From London to Wagstaffe – it’s been quite an international journey for jazz singer Cathi Ogden, who is set to headline a concert at Wagstaffe Hall on February 17 at 7pm.
Ogden will perform with her mates, award-winning double bass player Jonathan Zwartz and brilliant jazz pianist Bill Risby.
“We’ll present my original songs and timeless standards from Ella Fitzgerald to Billy Holiday and Nina Simone,” she said.
“We know each other so well and we have this lovely rapport on stage.”
It will be a reunion of exceptional musicians with a night of songs and stories.
Ogden recently moved to the Central Coast after two decades of performing in London.
Starting as a jazz and session singer at Sydney jazz bars, including The Basement, Soup Plus and The Marble Bar, she moved to London, released three jazz albums, signed to Pete Waterman as the lead singer of The Sheilas girl group, and wrote pop songs with the likes of Victoria Beckham.
“My life has taken all sorts of oddly interesting turns, but I’ve never been happier than now living on the Coast,” Ogden said.
“I feel like I’ve landed in actual paradise.
“The community is so welcoming and lovely.”
For tickets contact bouddisociety.org.au/cathi or the Wagstaffe Store.
Ticket price includes complimentary wine, non-alcoholic refreshments and nibbles.