magazine - perth edition

SWEDISH JAZZ KINGS WITH
ROY WILLIAMS

On Saturday 16th October, from 7pm, The Jazz Club of WA, Yokine Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine, presents the popular "classic jazz" band Swedish Jazz Kings in Concert, co-led by clarinetist Tomas Ornberg and trumpeter Bent Persson, and featuring renowned British trombonist Roy Williams.
Williams played with Eric Batty's Jazz Aces. Soon afterwards he joined Terry Lightfoot and matured rapidly in both technique and ideas until, in 1965, he was invited to join Alex Welsh. After a tremendously successful period he eventually left, thirteen years later, to join Humphrey Lyttelton where he stayed for four years.
The support will be popular local band Stevedores Jazz Band. Admission is $25 members, $30 non-members.
Tickets available at the Club or from Lynn Nicholls on 9306 4624. More information from Judy on 9377 7003. A two course meal is available so ring Anne on 9276 2388. Book now!

PERTH JAZZ SOCIETY

The Perth Jazz Society presents jazz on Monday nights at the Charles Hotel, 509 Charles Street, North Perth, from 8pm.
On Monday September 6 Smooth Grooves, with Jim Cook, Ben Collins and Roger Garrood on saxophones, join the Mike Nelson Trio. The AGM starts at 6.15pm so it's Free entry to the gig for members who attend the AGM.
The Perth Jazz Orchestra are featured on September 13 with compositions by Elliott Hughes. September 20 has the Garry Lee Trio with vocalist Denise Dale, and Sydney band, Ten Part Invention, features on the September 27 Holiday Monday (Note early start of 6pm).
On October 11 it's Bruce Thompson and Jeremy Greig, followed on October 18 by The Callum G'Froerer Quartet, and Tito Puento with Marty Pervan feature on October 25. October 4 band is yet to be advised so check the Website.
For more bookings and more information contact David Collins the PJS Coordinator on 9284 2578 or email: admin@perthjazzsociety.com Website: www.perthjazzsociety.com

JAZZ FREMANTLE GIGS

Jazz Fremantle gigs take place on Sundays from 4pm to 7pm at the Navy Club, Level 2, 64 High Street, Fremantle.
The well-known nuptial nostrum "Something old ,something new, something borrowed something blue" certainly applies to the musical goodies Jazz Freo have on offer this month
On September 5th Bloozology brings together several old friends with a love of the bluesy tradition which should raise a few sparks and musical memories in the audience. Pianist/vocalist Mike Nelson will lead a reunion of jazz stalwarts in the jazz/blues tradition with Alan Lyford bass/vocals, Alan McCouat guitar/vocals, Vince Pavitt drums and Jim Cook saxes.
September 12th sees The Kalamunda Youth Swing Band introducing new and exciting talent in its ranks which has kept the band vital and vibrant for a quarter of a century. They make a welcome return with personality vocalists Brook Russell and Matt Hatfield.
James Flynn, suave, sophisticated serenader, will perform with an all star quartet on September 19th. He's an old hand at crooning who nevertheless brings a fresh interpretation to his fine repertoire of standards
Canadian Capers on the 26th is a special programme dedicated to the work of Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall and KD Lang featuring the Tom O,Halloran Trio with Mark Early and Gary Howard plus the Sue Bluck Quartet with star reed man Paul Millard.
As always the Club tries to offer interesting and contrasting shows to attract your attendance and new members. Why not bring along a friend to sample our superb entertainment and appealing venue?
On October 3rd a new group, led by an old friend makes its debut. Blue Monk is the brainchild of accomplished guitarist Kim Anning and brings together an experienced ensemble with Phil Hatton on reeds, Bill McAllister trombone, Manoli Coustoulas bass and Toby Anning drums. Kim promises some vocal and instrumental standards with fresh arrangements to catch your ears.
The Club has been waiting a long time to present vivacious vocalist Marnie Kent and her long-time accompanist the piano virtuoso Don Gomes. This dazzling duo will be joined with Carl Mackey on saxes on October 10th.
Guitarist/vocalist Vince Holmes has had a distinguished career performing on the original Rolf Harris recording Tie Me Kangaroo down Sport and with a the legendary vocal trio the Rhythm Spinners. For over three decades he has led the Lazy River Jazz Band which has won many accolades and has had many fine players in its ranks. Vince will be celebrating his 80th birthday on October 17th with the band and many family and muso friends who should make it a great occasion.
October 24th features Ali Bodycoat , a dramatic diva and passionate performer always well worth hearing especially with the superb support of the Tom O'Halloran Quartet.
For more information email: info@jazzfremantle.com.au check the website at www.jazzfremantle.com.au

JAZZ CLUB OF WA PROGRAM

The Jazz Club of WA holds its concerts every Tuesday night at their venue at the Yokine Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
The September jazz program starts with Leon Cole's Sweet & Hot on the 7th, it's Mal Jennings Jazz Ambassadors on the 14th, Kim Anning's Blue Monk Band on the 21st, and the Decatur Street Jazz band on September 28th.
The October program has the Cornerhouse Jazz Band on the 5th, the Oz Big Band on the 12th, Gumnut Stompers on the 19th and the South Lions Big Band on October 26th.

Regular Club Night admission $9 for members and visitors $12.
For more information: jazzclubofwa@westnet.com.au

Website www.jazzclubofwa.asn.au

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