WAYJO is proud to partner with CircuitWest to present the Women in Big Band Playing WA Tour, featuring acclaimed pianist and vocalist Sue Bluck.

Celebrating the women who shaped the sound of jazz, this program explores the powerful legacy and ongoing influence of women in large-ensemble jazz. Audiences will hear music by trailblazers such as Melba Liston, Mary Lou Williams and Toshiko Akiyoshi, alongside contemporary voices including Kristin Berardi. Together, these works highlight the depth, innovation and impact of women’s writing and artistry in big band music.

WAYJO’s Dynamic and Catalyst Jazz Orchestras will be joined by special guest Sue Bluck, one of Australia’s most respected jazz pianists, vocalists, educators and bandleaders. Her involvement offers emerging musicians a rare opportunity to collaborate closely with a leading artist while bringing this vibrant repertoire to life on stage.

Bold, swinging and deeply expressive, Women in Big Band is both a celebration and a reframing – honouring the women who have shaped big band jazz while amplifying the voices continuing to drive it forward.

Tour Dates

FEATURING THE DYNAMIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Fri 1 May – Albany Entertainment Centre. TICKETS

Sat 2 May – Nala Bardip Mia, Margaret River HEART. TICKETS

Sun 3 May – The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth. TICKETS

FEATURING THE CATALYST JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Fri 7 Aug – Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. TICKETS

Sat 8 Aug – Williams. [MORE INFO COMING SOON]