Angelina Pona @ 21 Shepherd
About the event
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with rising French-Australian vocalist Angelina Pona and her outstanding six-piece band. Joining Angelina on stage are celebrated musicians Thomas Odell (piano), Ollie Thorpe (guitar), Sabine Tapia (double bass), Tim Geldens (drums), and special guest Sarah Purdon (flugelhorn). A recent graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Angelina has quickly established herself as a captivating presence on the Eora/Sydney jazz scene. Known for her rich, warm vocals, exceptional technique, expressive improvisation, and heartfelt storytelling, she brings a fresh and deeply personal approach to jazz performance. The ensemble will present a vibrant program featuring Angelina’s original compositions alongside beloved jazz standards, showcasing both her artistry as a songwriter and her love for the jazz tradition. In 2025, Angelina further honed her craft at the prestigious Siena Jazz International Summer Workshop, supported by Sound NSW, where she studied with internationally renowned artists including Norma Winstone, Walter Smith III, and Eric McPherson. In 2025, Angelina performed at the SIMA International Women’s Jazz Festival with her trio, Indigo Collective, and at the Brisbane Jazz Festival with the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra and Claudia Doffinger.
