Prepare for a night of sultry rhythms, bold brass, and irresistible grooves as The Dan Barnett Big Band brings 
LATIN FIESTA
 to The Lounge, joined by internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott. Having toured Brazil and performed at Cuba’s Havana Jazz Festival, the band brings passion, authenticity, and fire to Australian shores. From Bossa Nova and Samba to Cha Cha, Mambo, and Merengue, the night celebrates Latin music’s vibrant tapestry. With Parrott’s smoky vocals and swinging bass, lush arrangements, and Barnett’s commanding trombone and vocals, 
LATIN FIESTA
 promises a high-energy, unforgettable Latin-jazz experience. 
The concert also pays tribute to the masters who shaped Latin and Latin-jazz worldwide — from the poetic elegance of Antonio Carlos Jobim to the boundary-breaking spirit of Dizzy Gillespie, the vibrant rhythms championed by Poncho Sanchez, and the glamour of Xavier Cugat. 
Dan Barnett – Vocals, trombone 
Nicki Parrott - Vocals, Bass 
With 14-piece Big Band  
“that rarity of a real jazz singer and also boasting a trombone sound to blow your house down while dispensing wildly swinging lines.&quot;
 John Shand, SMH 
“Highly entertaining”
 Fine Music Magazine 
“a giant figure in Australian jazz with a distinguished record... here was a jazz artist at the top of his game.” 
Eric Myers, 2025 
“Nicki Parrott could make anyone love jazz.” 
Cabaret Scene 
Jazz at The Lounge is part of Chatswood Culture Bites, Willoughby City Council’s innovative program of music, theatre, comedy and more in Chatswood CBD.

Dan Barnett Big Band

Event Description

Jazz At The Lounge 2026 - Dan Barnett Big Band: Latin Fiesta