Established in Perth as Le Jazz Hot in 1998, this stylish, professional jazz and swing duo quickly conquered the Perth market performing at many of the city's most prestigious venues and events including the 2000 and 2001 Hopman Cup, the Perth Sheraton Hotel, the Parmelia Hilton, the Perth Zoo April Jazz Festival, Telethon, numerous events at Whiteman Park, plus award winning restaurants such as Friends at the Hyatt, Dear Friends in Caversham and Oceanus, to name just a few.

In February of 2002 Le Jazz Hot were privileged to be selected as the support act to Daryl Braithwaite for a Wanneroo City Council open air concert! The girls have also been regular performers at the popular Walter's River Café and have been invited to perform at many festivals such as the City of Stirling and the City of Melville Jazz and Café Culture Festivals.

Aware of the need for versatility and change to sustain work in the Perth market and to further utilise the vocal competency of these two successful artists, Katy and Kylie, in 2002, introduced the new concept Ain't Misbehavin'. In contrast to Le Jazz Hot, Ain't Misbehavin' quickly incorporated an extensive repertoire of classic pop, rock and roll, musical theatre, country and Christmas. In addition, several floorshows were created by the girls and could be assembled to introduce other talented Perth actors, dancers and vocalists, ensuring that Katy and Kylie now had the complete package to offer all prospective clients.

Ain't Misbehavin' has seen great success in a relatively short time, in particular in dominating the corporate market. Performances include organisations such as Brambles, Watsonia, Atofina and regular performances with CPA Australia. Two of their recent highlights have included the challenges of entertaining clients on the Hotham Valley Express to Pinjarra and battling the winds and the high seas on The Leeuwin both for Uvex Safety Australia.

The girls are accomplished artists and together, with their combined talent and experience, bring a unique blend of style and entertainment to the stage that is not only enthusiastic but refreshing. You truly cannot go past this versatile and professional duo that is Le Jazz Hot and Ain't Misbehavin'.

Katy

Brief Biography

Katy's involvement with music started at the tender age of 11, having played the piano accordion, mandolin, keyboards and guitar (both acoustic and electric). Katy's proficiency on the guitar enabled her to join several local bands and eventually teach for some years.

In 1986, Katy undertook professional singing lessons for two years with Janice Tyler-Warne, Head Vocal Lecturer at the Mt Lawley Music Conservatorium, the most highly recommended and regarded singing teacher in Perth at that time. Shortly after, Katy joined several successful Perth bands and performed as a solo artist on numerous occasions entertaining audiences at many of Perth's finest hotels, function centres and restaurants including numerous country venues and outdoor festivals. A specialist wedding singer, dozens of happy couples have walked down the aisle to Katy's beautiful and melodic vocals.

In the late 1980's, Katy became a member of the WA Jazz Choir, formed by the Music Conservatorium in Mt Lawley, having been chosen from hundreds of entrants. A choir of approximately 15 singers, Katy performed at numerous venues including the Sheraton for their Grand Ballroom opening, Houghton's Winery and the York Jazz Festival.

With her Croatian background, Katy has also been involved with numerous local ethnic groups, either playing the mandolin, keyboards or guitar and in particular is a highly regarded singer within the Croatian community. She has performed at various concerts, fundraising events, weddings, and has participated in many competitions. In 1992, Katy wrote her first Croatian composition, both music and lyrics, that awarded her second place in a people's choice award, performing before a large audience at an annual Croatian event.

With numerous credits to her name, Katy has also performed in Italian at the Perth Concert Hall (1999) and was an invited guest performer at the Year 2000 New Year's Eve Concert held at Cottesloe Beach backed by the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO).

Additionally, Katy has many awards, prizes and trophies under her belt, having participated in many local singing competitions and eisteddfods. In 1997, Katy created The Voice Music School which she solely managed and operated for over three years before taking time out to build on the success of the newly created duo Le Jazz Hot.

Kylie

Brief Biography

Kylie's performance career was nurtured from a very young age, initially as a dancer and later as an actor, singer, choreographer and puppeteer. 13 years of jazz and tap, and 8 of classical ballet dancing with a highly competitive Perth Dance School (Peta Norton School of Dance), gave Kylie the confidence, presence and skills required essential in the art of performance.

The theatre arts became a prominent part of Kylie's life in 1983 when she studied drama at the Young Australian League Drama Academy and numerous workshops with acclaimed Perth drama tutor, Alan Blackwood. This was the start of a still ongoing delve into theatre. With over 50 productions under her belt in all genres of theatre, Kylie has played at many of Perth's most prestigious entertainment venues in an array of diverse award winning leading roles including: Sally Bowles (I am a Camera), Tourvel (Dangerous Liaisons,) Irma (Irma La Douce), Ann Deever in Miller's, All my Sons, Sister Mary Amnesia in both Nunsense and Nunsense II, Carrie (Carousel) and most recently, Jane in Willy Russell's One for the Road.

Kylie's passion for performing took a new turn in 1994, when under the tuition of professional musician and voice coach Bill Higgins, she fulfilled a lifelong ambition to sing. After only a few months training, Kylie began reaping the rewards of her aspirations. Over a period of three years she competed in various festivals and Eisteddfods and was awarded 25 placings (17 firsts), in the genres of musical theatre, popular, jazz and folk. She recently spent a year training further in jazz vocals and scat with the current WAPA Jazz and Contemporary vocal instructor, Sue Kingham.

Professionally, in April of 1998 Kylie's vocal and acting talents combined to play the understudy to Mary in the Perth production of Jesus Christ Superstar at His Majesty's Theatre under the musical direction of Greg Shultz. She later, in 1999, 2001 and 2004 was employed by Oliver's Travelling Music Hall for 6 month contracts as actor, singer, dancer and choreographer.

Kylie later joined Katy to become the other half of newly created duo Le Jazz Hot.