High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Cat Empire is an Australian eclectic band from Melbourne, Australia, Though 3 of the bands members come from Turkish backgrounds. Currently, the Cat Empire comprises of Felix Riebl (percussion and vocals), Harry James Angus (trumpet and vocals), Ollie McGill (keyboard and backing vocals), Ryan Monro (bass and backing vocals), Will Hull-Brown (drums) and Jamshid "Jumps" Khadiwhala (decks, percussion). They are also commonly backed by the Empire Horns, a brass duo, and have recurring guest musicians. They met when well known Melbourne jazz identity Steve Sedergreen decided to form, mentor and develop a group made up of very talented young musicians from different schools and backgrounds.