Donné Restom

Donnè and myself are playing and writing a lot together. Album should be out in the not too distant future.

Here are some words from Donné’s website,

“Some people say I sound like Amy Winehouse, others Shirley Bassey - but I can tell you my strongest vocal influence is Anita O'Day. If I had my pick of all the greatest jazz musos on (or off) the planet to back me, I would go for probably go for the madness of Mingus Big Band,

I've recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer, Jeff Bova (produced & played with Herbie Hancock among others) and Vinnie Coliauta (Drummer, Frank Zappa/Herbie Hancock) and, as the artist called Kitty Clementine, toured with LA-based circus, Lucent Dossier Experience.

I majored in Jazz Voice at the Sydney Conservatorium, mentored by Kerrie Biddell. I have sung with John Morrison Big Band, supported James Morrison, John Cleary (USA) had the incredible privilege of supporting 5-time Grammy Award-winning gospel group, The Blind Boys of Alabama (USA).

Some of my favourite Aussie musicians to play with include: Aaron 'BAZ' Flower, Zoe Hauptmann, Evan Mannell, Rodric White and all the excellent musos that play with The Swingin' Blades. These incredible people have me playing again after a six-year hiatus from music -  and I couldn't be more grateful.”