POCKET GUIDE 21–28 FEBRUARY 2016 Clarence Jazz Festival is a Clarence City Council event proudly sponsored by
Further infomation and tickets go to www.clarenceartsandevents.net FLIP FOR SUMMER SERIES PROGRAM
Katy Raucher
SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 6PM TO 8PM
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FREE
Calverton Oval South Arm
6PM JAMES MADDOCK SWING 4 with Randal Muir–piano, Hamish Houston–bass, Rohan Stubbings–drums ‘Mad Doctor’ of the saxophone and local celebrity James Maddock kicks off the Festival. You’d better strap in because the table rocks while he’s operating.
7PM KATY RAUCHER ENSEMBLE with Kelly Ottoway–piano, Mark Schmalfuss–guitar, Oliver Plapp–bass, Rit Coomber–drums An American vocalist, Katy is known for her powerful and emotive timbre. A feature soloist in the Southern Gospel Choir, Katy combines musical strands from her homeland in this dynamic quintet.
Festival Ambassador Paul Williamson Paul Williamson; maestro of the saxophone and this year’s Festival Ambassador has blown more reeds than the sea breeze with a list of performing credits from Dire Straits to Paul Kelly. It is however the beating heart of jazz that has been his passion, working with groups performing from early Dixieland to Psychedelic Jazz and all the tasty in-betweens. The role of the Festival Ambassador is to guest with locals on-stage, work with our young scholarship recipients, champion the festival and lead his Allstars for the finale concert. Watch out for Paul at all venues!
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Howlin Jim and the Ferocious Three
MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY 6PM TO 8PM
FREE
Montagu Bay Primary School Oval Conara Road, Montagu Bay
6PM FIONA STEWART AND JULIUS SCHWING with Hamish Houston–bass, Konrad Park–drums A multi-language, theatrical maven of the microphone combines with deliciously understated and meatily hooked guitar as they reinterpret tunes by some of the greatest female jazz vocalists.
7PM HOWLIN JIM AND THE FEROCIOUS THREE Jim Verrall–trumpet, Akira Weller Wong–trombone/vocals, Isaac Gee–double bass, Josh Dunn–guitar Devoted to playing traditional Black American music from New Orleans incorporating the sounds of swing and blues, this jumping quartet summons the spirit of Creole Louisiana.
What’s the go at the Clarence Jazz Festival… Twilight Concerts – 6pm to 8pm Bring chairs or a rug and dress for all seasons! Bar and food available, BYO picnic and drinks permitted and all performances are FREE! Jazz Lounge – Wednesday to Saturday LIC Café and fully licensed bar inside The Barn with seating provided and most performances are free. (Arabesk is ticketed) Bellerive Boardwalk – Friday to Sunday LIC Fully licensed (no BYO permitted) with fine food, wine and coffee vendors, seating provided, designated smoking area and entry is FREE!
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Billy Whitton
TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 6PM TO 8PM
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FREE
Simmons Park, Lindisfarne
6PM PAUL MARTIN QUARTET with Michael Colrain–drums/vocals, John Broadby–piano, Ken Martin–bass Swinging low and aces high, these Statesmen of the local scene conjure 40s era jazz.
7PM BILLY WHITTON AND THE HEPCATS with Matt Ives–drums, Hamish Houston–bass Specialising in a mix of bebop, vocal jazz tunes and blues classics with a few originals to spice the pot, Billy’s guitar licks dance over this hard swinging rhythm section. The Jazz Lounge is an intimate setting for the more contemporary sounds of jazz. The acoustics and ambience in the 200 year old stone barn are unsurpassed. The Bellerive Boardwalk is a waterfront outdoor venue with its purpose built ‘stage on the bay’ and a backdrop of the beautiful Bellerive Marina.
Introducing the Clarence Jazz Festival Artist in Residence: Kelly Ottaway Playing piano, keyboards and vibraphone, Kelly has performed for more than fifteen years working with leading Australian artists including Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra and the Dan Barnett Big Band. With his primary interests of composition/arranging and leading his jazz nonet ‘Modern Operative’, Clarence Jazz Festival has commissioned Kelly to write and record a big band jazz suite which will be performed for the first time at the Clarence Jazz Festival on Sunday.
WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 6PM TO 8PM
Nadira and Friends
FREE
Rosny Farm, Rosny Hill Road
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6PM HARRY EDWARDS TRIO with Felicity Lovett–guitar, Isaac Gee–bass
This innocent looking trio brought the house down with their French ‘jazz manouche’ style at last year’s festival and have since toured Australia. Let’s see what they have in store for us this time.
7PM NADIRA AND FRIENDS
Nadira Farid–vocals, Tim Duffy–bass, Lawrence Churches–drums, Mathew Olivier–piano Fresh and delicate interpretations of jazz classics pounce into life as this joyful quartet dance with each other through their instruments.
FREE
8PM TO 10PM
Jazz Lounge in The Barn at Rosny Farm
LIC
8PM BESTER QUARTET Sabine Bester–vocals, Lachlan Court–piano, Rit Coomber–drums, Hamish Houston–bass Sabine’s background in Eastern European music has flavoured her singing, using her knowledge of traditional Balkan music to produce unique sounds and interpretations of jazz. This is their debut gig showcasing emerging talent in jazz.
Introducing the scholarships Every year the Clarence Jazz Festival offers half a year of personalised improvisation lessons to young, talented jazz students. Culminating in a performance on the Young Players Night (Friday 7.15pm) at the Boardwalk, it provides a development opportunity with the experience of a real festival gig backed by a working band. Special thanks to this year’s tutors Alistair Dobson, Fiona Stewart and Dean Stephenson.
The Moonshines (Friday)
THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 6PM TO 8PM
Rosny Farm, Rosny Hill Road
FREE LIC
6PM ROZ PEARSON & DELUXE 6
with Matt Ives–drums, Steve Mannering–piano, Nigel Hope–bass, Mitch Ellis–saxophone Billy Holiday and Carmen McRae would have been 100 and 95 years old respectively in 2015 and Roz has combined some of the stand-out works by these two vocal pioneers in homage to the leading ladies of swing.
7PM BURGLAR’S DOG JUG BAND
Monty East–vocals/guitar, David Scott bass/vocals, Nigel Legge– washboard/vocals, Anita Nay–banjo, Paul Martin–reeds, Malcolm Martin–trumpet Before the likes of Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong stormed the world, the blues did some early fusion on its way to becoming jazz. Burglar’s Dog; enter stage left…
FREE
8PM TO 10PM
The Jazz Lounge in Rosny Barn
LIC
8PM SOME QUARTET Finn Secombe–vocals, Kelly Ottoway–piano, Hayden Murtagh–bass, Lewis Elliot–drums Exploring the male voice in the Realbook punctuated with more complex/contemporary vocal pieces, SOME moves between solid swing and ballad feels to more dangerous rhythmic and harmonic territory. Introducing the Clarence Jazz Festival Special Guests — Arabesk One of the most rewarding aspects of living in a multicultural society is the remarkable diversity of music. African, European, Arabic, Asian, Latin – these are the rhythms and melodies of a vast global symphony. Arabesk are a Sydney based quartet who have adopted these sounds. Theirs is a journey from the back streets of Eastern Europe to the bustling bazaars of Turkey. Added to this potent worldly brew are a list of influences that include luminaries such as Django Reinhardt, Elvin Jones, Astor Piazzola and Stanley Clarke. See them in the Jazz Lounge Friday and Saturday night. Bookings recommended.
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FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 6PM TO 9.30PM
Arabesk
Bellerive Boardwalk, 30 Cambridge Road Young Players Night
LIC
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6PM THE MOONSHINES
Maggie Abraham–vibes/vocals, Aaron Entresz–guitar, Isaac Gee–bass This trio pay tribute to a speakeasy era playing tangos, boleros and the blues that leave you itching for a martini.
7.15PM SCHOLARSHIP PERFORMANCE
backed by Jamie Pregnall–guitar, Isaac Gee–bass, Rit Coomber–drums This year’s recipients are: Scholarship in Vocals: Aleksander Folvig Scholarship in Reeds: Felix Grant
8.30PM FRUMIOUS
Bea Harrison-Day–violin, Ziah Cooper–violin, Finn Rees–piano accordion, Jes Lewincamp–ukulele, Taylor Lewincamp–acoustic bass A buzz has started building around this quintet that brings an infectious groove drawing on the influences of gypsy jazz, contemporary folk and remnants of other music from all over the world.
6.30PM TO 11.30PM
The Jazz Lounge in Rosny Barn
LIC
6.30PM ARABESK
TICKETS
Veren Grigorov–viola/violin, Rob Shannon–guitar/D’rrbuka, Calvin Welch–drums/percussion, Thomas Wade–bass
$20
EACH
Tickets $20 www.clarenceartsandevents.net or from Council on (03) 6217 9650
9PM MATT BODEN QUARTET
FREE
with Damien Kingston–guitar, Nick Haywood–bass, Alf Jackson–drums
Mixing the aesthetics of the avant garde, classical modernists and pop lyricism into a heady mix of uncompromisingly fresh 21st century music.
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2PM TO 4PM
Moonlight Aviators (Dance)
Matinee in The Jazz Lounge
FREE LIC
2PM LIAM & CO ALBUM LAUNCH 8
Liam O’Leary–drums, Kelly Ottaway–vibes, Hamish Houston–bass, Spike Mason–sax Having toured three continents in recent years, local drummer Liam O’Leary is joined on stage by long term collaborators to launch his debut album.
FREE
3PM TO 9.30PM
Bellerive Boardwalk, 30 Cambridge Road
LIC
3PM JAZZERCISE
Bringing some physical activity to the festival with have-a-go dance routines hand-picked to swing. Instructed by Georgia MacGibbon.
4PM SON DEL SUR
Franco Solis–vocals/conga, Eleanor Tucker–vocal, Sean Brady–drums, Jeremy Williamson–trumpet, Scott Cashion–sax, Les Johnston–trombone, Frances White–trombone, Simon Reid–bass, Kelly Ottaway–piano This potent salsa band ignites a combination of jazz and Cuban rhythms.
5.30PM RHYTHM FACTOR
Kaye Payne–vocals, Stephen Marskell–drums, Kelly Ottoway–piano, Paul Calverly–bass Take a classic song and let it sing. Take a pop song and make it swing.
7PM THE STITCH
Randal Muir–Hammond, Mike Panton–guitar, Liam O’Leary–drums For 25 years musicians travelling to Melbourne have gone to see Paul Williamson’s Hammond Combo featuring Tim Neal. This group inspired many budding Hammond players, including Randal. Now they perform together.
8.30PM DR V’S SWING THING 20 piece big band from Sydney led by Vlad Khusid.
Dance Demos at 5.15pm by Rosny College Dance, then Moonlight Aviators at 6.45pm and 8.15pm. The kid’s creative area delivers free activities for under 12s.
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 6.30PM TO 11.30PM
The Jazz Lounge in Rosny Barn
TICKETS
LIC
$20
6.30PM ARABESK
EACH
Tickets $20 www.clarenceartsandevents.net or from Council on (03) 6217 9650
9PM BIG SMALL BAND
Konrad Park–drums, Kelly Ottaway–piano, Isaac Gee–double bass, Jonathon Stone–trumpet, Spike Mason–sax Inspired by great quintets such as Miles Davis and Art Blakey, Big Small Band reflects the blues and visceral modes of modern jazz.
FREE
Yesterday’s Gentlemen
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SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 1PM TO 5PM
Bellerive Boardwalk, 30 Cambridge Road
FREE LIC
1PM JAZZ FOR COWS
Aaron Entresz–guitar, Matt Ives–drums, Hayden Dare–saousaphone, Alex Bannister–trumpet, Peter Edwards–trumpet, Nick Nugent–clarinet This is trad-jazz in its most raw, street ready form that will get both the hominid and bovine species whipped into a stampede. Dance Demo by Lindy Mob Swing Dancers at 2.15pm and 5pm or get a taster lesson at 3.30pm.
2.30PM MODERN OPERATIVE
Kelly Ottaway–piano, Spike Mason–sax, Alistair Dobson–sax, Mitch Ellis–sax, Les Johnston–trombone, Tim Jones–tuba, Nick Haywood–bass, Nick Parish–guitar, Alf Jackson–drums Led by the incomparable Kelly Ottaway, Modern Operative present the debut performance of Kelly’s Artist-in-Residency composed Clarence Jazz Suite.
3.45PM YESTERDAY’S GENTLEMEN Eddo Edmondson–vocals/guitar, Steve Young–vocals/piano, Bert Pitfield–drums, Oliver Plapp–double bass A Vinnie’s brown suit, crumpled hat quartet hopping freight trains and dropping 50s style jazz and blues.
5.15PM PAUL WILLIAMSON ALLSTARS
with Nick Haywood–bass, Randal Muir–Hammond, Liam O’Leary–drums, Jamie Pregnall–guitar To bring the festival home and raise the roof, Paul Williamson unites with local comrades to salute the festival.
