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Jan 262011
 

THIS WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2012

CLUB NIGHTS FOR MEMBERS AND MUSICIANS from 7pm –10pm
FREE ADMISSION TO MEMBERS AND MUSOS ONLY

Hosted by the lively Tnee Dyer, our newly founded special club night gives musicians the chance to get together for great jamming opportunities and a fun time. Members and musos can enjoy ‘mates rates’ at the bar. Pizza Capers and house prices on drinks……

BRISBANE JAZZ CLUB:
Business Hours – Tues, Wed, Fri – 9-3PM
All phone and email booking enquiries are answered within 48hrs.  We are not open during the weekend daytime. We also do not answer the phones during the first 1-1.5hours of opening our doors at night.  Please read our policies below.  If you still have any issues email info@brisbanejazzclub.com.au and we will respond.   As a not-for-profit organisation we thank you for your patience and understanding. Admin & Booking Manager.

INTERNET BOOKING
There is a limit of eight (8) tickets per performance per person (regardless of the number of transactions). This includes orders associated with the same name, email address, billing address, credit card number or other information. Ticket purchases are closely monitored and any tickets purchased above the limit will be voided without further notice.

WALK-INS ON THE NIGHT 
Although walk-ins are welcome, we recommend booking online because we cannot guarantee that tickets will be available at the door. However if you choose this option we recommend arriving early when the doors open to avoid disappointment!

SUNJAVA
In order to function properly, our online booking system requires Java, which can be downloaded from the SunJava website.

CONCESSIONS
Please be aware of our concession pricing policy.

VOLUNTEERING
If you wish to volunteer for the Club either speak to one of the Duty Managers or Front of House on the night or simply email info@brisbanejazzclub.com.au for a form.

WHEELCHAIRS
If you require a wheelchair, please contact us by email or phone (07 3391 2006) to make a booking. A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to arrange wheelchair access for a performance.

DINNER
Our caterers, The Story Bridge Hotel, who are onsite,  make the best gourmet barbeque this side of the bridge. With the freshest ingredients they can whip up dishes from Moroccan Chicken Caesar to Swordfish to Wagyu steak plus a dessert.  Gluten-freeand Vegetarian dishes are available.  All orders are taken in the Club and delivered to your table. Just answer yes or no to the question during the booking process.

 

Gift Certificate

The facility allows you to purchase certificates which may be used to pay for seat bookings and admissions to the club.  You can purchase one or more certificates of $20 (Member), $22 (Govt Concession) or $25 (Non-member).  These amounts generally match Club entry prices.

May 16 – 20

Apr 102012
 

THIS WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2012

CLUB NIGHTS FOR MEMBERS AND MUSICIANS

 from 7pm –10pm
FREE ADMISSION TO MEMBERS AND MUSOS ONLY

Hosted by the lively Tnee Dyer, our newly founded special club night gives musicians the chance to get together for great jamming opportunities and a fun time. Members and musos can enjoy ‘mates rates’ at the bar. Pizza Capers and house prices on drinks……

Thursday May 17

Barney McAll (NYC)
Doors: 6:30 – 11pm Band from 7:30 – 10pm
Tickets: $30/$27 / $25 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Australian pianist and composer Barney McAll has lived and worked in NYC since 1997, playing with artists such as Gary Bartz, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Kenny Garrett. McAll’s music emanates a truly unique global awareness, fusing elements of Jazz, Cuban and popular musics. Diving through “rhythmic textures woven and stretched with passion”, McAll’s music is “absorbing and captivating”. He is joined by Phil Rex (Melb) on bass, saxophonist Elliott Dalgleish and drummer Chris Vale.

Friday May 18

Luca Ciarla from Italy
Doors: 6:30 – 11pm Band from 7:30 – 10pm
Tickets: $25 /$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Luca Ciarla is one of the most creative and surprising violinists on the world stage with his amazing talent of transcending boundaries between genres, thus creating an innovative path full of magical acoustic seduction. Don’t miss this exclusive Brisbane Jazz Club performance!

Saturday May 19

Steve Tyson
Doors: 6:30 – 11pm Band from 7:30 – 10pm
Tickets: $25 /$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Steve Tyson’s album ‘Temple Dog’, a set of contemporary story–based folk songs has received much critical acclaim and 4-star reviews press.

Sunday May 20

The Well Swung Daddies
Doors: 5:30 -9pm Band 6-9pm
Tickets: $25 /$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid
 
The Well Swung Daddies is a new and exciting 10-piece band playing a blend of jazz, swing , Latin, blues, and rockabilly. The band’s tight rhythm section topped with tantalizing horns and dynamite vocalist will ensure a fantastic night for all.

 **** *”Please be aware that dancing space may be occasionally limited or unavailable due to the heavy demand for seating at certain popular performances.”

May 24 – 27

Apr 112012
 
CLUB NIGHTS FOR MEMBERS AND MUSICIANS

Every third Wednesday night of the month  from 7pm –10pm
FREE ADMISSION TO MEMBERS AND MUSOS ONLY

Hosted by the lively Tnee Dyer, our newly founded special club night gives musicians the chance to get together for great jamming opportunities and a fun time. Members and musos can enjoy ‘mates rates’ at the bar. Pizza Capers and house prices on drinks……

Thursday May 24

The QLD Con Saxophone Orchestra
Doors: 6:30 – 11pm Band from 7-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Come and be a part of the QCSO fundraising concert for their world tour in late 2012. Featuring 20 swinging performers playing all styles of music with fresh and new arrangements, this will be an amazing show!

Friday May 25

Shannon Marshall & The Souls Almighty
Doors: 6:30 – 11pm Band from 7-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Fired up for their first performance of 2012 soulful vocalist and trumpet player Shannon Marshall and his SOULS ALMIGHTY (featuring Australian guitar legend Jim Kelly) are ready to strut their stuff with some freshly penned songs and arrangements for this very special night of jazz and soul.  Shannon Marshall – vocals & trumpet Jim Kelly – guitar Dancin’ Dale Rabic – hammond organ Paul Hudson – drums. www.shannonmarshall.com

Saturday May 26

Nic Jeffries & Ingrid James Quintet
Doors: 6:30 – 11pm Band from 7-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Nic Jeffries – sax/vocals, and Ingrid James – vocals, will be joined by Cameron Reid (Syd) – drums, John Reeves – piano, and Andrew Shaw – double bass for an exciting show full of new and old school standards.

Sunday May 27

Brazilla
Doors: 9:30am – 1pm – Band from 10am-12.30pm
Tickets: $17 (Brunch & coffee are not included in the ticket price)
Living Social vouchers are not valid.

Established artists Jaider De Oliveria – guitars/percussion/vocals/compositions and John Stefulj – woodwinds/percussion have been a leading Brisbane duo for 15 years. Smooth into your Sunday with gentle bossa nova, grooving samba, quirky baiao, funky olodum and other classic Brazilian genres that will be sure to captivate all imaginations.

Sunday May 27

Ipswich City Big Band
Doors: 5:30 – 1opm Band from 6-9pm
Tickets: $25/$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living Social vouchers are no longer valid

Classic big band music for dancing and listening will be performed by the swinging talents of the ICBB featuring vocalist Rose Salemanesa. See you on the dance floor!

 **** * “Please be aware that dancing space may be occasionally limited or unavailable due to the heavy demand for seating at certain popular performances.”

May 31 – June 3

Apr 112012
 
CLUB NIGHTS FOR MEMBERS AND MUSICIANS

Every third Wednesday night of the month  from 7pm –10pm
FREE ADMISSION TO MEMBERS AND MUSOS ONLY

Hosted by the lively Tnee Dyer, our newly founded special club night gives musicians the chance to get together for great jamming opportunities and a fun time. Members and musos can enjoy ‘mates rates’ at the bar. Pizza Capers and house prices on drinks……

Thursday May 31

Pugsley Buzzard & Bob Malone (USA)
Piano Rocking Daddies
Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22 / $20 / $15 / $10
Living social voucher no longer valid

Los Angeles based and high–energy keyboard player/vocalist Bob Malone will deliver a show like no other when he steps onstage at the BJC. Sharing the show with Bob is the incredible talent of Pugsley Buzzard.

Friday June 1

Darren Sigesmund and the Strands Sextet -  Canada  – [standards/originals]

Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm
Tickets : $30/27/25/15

Canadian trombonist Darren Sigesmund tours his Strands Sextet presenting cutting edge jazz from his upcoming Strands 111 recording, featuring the talents of Elian Cuevas [ Canada ] – vocals, Tim Ries – [ N Y ] and James Muller – [Aus ].This performance is made possible in part through the Ontario Arts Council’s National and International Touring Program. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $154 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country. www.darrensigesmund.com

Saturday June 2

Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra  [ Big Band for listening ]

Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra brings it’s unique brand of high energy modern big band music to the Brisbane Jazz Club. Featuring many of Brisbane’s finest jazz players, BCJO performs the music of Gordon Goodwin, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and Woody Herman. There is nothing to compare with the dynamic sound of a 19-piece big band, so join us at Brisbane’s home of jazz for an unforgettable night of modern jazz.

Sunday June 3

Jump Jive and Wail [ jump swing / vocal jazz / neo swing ]

Open 5.30pm Band 6pm – 9pm
Tickets: $$25/$22/$20/$15/$10

Jump, Jive and Wail is a 7-piece live show band taking the jazz scene by storm with their high energy choreographed dance moves backed up by great musicianship. This band’s commitment to early Rock’n Roll and Rockabilly is nothing short of entertaining. Catch them for a night of fun and dancing, Book early as these guys sold out their last show at the BJC  ww.vimeo.com/23017560

***** Please be aware that dancing space may be occasionally limited or unavailable due to the heavy demand for seating at certain popular performances.

 

 

June 7 – 10

May 092012
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO IMPENDING BUILDING WORK AT THE CLUB WE ARE  OBLIGED TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED GIGS Club Night Wed 20 June
Melissa Western Oh Lady Be Good shows Wed 27 and Thu 28 June, Club Night Wed 18 July

WE EXPECT THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF JULY SO THAT WE MAY RETURN TO FULL PROGRAMMING IN AUGUST. APOLOGIES TO ALL CONCERNED FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

Thursday June 7

Jazz Singers Jam Night [ vocal jazz ]

Open 6.30pm Music 7pm – 10pm
Tickets : $12 / $10 BJC + JQ Members

Produced and hosted by Ingrid James, presented by the Brisbane Jazz Club and Jazz Queensland. Ingrid James introduces all the fun and spirit of these popular nights featuring the Shane Calderbank Trio sharing the stage with Lisa Mackay, Gosha Welzarg, Kate MacFarlane, Beverley Walton, Daniel Looyd, Lauren Porter, Simonne Berriman, Natalie Rose, Lauren Istvandity plus many more fabulous singers.

 

Friday June 8

Caxton Street Jazz Band [ New Orleans groove / standards / vocal jazz ]

Open 6.30pm – 11pm – Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets : $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

The Caxton Street Jazz Band is Brisbane’s and one of Australia’s foremost Jazz bands. The CSJB is known for its hot playing and variety of repertoire. While the band appears regularly in various venues throughout SE Qld and NNSW, the BJC is the band’s  “spiritual home” and is without a doubt the best place for fans to catch the CSJB at its relaxed jazzy best.

 

 

Saturday June 9

The Enterprise [ Standards / Originals / Fusion ]

Open 6.30pm – 11pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets :  $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

Armed with a bag of new repertoire, the Enterprise is itching to lay it out at the favourite venue. The gears will shift between lilting ballads and fierce fusion, while maintaining the groups unspoken ethos, to boldly go wherever the muse leads them. Gorgeous melody, tight arrangements, funky grooves and exciting improvisation make THE ENTERPRISE an electrifying event to witness.

Brett Fowler – piano / vocals, Matt Christensen – sax, Paul Murray – guitar, Alex Nesevski – drums, and David Galea – bass.

www.theenterprise.com

Sunday June 10

The Brisbane Big Band – ‘love the sound’….[ swing, Latin, originals, standards]

Open 5.30pm Band 6pm – 9pm
Tickets : $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

The stunningly beautiful Julia Christie, now returned from Canada, will share the stage and  her vocal talents with the voice and charm of our own Alan Western and the swinging Brisbane Big Band, directed as always by the incomparable Brad Esbensen. You only get one chance a month to see this great outfit in action – and this is the night…….so be there, be there, be here……………….

***** Please be aware that dancing space may be occasionally limited or unavailable due to the heavy demand for seating at certain popular performances.

June 15 – 17

May 092012
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO IMPENDING BUILDING WORK AT THE CLUB WE ARE  OBLIGED TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED GIGS Club Night Wed 20 June Melissa Western Oh Lady Be Good shows Wed 27 and Thu 28 June, Club Night Wed 18 July

WE EXPECT THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF JULY SO THAT WE MAY RETURN TO FULL PROGRAMMING IN AUGUST. APOLOGIES TO ALL CONCERNED FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

Friday June 15

The Ella and Louis Project [ vocal jazz / standards ]

Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm

Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

After sold-out performances at Broadbeach Jazz Festival, BJC and Gold Coast Arts Centre, the Ella and Louis Project delivers an exciting show with some swinging new melodies. Join us for an excellent show of great music paying our respects to the immortal Ella and Louis and the timeless tunes from such a classic era of jazz.

Euan Cumming – piano, Daniel Hirsch – drums, Luara Karlson-Carp – vocals, Sam Maguire – bass, Brodie McAllister – trombone,  and Mal Wood – trumpet / flugelhorn.

 

Saturday June 16

The Hecs Debt Sextet  [ bepop / blue note / cool jazz ]

Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm

Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

As the name suggests, this swinging ensemble is comprised of 6 like-minded university students. A fiery frontline with Forbes Scotney – trumpet, and Cassie Godbold – saxophone, a cooking rhythm section featuring James Ball – piano, Tom Hancock – drums, and some other cool cats T B A. Expect some hard bop tunes by Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Clifford Brown, Harold Land and many more swinging beboppers! That’s Jazz baby!!!!!

 

Sunday June 17

The Swing Central Big Band featuring Brad Leaver

Open 5.30pm Band 6pm – 9pm

Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

The 9-piece Swing Central Big Band is fronted by the super-suave Brad Leaver whose velvet crooning has been melting hearts all over the world for 15 years. Picture yourself dancing cheek to cheek with your loved one, to the music of a more refined and romantic era when crooners like Sinatra and Dean Martin ruled the nightclubs. Experience an evening of non-stop swing and bossa nova classics to redefine your expectations of live music.

***** Please be aware that dancing space may be occasionally limited or unavailable due to the heavy demand for seating at certain popular performances.

 

June 21 – 24

May 092012
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO IMPENDING BUILDING WORK AT THE CLUB WE ARE  OBLIGED TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED GIGS Club Night Wed 20 June Melissa Western Oh Lady Be Good shows Wed 27 and Thu 28 June, Club Night Wed 18 July
WE EXPECT THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF JULY SO THAT WE MAY RETURN TO FULL PROGRAMMING IN AUGUST. APOLOGIES TO ALL CONCERNED FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

Thursday June 21

Josh Kyle Quintet [ UK ] [ Standards / Vocal Jazz ]

Open 6.30pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

Don’t miss Australian born, now UK based jazz vocalist Josh Kyle as he swings into the Brisbane Jazz Club with a stellar line – up featuring Sean Coffin [ Sydney ] – saxophone, Chris Poulsen – piano, Jeremy O’Connor – double bass and Mark Henman – drums.
Josh will be releasing his debut album “Possibilities” as part of his Australian Tour. Book early for this hot International Jazz Act. www.myspace.com/joshuawilliamkyle

 

Friday June 22

Elly Hoyt Quintet [ Melbourne ]  [  vocal jazz / standards / originals ]

Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

Elly has just returned from overseas after performing in New York and attending the Stanford Jazz Workshop in California. She is inspired and excited to share some new originals as well as classics from the American songbook. Elly’s debut album won the Bell Award for best Australian Jazz Album in 2011.

Sharing the stage with Elly will be the wonderful talents of James Sherlock – guitar, John Hoffman – flugelhorn, Thierry Fossemalle – bass, and Dave Sanders – drums.

 

Saturday June 23

Coisa Linda [ Brazillian jazz / bossa nova ]

Doors: 6:30pm Band: 7:30-10pm
Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

Brazilian music played by Brazilians!! Coisa Linda means “beautiful thing ” in Portuguese and interprets the finest songs of Brazilian popular music repertoire, bringing  warm and tasteful renditions of some of Brazil’s most loved masterpieces.

With its joyful music, Coisa Linda has been charming audiences all over Australia.

Lucia Medeiros – voice , Mauricio Hosi – guitar, Claudio Climaco – percussion,  and Wade Gegory – piano,  with special guest Edson Gazani – bass.

 

Sunday June 24

Brunch – InterJazz  [ standards ]

Open 9.30am Band 10am – 12.30pm
Tickets: Admission $17 (ticket only)

Brunch and coffee are not included in admission price.

InterJazz features Alan Burge – bass , Ian Edwards – clarinet / Saxophone, Viv Huthance – drums,  and Dave Burrows – guitar. This swinging group of North-Coasters will present a wonderful show of classic standards of all styles of jazz. What a way to swing into your lazy Sunday morning with these cool cats!!!!

 

 

Sunday June 24

The University of Queensland Big Band [ swinging Big Band sounds ]

Open 5.30pm Band 6pm – 9pm
Tickets: $25/$22/$20/$15/$10

The UQ Big Band plays originals, swing favourites and big band classics by artists such as Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Amy Winehouse and Radiohead. Based at the University of Queensland, the band is led by the award-winning trumpet player Clint Allen and is now in its sixth year. It has played festivals, corporate functions, community events and concerts from Broadbeach to Bundaberg and released two acclaimed CDs : Band of Distinction and Time after Time.

***** Please be aware that dancing space may be occasionally limited or unavailable due to the heavy demand for seating at certain popular performances.

 

JUNE 29-30

May 092012
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO IMPENDING BUILDING WORK AT THE CLUB WE ARE  OBLIGED TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED GIGS Club Night Wed 20 June
Melissa Western Oh Lady Be Good shows Wed 27 and Thu 28 June, Club Night Wed 18 July

WE EXPECT THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF JULY SO THAT WE MAY RETURN TO FULL PROGRAMMING IN AUGUST. APOLOGIES TO ALL CONCERNED FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

Friday June 29

Emma Dean with the John Hoffman Quartet [ Standards / Vocal Jazz / Originals ]

Open 6.30pm  Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets : $30/$27/$25/$15

Award winning cabaret performer Emma Dean will take you on a musical journey with swinging John Hoffman – flugelhorn, Steve Russell – piano, Helen Russell – double bass and Dave Sanders – frums. Expect an evening of beautiful music and a few surprises that will captivate your heart. www.emmadean.com

Saturday June 30

Mute Canary Project Quartet

Open 6.30pm Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets : $25/$22/$20/$15

Established in 2005, The Mute Canary Project features the interaction of the old and new generation of improvisers, through sonic improvisation and spontaneous composition. Recently the group has been exploring the music of West Coast Cool pioneers, Lee Konitz, Wayne Marsh and Lennie Tristano. The project recontextualises  this music with the superimposition of metric and / or rhythmic ideas on these standard forms. The group will consist of Elliott Dalgleish, Chris Vale, James Ball and Sam Maguire.