Lisa Parrott, an Australian expatriate who has proven that they are capable of succeeding on the New York jazz scene is one of many. She has been there for over 20 years and has worked with numerous prominent bands. Recently, hera Rising Star was voted by the Down Beat Critics Poll in 2013 and 2014. Lisa performed with her sister Nicki as bassist at the Tribute to Mary Lou Williams Festival, Washington D.C., 2002. She has performed with many other artists, including Nancy Wilson, Dave Brubeck and Rachel Z. Her own trio includes Chris Lightcap as bassist and Matt Wilson as drummers. Her latest album Round Tripper, recorded in Brooklyn NY in May 2014, features Chris Lightcap as bassist and Matt Wilson on drums. Also, fellow Australian musicians Nadje Noordhuis and Carl Dewhurst play guitar and trumpet respectively. Accessible worldwide on iTunes and CDBaby starting February 24, 2015. www.lisaparrott.com
