JAZZ FREMANTLE (inc)
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THE PRESIDENT AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE NAVY CLUB AND
JAZZ FREMANTLE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THESE UPCOMING EVENTS.
SHOW TIME: 3pm TO 6pm, DOORS OPEN AT 2:30PM
Unless specified
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EFTPOS only payments available
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Program details are correct at time of publication and may be subject to change.
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Round Midnight is a versatile band with a well-arranged repertoire from Early Jazz Classics through the Swing Era to some later funkier Standards. Their diminutive singer, Kaylene Harris, continues to grow in stature as she performs powerful versions of tunes from the Great American Songbook’ The group also features two male vocalists and some of their arrangements are now commercially available at sheetmusicplus.com which is a Hal Leonard company. Line-up is: Kaylene Harris vocals, Brian Copping reeds, Lindsay Timms trumpet, Bob Benton trombone, Tony Eardly piano, Matthew Bateman-Graham bass/vocals, and Bob Appleyard drums/vocals.
Straight Ahead - The Big Band is an eighteen piece, Perth based group of musicians playing a broad repertoire of classic swing instrumentals and vocal jazz standards. ‘Through The Eras’ will include the big band swing of famous exponents of the style including Jimmie Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and the contemporary stylings of Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin and Walter White. Classic songs will be featured originally recorded by celebrated singers Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé to name just a few. Straight Ahead is an experienced line up of professional West Australian jazz musicians with outstanding vocalists Victoria Newton and Mark Underwood, we look forward to your company as we play ‘Through the Eras’!
Since rocking Jazz Freo with string quartet Sign of Four in 2023, virtuoso violin/ mandolin/vocalist Daniel Drieberg is back with a new all-star ensemble. Daniel Drieberg is a prize-winning WAAPA jazz graduate with exquisite multi-instrumental skills on violin, mandolin and vocals. He combines these with an infectious energy that enlivens his musical collaborators and delights audiences. Joel Drieberg is a young up-and-coming drummer, with interest and skill in many genres. He is currently one of 6 instrumentalists in the finals for the international James Morrison Generations in Jazz Award. Russell Holmes is a triple WAMI award winning pianist. He is held in immense regard within the music community as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator, having taught many of Western Australia’s finest. His enthusiasm, warm nature and decades of experience shine bright in his playing. Adam Springhetti is a musical chameleon, and one of Daniel’s most frequent musical colleagues. His highly trained and creative approach to double and electric bass, banjo, and more, position him in a unique and central position within the Western Australian music scene. Daniel Drieberg violin/guitar, Russell Holmes piano, Adam Springhetti double bass, Joel Drieberg drums.
Dan Garner is a guitarist and vocalist from Perth, Western Australia. Initially hailing from the wheatbelt, Garner regularly draws on a wide range of musical styles but feels right at home in the jazz trio format. He has been nominated for Best Jazz Act and Best Guitarist at the WAM Awards and has toured the country as a 'sideman.' This performance will be heavily influenced by the style of the Oscar Peterson Trio (Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Herb Ellis) and John Pizzarelli. Dan Garner guitar and vocals, Tim Voutas piano, Adam Sprinhetti double bass.
The Simmering Big Band returns for another sell out concert featuring its unique blend of big band tunes, vocals from songstress Bronwyn Sprogowski and a line up of 14 future jazz stars. The band has been running for 6 years now under the direction of Simon Styles and has performed at Jazz Freo, the Ellington, Lyrics Lane and with Michael Buble's trombonist, Nick Veyenas. This year's Jazz Stars of the Future represent the following schools : Churchlands SHS, John Curtin CA, Como SHS, Butler College, Kalamunda SHS, Northam SHS and more! The band will present its own mix of well known tunes from the Phat Band, Vocals from Bron as well as a new host of young jazz stars. The Simmering band comprises: Saxes - Mark Sprogowski, Steve Searle, Grant Rickman, Amanda Johnson and Simon Styles. Trumpets- Benn Hodgkin, Lindsay Timms, Tim Simpson, Adrian Hicks and Sarah Johnson Trombones - Carl Harper, Matt Walker, Bruce Herriman and Steve Searle Rhythm Section - Simon Jeans, Phil Waldron, Dave Martinus and Dennis Vrcic Vocals- Bronwyn Sprogowski
Book early! This is usually a complete sell-out as the band boasts many seasoned jazz players and presents many amazing future jazz stars too. A perfect balance of experience and youth for your Sunday afternoon.