Audrey Powne Quartet

UK-based, Melbourne born artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Audrey Powne is a creative force carving out a distinctive path in the future jazz and soul world. Having honed her craft in the vibrant Melbourne music scene, Powne can now be found performing in some of the most visionary musical circles globally and where she is known equally for her extraordinary technical skills as both a trumpeter and vocalist, her creative inventiveness, and for being unafraid of pushing the boundaries while simultaneously keeping musical traditions alive.

“Audrey Powne is clearly a brilliant musician.” Jamie Cullum, THE JAZZ SHOW, BBC RADIO 2

In 2023 Powne signed to legendary UK Jazz/Soul label BBE (Barely Breaking Even) to release her debut album From the Fire. In addition to songwriting and playing trumpet, vocals and keys, Powne also composed, arranged the strings and produced the album. This approach allowed the multi-hyphenate to take full creative control, applying techniques developed from working with producers on earlier projects allowing her to achieve her unique sound.

Since then Powne has performed headline shows at Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz Café London, Public Records (NYC), Townhouse (LA) Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival and many more.

As well as her solo work, Powne has had prominence on the international music scenes having performed with acts as diverse as Maceo Parker, Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Jose Gonzalez, Nubiyan Twist, Allysha Joy, Masta Ace, Tim Minchin and she is currently touring with Grammy nominated band The Teskey Brothers.

In 2026 Powne will release her second LP “Bodies of Water” again on BBE records with 3 single releases slated before the full album release in September.