UNESCO International Jazz Day

Since graduating from the Elder Conservatorium, Thomas Voss has quickly established himself as one of Adelaide’s most versatile trombonists, composer/arrangers and educators. As well as leading his own big band and a number of small group projects, he has performed with artists including Vanessa Perica, Vince Jones and Kate Ceberano, and has played at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Perth International Jazz Festival, Sydney Conservatorium International Jazz Festival and the Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2019 International Jazz Day concert.

Thomas was nominated for the 2022 Freedman Jazz Fellowship, was shortlisted for a South Australian Music Award in 2019, and placed first in the International Trombone Association’s 2017 Carl Fontana Jazz Competition, making him the first Australian to win the award.

An in-demand composer/arranger, Thomas was Creative Original Music Adelaide’s 2023 Featured Composer, Composer-in-Residence for the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2022, JazzSA Superbands’ Composer-in-Residence in 2019, and has also served as Program Coordinator for JazzSA since 2021. Thomas has penned test pieces for the ABODA SA and Generations in Jazz band festivals, where he has also featured as an adjudicator and guest artist.

A beacon in the Adelaide and South Australian music scene, Enne R. Project has firmly established themselves as a pivotal figure in the local jazz community. As a recipient of the COMA Emerging Artist Award in 2023 and a finalist in the SA People's Choice Music Awards for Jazz, their contributions have been widely recognized and celebrated. Their engagement with the COMA Sound Alliance Mentorship Program and regular performances at the Adelaide Fringe from 2021 to 2024 highlight their active presence and commitment to the region's vibrant music landscape.

Enne's performances are a staple in Adelaide's cultural calendar, with memorable gigs at venues like the Wheatsheaf Hotel for the Women In Jazz Adelaide's Summer Program underscoring their local influence. The upcoming album launch at the Wheatsheaf on March 18th, as part of COMA's program, is eagerly anticipated as another milestone in their flourishing career.

Significant moments in Enne R. Project's journey include touring with the James Morrison Academy Big Band and experiences with globally renowned institutions such as Julliard and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Fellows. These experiences not only shaped their musical direction but also underscored their status as an artist of exceptional talent and vision. As they continue to weave their narrative into the fabric of South Australia's music scene, their story is one of inspiration, dedication, and profound musical exploration.