Ragtime Tavern
Saturday December 18, 2021
8:00pm – 10.30pm
206 Tyler Street, Preston, Vic
Duo show featuring Steve Grant (piano) and Alanna Egan (vocals)
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday November 13, 2021
Please note: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm showtime
(Show duration ie 6.30 -8.10 pm)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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The Ragtime Tavern
Friday November 5, 2021
8:00pm – 10.30pm
206 Tyler Street, Preston, Vic
Duo show featuring Steve Grant (piano) and Alanna Egan (vocals)
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Friday September 17, 2021
Please note: Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pmshowtime
(Show duration ie 6.00 -7.40 pm)
The Parisian Loft, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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Jimmy Hornet
Wednesday 5th May, 2021
8:15 pm
269 Swan Street, Richmond, Vic
Featuring Mark Morand on guitar
Book tickets here
The Old Church on the Hill
Saturday 17 April, 2021
8:00 – 10:00 pm
36 , Russell Street, Quarry Hill, Victoria 3550
Numbers are restricted due to Covid, so please pre-book your tix here
The Castlemaine Jazz Festival
Saturday 12 June, 2021
6:00 pm
The Theatre Royal
30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine, Vic
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The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday June 19, 2021
Please note: Doors open at 6PM for a 6.30PM showtime
(Show duration ie 6.30PM-8.10PM)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
Port Fairy Virtual Jazz Festival
14 – 16th February, 2021
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Apollo Bay Seafood Festival
Saturday 27 February, 2021
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Apollo Bay Hotel Front Deck
95 Great Ocean Road
Free entry.
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Apollo Bay Seafood Festival
Sunday 28 February, 2021
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Apollo Bay Hotel Beer Garden
95 Great Ocean Road
Free entry.
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The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday March 6, 2021
PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 5.30pm FOR A 6.00PM SHOWTIME
(Show duration 6PM to 7.40PM)
The Loft, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
book tickets here
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday January 16, 2021
Featuring Sam O’Halloran on guitar
Please note: Doors open at 6PM for a 6.30PM showtime
(Show duration ie 6.30PM-8.10PM)
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
book tickets here
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
7:00 – 8:45pm
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Saturday Aug 1, 2020
6.30 – 8:15pm
Doors open at 6pm
The Basement Room, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne.
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Past Shows
Shows
2020
June 5 & 6: Castlemaine Jazz Festival
May 2nd: Paris Cat Jazz Club
Apr 24th: The Lido Jazz Room
Mar 7: Lorne Hotel
Feb 27: Pistol Petes Food n Blues
Feb 21st: Paris Cat Jazz Club
Feb 7th and 8th: Port Fairy jazz Festival
2019
Nov 16th: CD Lauch, Paris Cat Jazz Club
Nov 8th and 9th: Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival
Sept 26th: Wooden Door, Canberra
Jun 22nd: Paris Cat Jazz Club
Feb 16th: Paris Cat Jazz Club
2018
Nov 24th: Paris Cat Jazz Club
Nov 3rd: Sebastiaan’s Basement in Ballarat
Oct 4th: Melbourne Museum
Sept 15th: Paris Cat Jazz Club
June 23rd: Paris Cat Jazz Club
June 8th and 9th: Castlemaine Jazz Festival
May 12: Fempocalypse Good Beer Week
May 5th: The Abbotsford Convent, Lentil as Anything
Feb 24th: Paris Cat Jazz Club
2017
Oct 21st Paris Cat Jazz Club
