FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARYThe Funky Miracle [Instrumental Funky Jazz / New Orleans Groove]
Open 6.30pm Band 7.30pm - 10pm. Recorded Music till 11pm. Members $15 Non - Members $20.
Since their last sell - out performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club, The Funky Miracle have got even funkier and blusier. Yes it's true! This time, performing the entire first album by the legendary New Orleans funk band 'The Meters', Funky Miracle will bring low down dirty New Orleans funk to the banks of the Brisbane River. Now a five piece with the addition of ace guitarist, Dave T Maguire, The Funky Miracle will also perform a set of original funky grooves from the best selling album's ' Blue Cheese ' and ' Blue Funk on a Brown T V '. Don't miss this funky show!
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARYMartha Baartz and the North Coast Collective [Standards / Originals]
Open 6.30pm Band 7.30pm - 10pm. Recorded Music till 11pm. Members $15 Non - Members $20.
Talented Australian Alto Saxophonist/ Composer, Martha Baartz, leads an all star cast in this stunning Quintet. They will be performing a number of favourite standards and exciting originals which will be recorded live for her third album, with the motivation of " keeping it real and for the people ". John Hoffman - Flugelhorn, Steve Russell - Piano, David Sanders - Drums and Jack Thorncraft - Double Bass will be joining Martha for this special night. "From hard driving funk to evocative ballad, from blues to Latin to Tango...fastidious and edgy, but playful and fun too...full of emotion.." (Leon Gettler, The Age ' Green Guide ') www.marthabaartz.com
SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY MorningJazz Breakfast - " Melissa Western and Tnee " [Vocal Jazz / Standards]
Open 8.15am Band 8.45am - 11.30am. $25 - Includes a great breakfast [from 8.30am - 10am]
This is the way to cruise into your swinging Sunday here at the Brisbane Jazz Club with the sensational talents of Melissa Western [Vocals] and Tnee [ Piano/ Vocals ] . Fresh back from an European Tour, they will perform a wide variety of popular jazz / show standards with a sprinkle of cheeky fun and laughter. Book early for this one! www.melissawestern.com
SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY Evening'Ensemble Counterpoint ' presents - 'Dalgleish / Pankhurst / Thiele / Hannaford / Dewhurst/ Daniell ' [Contemporary Jazz / Standards / Free Jazz]
Open 5.30pm Band 6pm - 9pm. Members $15 Non - Members $20.
Ensemble Counterpoint features local musicians Elliott Dalgleish, Samuel Pankhurst and Richard Daniell who will be joined by interstate heavyweights Carl Dewhurst [ Guitar ] Sydney, Marc Hannaford [ Piano ] Melbourne and Pat Thiele [Trumpet] Melbourne. They will be showcasing the timeless individualistic melodies of Ornette Coleman alongside complex and modern works by Greek composer and architect Lannis Xenakis. This group will also be tackling rarely performed compositions by the great pianist Andrew Hill. Look forward to a night of beautiful, energetic and fresh music. www.carldewhurst.com www.melbournejazzfringe.com/content/2008/03/28 www.jgkpcom/recorings.htm
Tuesday 2 MarchJazz Singers Jam Night - [ Vocal jazz ]
Open 6.30pm Music 7pm - 10pm $10/ $8 BJC + JQ Members. Gourmet Pizza available to order.
Join in the fun and jazz spirit of our popular Jazz Singers Jam Night. Come and
hear great singers from around town and beyond tell their stories. For
enquiries about the event or to book a place at future Jam nights please email
event organizer Ingrid James at ingridjames@optusnet.com.au
Originally from Perth, Saxophonist Gemma Farrell came to Brisbane in 2008 to
complete her advanced studies in Jazz Saxophone at The Brisbane Conservatorium.
Tonight Gemma leads a line up of Brisbane's finest in her debut gig as a leader
since her graduation including Greg Carger - Trumpet, Joe O'Connor - Piano,
Jeremy O'Connor - Double Bass and Lyle Denman - Drums. She will perform
compositions by Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Hunter, Sam Jones and
Gerry Mulligan. Come and share Gemma's passionate sounds before she heads to
Europe to complete her Masters of Music.
Join us here for another sensational performance by one of Brisbane's hottest
young talents, Sarah Collyer and her band as she mesmerizes you with her sweet
sounds, wonderful stories and a night you will be talking about for months to
come. Book early to secure your table for this one.
Featuring 10 of the finest voices Brisbane has to offer, ' Conversations ' is
the concept of piano and voice weaving the threads of two stories to become one
in an honest and open performance. Sharing the stage for this Brisbane Jazz
Club exclusive are: Raphael Lindquist, Elly Hoyt, Amy Michaels, Bec Laughton,
Jacob Ballard, Alvina Salemanesa, Danielle Manche, Zac Bradford, Lara Boyle and
Jim Grey.
www.conversationscd.com
Local New Orleans Jazz and Blues man - David Bentley will have the BJC swinging
to his solid grooves and soulful voice. David will take you on a journey 'down
south' to where Jazz and Blues were born. David will share the stage with some
of Brisbane's hippest musicians for another special gig right here at your home
of Jazz, The Brisbane Jazz Club.
This month Brad Esbensen will lead the band in playing all that swinging music
that keeps the dance floor well polished and provide the backing for not one,
but two special guests. We welcome a return visit from personality anchor man
Stuart Fisher, who will share the stage and the songs with our very own diva
Melissa Western. Diners and dancers should not miss these two great artistes,
two voices and one great show.
Join in the fun and jazz spirit of our popular Jazz Singers Jam Night. Come and
hear great singers from around town and beyond tell their stories. For
enquiries about the event or to book a place at future Jam nights please email
event organizer Ingrid James at ingridjames@optusnet.com.au
Two of the finest and swinging gentleman this town has produced - Stu Fisher
and Nick Hollamby, will pack out The Brisbane Jazz Club with their two man
' Tribute to Frank and Beyond Show '. Featuring Rich Seymour - Drums, Andrew
Shaw - Double Bass and John Reeves - Piano this will be one swinging night of
all your popular swing tunes and a few surprises.
Back by popular demand, Bridget Burnell and the Calibre Cats are ready once
again to swing your socks off with another cool show this Sunday night at the
Brisbane Jazz Club.
Local singing sensation, Lauren Lucille and her fabulous band will bring a
fresh and vibrant show to the Brisbane Jazz club this Friday. Lauren has been
performing all over the country and is keen to get back to the Brisbane Jazz
Club to tell her musical stories about her adventures and misadventures.
Don't miss this one!
www.laurenlucille.com
There are many lovely things to do on a Sunday morning and one of them is
breakfast at the Brisbane Jazz Club whilst listening to the aurally delicious
sounds of bossa nova, samba and Brazilian inspired originals from Madcouch.
Anje, Kym and O J, in an intimate trio mode. They will ease you into Sunday
with their beautiful music and stories from Brazil.
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