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Short biography
Canberra Critics’ Circle Award winner Elise Walsh and her group Bella Groove have been a fixture on the Canberra music scene for years, with their blend of funky jazz and soulful grooves. In 2021 Elise released a live EP recorded at Smith’s Alternative, following the group’s 2017 album City Lights. Both are available on Bandcamp and the streaming services.
One line
Bella Groove — contemporary jazz from Canberra, led by vocalist, flautist and composer Elise Walsh.
Awards
Canberra Critics’ Circle Music Award — for Elise Walsh’s leadership as vocalist, flautist and songwriter of Bella Groove, and for the launch of City Lights at the Ainslie Arts Centre.
Press quotes
A jazz singer and flautist with warmth and depth.
Beat Magazine
Tight, together and highly danceable.
Rob Kennedy, Canberra CityNews
As a regular performer in her home base, Canberra, Elise always brings good cheer to all performances so that her wide jazz family are having a good time.
Eric Pozza, Canberra Jazz
Line-up and collaborators
Bella Groove performs as a duo, trio, quartet or full band. Collaborators have included Tim Rollinson (guitar, founder of Dig), Toby Hall (drums — Don Burrows, James Morrison, Sandy Evans, Mike Nock), John Black (piano), Matt Lustri (guitar), James Luke (bass) and Steve Richards (drums).
Discography
Video
Photography
High-resolution photographs are available on request — contact Elise.
Contact
Email elise@bellagroove.com — Canberra ACT, Australia.