Featuring Christine Manetta (Vocals), Adam Rudegeair (Piano) and Jamie Kuzich (Bass). Performing a mix of original works together with re-imagined Blues Classics & Jazz Standards.

Vocalist and Songwriter Christine Manetta, cuts straight to the emotional core, sharing genuine and heartfelt songs and connecting with her audiences with an immediate warmth and intimacy.

Recently emerging as a dynamic Songwriter with four songs from her Debut Album, co-produced by Adam Rudegeair, ‘One Woman One Day’ being recognised in the 2021 Australian Songwriters Association Contest. An eclectic blend of driving rhythmic influences and lyrical melodies paralleled with a diverse vocal experience. A vocal style that transcends from soaring power through to, sultry, down to earth warmth while encompassing the musical truth of each songs story.

“Great voice” Radio KLFM

Adam Rudegeair is a prolific composer, performer, and educator based in Melbourne. His music is rooted in jazz and funk, with significant influences from the sounds of New Orleans, Minneapolis, and avant-garde groove musicians such as Sun Ra and Medeski Martin & Wood. Adam's current projects include Lake Minnetonka, The Bowie Project, and the ongoing collaboration with jazz legend Bob Sedergreen ‘Bourbon Street to Brunswick Street’. Since November 2008 Adam has presented the weekly program Black Wax on PBS 106.7fm.

Jamie Kuzich - Initially trained in Jazz Bass, Jamie Kuzich was a stalwart of the Perth indie scene for a decade before moving east. Now based in Melbourne, his jazz, soul and pop influences blend into a style that is full of both deep pocket and melody.

Christine has made many notable appearances, in recent times, including the Docklands Blues Festival, Thornbury Theatre (Album Launch), Albury Entertainment Centre, Wesley Anne (Love Me or Leave Me – A Tribute to Nina Simone – Sold Out) and Festivals at Castlemaine, Merimbula, Halls Gap and Port Fairy.