Vanessa Caspersz and James Emerson are a Jazz duo from the Blue Mountains. Their repertoire is filled with the old standards, Dixieland and gypsy jazz. Vanessa’s voice is sweet, smooth and bright. An experienced vocalist, she has been singing with various bands, choirs and solo, for over a decade. Vanessa currently plays with her trio “Snail” and duo “Piccolo Bear,” and her most recent Jazz duo has had her singing most weekends in the Blue Mountains. James Emerson has studied Jazz guitar with some of the most prolific Sydney Jazz guitarists including Jeremy Sawkins and Mark Johns. His playing possesses a rich blend of melodic and chordal improvisations and moves through swinging walking bass lines.

Come along this Saturday to Palais Royale from 5:30pm for 'cocktail hour' with the local talents of Vanessa and James.

'Nombre 230' @ Palas Royale:
It’s a Saturday afternoon and you’re getting ready to go out for dinner. You’ve either just arrived in the Mountains and you’re dinner reservation isn’t for a few hours yet, or you’ve been out all day and need a little cheeky ‘brightener’ before the party starts a little later. Maybe you’re still waiting for your friends to arrive in town? Maybe you’re after a little bit of live music and a drink before calling it a night early? Whatever the case, head to the iconic Palais Royale Boutique Hotel’s cocktail bar for live music and historic cocktails with a twist . . . we call this ’Nombre 230’. 'Nombre 230' is brought to you by The Palais Royale, Entertainment Blue Mountains and Music in the Mountains.

Where is 'Nombre 230':
Well, Palais Royale is located at number 230 Katoomba St in Katoomba of course. The cocktail bar is located in the lounge, right next to the historic front courtyard.

Palais Royale:
The roots of The Palais Royale involve a convent, a lottery winner, two cottages joined to create a larger guesthouse, a French-inspired Ballroom and 4-and-a-half star accommodation . . . intrigued? The Palais Royale is an iconic must-see historic hotel located in the heart of Katoomba. Head to www.palaisroyale.com.au for more information.