Helen Catanchin is a highly expressive and gifted jazz/contemporary singer, songwriter and instrumentalist based in Melbourne, with over ten years performing and recording experience. With a warm, distinctive tone, and the ability to powerfully draw the listener into the story of each and every song, Helen has performed as lead vocalist with her jazz band at festivals and venues the likes of the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival, Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival, Eltham Town Jazz & Blues Festival, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Paris Cat Jazz Club and Bird’s Basement. She has also performed live with acclaimed international and local artists, including Mavis Staples, Joss Stone, Rickie Lee Jones, John Abercrombie, Barney McAll, Gian Slater, The Black Arm Band and Lior, in a variety of contexts and events.