About
The Jasmine Mahon Trio presents acoustic renditions of swinging jazz classics and cool lounge favourites along with a bit of down and dirty rock 'n roll for good measure. Their influences include Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, Big Mama Thornton, Frank Sinatra and Wanda Jackson.
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Jasmine Mahon (vocals), Ben Rogers (guitar) and Nikki Scarlett (double bass)
Video
Forties style jazzy song about cheeky, enigmatic girl teasing potential suitor. Lyrics Nikki Scarlett; music Ben Rogers; vocals Jasmine Mahon.
Marilyn Monroe sang a great version in the 1959 Billy Wilder classic comedy "Some Like it Hot". This jazz/pop ballad from 1931 has been covered by many vocalists including Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, and Chet Baker. This Lockdown Video by the Jasmine Mahon Trio comes to you from Jasmine's bedroom and Ben & Nikki's music room.
The Jasmine Mahon Trio performing an acoustic version of the standard "Almost Like Being In Love". Vocals - Jasmine, Guitar - Ben Rogers, Bass - Nikki Scarlett.
The Jasmine Mahon Trio live at Surabaya Johnny's (47 Blessington St, St Kilda). Thanks to Louey Hesterman for the video.
Gigs
Sunday 9 March, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cicciolina, 130 Acland St, St Kilda (part of the ROAR Festival)
