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Jan 262011
May 022013
Thursday June 20
Dee Dee Lavell Sextet
Blues / Soul / Standards / Vocal Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members $25 /Non-Members $30/ Govt Conc $27 /Students $15/ Child $10 (5-12yrs)
Complimentary vouchers accepted – Bearer will be required to pay the difference if admission price exceeds $25
Charismatic and passionate, Dee Dee’s strong, rich and varied vocals are backed by a superb band that includes Andrew Baxter – guitar, Wil Sargesson – piano, Cvitan Barac – drums, Rod Coe – bass and Martha Baartz – sax. DeeDee will be performing songs from her CD, ‘Mama Told Me’ and classics from Etta James and Billie Holiday.
Friday June 21
Martha Baartz Quintet featuring Leigh Carriage
Standards / Vocal Jazz / Originals
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 / Students $15 / Child $10 (5-12yrs)
This uniquely special event, will honour the great artists of our past, interpreted by great artists of our present. Acclaimed dynamic
saxophonist Martha Baartz – alto sax, brings together a collaboration of some of the East Coast’s greatest jazz musicians – Leigh Carriage – voice, Steve Russell – piano, Dave Sanders – drums and James Rust (Melbourne) – bass, for a special night of select emotive and soulful standards..
Saturday June 22
Ingrid James and Infusion
Vocal Jazz / Latin / Soul
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25/ Govt Conc $22 /Students $15 / Child $10 (5-12yrs)
Nathan Seiler – piano/voice, Ingrid James – voice, Julian Jones – guitar/voice, Scott Williams – bass/voice and Paul Hudson – drums; each player has an extensive and established repertoire from which they can draw. It’s lots of fun scaling down or building up arrangements, making them work for a quintet with 4-part vocal harmonies, picking out horn lines/riffs to sing,
finding new ways to interpret old songs and performing their favourite Jazz, Latin, Soul standards and film music..
Sunday June 23
UQ Big Band
Big Band Stylings/ Vocal jazz
Doors: 5:30 – 9pm Band 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 / Students $15 / Child $10 (5-12yrs) Complimentary vouchers are not accepted for this performance
Back by popular demand, the University of Queensland Big Band will swing hard for a fun evening under the direction of Clint Allen . Expect a show full of musical surprises, good times and the amazing sound of a 25-piece big band ..
May 022013
Thursday June 27
Melissa Western
Vocal Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 / Students $15/ Child $10 (5-12yrs)
Following last year’s wildly successful UK tour, Melissa’s jazz cabaret invites you to share in her love of great chanteuses. You know the classics of Ella, Billie, Roberta, Aretha, Piaf, Carmen Miranda, Judy Garland and more, but do you know their stories? In a cabaret filled with fascinating stories and great quality music Melissa performs timeless songs with pizzazz and flair..
Friday June 28
Shannon Marshall Trio & Friends
Soul Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 / Students $15 / Child $10 (5-12yrs)
As one of Brisbane’s coolest and captivating musicians and vocalists, Shannon Marshall has performed extensively throughout Australia and overseas. An exciting trumpet player and vocalist, Shannon will be presenting a fun night of jazz with his seriously swinging Hammond organ combo featuring the talents of Dale Rabic on organ and Paul Hudson on drums. Be ready for some very special guests to join in on the action !
Saturday June 29
Andrew Shaw & Road Plant
Constructive Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /Students $15 / Child $10 (5-12yrs)
Construction fused jazz will inspire you to take in the surrounding landscape as the improvisations set the scene for earthmoving moments, road signs and directions for a new movement in live jazz… Come and share the journey…
Sunday June 30 – BRUNCH
Amy Michaels & Friends
Vocal Jazz
Doors -Open 9.30am Band 10am – 12.30pm
Tickets $2o / Child $10 (5-12yrs) (Brunch and coffee/drinks not included in the admission price.)
Amy Michaels and friends will help you to welcome in a swinging Sunday morning with gorgeous melodies from her latest album. Book early as Amy’s last show at the BJC sold out……
Sunday June 30 
Clint Allen & the Zappa Big Band – Reflection
Small group Jazz / Modern Stylings
Doors: 5:30 – 9pm Band 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 / Students $15 / Child $10 (5-12yrs) Complimentary vouchers are not accepted for this performance
Last year, trumpeter Clint Allen visited Europe on a Churchill Fellowship,studying, performing and recording with some extraordinary artists such as Martin Fondse, Eric Aubier, Ruud Breuls and the Zapp String Quartet. He brings some of this incredible music back to Australia with a set of serene music for trumpet, piano and strings. The Zappa Big Band returns to the stage for a very rare appearance, as a tribute to their late lead alto saxophonist, Scott Griffiths. A very special night – not to be missed……..
Jun 072013
Thursday July 4
Jazz Singers Jam Night
Vocal Jazz
Doors Open: 6.30 – 11 pm Music 7pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club & JQ Members $12 / Non-Members $15/
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Ingrid James introduces all the fun and spirit of this popular night featuring Trent Bryson – Dean – drums, Wade Gregory – piano, Stewart Barry – double bass, and a
stellar lineup of jazz vocalists to share the Jazz vibes with you.
Friday July 5
Bec Whitehead & Jesse Greene Band
Groove / Swing / Latin / Funk / Vocal Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Bec Whitehead, a 21 year old soul singer from the Gold Coast has drawn attention from the media and Gold Coast audiences, who have captured a taste of her soulful voice.
Jesse Green is one of Bec’s closest friends, who she has known since she started her professional career. Jesse is a phenomenal saxophone player, currently 20 years old… You must hear this guy blow!
Saturday July 6
Louise Denson Trio
Standards / Vocal Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Louise will be joined by two up and coming improvisers for an evening of her originals and standards. Treat yourself to a musical offering of beautiful melodies, lush harmonies and great grooves. Louise Denson – piano, Peter Walters – bass, Paul Hudson – drums, Forbes Scotney – trumpet, Matt Luff – tenor sax.
Sunday July 7
EMO & QYO Big Bands
Swing, Latin, Standards,Originals
Doors: 5:30 – 9pm Band 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 / Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Complimentary vouchers are not accepted for this performance
The Enthusiastic Musicians Orchestra creates a dynamic vehicle for Brisbane musicians, composers, and arrangers to create new work. With all the bluster and confidence of a classic big band as well as the subtlety and refinement of a modern jazz orchestra. EMO is an artistic big band ensemble driven to swing, and swing hard!
Jun 072013
Thursday July 11
Mooshim
Fresh new jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Mooshim is a cinematic improvisational ensemble which explores the grey areas that otherwise define typical genres such as 3rd Stream, Minimalism, organic improvisational & 21st Century Art Music. Mooshim is known both for its awe inspiring performances and lush sonic landscapes, and has appeared and showcased at the Brisbane, Trilling Wire, Crossbows and Valley Jazz Festivals.
Friday July 12
Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra
Modern Big Band stylings / Latin / Vocal Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $25 / Non-Members $30/ Govt Conc $27 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
BCJO, featuring vocalist Ingrid James and percussion maestro Pablo Matus, presents an evening of Latin music – gentle Brazilian bossa nova to fiery Afro-Cuban and mesmerizing salsa. Come and join us for a fusion of jazz with the sounds of Cuba, Brazil, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. If you like Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval and the Cubop sounds of Dizzy Gillespie, this is the concert for you!
Saturday July 13
Robyn Brown Quintet
Vocal Jazz/Standards
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
We welcome a return visit from the Sunshine Coast’s rising star Robyn Brown – fresh from recent performances at Noosa Jazz Festival and Dingo Creek Jazz Festival. Drawing from her gospel and blues origins, Robyn brings a passion and heartfelt soulfulness to her music. Join Robyn and band as they treat you to a mix of jazz, blues, gospel and latin.
Sunday July 14
Brisbane Big Band & Karen Anderson – ‘J’adore le son’
Big Band French stylings
Doors: 5:30 – 9pm Band 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Complimentary vouchers are not accepted for this performance
Célébration de la prise de la Bastille – Vive la France !!!
Bienvenue pour la célébration de la prise de la Bastille avec notre groupe local de Brisbane Big Band et notre invitée spéciale et extraordinaire, Karen Anderson, notre Chef d’orchestre Brad Esbensen et notre cher chanteur Alan Western qui ajouteront une touche Française a notre soirée que vous soyez Français ou pas ! Venez diner, danser et déguster de bons vins avec nous ! Une soirée à ne pas manquer. (Free translation when you book your tickets)
Jun 082013
Thursday June 13
The Keapers
Standards / Originals
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
The Keapers is a union of three uniquely talented Brisbane based artists: Tnee Dyer, Joshua Boyd and Melissa Western. Their sound is enhanced by powerful yet sensitive support of Andrew Johnson on bass and Richard Seymour on drums. Tight arrangements and glorious vocal harmonies characterise their fresh approach to traditional styles of music. The Keapers are known for their passionate and expressive performances of jazz and popular music.
Friay July 19
Karen Anderson & the Fortunate Sinners
Vocal Jazz / Blues / Soul / Gospel
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25/ Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Karen Anderson is a sassy singer with a soaring soulful voice, and fronts a band that puts the groove down right. With a hot rhythm section, sweet Hammond organ, saxophone and percussion, Karen Anderson and the Fortunate Sinners will take you on a trip with stunning jazz and blues classics spun for a new day. Get your jazzy blues shoes on!
Saturday July 20
Funky Miracle
Soul Jazz / Funk / Vocal Jazz / Blues
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Funky Miracle have really found their groove as Brisbane’s New Orleans Funk’n'Blues specialists. Tunes from the Meters, the Neville Brothers, Johnny Guitar Watson, Bill Withers and maybe even some originals will make this an unforgettable night of Funk, Soul and Blues. Judging by their last show at the BJC the biggest challenge will be finding enough room for dancing!
Sunday July 21
Amy Backhouse
Standards / Vocal Jazz
Doors: 5:30 – 9pm Band 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Complimentary vouchers are not accepted for this performance
Performing rarely heard instrumentals, modern jazz compositions and favourite standards, this quintet will present an evening of compelling vocal jazz. Inspired by the music of instrumentalists such as Bill Evans and Miles Davis, Amy turns instrumental standards into refined vocal tunes steeped in collaboration and improvisation.Featuring Forbes Scotney – trumpet, Euan Cumming – piano, Sam Maguire – bass, and Dan Hirsch – drums.
Jun 082013
Thursday July 25
Wizard & Oz
Standards / Blues / New Orleans Groove / Vocal Jazz / Soul
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 /Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
The amazing Andrew Farrell & David McMillan aka the Wizard & Oz are something to behold. With their interesting look, their vast and diverse song list and their passionate, soulful performances they are always a crowd favourite at any festival. Andrew’s incredible piano prowess along with Dave’s awesome guitar playing just add and compliment their rich, heartfelt voices.
Friday July 26
David Galea – Wood & Wire Project
Jazz for the people
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
David Galea brings his quintet to the BJC to release his new recording Wood and Wire,joined by James Whiting – vibes, Cleon Barraclough – piano (Soundscapes Trio), Trent Bryson-Dean – drums (TBD3) and Joshua Hatcher – saxophone (Josh Hatcher quartet).
Wood and Wire was recorded by Brett Cheney in the Nickson room at the UQ under the direction of Peter Freeman.
Saturday July 27
The Soundscapes Trio & Lauren Lucille
Standards / Originals / Vocal Jazz
Doors Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
These inventive jazz instrumentalists return to the BJC along with the magnificent voice of Lauren Lucille. Using the voice as an instrument, Brisbane jazz pianist and composer Cleon Barraclough and Lauren have composed a special set of contemporary works. Other treats includes tunes from Lauren’s sumptuous album Hidden Here, along with some of the trio’s adventurous works from their Archi-textures show.
Sunday July 28 – BRUNCH
David Bentley Trio
Blues / New Orleans Groove / Vocal Jazz
Doors -Open 9.30am Band 10am – 12.30pm
Tickets $2o / Student & Child $10 (5-12yrs) (Brunch and coffee/drinks not included in the admission price.)
‘Sunday Morning’ is the title of a Duke Ellington song – and a great time of day to listen to DB3. Always funky, always swinging, always cool, the trio comprises David Bentley on piano, Andrew Shaw on acoustic bass, and Kerry Jacobson on drums. Check them out!
Sunday July 28 
Nick Laganin Quintet
Vocal, Standards, Originals
Doors: 5:30 – 9pm Band 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: Club Members only $20 / Non-Members $25 / Govt Conc $22 /
Students & Children (5-12yrs) $10
Complimentary vouchers are not accepted for this performance
Join Nick and his swinging quintet with special guests, for a great evening of standards, mixing the old with the new. At 21, Nick keeps the old but adds a modern twist with jazz arrangements of modern pop songs – still retaining the Standards we all love. From Frank Sinatra to Jamie Cullum, Nick will provide you with a quality night of entertainment that will have you in aural heaven.