Jim Zappia a Sydney-based musician and singer. Guitar, flute, vocals. 5th Avenue, Motivo, jazz/swing standards, contemporary, pop and classic rock. Continental Dance, Club theme night, main lounge.

5th Avenue: Duo/band consisting of 2 to 6 members -
  •  jazz/swing standards, contemporary, pop and classic rock
  • specially suited to a Club Lounge/Dance Night
Motivo: Duo/band consisting of 2 to 5 members -
(the word Motivo is Italian for melody)
  • World music - Italian, French, German, Slovenian, Croatian, Polish, Russian, Hungarian
  • American/Australian/British pop and classic rock!
  • specially suited to a Continental Dance Night
Casual Fill-in:
  • guitar, flute, lead vocals
all my music is presented in a 1 or 2-page muso-friendly format, in my personally prepared books
5th Avenue - Retro Covers Duo/Band

Forget the DJ - you want a band, live and real, to get you jiving!

5th Avenue plays the music that takes you back to when you could sing along to every song on the radio. The music that still excites audiences, young and old, today!

Put on your dancing shoes and go retro, starting with classic songs from the 50s and 60s through to 70s Disco and electric 80s. Add a little contemporary into the mix and you have a night to remember!

But there's more to dancing than just Rock 'n' Roll for this versatile band. The 5th Avenue playlist includes standards from the golden era of Swing, along with Latin/Ballroom and easy listening classics.
Welcome! I hope you find something here that interests you if you're looking for a band or solo/duo performers for your next function. I look forward to hearing from you.         Jim Zappia
Updated November 2017 (c) jimzappiamusic.net.au
Contact:
Mob: 0431 689 828

5th Avenue & Motivo
Music to dance is what it's all about!
That is the basic philosophy that drives these two fantastic bands.
And the music that makes you want to dance is the music that arouses your spirits, imagination and sense of nostalgia.

Motivo - World Music Duo/Band

The Motivo repertoire is totally adaptable to any festive situation. It covers an impressive range to make your special function a most memorable night. Drawing from the fine musical traditions of Europe and Latin America as well as Swing and Contemporary Pop, their wide-ranging repertoire takes in the finesse of Ballroom to crazy Latin rhythms and good ol' Rock 'n' Roll!

Let your mood be lifted by the music of Motivo! Listen and move to the music that is in your heart, exquisitely and masterfully performed by these accomplished musicians.

Motivo appears regularly at Club Marconi, Bossley Park, NSW.

Upcoming Appearances at Club Marconi:
  • Sun Feb 5 2017, Motivo Duo
  • Sun Apr 23 2017, Motivo Duo
  • Sun May 7 2017, Motivo Duo
  • Sat May 27 2017, Motivo Band
Check out Motivo on YouTube:
La Spagnola: https://youtu.be/rYsN7N4gy64
Funiculi Funicula: https://youtu.be/mGMnLW19ADM
Pretty Woman: https://youtu.be/o-diTUjULOA
Can't Take My Eyes Off You: https://youtu.be/6JV3ACjJ6uE

Other Combos available:
All combos include Vocals

Solo Guitar/Vocals -
  • Unplugged - all acoustic
  • One-man-band with backing tracks
Acoustic Combos -
Duos:         
  • guitar + accordion/keyboard;
  • flute + accordion/keyboard;
  • guitar + sax/flute
Trios:         
  • guitar + accordion/keyboard + sax/flute
  • guitar + bass + drums
Specially suited to shopping centres, open-air events, birthday parties, private and corporate functions, intimate settings, wedding ceremonies