ADAM HALL & THE VELVET PLAYBOYS
Australia’s Premier Jazz Ensemble
"Where trumpet, voice, and jazz tradition meet with modern energy."
Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys is one of Australia’s most celebrated jazz ensembles, renowned for its vibrant live performances, sharp musicianship, and refined sense of swing. Led by Australian vocalist and trumpeter Adam Hall, the ensemble brings together the sophistication of classic big band jazz with the energy and spontaneity of a true live club performance.
Formed in 2005, the band draws deeply from the golden era of 1940s and ’50s jazz, inspired by legends such as Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Harry Connick Jr.. Rich horn arrangements, polished rhythms, expressive trumpet lines, and Hall’s charismatic vocals define a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary.
Over the years, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, and the United States, performing in cities including Singapore, New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Vienna. Hall has also shared the stage with acclaimed artists including James Morrison, Don Burrows, and former Count Basie Orchestra leader Frank Foster.
Blending classic jazz standards and original compositions with effortless style and showmanship, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys continues to captivate audiences worldwide with performances that honour the timeless spirit of live jazz.
ADAM HALL & THE VELVET PLAYBOYS
Australia’s Premier Jazz Ensemble
"Where trumpet, voice, and jazz tradition meet with modern energy."
Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys is one of Australia’s most celebrated jazz ensembles, renowned for its vibrant live performances, sharp musicianship, and refined sense of swing. Led by Australian vocalist and trumpeter Adam Hall, the ensemble brings together the sophistication of classic big band jazz with the energy and spontaneity of a true live club performance.
Formed in 2005, the band draws deeply from the golden era of 1940s and ’50s jazz, inspired by legends such as Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Harry Connick Jr.. Rich horn arrangements, polished rhythms, expressive trumpet lines, and Hall’s charismatic vocals define a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary.
Over the years, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, and the United States, performing in cities including Singapore, New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Vienna. Hall has also shared the stage with acclaimed artists including James Morrison, Don Burrows, and former Count Basie Orchestra leader Frank Foster.
Blending classic jazz standards and original compositions with effortless style and showmanship, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys continues to captivate audiences worldwide with performances that honour the timeless spirit of live jazz.