The Cat Empire

Founded: 1999

Location: Australia

Open artist Instagram
Open artist Twitter
Open artist Spotify

The Cat Empire

The Cat Empire are an Australian jazz/funk band, formed in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1999. For most of the band's duration, the core members were Felix Riebl (lead vocals, percussion), Harry James Angus (trumpet, vocals), Will Hull-Brown (drums), Jamshid "Jumps" Khadiwhala (turntables, percussion), Ollie McGill (keyboards, backing vocals) and Ryan Monro (bass, backing vocals). Monro retired from the band in March 2021, while Angus, Hull-Brown and Khadiwhala all left in April 2022. They are often supplemented by The Empire Horns, a brass duo composed of Ross Irwin (trumpet) and Kieran Conrau (trombone), among others. Their sound is a fusion of jazz, funk, ska, and rock with heavy Latin influences.

Albums

2003 The Cat Empire
2005 Two Shoes
2006 Cities: The Cat Empire Project
2007 So Many Nights
2010 Cinema

MusicBrainz content provided under the terms of the Data License
Wikipedia content provided under the terms of the Creative Commons BY-SA license

Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter

News / Music
The Cat Empire Postpone MSO Shows Over Pianist’s Sanctioning

The Cat Empire Postpone MSO Shows Over Pianist’s Sanctioning

News / Music
John Butler & The Cat Empire Headline 2024 Good Day Sunshine Festival

John Butler & The Cat Empire Headline 2024 Good Day Sunshine Festival

Features / Music
Go Behind-The-Scenes Of The Cat Empire's New Album 'Where The Angels Fall'

Go Behind-The-Scenes Of The Cat Empire's New Album 'Where The Angels Fall'

News / Music
Children's Ground Central Australia Announces First-ever Arrernte Language Children's Album

Children's Ground Central Australia Announces First-ever Arrernte Language Children's Album

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day Five (Monday, 10 April)

Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day Five (Monday, 10 April)

News / Music
The Cat Empire Welcome New Band Members & Share New Single

The Cat Empire Welcome New Band Members & Share New Single

News / Music
The Cat Empire Announces Major Line-up Change & Farewell Tour Dates

The Cat Empire Announces Major Line-up Change & Farewell Tour Dates

News / Music
Want To Help Musicians Through The COVID Crisis? The Cat Empire Have An Idea

Want To Help Musicians Through The COVID Crisis? The Cat Empire Have An Idea

News / Music
The Cat Empire Announce Australian Headline Tour

The Cat Empire Announce Australian Headline Tour

Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Cat Empire - Stolen Diamonds

Album Review: The Cat Empire - Stolen Diamonds