Friday, Saturday and Sunday 27February until 21 March
ADELAIDE FRINGE 2009
Contemporary Jazz.
In a style reminiscent of New York's Village Vanguard, a live performance from Bebop to Bossa Nova and beyond. Various local and interstate bands performing modern, original and totally improvised contemporary live jazz.
In the cosy ambiance of a night club, surrounded gallery of jazz images with multimedia presentations, superb sound in an intimate setting with full licensed Bar, Espresso Coffee, Tea and European style Light Jazz Supper - all for your enjoyment. For full detailed program go to: www.adelaidejazz.com.au____________________________________________________________________________________
P R O G R A M
Friday 27th February
9:00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes, Dean Barcello - guitar, Anna Butterss - bass,
Ben Adamson - drums
Saturday 28th February
9:00pm – Imants Cielens QuartetSunday 1st March
8:00pm – Takashi and Acu Jazz
Takashi & Acu Groove was formed a few months ago to pursue to reveal Adelaide what’s out there in the world as far as jazz goes, they are always evolving as a form of smooth jazz. So more audience could easily listen to it ,rather than tin tiki tin tiki stuff. We pursue the easy funky beat in jazz form tunes from Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Joe Sample and some original stuff. Please come for this exciting debut gig.
ACU GROOVE: Yacek Waskowski – guitar, Jeorge Naum – keyboard, Josh Verco – bass, Takashi Kitahara - drumsFriday 6th March
9:00pm – Graeme Hollis Quartet
A lifelong professional musician, Graeme has played in a variety of rock, funk and jazz bands and held numerous piano bar residencies. His cv includes a long stint with bluesman Chris Finnen and lengthy residencies at Hahndorf’s German Arms and the Glenelg Stanford Grand.
His passion however has always been jazz and the Hammond organ. Graeme’s unique organ sound assimilates not only the jazz technique of players such as Jimmy Smith and Dr. Lonnie Smith, but also rock styles exemplified by Santana’s Chester Thompson and Booker T Jones.
The program will consist of mainly original material and some piano as well as organ.
Creative, interactive, accessible, modern playing, featuring:
Graeme Hollis Quartet: Graeme Hollis - Hammond, Dean Birbeck - drums, Terry Osmond - guitar, Matty - bass
Saturday 7th March
9:00pm – Clara Sanabras & the Real Lowdown (UK)
Led by singer and multi instrumentalist Clara Sanabras, The Real Lowdown, are a London based band, acclaimed for their versatility and wide-ranging style. Since they formed four years ago, they’ve wowed audiences with their renditions of well-known songs from here and there, some remembered from childhood, some from favourite old films, some original.
In the past Clara toured all over the world performing a variety of music, from medieval to world music & Stockhausen, and worked in theatre, mainly at the National Theatre and the Globe.
She teamed up with composer & producer Harvey Brough and together they recorded the band’s self-titled debut album “Clara & The Real Lowdown”. With their second album on the way, they are sure to be making an impression in 2009.
Sunday 8 March
8.00pm – Chris Martin Trio & Derek Pascoe
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire. Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.Friday 13th March
10:00pm – James Annesley Quartet (MELB)
The music from this ensemble is a unique style of contemporary jazz which draws influence from serene, earthy folk music as well hard hitting rock. James's original compositions are rich in dynamic contrast and varying timbral textures, with plenty of room for adventurous, freewheeling improvisations
Featuring: James Annesley: Saxophones, Hugh Stuckey: Guitar, Tom Lee: Double bass
Hugh Harvey: Drums
Saturday 14th March
9:00pm - Henry Manetta and the Trip (MELB)
From influences including Aretha Franklin, Sun Ra, Tim Buckley, Billie Holiday and Mervyn Peake, Henry Manetta has forged a unique and improvisatory vocal synthesis of Jazz, Blues and Soul. He first stepped onto the stage as vocalist with Precious Memories, the legendary Adelaide avant-garde Blues band that included Clare Moore (of The Royal Dave Graney Show) and guitarist Patrick O’Grady. Precious Memories were the house band for Bijou, a series of underground concert extravaganzas that ran for some years.After moving to Melbourne in 1980, Henry sang with such notable groups as Jump The Gun, Zulu Din, The Immortals and Steam and has shared bills with Kate Ceberano, Stephen Cummings, Paul Kelly and Joe Camilleri amongst others.
His debut album ‘Shiver’ (2001) was recorded with a line up that included Australian Jazz legends Bob Sedergreen and Geoff Kluke.
Sunday 15th March
9.00pm - Adam Rudegeair Quartet (MELB)
Adam Rudegeair comes from an illustrious pedigree of tutelage by Bob and Steve Sedergreen and influences stretching from Medeski Martin & Wood, Prince, and the waterfalls of jazz invention arising from Thelonious Monk. A prodigious composer and much in demand accompanist for singers and musicians alike, his compositions and playing style reflect both the dark underbelly of Melbourne’s nightlife and the universal concerns of the human condition (usually with a wry twist.) As well as being the primary musical co-conspirator with Henry Manetta in ‘the Trip’. Adam conceived and fronts the 8-piece Funk juggernaut ‘Rhymes With Donkey’, in addition to his various jazz groups. He has always sought to meld different types of groove together into one funky gumbo.
Adam released his first CD ‘Transmogrify’ in 2005, which featured all original compositions and a startling appearance by Henry on the ecstatic funk workout “Argyle Girl.” His compositions range from the dark sex-balladry of ‘All Over’, to the deep groove of ‘Mr Majesty’. Adam’s arrangements are always surprising, and prone to spontaneous combustions of deep-groove eccentricityFriday 20th March
9:00pm – Les Millar - My Coltrane Project
Les Millar will perform his version of John Coltrane composition and some of his original work in the program: My Coltrane Project. Expect the unexpected.
The band: Bruce Hancock - piano, Sylvan Schmoe Elhay - sax, Laurie Kennedy - drums, Les Millar - vocal, bassSaturday 21st March
9:00pm –Deanna Djuric and Ralph Franke
Deanna Djuric – piano composer, perform at the IAJE in New York, the Sydney Opera House, the Basement in Sydney, the Sydney Spring Festival the Glenelg Jazz Festival,the Shanghai Arts Festival, and the Fremantle Jazz Festival. She won a placing in the 2000 UNISONG International Song Contest, was the overall winner of the South Australian World Vision 2000 Gospel Eisteddfod ,was a nominee for the APRA Jazz Development Award in 2001 & 2005 and won a placing in the 2002 American Song writing Contest. In 2004/2005, Deanna was awarded a Professional Development Grant and an Emerging Artist Award from Arts SA that enabled her to be mentored by outstanding US pianist, Lynne Arriale
Ralph Franke – sax plyer From Sydney Ralph Franke has performed at major Australian Jazz Festivals including Manly International Jazz Festival, Thredbo Jazz Festival Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Brisbane River Jazz Festival. A regular performer at Sydney’s iconic jazz venue The Basement. He Has also performed in Germany, The Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Channel Islands and the Maldives.
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Friday 20 February
8.00pm – The Unbridled Sax-Axe
The Unbridled Sax-Axe are very fresh, seven pieces Adelaide Jazz Fusion Combo. They have just finished a jazz performance degree at Adelaide Helpman Academy, Jazz course. They mostly plays original compositions and well known jazz standards.
Andrew Crago - alt
Jason McMahon – tenor/EWI
Sam Leske - guitar
Cam Blokland - guitar
Brenton Foster - keys
Jeremy Martin - bass
Mat Crago - drums____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 13 February
8.00pm – Lucinda Peters - Show Cancelled
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8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay - Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Ross McHenry - Bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 30 January
8.00pm – Private Function - Live Rock & Roll and Blues
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Friday 23 January
8.00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes
Dean Barcello - guitar
Anna Butterss - bass
Ben Adamson - drums
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Friday 16 January
8.00pm – Jazz Seniors with Susan Correll.
From being ‘discovered’ busking in Rundle Mall Sue has travelled the world singing in many of the leading hotels in Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Malaysia as well as working extensively in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Classically trained, Sue brings a fresh new approach to the great American standards, bossa novas and ballads.
Combined with the straight ahead swinging style of the Jazz Seniors this promises to be a great night of easy listening jazz.
Jazz Seniors Built around the stylish guitar playing of Jim Garie, this trio of veterans owes a lot to the sounds of players like Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass and Pat Martino. Terry McDonnell on bass and drummer Terry Griffin provide a strong rhythmic foundation for the group as well as adding their own solo contributions. The trio's playlist is built around the great American songbook, some latin excursions and the great jazz standards. This is stylish, straight ahead jazz at its exciting best..Susan Correll - vocal
Jim Garie – guitar
Terry McDonell - electric bass
Terry Griffin – drums
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Friday 9 January
8.00pm –Graeme Hollis and friends
A lifelong professional musician, Graeme has played in a variety of rock, funk and jazz bands and held numerous piano bar residencies. His cv includes a long stint with bluesman Chris Finnen and lengthy residencies at Hahndorf’s German Arms and the Glenelg Stanford Grand.
His passion however has always been jazz and the Hammond organ. Graeme’s unique organ sound assimilates not only the jazz technique of players such as Jimmy Smith and Dr. Lonnie Smith, but also rock styles exemplified by Santana’s Chester Thompson and Booker T Jones.
The program will consist of mainly original material and some piano as well as organ.
Creative, interactive, accessible, modern playing, featuring:
Graeme Hollis - Hammond
Dean Birbeck - drums
Terry Osmond - guitar
Matty - bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 2 January
8.00pm – Pat Thiele Quintet
The Pat Thiele Quintet will be playing tunes from the early eighties Wynton Marsalis albums such as Black Codes and Live at Blues Alley. Hard-bop style tunes.
Pat Thiele - trumpet
Chris Soole - tenor sax
Matt Sheens - piano
Alana Dawes - bass
Jarrad Payne - drums
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Friday 26 December - Boxing Day
8.00pm –Takashi & Acu Groove
Takashi & Acu Groove was formed a few months ago to pursue to reveal Adelaide what’s out there in the world as far as jazz goes, they are always evolving as a form of smooth jazz. So more audience could easily listen to it ,rather than tin tiki tin tiki stuff. We pursue the easy funky beat in jazz form tunes from Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Joe Sample and some original stuff. Please come for this exciting debut gig.
Yacek Waskowski – guitar
Jeorge Naum – keyboard
Josh Verco – bass
Takashi Kitahara - drums
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Friday 19 December
8.00pm – Loni Thomson Quartet (Melbourne)
Born in Adelaide and now based in Melbourne, vocalist and composer Loni Thomson draws on her experience singing jazz, blues and folk music to create her own personal style. Since moving to Melbourne in 2007 Loni has focused on writing and performing her own original compositions as well as exploring jazz standards.'The Loni Thomson Ensemble' was formed in 2008 in collabaration with double bassist Sam Zerna. The groups' exploration of different song forms and styles creates a unique and contemporary ensemble sound.
Loni Thomson - vocal
Matthew Sheens - piano
Sam Zerna - bass
Josh Baldwin - drums
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Friday 12 December
8.00pm –Les Millar Electronica
Les Millar Electronica - a combination of original material, Free Jazz and improvised electronica with twist.
Les Millar - Bass
Cameron Blockland - guitar
James Storer - percussion
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Friday 5 December
8.00pm – Tom Pulford Quintet
Tom Pulford plays on flute alto, tenor saxophone, he is a fabulous bebop and post-bop player. The quartet will perform Tom’s original composition and well known jazz standards to freely improvised jazz all with a focus on group interaction.
Tom Pulford - saxes
Matthew Sheens - piano
John Aue - bass
Josh Baldwin - drums
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Friday 28 November
8.00pm – Vincent's Chair
Vincent's Chair Trio write and play songs which draw on the improvisational elements of jazz and the story telling qualities of folk music.
They cite as their main influences artists like Joni Mitchell, Sting and Pat Metheny.
The end result is a fresh new Australian sound.
In performance the trio has established a reputaution for delivering haunting, intimate moments with their expressive playing.2008 saw them return to Europe to play EUROPAfest in Romania, and performances in the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
This will be their first appearance at the Black Note Jazz Club.
Kathie Renner - vocals & piano
Karen De Nardi - viola
Hugh Stuckey - guitar
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Friday 21 November
8.00pm – Deanna Djuric & Ralph Franke
Deanna Djuric – piano composer, perform at the IAJE in New York, the Sydney Opera House, the Basement in Sydney, the Sydney Spring Festival the Glenelg Jazz Festival,the Shanghai Arts Festival, and the Fremantle Jazz Festival. She won a placing in the 2000 UNISONG International Song Contest, was the overall winner of the South Australian World Vision 2000 Gospel Eisteddfod ,was a nominee for the APRA Jazz Development Award in 2001 & 2005 and won a placing in the 2002 American Song writing Contest. In 2004/2005, Deanna was awarded a Professional Development Grant and an Emerging Artist Award from Arts SA that enabled her to be mentored by outstanding US pianist, Lynne Arriale
Ralph Franke – sax plyer From Sydney Ralph Franke has performed at major Australian Jazz Festivals including Manly International Jazz Festival, Thredbo Jazz Festival Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Brisbane River Jazz Festival. A regular performer at Sydney’s iconic jazz venue The Basement. He Has also performed in Germany, The Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Channel Islands and the Maldives.
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Friday 14 November
8.00pm – Graeme Hollis and friends
A lifelong professional musician, Graeme has played in a variety of rock, funk and jazz bands and held numerous piano bar residencies. His cv includes a long stint with bluesman Chris Finnen and lengthy residencies at Hahndorf’s German Arms and the Glenelg Stanford Grand.
His passion however has always been jazz and the Hammond organ. Graeme’s unique organ sound assimilates not only the jazz technique of players such as Jimmy Smith and Dr. Lonnie Smith, but also rock styles exemplified by Santana’s Chester Thompson and Booker T Jones.
The program will consist of mainly original material and some piano as well as organ.
Creative, interactive, accessible, modern playing, featuring:
Graeme Hollis - Hammond
Dean Birbeck - drums
Terry Osmond - guitar
Matty - bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 7 November
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Anna Butterss - Bass___________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 31 October
8.00pm – Jazz Singer's Night
Hosted by Luke Thompson and Charmaine Jones and featuring some of Adelaide's up and coming Jazz Vocalists and musicians. Accompanied by the Chris Martin Trio, this concert will showcase performances by Jazz voice students of the Elder Conservatorium and feature members of the Adelaide Connection and Kind of Blue Jazz choirs with some swinging jazz choral tunes. Come along and see Adelaide's rising stars strut their stuff at the Blacknote!
The Band:
Chris Martin - piano
Anna Butters - bass
Yuri Markov - drums
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Friday 24 October
8.00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet - - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes
Dean Barcello - guitar
Anna Butterss - bass
Ben Adamson - drums
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Friday 17 October
8.00pm – Les Millar's Coltrane Project
Les Millar will perform his version of John Coltrane composition and some of his original work in the program: My Coltrane Project. Expect the unexpected.
Bruce Hancock - piano
Sylvan Schmoe Elhay - sax
Laurie Kennedy - drums
Les Millar - vocal, bass
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Friday 10 October
8.00pm – Jazz Seniors - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
Ruthie O'Reilly has been singing for over 25 years, performing on the East Coast and in recent times around Adelaide. Jazz arrangements of popular classics are a trademark, and her light, lyrical and cruisy style is cool to sit back and listen to.
Jazz Seniors Built around the stylish guitar playing of Jim Garie, this trio of veterans owes a lot to the sounds of players like Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass and Pat Martino. Terry McDonnell on bass and drummer Terry Griffin provide a strong rhythmic foundation for the group as well as adding their own solo contributions. The trio's playlist is built around the great American songbook, some latin excursions and the great jazz standards. This is stylish, straight ahead jazz at its exciting best..
Ruthie O'Reilly. - vocal
Jim Garie – guitar
Terry McDonell - electric bass
Terry Griffin – drums
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Friday 3 October
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Anna Butterss - Bass___________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 26 September
8.00pm –Bob Bernard Jazz Cats (Sydney) - GA$25.00 Conc.$20.00
One of the great jazz trumpeters of Australia, Bob Barnard has generally favored performing trad and pre-bop jazz. The younger brother of the fine drummer Len Barnard, he started playing jazz with a family band in 1947 and was in Len's group during much of the 1947-55 period.
Barnard also led his own band and, after moving to Sydney in 1957, he worked with Graeme Bell and gigged locally. Barnard first came to the U.S. in 1978, where he was a hit at the Bix Beiderbecke festival in Davenport, Iowa, and has since appeared at a variety of American festivals. He debuted on records as a leader as early as 1952, made sets for Swaggie, Calligraph and Sackville (1995), among others, and also recorded with Ralph Sutton. Bob Barnard's excellent technique, solid tone and swinging style have made him a popular attraction in the trad jazz world.Bob Barnard - Cornet
Paul Furniss - Clarinet
Laurie Thompson - Drums
Peter Locke - Piano
Darcy Wright - Bass
Bill Polain - Trombone (SA)
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Friday 19 September
8.00pm –Les Milar Trio - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
The concept is to play more modern songs (ie. Nirvana,
Madonna, AcDc) in a world music style with lots of
improvisation that gets a bit free at times.
Greg is originally from Canada but has lived in Adelaide
for some time running several Jazz/World Music bands
including Knight Flight and Elephant Juice.
If you prefer a more modern approach to Jazz Styles
with plenty of risks this is for you.
Les Millar - bass
Greg Knight - guitar, banjo
Craig Lauritson - drums
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Friday 12 September
8.00pm –EVOLUTION - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
EVOLUTION - Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin styles, they draw on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, feature original compositions by Dave Merigot!
Dave Merigot - piano
Toby Martin - bass
Ken Cooney - drums
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Friday 5 September
8.00pm –Chris McNulty (US) and Paul Bollenback (US) with
All - Stars Adelaide Quintet - GA$15.00 Conc.$12.00
Chris McNulty has been hailed by critics in the US as an immense talent whose vocalizing is fearless and composing peerless (Jazz Times, USA, Jan 2007), and a rare find among jazz singers. In the UK she has been hailed as one of the foremost vocalist-composers on the international jazz scene with a voice of serene beauty, striking veracity and compelling emotional fervency (Jazz Wise, UK, Jan 2007), and in her native Australia, as a superb jazz vocalist (West Australian, May 2005) who melds the sounds of jazz, blues, pop and funk into an intensely musical style with a highly professional delivery.
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Friday 29 August
8.00pm – Private Function - (No Live Jazz)
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Friday 22 August
8.00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes
Dean Barcello - guitar
Anna Butterss - bass
Takashi Kitahara - drums
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Friday 15 August
7.00pm – Chris Martin Trio - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire. Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.
Chris Martin – piano,
John Aue - bass
Jamie Jones - drums
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Friday 8 August
8.00pm – Ray Vega (US) with Mike Stewart Quintet
- GA$15.00 Conc.$12.00
...one of the innovators of the New York Jazz and Latin music scenes. Known as one of the Latin Kings of trumpet, Ray Vega (USA) makes a one night appearance at the BlackNote performing the music of Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter as well as original music this will be a night of jazz not to missed in Adelaide.
with:
Mike Stewart - tenor
Nick Mulder - trombone
Mark Ferguson - piano
Tim Bowen - bass
Ben Riley - drums
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Friday 1 August
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co. - - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Ross McHenry - Bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 25 July
8.00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet - GA$12.00 Conc.$10.00
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes
Dean Barcello - guitar
Anna Butters- bass
Ben Adamson - drums
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Friday 18 July
8.00pm – Chris Martin Trio
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire. Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.
Chris Martin – piano,
Alana Dawes - bass
Jamie Jones - drums
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Friday 11 July
7.00pm – Mike Stewart's SONGBOOK
The SongBook pays tribute to the great composers of the 20th century and the great saxophone trios of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.
Mike Stewart has recently returned from 2 1/2 years in studying and playing in New York. During his time there he performed with luminaries such as Joe Lovano, Jimmy Heath, Frank Wes, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Lewis Nash, Renee Rosness, Todd Coolman, Ray Vega, Ralph Lalama, Steve Wilson, Mark Turner, Adam Nausbaum, David Hazeltine and Joe Locke.Featuring:
Mike Stewart: Saxophone
Tim Bowen: Double bass
Ben Riley: Drums____________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL Sunday 6 July
7.00pm –James Annesley Quartet
The music from this ensemble is a unique style of contemporary jazz which draws influence from serene, earthy folk music as well hard hitting rock. James's original compositions are rich in dynamic contrast and varying timbral textures, with plenty of room for adventurous, freewheeling improvisations
Featuring:
James Annesley: Saxophones
Hugh Stuckey: Guitar
Tom Lee: Double bass
Hugh Harvey: Drums____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 4 July
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Ross McHenry - Bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 27 June
8.00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes
Dean Barcello - guitar
Mike Haynes - bass
Ben Adamson - drums
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Friday 20 June
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Ross McHenry - Bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 13 June
8.00pm –JAZZ 'MADE IN POLAND'
The Black Note Jazz Club presents: an OPEN NIGHT - free entry - JAZZ MADE IN POLAND.
...The next stage in the history of Polish jazz was called "the catacomb period" because during that period, jazz was played unofficially as an underground music in private houses. It was only the period of the political "thaw" after 1955 that brought freedom also in the field of art. It was the beginning of the development of an authentic jazz movement in Poland.
On the BIG screen selection of short video clips from
Poland presenting the Polish Top Jazz Musician in various line-up and period of time.Photo Gallery with images of Polish Gigant of Jazz.
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Friday 6 June
8.00pm –Duncan Eagles Quartet
Duncan Eagles, a London based saxophonist. Duncan despite being just 22 years old is quickly making his mark on the London Jazz Scene and has appeared at venues in London and around Europe including Ronnie Scotts, the 606 Club, The Bulls Head, The Spitz, Cheltenham International Jazz Festival along side some of the top names of jazz including Dave o Higgins, Derek Nash, John Etheridge, Roy Babbington, Nigel Price, Mornington Lockett to name a few.
Duncan picked up the saxophone at 16 years of age and by 18 he was accepted onto the Jazz course at the countries leading music conservatoire, Trinity College Of Music. Here he had the opportunity to study with some of the worlds finest jazz musicians such as Russel Van Den Berg (Kenny Wheeler) , Jean Toussaint (Art Blakey) and Mark Lockheart. At just 19 years old he won the Spike Robinson saxophone award which helped boost his reputation and launched him onto the scene playing at top venues and alongside some big names associated with the award such as Derek Nash.
Since then Duncan’s career has moved from strength to strength. He completed a sell out tour of Southern Ireland with his own 10 piece band playing at some of the top clubs in Dublin and the Southern coast including the Boom Boom Room (voted best live music venue in Ireland), The Boom Boom Room, Limerick Jazz Club and Galway Jazz Club to name a few and received open invites to return at any time!
At 21 Duncan became involved with the current “Tomorrows Warriors” musicians and was a featured soloist with Shabaka Hutchings’ Splay. This was a very forward looking band made up of some of the most up and coming musicians in London. This group enjoyed gigs at Cheltenham International Jazz Festival which was also broadcast live on BBC Radio, The Vortex and the Spitz. Its through this band that Duncan met drummer Pharoe Russel and has just collaborated with forming the experimental jazz group Artikel.
Duncan Eagles - Tenor Sax
Matt Sheens - Piano
Max Luthert - Bass
Joel Prime - Drums
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Friday 30 May
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Ross McHenry - Bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 23 May
8.00pm – Ralph Franke Quartet
Ralph Franke saxes Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
His new quartet compiles:
Ralph Franke - saxes
Dean Barcello - guitar
Mike Haynes - bass
Ben Adamson - drums
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Friday 16 May
8.00pm – Janet Seidel Quintet
Janet has been performing jazz oriented material and the Great American Songbook in particular since her High School and University days in South Australia in the 1970s. With 14 CDs to her name she has covered quite some ground stylistically and many have been nominated for awards. All have been well reviewed all over the world. Janet’s groups have toured Australia several times and played most important Jazz Festivals around the country. Internationally she has toured to many countries including UK, USA, Europe, the Middle East and many South East Asian countries. On her latest release Moon Of Manakoora Janet’s soft and sensuous vocals are framed by Chuck Morgan’s superlative work not just on guitar but more on ukulele. British writer Bruce Crowther notes, “his skill is startling”. The CD shot to No. 1 on the jazz vocal charts in Japan for 3 months in a row late in 2005. Back in Australia in May, this CD was named winner of the Bell Award for Jazz Vocal CD of 2006 at the National Jazz Awards in Melbourne.
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Friday 9 May
8.00pm – Jazz Seniors
Jazz Seniors Built around the stylish guitar playing of Jim Garie, this trio of veterans owes a lot to the sounds of players like Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass and Pat Martino. Terry McDonnell on bass and drummer Terry Griffin provide a strong rhythmic foundation for the group as well as adding their own solo contributions. The trio's playlist is built around the great American songbook, some latin excursions and the great jazz standards. This is stylish, straight ahead jazz at its exciting best..
Jim Garie – guitar
Terry McDonell - electric bass
Terry Griffin – drums
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Thursday 8 May - SPECIAL
7.30pm –MILES - MONK - MINGUS : Jazz Action Tribute Concert
A special concert organised by Jazz Action Society, Tribute to the Giant of Jazz Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus.
Featuring:
Dave McEvoy - piano
Ian Dixon - trumpet
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay - sax
Laurie Kennedy - drums
Les Millar - bass
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Friday 2 May
8.00pm – Joe Gordon (New York) with the Boss Trio
"Jon Gordon is one of the greatest sax players ever" according to jazz legend Phil Woods. Jon is one of the 1st call alto players in NY, his resume includes performances with Mel Lewis, Maria Schnider, Clark Terry, Jimmy Cobb. Harry Connick Jnr, Bob Mintzer, Benny Carter and many many more, in addition he won the prestigious Thelonoius Monk International Jazz Competition in 1996.
Featuring with the Boss Trio
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Friday 25 April
8.00pm – Schmoe & Co.
The Black Note Jazz Club welcomes the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quartet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of bebop. His jazz ensemble, called Schmoe & Co plays jazz concerts, club gigs, radio and TV broadcasts and recordings. Over more than four decades Schmoe has performed throughout Australia and in and around San Francisco and he currently teaches jazz at The Elder Conservatorium of Music, SA and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Stanford, California. He has scored, produced and performed the music soundtracks for several short films and works for ballet.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax
Ted Nettelbeck - Piano
Laurie Kennedy - Drums
Ross McHenry - Bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 18 April
8.00pm – Jesse Deane Freeman Trio
A happy sound to unwind to. Led by Jesse Deane-Freeman on Hammond, Guitar, vocals and dry humour. Jesse has charmed people across Australia for many years with not only great keyboard ability but also fine guitar and a distinctive voice. He now has a new band incarnation for these excellent musical skills!
A line up to highlight for us in particular his skill with the great Hammond Organ, This will also move his music territory away from the more classical blues, he is so well known for, but not too far!Paul "Thomo" Thompson - drums
"Sav" Palaktsoglou - guitar,
Jessie Dean-Freeman - Hammond Organ
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Friday 11 April
8.00pm – Les Millar's Coltrane Project
Les Millar will perform his version of John Coltrane composition and some of his original work in the program: My Coltrane Project. Expect the unexpected.
Bruce Hancock - piano
Sylvan Schmoe Elhay - sax
Laurie Kennedy - drums
Les Millar - vocal, bass
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THE FRINGE'08 in FULL SWING
Sunday 16 March
7.00pm –Acujazz
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion. Acujazz covered many of the tunes from Russell Johnson wrote in the ’70s and ’80s, giving them a more contemporary, jazz-infused feel.
Acujazz with Takashi Kitahara (drums), Josh Verco (bass), Jennifer Liston (keyboards) and Peter Raidell (sax)
9.00pm – Great Jam SessionSaturday 15 March
7.00pm – Chris Martin Trio
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire. Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.
Chris Martin – piano, Derek Pascoe - sax, Jarrard Payne - drums
9.00pm – Deanna Djuric with Ralph Franke
Deanna Djuric a prolific young composer and arranger, she won a placing in the 2000 UNISONG International Song Contest, was the overall winner of the South Australian World Vision 2000 Gospel Eisteddfod, was a nominee for the APRA Jazz Development Award in 2001 & 2005 and won a placing in the 2002 American Song writing Contest. In 2004/2005, Deanna was awarded a Professional Development Grant and an Emerging Artist Award from Arts SA.
Ralph Franke saxes and guitar Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
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Friday 14 March
7.00pm – Evolution
EVOLUTION - Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin styles, they draw on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, feature original compositions by Dave Merigot!
Dave Merigot - piano
Toby Martin- bass
Ken Cooney- drums
9.00pm –Les Millar Acoustic - Mingus/Monk/Miles Tribute
Les Millar will perform a Tribute to:
Mingus Monk and Miles
with a special guest Ian Dixon
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Thursday 13 March
7.00pm – Schmoe & Co
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quintet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax,Ted Nettelbeck - Piano, Laurie Kennedy - Drums, Ross McHenry - Bass
9.00pm – JesseDeaneFreeman Trio
A happy sound to unwind to. Led by Jesse Deane-Freeman on Hammond, Guitar, vocals and dry humour. Jesse has charmed people across Australia for many years with not only great keyboard ability but also fine guitar and a distinctive voice. He now has a new band incarnation for these excellent musical skills!
A line up to highlight for us in particular his skill with the great Hammond Organ, This will also move his music territory away from the more classical blues, he is so well known for, but not too far!
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Tuesday 11 March / FRINGE'08 - Week III
7.00pm – Ralph Franke Trio
Ralph Franke saxes and guitar Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
Ralph Franke - guitar
Peter Nixon - bass
Peter Thurmer - drums
9.00pm – Tritone
The Black Note Jazz Club sees the return of Tritone, a three piece ensemble dedicated to the freer forms of jazz as well as diverse influences from all forms of jazz and popular music.
Ralph Franke - saxes
Peter Nixon - double bass
Peter Thurmer - drums
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Sunday 9 March
7.00pm – Evolution
EVOLUTION - Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin styles, they draw on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, feature original compositions by Dave Merigot!
Dave Merigot - piano
Toby Martin- bass
Ken Cooney- drums
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Saturday 8 March
7.00pm – Chris Martin Trio
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire. Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.
Chris Martin – piano, Alana Dawes – bass, Jamie Jones - drums
9.00pm – Franke & Brown
FRANKE & BROWN'S repertoire includes songs derived from early field hollers to blues, folk & jazz.
Ralph Franke - guitar, saxes
Steve Brown - guitar and vocal
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Friday 7 March
7.00pm – JesseDeaneFreeman Trio
A happy sound to unwind to. Led by Jesse Deane-Freeman on Hammond, Guitar, vocals and dry humour. Jesse has charmed people across Australia for many years with not only great keyboard ability but also fine guitar and a distinctive voice. He now has a new band incarnation for these excellent musical skills!
A line up to highlight for us in particular his skill with the great Hammond Organ, This will also move his music territory away from the more classical blues, he is so well known for, but not too far!
9.00pm –Les Millar's Coltrane Songbook
Les Millar will perform his version of John Coltrane composition and some of his original work in the program: My Coltrane Song Book. Expect the unexpected.
Les Millar - bass
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay - sax
Bruce Hancock - piano
Lourie Kennedy - drums
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Thursday 6 March
7.00pm –Acujazz
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion. Acujazz covered many of the tunes from Russell Johnson wrote in the ’70s and ’80s, giving them a more contemporary, jazz-infused feel.
Acujazz with Takashi Kitahara (drums), Josh Verco (bass), Jennifer Liston (keyboards) and Peter Raidell (sax)
9.00pm –JazBuz
JazBuz - a cool jazz based 4-5-6 piece live combo, has been together for about four years. Featuring vocals, guitar, sax, piano, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion, thru wide a repertoire of Cool, Funk, and Latin standards and Original Jazz, focused on variation, interesting lively improvisation with a danceable jazz rhythms.
Mel Laraway - Guitarist, Vocals, Composer, Coordinator, Producer. Mel is a musician of many years, performing in bands and solo, in both fields of pop and Jazz. His musical creativity and propensity to face the unknown, is deep in his nature and was coupled with his profession as an Art Teacher.
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Wednesday 5 March
7.00pm – Cucumber Slumber - 'The Weather Report Show'
The first incarnation of the group played a regular gig at the Oxford Hotel back in 1987 and re-surfaced in various line-ups since (much like Weather Report themselves.) Now they have put together a full-blown 90-minute show spanning nearly all of Weather Report’s incarnations through the 70’s and 80’s. Keyboardist Pete Hopgood has diligently copied the innovative synthesiser sounds of Joe Zawinul, so much a part of Weather Report’s evolution and their impact on the wider musical world.
Dave Hopgood – Drums, Chris Soole – Saxes, Chris Costello – Percussion, Pete Hopgood – Keyboards, Tony Shoumack – Bass
9.00pm –Schmoe & Co
The Black Note Jazz Club velcome the Adelaide's sax legend Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay and his quintet performing variety of jazz standards in the era of beebop.
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax,Ted Nettelbeck - Piano, Laurie Kennedy - Drums, Ross McHenry - Bass
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Tuesday 4 March
7.00pm – Ralph Franke Trio
Ralph Franke saxes and guitar Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
Ralph Franke - guitar
Peter Nixon - bass
Peter Thurmer - drums
9.00pm – Tritone
The Black Note Jazz Club sees the return of Tritone, a three piece ensemble dedicated to the freer forms of jazz as well as diverse influences from all forms of jazz and popular music.
Ralph Franke - saxes
Peter Nixon - double bass
Peter Thurmer - drums
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Sunday 2 March
7.00pm – Sam Zerna Trio (Melbourne) - Chris Martin - piano, Sam Zerna-double bass and Aaron McCollough - drums
This group will perform music ranging from standards to freely improvised jazz all with a focus on group interaction.
9.00pm – Schmoe & Co - Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay -Tenor Sax, Ted Nettelbeck - Piano, Laurie Kennedy - Drums, Ross McHenry - BassSaturday 1 March
7.00pm – Chris Martin Trio - Chris Martin – piano, Alana Dawes – bass, Jamie Jones - drums
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire. Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.
9.00pm – Adam Rudegeair Quartet (Melbourne) www.myspace.com/adamrudegeairAdam Rudegeair comes from an illustrious pedigree of tutelage by Bob and Steve Sedergreen and influences stretching from Medeski Martin & Wood, Prince, and the waterfalls of jazz invention arising from Thelonious Monk. A prodigious composer and much in demand accompanist for singers and musicians alike, his compositions and playing style reflect both the dark underbelly of Melbourne’s nightlife and the universal concerns of the human condition (usually with a wry twist.) As well as being the primary musical co-conspirator with Henry Manetta in ‘the Trip’. Adam conceived and fronts the 8-piece Funk juggernaut ‘Rhymes With Donkey’, in addition to his various jazz groups. He has always sought to meld different types of groove together into one funky gumbo.
Adam released his first CD ‘Transmogrify’ in 2005, which featured all original compositions and a startling appearance by Henry on the ecstatic funk workout “Argyle Girl.” His compositions range from the dark sex-balladry of ‘All Over’, to the deep groove of ‘Mr Majesty’. Adam’s arrangements are always surprising, and prone to spontaneous combustions of deep-groove eccentricity.Friday 29 February
7.00pm – James Annesley Trio - James Annesley - sax, Kory Horwood - bass, Rob Eyers - drums
The James Annesley Trio will play originals and reworked standards with a free and creative approach.
9.00pm – Henry Manetta and the Trip (Melbourne) www.myspace.com/henrymanettaFrom influences including Aretha Franklin, Sun Ra, Tim Buckley, Billie Holiday and Mervyn Peake, Henry Manetta has forged a unique and improvisatory vocal synthesis of Jazz, Blues and Soul. He first stepped onto the stage as vocalist with Precious Memories, the legendary Adelaide avant-garde Blues band that included Clare Moore (of The Royal Dave Graney Show) and guitarist Patrick O’Grady. Precious Memories were the house band for Bijou, a series of underground concert extravaganzas that ran for some years.
Henry and the Trip played a sold out show dedicated to Nina Simone at Fortyfive Downstairs, produced successful shows for The Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, and launched their album ‘Bijou Box’ to a packed house at Dizzy’s, and at The Governor Hindmarsh in Adelaide and Soup Plus In Sydney. One of the last Trip performances at Dizzy’s before its untimely closure was “Brainville”, an evening dedicated to the music of Sun Ra. Henry and the Trip also work with the new spoken word movement in shows such as “Erosophy.”
Thursday 28 February
7.00pm – Geoff McAllister Trio - Geoff McAllister - piano, Frank Stroud - acoustic bass, and Terry Griffin - drums.
This is a trio that touches many different jazz bases. There’s more than a trace of Bill Evans in Geoff McAllister’s playing but there are touches of Ahmad Jamal, Oscar Peterson and George Shearing. The group also investigates the innovative sounds of the newer piano trios . With the versatile drumming of Terry Griffin and the inventive bass playing of Frank Stroud this is not your average piano trio.
9.00pm – Jazz Seniors - Jim Garie – guitar, Terry McDonell - electric bass, Terry Griffin – drums
Jazz Seniors will cover a lot of material, everything from Ellington to Wayne Shorter, with a lot of standards in between. Stylistically they are pretty much in the Pat Martino/Joe Pass/Barney Kessel mould NOT the Pat Metheny/Mike Stern direction.
They don't do breakneck tempos but will swing hard. Jim Garie the guitarist is one of Adelaide's best kept secrets and very well may surprise a few people. Jim is also a presenter on 99.9 5MBS. Terry McDonell is a very versatile soloist on electric bass which makes him ideal for a guitar trio. The group was put together about 2 years ago.Wednesday 27 February
7.00pm – Evolution - Ken Cooney - drums, Dave Merigot - keyboard, Toby Martin - bass
Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin styles, they draw on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, feature original compositions by Dave Merigot
9.00pm – JesseDeaneFreeman Trio - Paul "Thomo" Thompson - drums
"Sav" Palaktsoglou - guitar, Jessie Dean-Freeman Hammond OrganFREEMAN THURMER AND SMITH want to bring a blend of Jazz, Soul, Blues and Pop classics to escape with. A happy sound to unwind to. Led by Jesse Deane-Freeman on Hammond, Guitar, vocals and dry humour. Jesse has charmed people across Australia for many years with not only great keyboard ability but also fine guitar and a distinctive voice.
He now has a new band incarnation for these excellent musical skills!
A line up to highlight for us in particular his skill with the great Hammond Organ, This will also move his music territory away from the more classical blues, he is so well known for, but not too far!Tuesday 26 February
7.00pm – Ralph Franke Trio
Ralph Franke saxes and guitar Ralph has returned to Adelaide after 20 years of playing Australia and SE Asia. Ralph’s dedication to his craft is unrelenting along with his hunger for great sounds through improv!
9.00pm – Tritone - Peter Thurmer - drums, Peter Nixon - bass, Ralph Franke - saxesThe Black Note Jazz Club sees the return of Tritone, a three piece ensemble dedicated to the freer forms of jazz as well as diverse influences from all forms of jazz and popular music.
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Friday 22 February | 8:00 PM
FRANKE and BROWN
FRANKE & BROWN'S repertoire includes songs derived from early field hollers to blues, folk & jazz.
After meeting and performing together in 2004, Ralph Franke & Steve Brown realised that they had a special musical chemistry. Steve's powerful vocalstyle has been featuredwith local bands The Boogiemen and The Last Train Home. Ralph worked as a freelance saxophonist in Sydneyfor 21 years performingand recording in a diversityof styles with musicians such as Joe Camilleri, Dragon and James Morrison. He has also shared a stage with international artists: BB King, Sting, Mick Tylor. Since relocating back to Adelaide, Ralph has continued his freelance career performing and recordingwith soul & blues groups such as The Hiptones, Gumbo Ya Ya and his own jazz quartet and trio.
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Friday 15 February | 8:00 PM
JAZZ SENIORS
Jazz Seniors will cover a lot of material, everything from Ellington to Wayne Shorter, with a lot of standards in between. Stylistically they are pretty much in the Pat Martino/Joe Pass/Barney Kessel mould NOT the Pat Metheny/Mike Stern direction.
They don't do breakneck tempos but will swing hard. Jim Garie the guitarist is one of Adelaide's best kept secrets and very well may surprise a few people. Jim is also a presenter on 99.9 5MBS. Terry McDonell is a very versatile soloist on electric bass which makes him ideal for a guitar trio. The group was put together about 2 years ago.
Jim Garie – guitar
Terry McDonell - electric bass
Terry Griffin – drums
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Friday 8 February | 8:00 PM
EVOLUTION
Evolution: This trio comprises Ken Cooney (drums), Dave Merigot (keyboard) and Toby Martin (bass guitar). Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin styles, they draw on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, feature original compositions by Dave Merigot
Ken Cooney - drums
Dave Merigot - keyboard
Toby Martin - bass
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Friday 1 February | 8:00 PM
TAKASHI KITAHARA (Japan) and Friends
ACUJAZZ is put together by Takashi Kitahara former graduate from the Berklee College of Music, Boston.
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion, some vocal tunes provided.
Takashi Kitahara - Drums
Paul Whitney - Guitar
Imants Cielens - Sax
Josh Verco- Bass
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Friday 25 January | 8:00 PM
CHRIS MARTIN TRIO
With their usual high-energy improvisational flair Chris Martin Trio will present new tunes from the leader's pen, along with some less-frequently-heard gems from the jazz repertoire.
Chris Martin has played at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival, and recently recorded an album of original compositions for ABC's 'Jazztrack' radio program.Chris Martin – piano
Alana Dawes – bass
Jamie Jones - drums
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Friday 18 January | 8:00 PM
LES MILLAR ACOUSTIC
Les Millar will perform his version of John Coltrane composition and some of his original work in the program: My Coltrane Song Book. Expect the unexpected.
Les Millar - bass
Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay - sax
Lourie Kennedy - drums
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Friday 11 January | 8:00 PM
SUN-ZOOM-SPARK
The SunZoomSpark are an Experimental band from Adelaide. They play music inspired by wide range of genres from styles resembling jazz, ambient, 'Prog', surf music,metal, swing, plus. SZS formed in mid 06 as a 2 piece, and have been playing a eccentric mix of improvised music.
Recently they have expanded to 3 piece, and the music has evolved into long epical multi-genre works. SZS made their debut in Adelaide at the Jade Monkey on Nov.23. 07 with Love Stereo and Horse & Cart.
Levon Hudson - GUITAR
Peter Nixon - BASS
Peter Thurmer - DRUMSSpecial Guest - RALPH FRANKE - SAXES
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Friday 4 January | 8:00 PM
LES MILLAR ELECTRIC
Guitar based trio primarily created to play Les Millar’s original music in a more contemporary style. It features arguably the best 2nd yrs of 2007 Jazz Study Course on guitar Cameron Rockland. Accompanying Les Millar on Basses and vocals the Trio will perform a range of styles from pop covers to free Jazz and featuring Les’ original music.
Les Millar - bass
Cameron Rockland - guitar
Craig Lauritson - drums
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Friday 28 December | 8:00 PM
CHRISTIAN WEBER QUARTET
"With 2007 drawing to a close, this group of young Adelaide-based jazz musicians will farewell the year in style. Together on this occasion, they will provide a blend of genres from bossa to cool jazz and hard bop. Perfect for chilling out on a hot Summer's night."
Farewell 2007 chillout jazz session:
Christian Weber - trumpet & flugelhorn
Matthew Sheen -piano
Quentin Angus - guitar
Ross McHenry - bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 14 December | 8:00 PM
RALPH FRANKE TRIO + SAX IN THE CITY
Ralph Franke will perform his new project with Trio and "Sax In The City", the sax sextet from Blackfriars Priory School
Ralph Franke - saxes
Brenton Foster - piano
Nicolina Barcello - vocals
and Sax In The City
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Friday 7 December | 8:00 PM
DEREK PASCOE and FRIENDS
Direct from European Tour the The Sub-Standards Be-bop Band led by Derek Pascoe, comprising of 'future stars of tomorrow' and the 'has-beens of yesteryear'.
Derek Pascoe - tenor sax
Paul White - guitar
Ross McHenry - bass
Year 2006,
at Maxim's Coffee and Wine Bar
The Parade, Norwood
Wednesday 20 December | 8:00 PM
ACUJAZZ - CHRISTMAS SHOW
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion, some vocal tunes provided. Led by Takashi Kitahara former graduate from the Berklee College of Music, Boston.
ACUJAZZ led by Takashi Kitahara and friends
Tom Pulford - SAX
Paul Whitney - GUITAR
Shireen Khemlani - BASS
Takashi Kitahara - DRUMS____________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 14 December | 8:00 PM "SPECIAL ONE OFF SHOW"
Catherine Lambert and her Quartet
Catherine Lambert is a master of crooning the sultry jazz ballad and pouring sweet melody into welcoming souls just beyond the stage, or screen.
In May of 2001 Catherine sang a full season of Jazz at the very exclusive “New York Bar” at the Park Hyatt, Tokyo where she was discovered by Sophia Coppola (writer/film director) and invited to play the singer/character part in Sophia’s second feature film “Lost in Translation” starring Bill Murray and Scarlet Johanssen.
Most recently completed on Catherine’s busy schedule is her sensational new jazz Album “Back in the Swing”. The album contains fourteen sparkling songs, including seven written by Catherine and three as performed in the Academy award winning movie “Lost In Translation”.
She is just at home in delivering robust, dynamic energy and lavishing charisma in her regular live shows and recordings where Catherine captures the audience with her own inimitable stamp. Musical theatre and comedy are other areas where Catherine shines, including her various acting experiences on stage and international film but Jazz is where she continues to sparkle the brightest.
Throughout Australia, Catherine has continued to perform with some of the country’s (and international touring) Jazz greats including Don Burrows, James Morrison and as support for BB King with Dianne Reeves and the Phillip Morris Super band.____________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 13 December | 8:00 PM
ADD ONIONS
The band ONIONS (Freddy Payne trumpet, Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay, tenor sax, Grahame Conlon, guitar, Dean Birbeck, drums, Geoff Kluke, bass) sometimes called “The band that brought tears to your eyes,” came together in 1972 to play some of the more challenging music outside of the mainstream pop scene.
ADD ONIONS is the ADDelaide part of the original ONIONS band with the ADDition of John Wilson, guitar and Ross McHenry, bass.
Drawing on the repertoire of Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Les McCann and the great standard writers of America, ADD ONIONS continues the tradition that saw discerning 1970’s Adelaide audiences faithfully following the band to Carclew, The Lord Melbourne Hotel and the Creole Room.
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Wednesday 6 December | 8:00 PM
Ralph Franke & John Paley, a tribute to STAN GETZ
Ralph based himself in Sydney in 1985 where he quickly established himself as a first call session musician recording and performing with a large and diverse number of artists ranging from rock and pop bands such as Mental As Anything and Dragon, to singers such as Marina Prior and Doug Parkinson as well as performing with jazz stalwarts such as James Morrison. He has also performed in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Channel Islands, the Maldives, the Netherlands and Germany.
John has continued to hone his craft in Adelaide playing most of the city’s night spots through the years and has toured with international artists such as the Platters and The Drifters as well as working in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The two musicians renewed their musical and personal friendship in 2006 and perform a mixture of jazz standards and blues and ballads as well as more contemporary material. They bring a high level of sophistication as well as humour to their performances.Ralp Franke - saxes
John Paley - keyboard____________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 29 November | 8:00 PM
EVOLUTION
Evolution: This trio comprises Ken Cooney (drums), Dave Merigot (keyboard) and Toby Martin (bass guitar). Playing a unique blend of jazz, classical and latin styles, they draw on jazz standards, the work of classical composers (including Bach) and, in particular, feature original compositions by Dave Merigot
Ken Cooney - drums
Dave Merigot - keyboard
Toby Martin - bass____________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 22 November | 8:00 PM
The Mike Stewart Collective
This group is made up of some of the finest jazz musicians in Adelaide. The aim of the Collective is to perform original music written by members of the group, all of whom are accomplished musicians and composers. Although Mike is the leader of the group, the responsibility of creative direction shared equally by all members. It provides a forum for some of South Australia’s finest jazz musicians to showcase and experiment with new music. The most excitement occurs in rehearsal when new works are rehearsed and sometimes re-worked by the group as a whole.
Mike Stewart - saxophone
Dave McEvoy - piano
Tim Bowen - bass
Jamie Jones - drums
Hugh Stucky - guitarMike Stewart has recently returned from 2 1/2 years in studying and playing in New York. During his time there he performed with luminaries such as Joe Lovano, Jimmy Heath, Frank Wes, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Lewis Nash, Renee Rosness, Todd Coolman, Ray Vega, Ralph Lalama, Steve Wilson, Mark Turner, Adam Nausbaum, David Hazeltine and Joe Locke.
Mike made his solo recording debut in New York in December featuring Lewis Nash-drums, Renee Rosnes-piano, Todd Coolman-bass and produced by internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. This CD will be released shortly.
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Wednesday 15 November | 8:00 PM
Chris Martin Trio
Chris Martin, sensational young piano player from Adelaide. Graduate from Elders School of Music at Adelaide University. Triptych (Chris Martin, Lyndon Gray, Hugh Harvey), is well known after playing at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival October last year. Chris Martin will be performing with his Adelaide Trio.
Chris Martin - electric piano
Lyndon Gray- double bass
Jamie Jones - drums.
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Wednesday 8 November | 8:00 PM
THE SUB - STANDARDS BE-BOP BAND
The Sub-Standards Be-bop Band. Just what Adelaide needs, a Sub Standards Bebop Band (this applies to both the music and the morals) comprising of Adelaide's only ALL BLONDE rhythm section (that alone worth the admission price) comprising of 'future stars of tomorrow' and the 'has-beens of yesteryear', when you could go to a jazz club watch a 'tip top' band, have a four course meal, smoke 25 high tar cigarettes, drink seventeen (17) pints of beer, two(2) casks of merlot flirt with at least one (1) waitress, and whilst driving home realize that you still have enough change from a $10 note to fill up the tank.
Featuring the 'curl defined' bass playing nymphet Felicity Freeman, New rising star Joel 'in his' Prime, on drums, and the remaining blonde (well... blonde/grey) Paul Whitney (Houston.... we have a problem) on guitar .... in the front line, there is the fast maturing (in oak barrels) Andrew Tucker on trumpet, who will be propping up Derek 'go straight to jail do not' Pascoe on saxophone (hopefully not quite corked) playing the music of Messers Parker, (home M'lady?) Monk (NOT the crap tv show), Powell (not Baden) and other such John Birks (NOT Jason) why not brush off the strides, brush in the peroxide and come out for a fun night of gawping at the stars (yes the club has a glass roof) and watch the next installment of Jazz (bone) Idols... and who knows.... you might strike it lucky ...Felicity may smile at you.
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Wednesday 1 November | 8:00 PM
Leslie Millar & Friends
Jazz is widely defined as improvised music but he takes it a step further booking players that have never played together before and have no indication of style or repetiore, only that we'll play improvised music. This is what creates the excitement for Les.
Les Millar;bass
George Grisfas;guitar
John Stevens;drums
plus some special guests.
Expect the unexpected.
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Wednesday 25 October | 8:00 PM
Ralph Franke Trio
Ralph based himself in Sydney in 1985 where he quickly established himself as a first call session musician recording and performing with a large and diverse number of artists ranging from rock and pop bands such as Mental As Anything and Dragon, to singers such as Marina Prior and Doug Parkinson as well as performing with jazz stalwarts such as James Morrison. He has also performed in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Channel Islands, the Maldives, the Netherlands and Germany.
Trio will perform music inspired by the classic Sonny Rollins trio recordings, Ornette Coleman and Joe Lovano.
Ben Harrison - bass
Craig Lauritson - drums
Ralp Franke - saxes
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Wednesday 18 October | 8:00 PM
Acujazz Quartet
ACUJAZZ is put together by Takashi Kitahara former graduate from the Berklee College of Music, Boston.
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion, some vocal tunes provided.
Takashi Kitahara - Drums
Paul Whitney - Guitar
John Pailey - Keyboard
Felicity Freeman - Bass
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Wednesday 11 October | 8:00 PM
The Onions (Reunion Show)
“ONIONS” came together in 1972 to play some music outside of the mainstream “pop” scene.
Grahame Conlon..guitar, Dean Birbeck..drums and Geoff Kluke..bass were the house rhythm section for several recording studios in Adelaide, playing on jingles, movie sound tracks and albums for numerous recording artists. Also house section for “ The Club Show” with Bob Francis on channel 7. With the addition of Fred Payne..trumpet and Sylvan (Schmoe) Elhay..sax the band was born and set about playing some more challenging music.
Drawing on the repertoire of Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Les McCann and the great standard writers of America, the band started it’s own gig at Carclew Mansion on Montefiore Hill on Saturday nights from 10.00pm ‘til the sun came up. Visiting artists in town to work all came by for a blow. (LRB, Galapagos Duck, John Rae..drummer with Herbie Mann and many more )
Gigs were also at the Lord Melbourne Hotel, The Lion Hotel and the infamous “Creole Room” in North Adelaide. For a period the band was joined by vocalist Sue Barker who now lives in Brisbane. Other Adelaide players who played with the band are Bob Jeffrey on alto sax and Phil Cunneen on keyboards.“ONIONS” will do a once only reunion gig at (insert commercial here) With Phil Cunneen replacing Geoff Kluke on bass and guest artists sitting in.
Be there or be you know what!
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Wednesday 4 October | 8:00 PM
Patrick Thiele Quintet
Patrick Thiele, (trumpet) from Melbourne and his quintet will perform compositions from contemporary trumpet composers such as:
Tom Harrell, Woody Shaw, Kenny Wheeler and Wynton Marsalis
Pat Thiele - Trumpet
Mike Stewart - Sax
Chris Martin - Piano
Sam Zerna - Bass
Jarrad Payne - Drums
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Wednesday 27 September | 8:00 PM
Noobzor
"Noobzor" is comprised of outstanding musicians from the Adelaide University.
Their music contains a plethora of styles including contemporary jazz and new-age fusion.Piano - Nhan Phan
Bass - Dean Fioretti
Drums - Dan Ryan
Guitar - Tim Hogan
Saxophone - Lauren Thurlow
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Wednesday 13 September | 8:00 PM
Ralph Franke & John Paley Duo
The duo of Ralph Franke and John Paley reunites two friends whose musical paths last crossed in Adelaide in the mid 80’s.
Ralph based himself in Sydney in 1985 where he quickly established himself as a first call session musician recording and performing with a large and diverse number of artists ranging from rock and pop bands such as Mental As Anything and Dragon, to singers such as Marina Prior and Doug Parkinson as well as performing with jazz stalwarts such as James Morrison. He has also performed in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Channel Islands, the Maldives, the Netherlands and Germany.
John has continued to hone his craft in Adelaide playing most of the city’s night spots through the years and has toured with international artists such as the Platters and The Drifters as well as working in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The two musicians renewed their musical and personal friendship in 2006 and perform a mixture of jazz standards and blues and ballads as well as more contemporary material. They bring a high level of sophistication as well as humour to their performances.____________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 20 September | 8:00 PM
James Annesley Quartet
The James Annesley Quartet will play originals and reworked standards with a free and creative approach.
James Annesley: Soprano Saxophone
Chris Soole: Tenor Saxophone
Sam Zerna: Bass
Josh Baldwin: Drums
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Wednesday 6 September | 8:00 PM
Chris Martin Trio
Sensational young piano player from Adelaide. Graduate from Elders School of Music at Adelaide University. Triptych (Chris Martin, Lyndon Gray, Hugh Harvey), is well known after playing at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival October last year. Chris Martin will be performing with his Trio, Sam Zerna on double bass and Jamie Jones on drums. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 25 August | 8:00 PM
ACUJAZZ Quartet
ACUJAZZ is put together by Takashi Kitahara former graduate from the Berklee College of Music, Boston.
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion, some vocal tunes provided.
Leo Auri - Keyboard
Paul Whitney - Guitar
James Sked - Bass
Takashi Kitahara - Drums.
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Friday 18 August | 8:00 PM
Noobzor
"Noobzor" is comprised of outstanding musicians from the Adelaide University. Their music contains a plethora of styles including contemporary jazz and new-age fusion.
Piano - Nhan Phan
Bass - Dean Fioretti
Drums - Dan Ryan
Guitar - Tim Hogan
Saxophone - Lauren Thurlow
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Friday 4 August | 10:00 PM
Ralph Franke Quartet
Ralph Franke - sax
From Sydney, Ralph Franke has performed at major Australian Jazz Festivals including Manly International Jazz Festival, Thredbo Jazz Festival, Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Brisbane River Jazz Festival.
A regular performer at Sydney’s iconic jazz venue The Basement.
He Has also performed in Germany, The Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Channel Islands and the Maldives.Deanna Djuric - piano
composer, perform at the IAJE in New York, the Sydney Opera House, the Basement in Sydney, the Sydney Spring Festival, the Glenelg Jazz Festival,the Shanghai Arts Festival, and the Fremantle Jazz Festival.Tristan Courtney - bass
Mario Marini - drums
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Friday 28 July | 10:00 PM
ACUJAZZ
ACUJAZZ is put together by Takashi Kitahara former graduate from the Berklee College of Music, Boston.
ACUJAZZ's sound ranges from Traditional jazz to Jazz fusion, some vocal tunes provided.
Jo McArther Vocal
Katrina Picozzi side Vocal
Marc Duncan Trumpet
Trev lawrence Trombone
Takashi Kitahara Leader, Drums
Dave Wells Gr.
John Paley Kbd
Dean Fioretti Bass
Takashi Kitahara Leader, Drums.________________________________________________________________________
Friday 21 July | 10:00 PM
SONGBOOK - Mike Stewart
Songbook is a trio led by saxophonist Mike Stewart that focuses on the infinite improvisations offered by The Great American Songbook while still maintaining a vital emphasis on swing and melody. Propelled by long term collaborators Tim Bowen (bass) and Ben Riley (drums) this trio plays the music of composers from Irving Berlin to Thelonious Monk as well as some original music written with the trio format in mind.
Mike Stewart has recently returned from 2 1/2 years in studying and playing in New York. During his time there he performed with luminaries such as Joe Lovano, Jimmy Heath, Frank Wes, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Lewis Nash, Renee Rosness, Todd Coolman, Ray Vega, Ralph Lalama, Steve Wilson, Mark Turner, Adam Nausbaum, David Hazeltine and Joe Locke.
Mike made his solo recording debut in New York in December featuring Lewis Nash-drums, Renee Rosnes-piano, Todd Coolman-bass and produced by internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. This CD will be released shortly.____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 14 July | 10:00 PM
Ralph Franke Quartet
Ralph Franke - sax
From Sydney, Ralph Franke has performed at major Australian Jazz Festivals including Manly International Jazz Festival, Thredbo Jazz Festival, Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Brisbane River Jazz Festival.
A regular performer at Sydney’s iconic jazz venue The Basement.
He Has also performed in Germany, The Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Channel Islands and the Maldives.Deanna Djuric - piano
composer, perform at the IAJE in New York, the Sydney Opera House, the Basement in Sydney, the Sydney Spring Festival, the Glenelg Jazz Festival,the Shanghai Arts Festival, and the Fremantle Jazz Festival.Tristan Courtney - bass
Mario Marini - drums
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Friday 7 July | 10:00 PM
Kubrick with special guest Adam Page
Three of Adelaide’s finest musicians have at last come together to form the jazz-funk meets house-groove band KUBRICK. James Brown (Guitars), CJ Rhodes (Basses) and Craig Lauritsen (Drums) have all played together in various groups over the years, forging a musical accord that will at last be fully realized.
Already creating a stir in the Adelaide music scene with regular appearances at the Crown & Sceptre and FAD Bar & Gallery, KUBRICK performs a wide variety of material ranging from laid back jazz-influenced grooves to energetic funk and house.
Appealing to music lovers of all kinds, for those who just want to chill out and listen, or those who want to get down, KUBRICK is the band to watch out for…
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Friday 23 June | 10:00 PM
Patrick Thiele Quartet
Patrick Thiele Quartet will be appearing on the 23rd of June doing all original music written by all members of the band.
Hugh Stucky - guitar, Most Outstanding Jazz Undergraduate Hugh Stuckey completed the Bachelor of Music program in 2005 Hugh won a scholarship to Pembroke School where he learned from Mike Burgess and last year, he won the very prestigious Generations in Jazz James Morrison Scholarship. In May 2006 he perform with Vincent?s Chair at the Europafest in Romania.
Sam Zerna - bass, Jazz Award winner for the most outstanding Undergraduate from Elder School of Music
On 6 May 2005 Sam was chosen from 150 jazz students
from the Elder School of Music. He has outstanding skills
in both traditional and contemporary jazz and plans to
put his prize money towards purchasing his own double bass.
Jarrad Payne - drums________________________________________________________________________
Friday 16 June | 10:00 PM
Chris Martin Trio
Sensational young piano player from Adelaide. Graduate from Elders School of Music at Adelaide University. Triptych (Chris Martin, Lyndon Gray, Hugh Harvey), is well known after playing at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival October last year. Chris Martin will be performing with his Trio on Friday 16th June. ________________________________________________________________________
Friday 9 June | 10:00 PM
Ralph Franke & John Paley
Ralph grew up in Adelaide and after studying trumpet as a child and guitar in his teens took up the saxophone after hearing jazz masters Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins. He studied saxophone at Adelaide University and quickly established himself on the Adelaide music scene in bands such as Rhythm Willie, the Lounge Lizards, the Fabulous Hot Boys, Vitamin Z and Invisible Mendez. He has always gone by Duke Ellington's credo that “there are only two sorts of music good and bad”, so whilst jazz has always been his first love, he was always open to learning and playing different styles of music. ________________________________________________________________________
Friday 2 June | 10:00 PM
TRITONE
Tritone initially was none of these, but more a passion to work in a vacuum to experiment in a way most music gives rare opportunity to do. This was based on a mutual love of free jazz forms and sounds. Over several months the three members, Ralph Franke, Peter Thurmer and Peter Nixon conducted numerous experiments from destroying bossa novas, scoring films, building ideas over a whole night and dipping into some classic standards. The regular musical meeting became an obsession and the ideas flowed. ________________________________________________________________________
