Enjoy the Pearls of Perth Jazz at Kailis Jewellery, 5-7 July!
King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival 2018
Enjoy the Pearls of Perth Jazz at Kailis Jewellery, 5-7 July!
King Street Corner Pocket is shaping up to be Perth’s newest and hottest destination this Winter, boasting over 40 shows, with 38 acts in 5 venues over 3 nights.
Kailis Jewellery is an iconic Australian pearl company celebrating their 40th anniversary. Synonymous with the most sought-after Australian South Sea pearls, every pearl is hand-selected based on five natural virtues of lustre, shape, size, colour and surface quality.
Situated 29 King Street in the heart of the city, this classy establishment presents intimate duo/trios with 30-40 minute sets from pearls of the Perth Jazz scene; Sassafras Trio, Jeanie Proude Duo, TT Duo, Sarah Ramsey Trio, Ben Matthews, O’Brien/Cusack/Chiew and Formes Trio.
For full festival details, head to cornerpocket.com.au. Tickets & discount Pocket Passes are available exclusively from your nearest Perth Theatre Trust box office, or online at ptt.wa.gov.au.
Download the full Festival Program here!
King Street Corner Pocket 2018
Kailis Jewellery Program
Thursday 5 July
6.00pm Sassafras Trio
Perth’s premier gypsy jazz ensemble, Sassafras Trio lead by Pete Jeavons will fire up with toe tapping swing, breakneck gypsy, wistful ballads in a vibrant and engaging night. Sold out seasons at Fringe World 2018 are a testament to the Sassafras Trio’s broad appeal and will be sure to sell fast.
7.30pm Jeanie Proude Duo
Originally from a small country town in South Australia, Jeanie Proude can’t wait to share her amalgamation of influences from jazz, folk, contemporary and latin music. Joined by Tim Voutas on piano, Jeanie will transport audiences anywhere between an absolutely swingin’ jazz standard, to a modern jazz interpretation of a popular folk song, or an original of Jeanie’s influenced by her roots in pop music merged with her greatest jazz influences.
9.00pm TT Duo
Tim Voutas and Tom Salleo complement each other flawlessly as Tom wields his trombone and Tim tickles the fabled ivories in a combination that blends seamlessly. The TT Duo is an intimate and relaxing musical conversation that blurs the lines of Jazz and Contemporary music, perfect for a relaxed chill out.
Friday 6 July
6.00pm Sarah Ramsey Trio
Difficult to spell but easy to swing to, Axolotl bring a repertoire that is eclectic and energetic. With a repertoire covering blues, funk, fusion, calypso and straight ahead swing, this young ensemble are sure to be a fixture in the Perth jazz scene for many years to come, complementing each other’s talents in a way that belies their age. Sure to be a hit of the Festival.
7.30pm & 9.00pm Ben Matthews
Exploring the challenges and freedom of freely improvised music, Ben Matthews performs in a unique style that blends genres, drawing equal influence from jazz legends like Herbie Hancock and Bill Evans, and from soundtrack titans like John Williams and Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli).
Saturday 7 July
6.00pm O’Brien|Cusack|Chiew
O’Brien|Cusack|Chiew is one of Perth’s most promising young jazz ensembles, featuring three prominent members of the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra. Performing regularly around the hottest Perth jazz venues, this trio are one to watch as they put the rhythm into classic jazz and rework surprising new arrangements that will stick with audiences for a long time.
7.30pm Formes Trio
The Formes Trio explores multiple jazz genres playing classic tunes from the likes of Benny Goodman and Buddy Defranco, to the sounds of West Coast Jazz with Dexter Gordon, and even ventures into the Nuevo tango music made famous by Astor Piazzolla. An eclectic event that will excite as they showcase the multitude possibilities of jazz.
9.00pm Sarah Ramsey Trio
Whether fronting an 18-piece big band or accompanied by just a pianist, Sarah Ramsey commands the stage with a warm and inviting presence. Her beautiful, rich vocal approach draws influence from Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell and Sarah Vaughan and is best experienced through her own compositions and her heartfelt interpretations of jazz standards. Sarah will be accompanied by Jeremy Thompson & Austin Salisbury.
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King St Corner Pocket: Eclectic Jazz in an Edwardian Baroque Bar, 5-7 July!
King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival 2018
Eclectic Jazz in an Edwardian Baroque Bar, 5-7 July!
King Street Corner Pocket is shaping up to be Perth’s newest and hottest destination this Winter, boasting over 40 shows, with 38 acts in 5 venues over 3 nights.
The Dress Circle Bar, situated corner King and Hay Streets on the first floor of the historic His Majesty’s Theatre, is a plush, licensed venue and your destination for eclectic jazz in July.
Innovative and diverse jazz sounds, from multi-award winning musicians and rising stars of Perth’s jazz scene, will be presented in 30-40 minute sets by the Laura J Quartet, Will Chiew Quintet, WAAPA Jazz - Thom Freeman Quintet, Axolotl, Chris Musitano Quintet, Atlas State, Riffz 2000, Max Wickham Quintet and MFG.
For full festival details, head to cornerpocket.com.au. Tickets & discount Pocket Passes are available exclusively from your nearest Perth Theatre Trust box office, or online at ptt.wa.gov.au.
Download the full Festival Program here!
King Street Corner Pocket 2018
His Majesty's Theatre, Dress Circle Bar Program
Thursday 5 July
6.00pm Laura J Quartet
A rising artist in the Perth Jazz scene, Laura J makes a name for herself through her versatility and commitment to her art form. With a soulful and rich voice reminiscent of her favourite artists, including the likes of Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson, Laura J’s sophisticated style is sure to entice.
7.30pm Will Chiew Quintet
Drawn to the lyricism of Chet Baker and the eloquence of Roy Hargrove, William Chiew’s compositions aim to narrate stories of adventure: joy and sorrow, struggle and triumph. The quintet is a platform for conversation – the music an extension of communication. On his way to becoming an absolute super-star on the drum-kit, William Chiew is one to watch.
9.00pm WAAPA Jazz - Thom Freeman Quintet
Spending the last four years honing his playing and song writing under some of the best mentors Australia’s jazz community has to offer, Thom Freeman brings his quintet to Corner Pocket. Showcasing original compositions and arrangements influenced by the styles of Arron Parks, Wayne Shorter and Ben Wendel, get in on the ground floor of one of Perth’s most exciting new talents.
Friday 6 July
6.00pm Axolotl
Difficult to spell but easy to swing to, Axolotl bring a repertoire that is eclectic and energetic. With a repertoire covering blues, funk, fusion, calypso and straight ahead swing, this young ensemble are sure to be a fixture in the Perth jazz scene for many years to come, complementing each other’s talents in a way that belies their age. Sure to be a hit of the Festival.
7.30pm Chris Mustitano Quintet
Local Perth trumpet player and musician Chris Musitano, fresh from graduating from the WA Academy of Performing Arts, brings his quintet to Corner Pocket. Featuring Musitano’s original compositions, new music, and arrangements influenced by artists such as Christian Scott, Jacob Collier and Bon Iver.
9.00pm Atlas State
Combining an eclectic mix of rock, blues, funk and jazz, Atlas State are emerging as an audience favourite, captivating with the group’s unique approach to performing. Atlas State acts a vessel for the band members to explore new and original sounds as this six piece emerge into Perth’s thriving live music scene.
Saturday 7 July
6.00pm Riffz 2000
Live instant remixes of classic tunes. Riffz 2000 are Harry Mitchell, Harry Winton and Ben Vanderwal, and will rock your evening as they improvise organically around your very eyes and ears with sample riffs from the likes of INXS, Bob Marley, Nirvana or Michael Jackson. Part beats, part memory jogger – all head nodding, all fun.
7.30pm Max Wickham Quintet
WAYJO Associate Composer-in-Residence and saxophonist, Max Wickham draws his inspiration from John Coltrane’s classic quartet of the 1960’s, Keith Jarrett’s standards trio and the works of modern jazz artists. Max’s aim to create music full of passion, emotion and intensity allows each members of the quintet to contribute their own personality to his work.
9.00pm MFG
MFG is the musical collaboration of guitarist Nico Maas, saxophonist Gemma Farrell, and pianist Thomas Goralski. The name MFG acts as an abbreviation for their surnames, as well as the German greeting, Mit freundlichen Grüßen (with friendly greetings). A rare Perth performance as part of their 2018 Australian tour after recording their third album, the funk jazz of this stellar ensemble is not to be missed.
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King St Corner Pocket: The Sewing Room Jazz Party, 5-7 July!
King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival 2018
It’s a Jazz Party at The Sewing Room, 5-7 July!
King Street Corner Pocket is shaping up to be Perth’s newest and hottest destination this Winter, boasting over 40 shows, with 38 acts in 5 venues over 3 nights.
The Sewing Room, situated downtown in Perth’s funky Wolf Lane, will be your party destination - offering up Nueva Salsa Orchestra, Brass Party, Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group, Pete Jeavons Quintet, plus Hornography, WAAPA Phat Funk Band, and DJ Mama Cass for the Closing Night Party.
These jazz acts serve up tasty 30-40 minute sets that will have you dancing to funk, world jazz - and some of the newest, innovative beats the scene has to offer.
For full festival details, head to cornerpocket.com.au. Tickets & discount Pocket Passes are available exclusively from your nearest Perth Theatre Trust box office, or online at ptt.wa.gov.au. Please Note: The Sewing Room is an 18+ Venue.
Download the full Festival Program here!
King Street Corner Pocket 2018
The Sewing Room Program
Thursday 5 July
7.30pm Nueva Salsa Orchestra
With a reputation as the hottest Cuban and New Yorkan salsa band this side of Latin America, the Nueva Salsa Orchestra will get the Sewing Room jumping. With a repertoire consisting of high energy salsas, mambos, bombas and cha chas, the NSO are guaranteed to have you moving your body to the infectious rhythms of their fabulous percussion section, sparkling horns, extraordinary piano and bass grooves, and the sublime vocal stylings of Adolfo Chavez.
9.00pm Brass Party
A raucous brass band run by Matt Smith, Chris Musitano & James Sewell, Brass Party will get you shaking and moving like nothing else. Expect filthy funk, outrageous horns and face melting guitar solos. Ain't no party like a Brass Party!
Friday 6 July
7.30pm Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group
An award winning 7-piece ensemble lead by Daniel Susnjar, this band will present a performance of original compositions influenced by Afro-Peruvian rhythms and fresh, unique arrangements of Peruvian folk songs.
9.00pm Pete Jeavons Quintet
Drawing inspiration from modern and modal jazz, bop and at times ambient music, funk and the avant-garde, Pete Jeavons brings his quintet to the stage in a joyous event. The cream of Perth jazz players will bless the stage, performing some of Jeavons’ original compositions and new arrangements of some classic and lesser known jazz standards.
Saturday 7 July
9.00pm Closing Night Party with Hornography
Get on your feet and pull your dancing shoes on. King Street Corner Pocket’s Closing Night is full of party vibes with huge live music running deep into the night. The WAAPA Phat Funk band will kick the night off, featuring soul favourites, big vocals and funk with a capital F. Then the heat turns up, with Hornography pumping the brass up to 11 and exploding with the best horn section going around. Throughout the night, DJ Mama Cass will be spinning the decks with soul/funk sounds to keep the vibe going as Corner Pocket goes out with a bang!
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2018 School Concerts and Workshops
First Friday of the month, March to June and August to November, WAYJO concerts and workshops for students will take place Downstairs at The Maj from 3pm. Our Musical Directors and guest artists will provide a 30-minute workshop followed by a 30-minute performance highlighting the aspects covered in the workshop.
Our focus for these events is largely on great female jazz artists, with female guest artists from Sydney, Melbourne, and New York (via Japan), as well as some of Perth’s leading musicians. We will also recreate a truly great jazz album and be joined by a visiting faculty member from KUG Institute of Jazz, Graz, Austria!
Enjoy and educational afternoon in Perth's most historic theatre. Tickets for staff and students are an absolute steal at $12 each for the first concert/workshop, then $10 for every other concert/workshop booked!
Please visit our Workshops page for full details and booking form, call the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra on 08 9471 1950 or email admin@wayjo.com
Places at each workshop and concert are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment!
The WAYJO Education program is supported by Healthway, promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message.
Act-Belong-Commit Jazz Picnic Under the Stars Competition
Act-Belong-Commit Jazz Picnic Under the Stars Competition
To celebrate the final days of Mental Health Week, WA Youth Jazz Orchestra announces the Act-Belong-Commit Jazz Picnic Under the Stars Competition!
WIN one of two prizes, including double passes to WAYJO's Jazz Under the Stars end of year concert at Quarry Amphitheatre Fri 24 Nov from 7.30pm, PLUS a lovely picnic backpack for four, thanks to Healthway Act-Belong-Commit!
To be in the running, tell us in 50 words or less how you Act-Belong-Commit to keep a mentally healthy mind.
Need some inspiration? Head to actbelongcommit.org.au for online guides, factsheets & a self-assessment tool.
Email entries with Subject “Act-Belong-Commit Jazz Picnic Under the Stars” to marketing@wayjo.com BEFORE Monday 13 November 2017.
We look forward to reading your entries - good luck!
#MHW2017 #ActBelongCommit #WINwithWAYJO
Jazz @ the Maj - New Show
WAYJO Jazz at the Maj - New Show!
Plus Ed Partyka Success
Audiences absolutely loved WAYJO with Ed Partyka at sold out shows last week at His Majesty’s Theatre, with the Wednesday Night Orchestra punching well above it's weight under the leadership of one of the worlds finest band leaders. Be sure to check out our facebook album with photos from the event and like our page!
Due to popular demand, WAYJO are bringing back Jazz at the Maj for one more special performance in October!
After sell-out shows featuring Adrian Kelly, Mat Jodrell and Ed Partyka, WAYJO will present an evening of the best big band jazz of yester-year, again in the intimate, cabaret setting of the Downstairs at the Maj bar.
Perth’s hottest jazz venue of 2017 will be treated to an evening of jazz standards and new favourites, presented with WAYJO’s signature passion and verve.
Jazz @ the Maj: Best of Big Band
Sat 14 Oct, 7.30pm
Downstairs at the Maj - His Majesty's Theatre, Perth
Tickets on sale 9.00am, Monday 28 August: premier.ticketek.com.au
#WAYJO2017
