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.

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SHOW TIME: 3pm TO 6pm, DOORS OPEN AT 2:30PM

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Cash or EFTPOS payments available

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Program details are correct at time of publication and may be subject to change.

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Table Bookings:
Table bookings can be made by TEXT ONLY Pamela on
0416 838 827 or email Pam stynesp@iinet.net.au

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Straight Ahead Big Band is proud to be playing at Jazz Fremantle on Sunday 7 March from 3 – 6 pm. It will mark almost 6 years since the band’s first performance at the club back on 15th
March, 2015! So sit back and enjoy the sounds as we take you on a big band jazz ride with a varied repertoire that should offer a little something for everyone! The singers in Straight Ahead have always been an integral part of the band’s sound so it’s with much pleasure SABB presents our top class vocalists Victoria Newton and Mark Underwood who will be front and
centre performing familiar jazz standards, the blues and some funk along with the 17 strong backing musicians and soloists. In addition we are very excited to welcome long time friend and wonderful musician back from Germany after many years away,
keyboard player and singer Mr Al Pithers! Al will be filling infor ‘Mr Chops’ Mike Nelson and will be demonstrating his death defying skills on the ivories throughout the course of the afternoon! Victoria Newton, Mark Underwood lead vocalists; Paul Millard MD, Grant Rickman, Jeremy Trezona, Brad Swope, Lee Buddle saxes; Mark Underwood, Benn Hodgkin, Adrian Kelly, Rob Bresland trumpets; Anthony Dodos, Catherine Noblet, Carl Harper, Bill McAllister trombones; Al Pithers piano; Ray Walker guitar; Shane Pooley bass, Pete Evans drums.

14 March

Phil Hatton and the Manhattons with Bronwyn Sprogowski

Expect to be surprised and charmed by the variety of music this band offers. They have been delighting audiences every Wednesday night at Rodney’s in Perth for over five years now
with their unique vibrant style. Leader Phil Hatton (clarinet, saxes and flute) has a Master’s degree in Music and was a featured artist at more than 50 jazz festivals in the USA. Initially setting out 11 years ago to play small group swing a la Benny Goodman and John Kirby, the band’s music has evolved into an eclectic stream of creativity, featuring the imaginative arrangements and original compositions of Kim Anning, Phil Hatton and Bryant Allard. The Manhattons contains some of Perth’s finest musicians: trumpeter extraordinaire Benn Hodgkin, virtuoso guitar and banjo player Kim Anning, effervescent pianist Tony
Celiberti, brilliant bassist Manoli Voyoucalos and superb drummer Will Chiew. Bronwyn Sprogowski is an established vocal artist in Perth’s jazz scene known for her smooth, swinging sweet vocal style.

21 March

Mike Nelson and Tameka Legendre

Jazz Fremantle features the Mike Nelson quartet and feature vocalist Tameka Legendre. Also; special guest vocalists on stage with Tameka will be Jenny Wrenn and Katherine Nelson. The quartet will feature 3 of the original members of Mike’s group ‘4 On The Floor’, the quartet that represented Australia at the 1988 Jazz Yatra in India. Simon Styles sax, Freddie Grigson bass, Peter Evans drums. The repertoire on the day will be an exciting mix of straight up jazz standards, originals and a healthy dose of blues and soul.

28 March

Roger Garrood Quintet, featuring Bronwyn Sprogowski

Bronwyn Sprogowski is an established vocal artist in Perth’s jazz scene known for her smooth, swinging sweet vocal style. Influenced by the sounds of jazz from an early age, Bronwyn is
certain to impress with her delightful delivery of jazz standards. Bronwyn’s talent, experience, and swinging style has seen her perform with an array of internationally recognized artists.
Roger Garrood needs no introduction to jazz audiences. Roger has had long and varied experiences in music: a military band, Dixie band, jazz combo, dance orchestra, theatre orchestra, touring in the UK and Europe. In the 1970s he played alto flute and alto sax in the WA Symphony Orchestra, flute and piccolo with WA Arts Orchestra. He has supported a host of star artists: Henry Mancini, Touring Glen Miller Orchestra, Sammy Davis Jnr, Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole and Ray Charles. Murray Wilkins has had a long and varied career in music, specialising in his first love, Jazz. He’s had the privilege and pleasure of accompanying some of the world’s leading players and is still enthusiastically active on the Perth Jazz scene. Mike Nelson helped establish Jazz Studies at WAAPA in the 1980’s and has lectured at UWA,
ANU as well as performed in concert in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra. He has toured extensively throughout Great Britain and Europe. With a career spanning more than 50 years in the industry, Ray Walker is one of Western Australia’s leading professional guitarists. A versatile and accomplished player across many styles, Ray has performed in duo format with many world class guitarists. Drummer/composer Peter Evans began playing piano at the age of 5 and drums at 12, before going on to study Jazz Performance at WAAPA and the Victorian College of the Arts under the guidance of some of Australia’s leading jazz musicians. Roger Garrood reeds, Bronwyn Sprogowski vocals. Mike Nelson piano, Ray Walker guitar, Murray Wilkins bass, Pete Evans drums,