Jazzing Around at The Capitol Jazz Club

⭐ Step beyond the velvet rope and immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Jazzing Around at The Capitol Jazz Club, an intimate listening experience set within one of Singapore’s most iconic art deco landmarks Highlights 🎷 Live jazz performances by a curated lineup of world-class artists 🏛️ A hidden listening room nestled inside the historic Capitol Theatre 🥃 A speakeasy-style atmosphere filled with soulful melodies and quiet glamour 🎶 An intimate setting where every note, pause, and rhythm takes center stage ✨ A journey through jazz’s rich heritage and vibrant future Artists Lineup 19 & 20 June - CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT 26 & 27 June - Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys - SPECIAL SHOW SOLD OUT Australia’s Premier Jazz Ensemble Special Two-Night Engagement featuring the full 5-piece band of Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys. Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys is one of Australia’s most celebrated jazz ensembles, known 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 of a true live club performance. Formed in 2005, the band draws inspiration from the golden era of 1940s and ’50s jazz, influenced 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 the band’s signature sound. Over the years, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys has toured throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, and the United States, performing in cities including Singapore, New York City, 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 with original compositions, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys continues to captivate audiences worldwide with performances rooted in the timeless spirit of live jazz. July Lineup🎺🎙️ 3 & 4 July - Jeremy Monteiro Trio with Maya Raisha & Sean Hong Wei Generations in Conversation Come catch the Jeremy Monteiro Trio, featuring Singapore’s King of Swing Jeremy Monteiro on piano, Ben Poh on bass and Hong Chanut Techatananan on drums, together with two of Singapore’s most exciting young jazz talents — Sean Hong Wei and Maya Raisha. Both Sean and Maya are Jazz Association (Singapore) scholars currently making waves in New York City, where they are pursuing their Masters in Jazz. Sean’s debut album with Jeremy Monteiro reached the Top 20 of the USA JazzWeek charts in 2023, while Maya has been turning heads with her commanding presence and authentic, classic jazz vocal style. Don’t miss this rare meeting of three generations of Singapore jazz musicians — an evening of swing, soul, and musical conversation at the highest level. 9, 10 & 11 July - Mark Turner - Special Show The Sound of Swing & Soul Mark Turner is a jazz multi-instrumentalist working across saxophone, guitar, and voice, shaped by the rhythmic language of swing and the expressive freedom of blues-based improvisation. His musical approach is grounded in core jazz practice: phrasing that breathes, melody that leads, and improvisation shaped in response to the ensemble rather than apart from it. Based in Perth, Turner’s development as a jazz musician has been formed through ensemble performance, where interaction and listening define the centre of the music. His work alongside swing-oriented groups such as Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys, as well as appearances with larger ensembles including the Perth Symphony Orchestra, reflects a practice shaped by both discipline and adaptability within jazz contexts. Alongside this, his work has been recognised through multiple music awards, including four performance-related honours and a cabaret award at Perth Fringe World Festival, as well as a nomination for WAM Song of the Year in his debut year as a songwriter and a semi-finalist placement in the Unsigned Only competition. Within this continuum, Turner works through jazz as a language built on listening. Moving between swing-era repertoire and blues-tinged ballads, he approaches each phrase with space and restraint, allowing rhythm and harmony to guide expression in real time. Across improvisation and standard forms, his focus remains on tone, placement, and the subtle interplay between silence and sound. Rather than separating identity into roles, Turner works from within the continuity of jazz itself, where voice and instrument exist in the same expressive space. His playing reflects a restrained sensibility shaped by swing tradition, allowing the music to unfold naturally through shared direction, attentiveness, and improvisational conversation. 17 & 18 July - Simone Prattico Trio - Special Show Rhythms Without Borders Led by Italian drummer and composer Simone Prattico, the trio brings together pianist Daniel Gassin and Brazilian percussionist Acelino de Paula in a contemporary jazz language shaped by international performance careers and deep-rooted rhythmic traditions. Their music moves through groove, improvisation, and cross-cultural exchange, where structure is constantly reshaped in real time. Prattico’s career has taken him from Rome to Paris and New York, establishing him as a sought-after drummer across jazz, Brazilian, and global groove contexts. Recognised internationally for his versatility and hybrid rhythmic approach, he has performed extensively across major venues and festivals in Europe, the United States, and beyond, developing a voice defined by rhythmic layering, adaptability, and stylistic breadth within modern jazz practice. Pianist Daniel Gassin brings a similarly international profile, with award recognition in Australia including finalist and nomination placements in major jazz competitions and songwriting awards, alongside extensive performance activity across Europe, Africa, and Asia. His work as both leader and sideman places him within a wide network of contemporary jazz collaborations, where harmonic sensitivity and improvisational clarity define his contribution. Together with Brazilian percussionist Acelino de Paula, whose work is grounded in Afro-Brazilian rhythmic traditions and international performance experience, the trio forms a unified but flexible ensemble voice. Their music is built on interaction rather than hierarchy, where percussion, piano, and drums continuously reshape rhythm and harmony through listening, responsiveness, and shared momentum. 24 & 25 July - Charlene Su A Voice of Elegant Soul Singaporean vocalist and songwriter Charlene Su brings a contemporary voice shaped by a deep appreciation for the Great American Songbook and the timeless tradition of jazz storytelling. Known to many for her original pop and R&B releases—including the viral hit I Like Red, which has amassed more than 11 million streams—Charlene’s musical roots began with formal vocal studies at the School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA), where she first developed her affinity for jazz standards and expressive interpretation. Over more than fifteen years on stage, Charlene has cultivated a style that blends elegance, warmth and emotional honesty. Her appearances as runner-up on The Final One (Season 2) introduced her to a wider audience, while her continued work as a recording artist and live performer has established her as one of Singapore’s distinctive musical voices. Whether reimagining beloved standards or drawing from modern influences, Charlene approaches every performance with understated sophistication, inviting audiences into songs that feel both familiar and deeply personal. 30 & 31 July & 1 Aug - Jacob Khalil - Special Show The Contemporary Songsmith Jacob Khalil is a New York–based singer, pianist, and songwriter whose work moves between jazz, contemporary pop, and soul-inflected interpretation. At the centre of his musical identity is the voice at the piano—shaping melody with clarity and emotional directness, while drawing on jazz phrasing and improvisational instinct as a guiding language. Based in New York City, Khalil has become a consistent presence in the city’s live music landscape, performing across venues such as Birdland Jazz Club, where his work sits alongside both traditional jazz repertoire and contemporary song interpretation. His approach reflects a fluid relationship between genres, where jazz serves less as a boundary and more as a method of expression. His career includes appearances on major stages and media platforms, including a performance alongside Sam Smith on Saturday Night Live, as well as ongoing engagements across the United States in both club and performing arts settings. Across these contexts, his focus remains on reinterpretation—shaping familiar material through a personal lens grounded in vocal nuance and harmonic sensitivity. Within his performances, Khalil moves between original songwriting and reimagined standards with a consistent emphasis on storytelling and melodic flow. The result is a musical voice shaped by jazz influence but open in form, where piano and voice operate as a single expressive channel within contemporary performance practice. General Info 📅 Date: Choose in the ticket selector 📍 Venue: Capitol Theatre, Level 3 (Galleria Room) 🚪 Doors open at 8:00 PM 🎵 Showtimes: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM 👤 Age Requirement: 18+ recommended for cocktail service; Underage will not be allowed entry (Tickets nonrefundable) 👤 If you purchased a single ticket, please inform us if you are coming in with a group or with a companion so we can arrange for you to be seated together prior to the show. 👤 Not wheelchair accessible 🥃 Your ticket grants access to the live performance. We kindly encourage guests to support the venue by ordering food and drinks during the show — this helps us continue bringing amazing artists and experiences to you. Description Jazzing Around at The Capitol Jazz Club is more than an evening out—it’s a refined escape into the soul of live jazz. Set within the art deco grandeur of The Capitol, this intimate listening room blends architectural elegance with the raw, expressive energy of a classic jazz speakeasy. As conversations soften and glasses clink, a hush falls and the music takes over, creating moments that feel both spontaneous and timeless. From storied classics to forward-looking sounds, each performance is thoughtfully curated to captivate discerning listeners and curious newcomers alike. Get your tickets now!