Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton to Perform at Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival is excited to announce that Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton will be performing three shows in the Dunstan Playhouse across 18 and 19 June.

Vocal powerhouse Lisa Fischer has sung with some of the greats, including The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan and Nine Inch Nails in stadiums around the world.

Now Lisa Fischer takes centre stage, revisiting iconic songs etched into her heart, and ours, including 'Gimme Shelter', 'Wild Horses', 'It's Only Rock and Roll', 'Fever' and her Grammy-winning original 'How Can I Ease The Pain'. She has ideal co-conspirators in Grand Baton, a virtuosic etho-funk prog-rock psychedelic soul trio that lays a rhythmic magic carpet under her feet.

Lisa says, "JC, Thierry, Aidan and I are so thankful to have the opportunity to come be in the music with you all in the great land of Oz. Our thanks to all of you who made this dream a reality!"

Lisa's voice has been described as haunting, mesmerizing and a finely tuned instrument, seamlessly blending genres from jazz, soul, gospel and rock with a vocal ability that can raise the roof of any venue.

Many were moved by her personal story and soaring voice in the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary feature Twenty Feet From Stardom, highlighting her incredible talents and unique ability to interpret songs, complete with clips of her 1991 Grammy-winning R&B hit 'How Can I Ease The Pain', live footage of her legendary duets with Mick Jagger on 'Gimme Shelter', and glowing testimonials from famous colleagues like Sting, Patti Austin, and Chris Botti. It showcased her virtuosity and vulnerability, opened a window on her sometimes lonely life on the road, earned her a second Grammy award, and left audiences eager to see and hear more.

Lisa's range is legendary, but her greatest gift is the ability to reach the hearts of her listeners. Raised in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, she emerged from New York's studio scene in the early-1980s and quickly became session singer royalty. Lisa's career revolved around supporting other artists, including her mentor Luther Vandross and a constellation of music legends including Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Bobby McFerrin, Grover Washington, Patti LaBelle, and other major recording artists. Lisa joined the Rolling Stones on tour for the first time for their 1989 Steel Wheels tour; she has graced their stage for 26 years and was in Adelaide last year for The Rolling Stones Adelaide Oval concert, with reviewers making special mention of Lisa's extraordinary vocal talents.

Whether she's fronting her own band or collaborating with other artists, Lisa's passion for music leads to growth and experimentation. Recently, she recorded the title track for Billy Childs' Map to the Treasure (2014), collaborated with YoYo Ma and Gregory Porter, and created music with J.C. Maillard for the Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton's national tour dates include: June 10 - Brisbane / QPAC, June 12 & 13 - Wellington / Wellington Jazz Festival, June 15 - Sydney / City Recital Hall, June 16 - Melbourne / Recital Centre, June 18 & 19 - Adelaide / Cabaret Festival

The 2016 Adelaide Cabaret Festival will run from 10 - 25 June.

Tickets are on sale through BASS 131 246 or online adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au

The full Adelaide Cabaret Festival program will be announced on April 3. To request a Adelaide Cabaret Festival brochure call the Adelaide Cabaret Hotline on (08) 8216 8666 or go to adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au

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