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  • A striking and typically eclectic selection of songs from Andrée Greenwell's acclaimed music theatre work, telling the life and times of Jean Lee, the last Australia woman to be hanged in 1951. This CD comes with the entire libretto, written by Jordie Albiston and Abe Pogos, based upon Albiston's dark and meticulously researched verse biography. This unique item is beautifully designed by Katerina Stratos. Copyright Andrée Greenwell 2012. (P) 2012 Australian Broadcast Commission.
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This is the opening song of the show, in classic Brecht-Weill style aka 'Mack the Knife'. It tells the story of the events that led up to the murder of William 'Pop' Kent, on the night of the Melbourne Cup, 1949.

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from The Hanging of Jean Lee, released September 21, 2012
With Jeff Duff as the Narrator, Pippa Grandison as Jean Lee, and Hugo Race and Josh Quong Tart as Chorus.

Musicians: Naomi Radom (violin), Phil Slater (trumpet), Paul Cutlan (saxophone), Michael Sheridan (electric guitar), Tom O’Halloran (keyboard), Greg Royal (bass guitar) and Jared Underwood (drumkit).

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Andrée Greenwell Sydney, Australia

Andrée Greenwell is a multi-award winning Australian composer, vocalist and performance maker. She notoriously clashes post-minimal and post-punk styles in her rich and compelling song and music making.

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