ETYPE

Artist Information

Biography

What sort of jazz do you get when you mix original, soulfully smooth compositions and some big bluesy numbers with arrangements of contemporary popular songs? You get that Etype kind of jazz!

Mike Haynes (double bass), Katrina Ryan (vocals) and Beth Lyon (sax) are Etype. Accompanied by Brenton Foster on piano and Barnabas Smith on drums, this classy five piece act perform a polished show filled with energy and simmering sophistication.

Etype has independently sold over 28,000 albums, picked up two Australian Live Music Awards and performed frontline for international greats such as Harry Connick Jr, Rod Stewart and George Benson.

The Weekend Australian has called them “warm and sexy”, Street Press like “their cool swinging groove”. Jazzscene say “We love this band, and believe that you will too!”
Shows vary from intimate audiences of 50 people up to audiences over 800. Festival and support performances have seen the band perform for audiences of up to 35,000 people in Australia, and up to 1600 people in the United States.

Instrumentation

ETYPE ARE:
Katrina Ryan [vocals]
Beth Lyon [sax]
Mike Haynes [bass]

Accompanied by:
Brenton Foster [piano]
Barnabas Smith or Damien Eldridge [drums]

Performances are five piece with instrumentation being: vocals, sax, bass, piano and drums.

Discography

LATEST ALBUM - etype
Worked with renown producer; Paul Wiltshire of PLW Productions, this self-titled album was recorded and mixed in Melbourne at both The Base Studios and Sing Sing before heading over to Sterling Sound in New York to be mastered by Tom Coyne.

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Audio

• If You Were Me
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• Why
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• Half The Man
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• No Aphrodisiac
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• Phoney
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Lyrics

• If You Were Me
• Phoney

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Press

• Etype - CD Reviews [+ Show ]
  

  Etype (formerly Etype Jazz) have produced a worthy comtemporary pop/jazz album. A departure from the...Etype (formerly Etype Jazz) have produced a worthy comtemporary pop/jazz album. A departure from the jazz covers that built Etype a strong following, this self-titled album is a collection of original songs – a virtual soundtrack of their recent sell-out cabaret shows at the Adelaide Fringe this year._The rich and dark opening track, 'Phoney’, and the first single, ‘Square Peg’, set an intimate mood and feature Beth Lyons soulful jazz saxophone. ‘Good Enough’ is glorious 60s pop that would sit well on a Dusty Springfield greatest hits album. More traditional jazz numbers ,’If You were Me’ and ‘That Smile’, are contrasted with melancholic moody pieces ‘Comfort and Pain’ and ‘On my own’. ‘Half the Man’ is a delightful quirky finish that leaves you wanting more.
  Lyrically, the album is adult, intelligent and evokes true emotion. The songs are based on the joys and pain of love and loss. At times the lines lose the poetry needed for this type of album “you only get one chance not two or three”. But there are gems such as “you better hurry up and slow down” and “he’s half the man you’ll never be, more than twice as good as two of you” reminding us it’s always better to be the next guy.
  Katrina Ryan’s rich emotive vocals dominate. There is a live, understated sound and feel to the band that creates a connection with the listener. This album should find a deserved spot in the dinner party stack of CDs. Well worth a listen for old and maybe new fans of Etype.
  
  

• Etype - CD Review [+ Show ]
  

  This album of original material by the re-named Etype is a new direction for the South Australian gr...This album of original material by the re-named Etype is a new direction for the South Australian group that was most recently seen at the Adelaide Fringe and Cabaret Festivals, also featured at New York's Lincoln Centre and Birdland. Recorded and mixed in Melbourne by Paul Wiltshire then mastered by Tom Coyne in New York, the CD contains 12 songs that express the many moods of the writers and are given the unique sound that has developed over 15 years through the various incarnations of the group. Because the lyrics are so integral to the band's persona they are printed in the sleeve notes, which provides the listener with the opportunity to identify with the theme as well as enjoy the melody.
  In an interview, Beth Lyon (saxophone) explains that two of the songs were written as a tribute to the band's late and deeply missed keyboard player, composer and arranger, Ritsuko, who played a large part in preparing the band for this new direction. The measure of a great pop song is how well it can be translated into the style of other artists, notwithstanding the personal imprint that Katrina puts on everything she sings. Several of these songs can be taken up by other artists and probably will be in due course. Several of the songs can be slotted into market segments such as the Tamia-Motown inspired beat of Why , which will surely make the Hit Parade ; Good Enough will be the next teenage anthem; and That Smile will be on the ABC radio play-list! The range of selections never loses the jazz imprint, e.g. Hurry that is forever Etype (one hopes), nor the totally professional musicianship and the sheer joy of the upbeat songs. Arrangements are first class with the brass and/or strings fitted in where they matter and the range of emotions from Beths' alto saxophone complementary to the whole. This CD is unreservedly recommended to old and new fans alike and it rewards frequent plays.
  
  The Scene; Nicole Rushbrook
  Etype is the latest CD from the newly branded five piece jazz ensemble of the same name. Etype have been known and loved for their contemporary jazz for the past 15 years, and their skill and passion shines through on their CD. The album provides easy listening, with songs that would provide a perfect backdrop to a romantic evening such as “ I've Made Up My Mind” and others that make you want to learn to swing dance! Etype will be appreciated by jazz lovers everywhere and may even covert a few people.
  
  

• SOCO CARGO CLUB; 2008 Adelaide Fringe Festival [+ Show ]
  

  29 March 2008 In the red evening glow of the SoCo Cargo club Etypejazz played their first show ba...29 March 2008
  
  In the red evening glow of the SoCo Cargo club Etypejazz played their first show back in their hometown Adelaide to a sell-out crowd. It was easy to see why. Playing mostly new songs from their upcoming album, the band opened with the upbeat songs "Phoney" and "Let the good times roll", getting the audience into the mood. Lead singer Katrina Ryan captured the audience with her smooth voice and warm smile, while the highlight of the show was "Half the man", a mellow song written by double bass player Mike Haynes.
  
  Ryan and saxophonist Beth Lyon engaged the audience with tales of their recent travels, which clearly influenced their music and style with a sexy New York feel. Pianist Matthew Carey on the keyboard and charismatic Barnabas Smith on the drums complete the five-piece band. Etypejazz has incredible stage presence with their incredible talent displayed through solos. Already critically acclaimed, Eytpejazz will continue to win over audiences. Watch out for their new album or see them at SoCo Cargo until March 9.

• ENDORSEMENT [+ Show ]
  

  “Every so often some new talents emerge, destined to do great things. Such is the case with etypeja...“Every so often some new talents emerge, destined to do great things. Such is the case with etypejazz, comprising of five young talented, spirited, switched-on, professional musicians, who have already acquired a large fan-base in their home-state, and are rapidly moving to be accepted Australia-wide. They have a healthy instinct to provide the right kind of musical material to the audiences that is key to their success.
  I wholeheartedly support them and wish them a well-deserved bright and successful future.”
  MAESTRO TOMMY TYCHO A.M., M.B.E.,
  

• HOHO VOLTWO [+ Show ]
  

  "This album of 12 Christmas songs could be up there with the best of them all (Phil Spector's Christ..."This album of 12 Christmas songs could be up there with the best of them all (Phil Spector's Christmas Album from 1963). Its just chock full of the sheer joy that is the Festive Season, with elements of praise combined with snowbells, gifts under the tree and happy children.
  Santa Baby has echoes of Eartha Kitt, while Oh,Holy Night is pure Katrina with a glorious arrangement by Ritsuko. A touch of Sergio Mendez on Oh,Little Town of Bethlehem, followed by Away in a Manger with an entriely fitting backing that includes Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Cellist; Chris Handley. Damien does a funky arrangement that adds a new dimension to the inherent pathos of Little Drummer Boy, with Ritsuko adding the right Hammond B3 effect before the song moves into the Casbah. Mike pushes We Three Kings along as it collects momentum into a fenetic finale that will have the audience on their feet in live performances.
  Throughout all of these songs, Beth adds touches of elegance behind the vocals and injects some great jazz solos; Damien is supreme on the cymbals; Ritsuko swings mightily; Mike is by turns subtle and strong; and Katrina treats the lyrics with respect.
  Ok, I like this band; so will you. Oh, com all ye taithful.....and buy the CD."
  

• UNDER THE INFLUENCE [+ Show ]
  

  Like the exciting 1960s E-type Jaguar sports car, South Australian jazz quintet etypejazz accelerate...Like the exciting 1960s E-type Jaguar sports car, South Australian jazz quintet etypejazz accelerates through the tracks of its latest CD, Under the Influence, with flair, charisma and soul. In this seventh CD, recorded with new vocalist Katrina Ryan, the band has gone to another level of sophistication. Ryan has one of those warm, sexy voices that glides and purrs thorugh material as diverse as Do You Want to Know a Secret, I've Got You Under My Skin and Wives and Lovers.
  Motivating this fine vocalist is interplay with the four instrumentalists - Beth Lyon on Saxohone, Ritsuko on piano, Mike Haynes on bass and Damien Eldridge on drums - who have written their own arrangements of these favourites by songwriters from Cole Porter and Burt Bacharach to the Beatles.

• UNDER THE INFLUENCE [+ Show ]
  

  This is the seventh CD by etypejazz, but the first to feature Katrina Ryan, whose provenance as a si...This is the seventh CD by etypejazz, but the first to feature Katrina Ryan, whose provenance as a singer of personality and style is unquestioned. While still retaining their jazz feel in arrangements and solos, this recording explores their influences from the wider field of quality composers in the popular music genre, mainly from the second half of the 20 th Century. From Gershwin and Porter, through Bacharach, Manilow and Jobim to Lennon and McCartney, the Gibb brothers, Elton John, Paul Weller and Sting, these songs are timeless in the strong tradition of mood music.
  Beth continually breaks out from behind the vocal chorus with the facility of Sonny Stitt and the lyricism of Stan Getz, building her solos with intelligence and tone that is hers alone. Ritsuko is a keyboard player with the lightness of touch that comes from Teddy Wilson through Horace Silver, incorporating the meaningful spaces of Count Basie. Her considerable arranging skills are featured here, as on their other albums. Damien is a stylish "filler" behind the soloists, whether on brushes or sticks across the kit, while his rare solos are classics of restrained power. His modern New Orleans street parade beat on 'No Aphrodisiac' propels the tune right up to the fade. Mike is so unobtrusive much of the time that its easy to miss much of the interest stemming from his mind games on the upright bass. Listen to his duet with Katrina and following solo on the two and a half minutes of Stevie Wonder's ' You Are The Sunshine Of My Life', then the lightning attack on ' S'Wonderful'. Katrina's way with a lyric is rare amongst vocalists but not among singers, as she displays a complete understanding of the lyricist's intent without losing the inherent mood of the music. The nuances of Neil Diamond's 'Play Me' are never neglected (with a splendid guitar solo from Vincennzo), nor does she miss the lax morality of Lola in the storyline of 'Copacabana'.
  So different from their previous Cds, exploring their greater potential in Beautiful tunes, beautifully played and sung, this one will certainly draw the listerner under the etypejazz influence.

• Press clippings 2006
  

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• Press clippings 2007
  

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• THE LATE SHOW [+ Show ]
  

  Congratulations to etypejazz, "Simmo" and Chris Edser on an amazing show! Way, way off the beaten tr...Congratulations to etypejazz, "Simmo" and Chris Edser on an amazing show! Way, way off the beaten track - this is one for the history books...
  Brilliant sounds, unique beat-boxing and colourful imagery made for a thoroughly funky evening - thank you for opening my eyes and reviving my soul!

Setlist

SHOWS > Etype
If You Were Me (Cabaret Show)
UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Etype Goes Lounge with the Symphony Orchestra

Etype's typical show is 1.5hrs of original music with a couple of surprises thrown in for good measure !!

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