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Kate Ceberano
There is something truly spectacular about award winning singer and songwriter Kate Ceberano. Whether it is her soulful voice, her charismatic nature or exotic looks, she has become a legendary Australian icon over the past twenty-five years. A woman widely respected not only by the music industry, but also for her ability to juggle an abundance of other roles. From television appearances (Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two, Who Do You Think You Are), to charity work (Ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation), to motherhood (her daughter Gypsy is now 5). Doing what she loves most, making beautiful music. It was in the late 80s that she started to gain reputed success for her soul, jazz and pop repertoire. At the end of 1990, Kate received three prestigious MO Awards for Jazz Performer, Female Rock Performer and Contemporary Concert Performer of the Year. As a female artist that has been in the Australian music industry for over twenty-five years, Kate Ceberano has defied all the odds and continues to find success in all that she does. “I know I am privileged to be where I am at in my career. I donʼt take anything for granted,” she says. “I am very thrilled to have this opportunity to follow my love of music, but I work hard to be where I am.”
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Tobie Puttock
International award winning chef Tobie Puttock began his career working in Melbourne’s ‘Caffe e Cucina’ before travelling to the picturesque Lake Como in Italy to work for ‘Hotel Florence’. After many years of perfecting his Italian language and culinary skills Tobie found himself on English shores where he began working at the world famous ‘River Café’. It was here he worked with and became great friends with Jamie Oliver.
Returning to Australia in 1999 Tobie set up his own restaurant ‘Termini’ in Melbourne which went on to win 'Best Italian Restaurant 2002' by the Young Australian Achiever Awards. But it wasn’t long before his old mate Jamie had a bigger challenge for him and so it was in 2001 Tobie returned to the UK to become Head Chef of the first Fifteen Restaurant, a venture that teaches under-privileged young people how to become Chefs. Tobie seized the opportunity and was instrumental in helping 'Fifteen' - London achieve its status as ‘Tatler's-Restaurant of the Year' in 2003.
In 2005 Tobie returned home to Australia to make his own dream a reality and in September 2006 Australia’s first Fifteen Restaurant and Foundation opened in Melbourne. Here Tobie continues Jamie and the Fifteen Foundations work by each year giving 15-20 under privileged Australian youths the chance to become qualified Chefs.
Since his return home, Tobie’s honest but light-hearted approach and passion for topics such as organics, sustainability, seasonality, ethical eating and children’s health, has seen him in high demand as a guest on some of Australia’s favourite programs; ‘9am with Dave and Kim’, ‘Good Morning Australia’ and ‘Ready Steady Cook’ and at all Australia’s major food events such as the ‘Good Food Show’s’, ‘Organic Expo’ ‘Great Barrier Feast’ and ‘Gluten Free Expo’.
With his Channel 10 hit series ‘Jamie’s Kitchen – Australia’ in 2006 and Lifestyle FOOD TV series ‘Tobie and Matt - Europe and Asia’ in 2008, the launch of his two best selling cook books ‘Daily Italian’ in 2006 and ‘Italian Local’ in August 2008, his monthly column for Delicious magazine and a 6 month maternity cover stint as Food Editor for Sunday Life - the last 5 years has seen Tobie and his wild head of hair fast become one of Australia’s most well known and loved celebrity chefs.
Far from slowing down in 2010 he continues to write for Delicious Magazine, whilst working on his 3rd book with Penguin and developing his latest TV programming idea.
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Ashley Lewis Band
Ashley takes his vocal style from a select group of singers including: Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr, Tony Bennett, Vince Jones, Sam Cooke, Chet Baker, Dean Martin and Donny Hathaway.
In more recent times he has been compared to the ever popular Michael Buble’, however his overall his musicality, style and integrity remain very much his own.
In 2006 he performed live at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre to a crowd of approximately 2000 people for the release of Tourism Queensland’s new promotion to the song “Somewhere Beyond the Sea”. Accompanied by his seven piece band and 20 dancers.
In 2007 he sung for Jane Fonda in front of a 2000 strong crowd also at the G.C.C.E.C. “Ashley’s vocals were incredibly smooth. It was one of the highlights of my morning” Jane Fonda.
His most recent achievements include the release of his debut album Ashley Lewis ‘Into my life’ and the roll of M.D. for Australian Idol Carl Riseley.
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Simon Grigalius
Branded “a star” by MasterChef food critic Matt Preston, celebrity chef Simon Grigalius has spent two decades giving his unique blend of culinary skill and exuberant energy to kitchens around the globe. A passionate food entertainer, Simon’s belief that food is fun has made him an outstanding ambassador for the craft. Commencing his career on the Gold Coast, Simon cooked for 15 years before his profile exploded on Channel Seven’s My Restaurant Rules; an international hit, televised in over 40 countries.
As the show’s only head chef and ‘hands on’ owner, Simon’s business MYLK (My Little Kitchen) continued to open doors long after the final episode. Head hunted to New York as a private chef, Simon’s clients have ranged from Australian prime ministers and the international business elite, to the needy and homeless through his work with various local charities. Having worked around the world in over 50 restaurants, Simon’s career highlight remains his work as sous chef to Michelin-rated master chef Bruno Loubet. Inspired by teaching Simon has hosted several classes in USA and Australian trade cookery schools, as well performing at numerous food festivals and events. His background in exercise science and nutrition helps him adapt his philosophy ‘you are what you eat’. Now concentrating on culinary media and entertainment, Simon spends his time consulting restaurants, catering private events and filming and presenting as Head Chef for oztube.com.au.
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Tiffany Rae Quartet
The Tiffany Rae Quartet consists of some of the finest musicians in Australia. Comprising of David Fennell on Piano and backing vocals, Jack Thorncraft on Double Bass and Todd Byrnes on Drums. Tiffany fronts the band on Lead Vocals. All three musicians plus vocalist Tiffany are well respected in the music Industry. Their warm rapport with an audience and wide range of experience, ability and professionalism shine through on every performance. The bands repertoire includes a fine selection of smooth jazz standards, swing and Latin.
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Claire Walters
Claire’s curiosity for music originated as a child from her passion and involvement in all forms of dance, listening to her Nana’s Jazz CD collection and her brother’s involvement in the Hip Hop and Indie scene. This eventually led to her studying a Bachelor of Music at the Griffith Queensland Conservatorium of music, majoring in Jazz Voice.
Claire’s influences are many which has sparked her willingness to experiment and incorporate a vast genre of styles into her music. This has given rise to her fronting an originals Funk/Jazz/ Aussie Hip Hop group “The Boss Cats” with an album soon to be released, performing regularly with her brother in his Hip Hop band, “Pure Product” and singing on numerous albums for local bands.
Her experience and versatility extend to involvement in many locally written and produced Musical Theatre productions, “Paradise” (Back Bone Youth Arts), “A Siren’s Kiss” (Sven Swenson) and “Fiddler on the Roof” (Starlight Theatre Company), as well as regular performances around Brisbane and Interstate in a variety of Corporate bands, Jazz Trio’s/Quartets and Big Bands.
Claire’s most recent achievements have been as a finalist in both the 2009 James Morrison Generations in Jazz vocal scholarship and 2009 ABC 612 Jazz Singers Competition and performing at the Magnetic Island Jazz Festival.
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Mogo
Mogo is a musical project crossing cultural boundaries. U.K. jazz pianist John Reeves performs with African percussionists, vocalists and ‘Mulicultural Achiever Award Winners 2007’, Sam Okoth from Kenya and Nii Armah from Ghana. This trio has performed together in The Brisbane Festival and Multicultural Festival 2008 in the group Samoko, and at Woodford Folk Festival 2007 as Baala Baajo. John was trained at the Royal College of Music in London and has performed all over Australia including at The Sydney Opera House with Verve Recording Artist, Mark Sholtez. He was awarded a Queensland Sector Development Grant in 2006 to study drumming, dancing and singing in Ghana with ‘The Kusun ensemble’, an international touring group who perform traditional music from Ghana. John brings his unique versatility to Mogo drawing on both a jazz and classical background to create his own style of African piano music. Mogo combines traditional African drumming, singing and dancing with the piano, covering jazz standards, popular tunes and original compositions. Music of many of the melodic instruments of Africa such as Mbira, Kora and Balafon form the starting point of these arrangements and compositions. The result is a rhythmic feast Including the fine vocal talents of Sam and Nii Armah. John is also greatly Influenced by the music of South African pianist and composer, Abdullah Ibrahim. Mogo's performances are full of life, fire and feeling. Music for the senses
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Renae Suttie & The Swing Collective
Get ready for a night of swing, cool jazz and hot fun as “Renae and The Swing Collective” take you on a musical journey down memory lane. Be it finger clicking, toe tapping or foot stomping, you’re sure to find your rhythm with this hot line-up.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
* 2009 Valley Jazz Festival
* 2008 Paradise Point Street Party New Year’s Eve Celebrations
* 2008 Brisbane Festival Spiegeltent
* 2007 “Jazz Vocalist Award” ABC Valley Jazz Festival
* 2003 Kangaroo Point Jazz N Blues Festival
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Crazy Bear Robinson and Chicago 5
Dixieland at its best! Join Crazy Bear – Banjo / Vocals, Steve Wood – Cornet / Vocals, Nicola Shaw – Tuba, Tony Ashby - Tenor Sax/ Clarinet and Barry Webb – Alto Sax as they take you on a musical journey to get your toes tapping and your hands clapping. All your popular Dixieland and Traditional favourites will be performed with authentic style , flavour and passion. Come and feel that special Jazz spirit. Don’t miss this great act!
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Elly Hoyt Band
Elly Hoyt is making her way in the Australian Jazz Scene after winning the prestigious Generation in Jazz Vocal scholarship in 2008. She hails from the back blocks of country Tasmania where she started singing with a big band at the age of 13 and after hearing and playing alongside Don Burrows, Elly only wanted one thing and that is to perform Jazz. She moved to Brisbane in 2006 to study a Bachelor of Music and in 2007 was a finalist in the ABC 612 Jazz Singers competition, judged by Vince Jones. Elly is the youngest Vocalist in Australian history to sing for the Australian cricket board. She performed the national anthem at the cricket match of Australia vs. England and Australia vs. New Zealand. Throughout her music career Elly has met and played alongside some of the nation’s best Jazz artists including James Morrison, Phil stack, James Muller, Emma Pask, The idea of North, Sam Anning, John Hoffman, James Sherlock, John Morrison and internationally acclaimed Jim Pugh and Chris McNulty to name a few.
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Niven Walton Jazz Train & Friends
Band leader and drummer Niven Walton has played in every genre’ of music since playing with world acclaimed classical concert pianist Issador Goodman. From there to the pop world backing the Bee Gee’s / Peter Allen / Barry Crocker / Normie Rowe and many others. From Pop to Jazz and playing with the likes of Don Burrows / Ricky May / Horrie Dargie/ Johnny Nicol and Willy Qua (Galapagus Duck) Niven was a long time member of Stan Bourne’s Show Band and toured extensively with the International “Hi-Liners”
Niven is the “Breakfast” host 6.00am -9.00am Mon -Fri with Gold Coast jazz radio station 94.1fm . JAZZ TRAIN: Niven Walton - Drums/Leader ; Glenn Walton - Piano; John Edwards - Bass
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Darren Macpherson
Darren Macpherson is the saxophone player for everyone who has mattered. Starting as a teenager in local cover bands and jazz ensembles he has diversified to play in backing bands for international acts such as Wayne Newton, Deborah Reynolds, Gene Pitney to the local talents of Anthony Warlow, Marina Prior, Grace Knight, Rhonda Burchmore, James Morrison and Ben Folds. You may even have caught Darren at work at corporate functions playing with the Allan Brown Big Band. Today he would love to entertain you with the soulful sounds of jazz standards as only the tenor sax can provide.
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Melissa Western's Minx Quartet
She's performed for sell-out crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, an attentive Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, thousands of jazz and cabaret fans and now she's here just for you! With a voice like velvet and a sparkling charisma to match, Melissa and her energetic band will get you all hot and bothered, in the best kind of way, with their raunchy blues and heartbeat skipping swing. Melissa Western - vocals, Tnee Dyer - piano, Jeremy O'Conner - double bass, Rich Seymour - drums + special guests. www.melissawestern.com
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Funky Miracle
Inspired by seminal New Orleans groove masters 'The Meters' Funky Miracle spin a modern web out of the roots that crossed the world from the Crescent city. Noel Mengel from the Courier Mail wrote 'they take their inspiration from the days when "funk" meant music that was so earthy and raw you could almost smell it'.
Funky Miracle have developed their unique Australian old school funk and blues groove through 2 albums ('Blue Cheese', 'Blue Funk on a Brown TV’) and a short film soundtrack. With the recent addition of guitar ace, Dave Maguire Funky Miracle have found new life as a 5 piece with a recent sell out performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club and upcoming performance at the Broadbeach Jazz Festival.
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David Galea & the Bass Boy Band
The "Bass Boy Band" is the creation of Brisbane bass player David Galea. The "BassBoy Band" has been set up as a vehicle for original jazz and funk music in which each player has the freedom to express themselves musically, while still working towards the overall sound of the band. By combining interesting compositions and arrangements with improvisation, the "BassBoy Band" is able to develop a contemporary sound that has been carved out of a jazz sensibility.
The band is made up of David Galea - electric and double bass, Peter Wilson – Keys, Trent Bryson -Dean –Drums, Matt Carpenter – guitar and Clint Allen, Trumpet. Each member of the “BassBoy Band” brings their own unique sound that is the result of many years experience in the local music scene. The result of this collaboration has been the release of their first album entitled (funny enough) "Bass Boy" which was official released on the 25th of August to a packed crowd at Jazzworx.
BassBoy Review: “While this recording represents David’s first solo CD, it treats the listener to whole lot more than just jazz-funk bass. Throughout the CD the jazz vehicle is embraced through some impressive improvisations from across the band......... Overall, this is an exciting new work that promises to contribute widely to a sector that is crying out for product that engages young audiences.”: Jim Budd, Jazz Queensland
Since their forming in early 2008 the BassBoy Band has been busy performing at various events throughout Brisbane including a spot at the 2009 Valley Jazz Festival. They have also performed regularly at the Brisbane jazz Club, 320 Leichardt and are preparing for their first performance at the Broadbeach jazz Festival in which they will release some new original material inspired by a recent stay in Thailand.
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Mal Wood Band
Don’t miss the swinging good times of Mal Wood and his cookin’ band of Jazz heavyweights as they perform a wide variety of popular standards. Mal Wood has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Jerry Lewis, Tom Burlinson, Stan Walker, Bobby Flynn, Carl Risely, Sophie Monk, Rikki Lee, David Campbell, Grace Knight, John and James Morrison, John Paul Young, Kamahl, Macca Across Australia and many other wonderful artists. Come along and feel the warmth of beautiful melodies and outstanding interpretations of famous Jazz tunes played by some of the finest Jazz Artists in Australia. This will be a wonderful evening of special guests who will get you in the mood for another swinging Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival.
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GC Youth Orchestra
With the resurgence interest in Jazz the GCYO is proud to boast two Big Bands, the GCYO Big Band and a fledgling training big band.
Admission to the GCYO Big Band is by successful audition only and the competition for acceptance into this ensemble is fierce indeed, with only those musicians of the highest calibre gaining a position. Comprising mostly senior High School students with a couple of oldies from University, ranging in age from 16 – 20 years
The GCYO Big Band is currently under the expert direction of Mr Malcolm Wood. All Conductors bring with them their own unique style and mentoring resulting in an ongoing and challenging program for the youth of the Gold Coast. GCYO Big Band performs at Soiree’s, concerts and other Community events held in the GCYO Building for the invited Members of Gold Coast City Council, other dignitaries, and members of the community
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Willy Qua
The talent and versatility of Willy Qua placed him in a special category. Qua has enjoyed a distinguished career in jazz as both a sideman and leader in his own groups. He was a longtime resident player at the famous Basement Club in Sydney – a gig which saw him play with legendary musicians including Dave Brubeck, Earl Hines, Nina Simone, Herb Ellis and Barney Kessell. A true multi-instrumentalist, Qua is one of the few musicians who doubles on both reeds and percussion. Willy Qua’s performances should not be missed.
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The Hanlon Brothers
Hanlon – A name synonymous with premier session & touring rhythm sections in Australia, has been re-shaped for a new generation, with the emergence of Saia and Omar Hanlon, Tommy’s sons and heir’s-apparent.
Bred on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia of a mixture of European, Maori and Tongan descent; Growing up listening to the sounds of Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder through to Jaco Pastorius and Miles Davis (compliments of Tommy Hanlon their deceased father - arguably the Best fusion drummer in Australia in his time) Hanlon’s were born with rhythm in their blood.
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The Russell Family Quartet
Sharny, Steve and Helen grew up listening to classical and jazz music, the jazz side including Nat King Cole, Dave Brubeck, Peter Nero, Lalo Schifrin, Paul Desmond and Frank Sinatra – an interesting mix – thanks to their parents' musical tastes. Mother Peg Russell, who passed away in 1998, was a wonderful musician. She became one of Australian jazz icon Don Burrows' favourite piano players when she played with him and George Golla in concert and clinic when they visited her home town, Toowoomba. The siblings learnt about jazz chords and improvisation at their mother's knee, took formal lessons in piano and theory, and sang in church and choirs all through their growing-up life. As teenagers they formed a harmony singing group under their mother's direction. Whilst all resident in Brisbane, in the early '90s, the Russells performed frequently together as a jazz group, with Steve on piano and Helen on double bass. Now that they are spread between Brisbane and northern New South Wales, these events are less frequent, and consequently more of a special occasion, a celebration. The repertoire features fresh arrangements of great jazz standards, and includes several of Sharny's original tunes.
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Virtuosity
Virtuosity, formed earlier this year, consists of four of Southern Queensland’s emerging young musicians, Sam Maguire (Bass), Jesse Green (Alto Sax), Cameron Grant (Keys) and Andrew Geisel (Drums). The band, brought together by a strong passion for music, formed to create, express and communicate with others what they feel. The band focuses on ‘re-creating’ classic charts from musicians such as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, The Yellow Jackets, Freddie Hubbard and many other artists whom have impacted the jazz/ funk worlds.
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Shannon Marshall & the Twenty buck Dessert
Led by the soulful vocals and steamin’ trumpet of Shannon Marshall the ‘Twenty Buck Dessert’ is a hammond-organ combo that delivers authentic old school sounds from the soul-jazz era.
Renowned in the Brisbane jazz and funk scene as the trumpet & flugelhorn player of choice, Shannon is also making his mark as a great soul singer.
He has recently returned from performing throughout the Caribbean on board the ‘Oasis of the Seas’ - the world’s largest and most luxurious cruise ship -where he was performing nightly as the resident artist in the ship’s own jazz club.
Performing back at this festival with his powerhouse band of musical luminaries including Australian guitar legend, Jim Kelly, hammond organ virtuoso, Dancin’ Dale Rabic, and the incomparable Paul ‘Huddo’ Hudson on drums, Shannon will be bringing his own brand of soul-jazz to Gold Coast audiences.
As a special bonus for the Broadbeach Jazz & Food Festival, the Twenty Buck Dessert welcomes one of Australia’s finest saxophonists, Mark Spencer, as special guest for these two must-see performances.
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The View from Madeleine's Couch
Influenced by the folk, jazz and contemporary musical traditions of Brazil, Madcouch extend a warm welcome into their world with the promise of a unique musical experience – there is simply no other band in the country that sounds like this! The group was invited to perform in Rio de Janeiro in ’08 & wrote many of the songs on their new album Casa da Boa Vida, whilst there, including ‘Bom Fazer’, which has just won the World Music song of the year at the QSong Awards.
From funked-up forro to old-school bossa-beat, gorgeous melodies and deeply addictive rhythms, theirs is a joyous and heartfelt concoction that features the luscious sounds of the vibraphone & vocals in Portuguese.
Anje West: vocals & percussion
Kym Ambrose: vibes & percussion
O.J. Newcomb: bass
Mark Henman: drums
Jamie Clark: guitar
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Chris Poulsen Trio
The Chris Poulsen Trio is an intensely energetic jazz/fusion combo. Since forming in 2004, the group has released three full-length albums, and performed to enthusiastic audiences at events such as the Nepal Jazz Jatra (Kathmandu), Palmer St Jazz festival (Townsville), Queensland Music Festival, Valley Jazz festival, Parachute Festival (New Zealand) and the Australian Gospel Music festival, as well as residencies in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. With an exciting, animated stage presence and an openness to spontaneous improvisation, the group performs their original tunes, and some re-worked jazz standards. Though only an instrumental three piece, their music is full of dynamic colour, adventurous aggression and lots of fun, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
Chris Poulsen - Fender Rhodes;
Jeremy O'Connor - Acoustic and Electric Bass;
Trent Bryson-Dean - Drums.
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Mark Divola
Mark Divola began guitar lessons at the age of 9 and performing professionally at the young age of 16 in Victoria. He moved to the Gold Coast in 1990 where he has enjoyed a full time career performing and recording music ever since. As a lead guitarist and vocalist, Mark has performed regularly in bands with world famous, Venetta Fields and Australian legend Richard Clapton. Mark has also performed with Paulini, Ian Moss and Kevin Borich. When not working solo, Mark performs with his Duo ‘Hear Hear’ and Trio ‘ Deluxe’.
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Russell Bayne
You name it and he plays it! Guitar Guru – Russell Bayne will be sharing his smooth world jazz sounds throughout Broadbeach Precinct. Russell has performed with the who’s who of entertainment including James and John Morrison, Jerry Lewis, Shirley Bassey, Pavarotti, Kamahl, Rolf Harris, John Paul Young and Davy Jones [ Monkees ] to name a few. Don’t forget to catch up with Russell and ask him to play your favourite song.
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John Paul College Marching Band
The John Paul College Marching Band was formed in 1986 and trained in preparation for their role as one of three school marching bands for EXPO ’88 in Brisbane. Hundreds of students and nearly 25 years later, the band participates in school and community events and for corporate functions each year. For this festival, the band will be accompanied by the “Comets” cheer team, from the school’s successful cheerleading program which was established in 2000.
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Hot Jazz & Swing Kings
This band was first formed in 1986 and has worked in many venues for varied audiences including clubs, support shows, private and corporate functions, shopping centres, racecourses, jazz clubs and festivals. The Band has a wealth of experience which covers Jazz, Swing and Latin music. With each band member being multi-instrumental, many styles of music can be achieved with different combinations of the instruments. The philosophy of the band is to appeal to a broad range of audience types from families enjoying a day out, to jazz buffs enjoying their religion.
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Young Conservatorium Big Band & Jazz Ensemble
Don’t miss this exciting performance by the Young Conservatorium, Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University Big Band and Jazz Ensemble. These guys and girls are some of the finest emerging jazz artists on the East Coast. Come along and support the future of Live Jazz.
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