Amazon Blue are a fresh new and very experienced musical group, having four successful Asian contracts under their belts which allowed their music to reach an international audience. After the completion of the first six-month contract at the Tokyo Hilton Japan, Amazon Blue were invited for another 6 months in Tokyo, 6 months in Nagoya, Japan and back to Tokyo.

Amazon Blue have also just completed three contracts with voyages Brampton island resort (2 months at a time), and heron island resort. They also were asked to perform on daydream island resort for Christmas 2004, New Year 2004, Valentines Day 2005 and Australia day 2005.

Amazon Blue are also regular performers at novatel twin waters resort on the sunshine coast and Mooloolaba surf club. The founders and core of the group are Fran Kelly (vocals, percussion) and Gus Mckinstray (sax, keyboards). Collectively their experience in the music industry in both Brisbane and Melbourne spans 20 years. They have performed with some of the most distinguished entertainers and musicians over the years and their latest highlight being performing for and with Diana king and her band in Tokyo 2003. (“Say a little prayer” fame) Amazon Blue performs as a duo, trio, four piece and on to a six-piece band when lucky enough to need a larger group for conferences and functions.

Now based back on the sunshine coast, they are creating quite a stir with their fresh repertoire and jazz, groove based style. It seems there is a large number of people over 25 that want a change in the music they listen to and they are loving the ambience surrounding Amazon Blue.

Imagine sitting back on a sunny afternoon, overlooking the water, enjoying a fine wine and listening to the smooth sounds of Amazon Blue. This is due to their choice of music, innovative ideas, great reputation and most of all the ability to create a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere with the customers and staff alike.

Their concept is to reproduce some of the forgotten music of the 70s and 80s including artists such as steely Dan, Patti Austin, Michael franks, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington and Chaka khan to appeal to guests who are true music lovers with a finer taste. Sprinkle this with smooth jazz from the 40s and 50s for the older and more refined guests (to reminisce and stroll down memory lane).

Then add contemporary groove to the equation e.g. maroon 5, jack Johnson, Ben Harper etc for the younger generation who want to listen to a live band and enjoy a fine wine with dinner, then you have the recipe for a very sophisticated evening of music covering and catering to all ages and musical tastes without just repeating the standard repertoire of music played everywhere.

Taking the risk of being different has been an incredible adventure and has most definitely paid off in customer and management appreciation in a time where people are desperate for a change in music.

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