Best of 2024
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Best of 2024 Concert
Enjoy a jazzy night under the stars with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) at their Best of 2024 concert at the Quarry Amphitheatre on Saturday, 23 November.
Featuring quality big band performances by the WAYJO Monday Night Orchestra, St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra, and WAYJO Wednesday Night Orchestra, this event celebrates the culmination of a year’s hard work and touring.
Experience these bands at their peak as they showcase their favourite pieces in their final performance of the year.
Having sold out several years in a row, this event has become a local jazz tradition, delivering a diverse range of styles to delight every audience member.
The Quarry Amphitheatre, one of Perth’s premier outdoor venues, is nestled in the serene Bold Park Reserve, offering a stunning skyline view. Bring a picnic, choose from the Limestone Cafe menu on the night, or pre-order a picnic hamper.
Tickets are general admission, so arrive early to secure your favourite spot!
Best of 2024
Gates open 6:30pm | Concert from 7:30pm – 10pm
Saturday 23 November 2024
Quarry Amphitheatre, 1 Waldron Dr, City Beach
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Items you can bring to The Quarry
• Low concert/beach chairs (no wider than 52cm including armrests)
• Blankets/cushions
• Small esky
• Picnic, including wine and beer (no spirits or spike-style wine glass holders)
• Insect repellent (no mosquito coils/sticks)
• Rain poncho (no umbrellas)
WAYJO extends its gratitude to our Government Partner the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries, Principal Partner North West Shelf Gas, Guest Artist Partner Minderoo Foundation, St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra Naming Rights, Wright Burt Foundation, Bendat Family Foundation, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, Simone Lee Foundation, and all of our private donors, Seat Sponsors, and 240 Club Members for their continued support.
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Havana Nights!
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Havana Nights!
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the intricate rhythms and upbeat melodies of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Mambo!
Featuring WAYJO’s St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra with special guest artists Adolfo Chavez on vocals and percussionists Marcus Perrozzi, Iain Robbie and Steve Richter, expect a night of songs to harmonise to, and beats perfect for dancing.
Enjoy the improvisational elements of jazz combined with Latin classics – especially those styles rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions.
Repertoire:
Classics from legendary artists like Tito Puente, Perez Prado, Afro Cuban All-Stars, Buena Vista Social Club, and Cubanismo.
Show Format:
Two exhilarating 50-minute sets with a 20-minute break in between.
Don’t miss this show. Secure your tickets and experience a night in Havana!
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Havana Nights!
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm (doors at 7pm)
Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Venue: Milkbar – Civic Hotel band room, 981 Beaufort St, Inglewood
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Progressions 2024 Showcase featuring Chloe Rowlands (USA)
Progressions 2024 Showcase featuring Chloe Rowlands (USA)
Progressions Showcase is the outcome of an 8-week intensive workshop program for young female identifying and non-binary instrumentalists in their journey to being the next generation of jazz stars. Tonight’s performance will also feature New York based trumpet player Chloe Rowlands who is in Australia for the very first time working with these inspiring young musicians. Each of the Progressions ensembles will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original music from Chloe and the Perth music tutors.
2024 is the 10th year of this Progressions program supporting young musicians in workshops focused on ensemble playing, build support networks and increasing confidence while learning about jazz and improvised music from some of Perth’s most accomplished jazz professionals. WAYJO and program leader Gemma Farrell invite you to support these talented young people as they demonstrate their newly acquired skills in a fun and inspirational performance featuring world renowned trumpet player Chloe Rowlands.
Progressions 2024 Showcase featuring Chloe Rowlands (USA)
Time: 6pm – 8:10pm [Doors open 5pm]
Date: Sunday 15 September 2024
Venue: Lyric’s Underground, Maylands
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Minors are permitted to come to this show, but must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
WAYJO extends our gratitude to Guest Artist Program Partner Minderoo Foundation and the United States Consulate Perth for their support in bringing Chloe Rowlands to Western Australia.
Chloe Rowlands (USA) with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Chloe Rowlands (USA) with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Brass meets brilliance as the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) brings Brooklyn-based trumpeter Chloe Rowlands to Perth for a show at The Ellington Jazz Club.
Known for her performances on some of the world’s biggest stages including the Hollywood Bowl, Monterey Jazz Festival, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Chloe brings her incredible talent, impeccable technique, and “extroverted approach to playing trumpet” [Willem de Koch of The Westerlies] to this intimate space.
A multi-talented musician, composer, arranger, and educator, Chloe Rowlands holds a faculty position at The New School College of Performing Arts (NYC). She has collaborated with artists such as Fleet Foxes, the ten-time GRAMMY award-winning Manhattan Transfer, Big Red Machine, Haley Heynderickx, and Theo Bleckmann. She is also a member of the critically acclaimed brass quartet The Westerlies – “The Westerlies explore jazz, roots, and chamber music influences to create the rarest of hybrids: music that is both “folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually rigorous” [NPR Music].
For this performance, she has selected a repertoire that highlights her exceptional trumpet skills, curated in collaboration with WAYJO’s artistic director Mace Francis. The evening will feature works by Thad Jones, Ed Partyka, Jim McNeely, and some unexpected pieces, alongside music arranged by Charlie Rosen of the GRAMMY-winning The 8-Bit Big Band, specially arranged for Chloe. She’ll be joined on stage by WAYJO’s premier 18-piece Wednesday Night Orchestra.
Chloe Rowlands isn’t just a phenomenal musician, she’s also a proud queer trans woman breaking boundaries and inspiring audiences around the world. Her versatility spans a wide range of musical styles, from jazz and classical to pop.
Her talents extend beyond the stage as well – Chloe has contributed to film and television including the soundtrack to Billy Crystal’s film Here Today where her solo trumpet is featured throughout the entire film – Charlie Rosen joked that the trumpet was one of the film’s main characters – as well as in HBO’s Gossip Girl. As a composer, she has written for chamber music, concert bands, jazz ensembles, and has produced original scores for short films, TV shows, and documentaries.
Chloe Rowlands (USA) with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm (doors at 6pm)
Date: Saturday 14 September 2024
Venue: The Ellington Jazz Club
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WAYJO extends our gratitude to Guest Artist Program Partner Minderoo Foundation and the United States Consulate Perth for their support in bringing Chloe Rowlands to Western Australia.
The 8-Bit Big Band perform ‘Tifa’s Theme’ (Jazz Waltz Big Band Version) ft. Chloe Rowlands
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Mandurah
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Tuesday Night Orchestra
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Thursday 12 September 2024
Venue: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Narrogin
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Tuesday Night Orchestra
Time: 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Date: Friday 30 August 2024
Venue: Narrogin Town Hall, 7 Fortune Street (side entrance), Narrogin
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Hopetoun
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Monday Night Orchestra
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: Friday 23 August 2024
Venue: Hopetoun Community Centre, 46 Veal St, Hopetoun
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Esperance
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Monday Night Orchestra
Time: 7pm
Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
Venue: Esperance Civic Centre, Council Place, Esperance
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Harvey
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Venue: Harvey Recreation & Cultural Centre, Tom Latch Drive, Harvey WA 6220
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Busselton
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 11am – 12pm
Date: Saturday 10 August 2024
Venue: Shelter Brewing Co., 11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton WA 6280
FREE EVENT
Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO