Gerry Masi

Gerry Masi has made a reputation in Australia and beyond. Recently returning from performances in the US, this fabulous vocalist owns every song he sings. He delivers with a showmanship that keeps audiences returning time and time again to see the many acts he fronts. Gerry Masi is a consummate performer and professional. His most known acts include Lucifer’s Lounge, and Devils Cabaret.

Nicki

Nicki is a fabulous vocalist with a passion for singing! Her energy is infectious, as she reaches out and grabs the audience with her sweet and powerful vocals. Nicki is also a fabulous fun character on stage and off, and brings a lively, positive mood to all her gigs.

Dominic Guida

Dominic has been performing professionally for over 20 years both nationally and internationally. He has recently returned from a 10 week stint (27 shows) in Italy. This soulful singer has supported many artists including; Suzi Quatro, Wendy Mathews, Neil Sedaka, Swanee, Ian Moss, and Daryl Braithwaite - just to name a few.

Catherine Lambert

Cindy Dennis

Cindy is a professional vocalist with a wonderful sound and a fresh on-stage personality. She has done many shows with Richie including support for Sophie Monk.

Nicola Harris

Nicola has one of those tremendously strong voices that takes you completely by surprise. To look at her she makes it all seem so easy, but when you listen, she's doing some amazing things. Nic's a "One Take Wonder" in the studio too. She brings with her a whole lot of fire, and a whole lot of soul - and she's a fabulous fun character to work with.

Les Millar

Les is a well travelled master of double bass. Having played with a number of known acts here and overseas, Les now also teaches bass at Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium. Doubling as a vocalist, Les’ style not only carries smooth jazz and rock with ease, but punches out the power of Buble in full swing. Les is a very welcome and valuable addition to Richie’s “Jazz Kats” team.

Gavin Clarke

Gavin is a vocalist / trombonist with a fresh, new approach to jazz performance. He is part of a new wave of musicians bringing the sound of today to jazz. Richie loves to have Gavin on the gig whenever the multi-talented performer is not touring nationally or internationally as he does with a variety of stage shows.

David Burvill-Holmes

David is a vocalist / multi-instrumentalist that can add a variety of flavours to an evening’s entertainment. Lead flautist with the South Australian Police Band since the 1980’s, this light–hearted player is easily one of the finest in the country. A full-time performer for well over 20 years, David takes on tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, and vocals with equal ease and professionalism.

Antero Ceschin

For almost two decades Antero's drumming has served many local and international artists. His touring and recording credits include The Mighty Reapers, USA blues diva Margie Evans and pop group Leonardo's Bride. Inspired by the great harmonica masters Larry Adler and Stevie Wonder; Antero has now developed his own unique chromatic harmonica style.

Sharon Vicars

A dedicated flutist, Sharon takes on the jazz repertoire with passion and verve. Her forte is Latin rhythms, and her sound works equally well as a duo with Richie, or letting loose in Richie’s Groove based Nitro Jazz Ensemble. Sharon has done numerous shows with Richie including the International Rugby Sevens event in Adelaide.

Phil Smith

Phil’s command of the standard jazz and pop repertoire is as broad as one can ask for from a seasoned professional.   His skills are always in demand on the local circuit, and his quietly spoken nature is a stark contrast to his expressive ability on the keyboards. 

Dave McEvoy

David McEvoy is described by many of SA's finest musicians as their preferred pianist. This is because Dave is such a tasteful player that he makes the music really come to life while leaving enough room for every player in the band to shine. This is an extremely rare talent for a pianist, and David delivers it with a depth of feeling that is all one can ask for.

He has accompanied many notable touring and local musicians, and currently teaches in the jazz department at Adelaide University.

Richie Robinson

With a background including Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul, and RnB; Richie is as comfortable entertaining solo with his Classical-Jazz and thumping Blues styles as he is ripping out fat chord solos and outside harmony in jazz ensembles, to soaring melodic jazz-blues fusion solos, to funking it up with some of the hottest funksters in Australia.

No matter what style or guitar Richie plays, his passion and feeling for the instrument are obvious to all as he captures the essence of each song and delivers it with the same magic he has had since he was a young boy.

Paul Jankovic                    

A whiz on both upright double bass and electric bass, Paul has played a variety of shows with Richie. He is equally comfortable on pop and jazz, and he also has a solid background in RnB. This makes Paul a valuable choice for shows where he can utilize his diversity or simply perform as a classic jazz double bassist.

Shireen Khemlani

Shereen's style and feel on electric bass always shines through. You can hear it from the very first note. A rare player that features and supports every other player in the band, Shereen sounds so sweet you’ll want to listen just to her. She has performed with Richie many times, as well as with international touring artists, and all the best from the local scene.

Mike Haynes

Mike is an international quality player with a solid knowledge of the jazz repertoire. He drives performances along with an obvious enjoyment that is entertaining in itself. He has done many shows with Richie since the year 2000. Mike has performed in the US, the UK, and on a growing number of jazz albums.

Damien Eldridge

Due to many years of dedicated study, practice and performance, Damien has the musical maturity of a drummer ten or even twenty years his senior. As well as performing regularly with Richie since 1995, he has a growing number of albums and international performances behind him (including a recent support for George Benson).

JJ Hackett

JJ is widely known for his solid feel. He can take any song to a new dynamic level, whether it’s a smooth dinner vibe, or groovy dance jazz, or blues. JJ has the knack of complimenting the other players with his playing, while keeping the audience tapping their toes. His most known ex-outfit is the hugely popular Oz band Mondo Rock.