Gig Guide
Sunday 26 May -
04:00 pm
Sydney's most swingin afternoon
Regular Sunday gig with changing lineup fronted by Dan BarnettThe Unity Hall Hotel
4-8pm
free entry - Kids welcome if with an adult
Cracking line up varies, but this is an example - trumpets - Darryl Carthew, Todd Hardy, Paul Thorne Trombones - James Greening ,Alex Silver Saxes - Andrew Robertson,Nick Bowd,Tim Clarkson, Aaron Michael Piano - Peter Locke, Drums - Andrew Dicke...
Unity Hall Hotel - Balmain
Sunday 26 May -
05:30 pm
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The quintet consists of 2 trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba and we play all sorts of jazzy tunes from Jelly Roll Morton through Clarence Williams and W. C. Handy to Duke Ellington. We do a Tribute to Frank Sinatra from the pen of Bob Elkjer, one of the USA's finest arrangers. We also play some ragtime, a march or two, and tunes like those you may have heard when brass bands played in pavilions in the park. Come and enjoy "Music for Fun and Fan...
Open Studio - Northcote
Tuesday 28 May -
08:30 pm
Jazzgroove presents regular nights on Tuesday in Sydney during 2013. Visit the Jazzgroove website for program information
Since its inception, the Jazzgroove association has become one of Australia's most important contemporary music organisations. Presenting over 100 bands each year, including the weekly gigs at the Excelsior, our CD launches at the Basement and the JazzNow Festival with Sydney Opera House/SIMA, for which ...
107 Projects - Redfern
Wednesday 29 May -
07:30 am
VJs is very excited to announce another very special international artist! The incredible and prolific Ernie Watts will be making his only Sydney appearance at VJs on the 29th of May as he gears up for the Brisbane International Jazz Festival.In a diverse career that has spanned more than 40 years, he has won two Grammy Awards and been featured on over 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting...
VJs - Chatswood
Thursday 30 May -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening the featured vocalist is legendary jazz diva, SAMANTHA MORLEY and an enjoyable evening of Jazz and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Friday 31 May -
08:00 pm
A huge range of international and Australian artists.
FOR MORE INFO
Various usually related to Fetivals -
Friday 31 May -
08:30 pm
Winner of the National Jazz Award, Jackson Harrison has been recognised as one of Australia's most exciting young pianists as a finalist in the 2010 Freedman Jazz Fellowships. Tonight his trio is joined by celebrated trumpeter Phil Slater.Jackson Harrison (piano), Phil Slater (trumpet), Ben Waples (bass), James Waples (drums).Tickets $20/$15/$10.For more information call (02) 9351 7940 or visit www.sima.org.au
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Saturday 01 Jun -
08:00 pm
Beat Kaestli with Jonathan Zwartz & Jackson Harrison Beat Kaestli is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer. In 1993 he moved to New York City and was awarded a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music. While honing his craft alongside noteworthy Jazz performers, such as Jane Monheit, Jason Moran and Stefon Harris, he immersed himself in Manhattan’s fiercely competitive music scene, emerging as a seaso...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Saturday 01 Jun -
09:00 pm
As part of the International Jazz Festival, ON Saturday, JUNE 1st at Dizzy's Jazz Club, starting 9pm, The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET is delighted to feature one of Australia's finest rising jazz stars, ELLY HOYT - After attaining a Bachelor of Music. she won James Morrison's 'Generation in Jazz' scholarship in 2008, and later the Bell Award for Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album in 2011. Elly has toured and appeared in the most prestigious jazz clu...
Dizzy's Jazz Club - Richmond
Sunday 02 Jun -
03:00 pm
Adrian Sherriff Trio:Adrian Sherriff - tromboneJonathan Dimond - electric bassAdam King - drumsMoforibale:Lead by Adrian Sherriff, this ongoing workshop group performs on the bata drums and also sings traditional songs associated with these instruments.
Community Church of St Mark - Clifton Hill
Sunday 02 Jun -
07:00 pm
VJs jazz series is very excited to bring you another international talent this year! Pianist Omri Mor,born in 1983, raised in Jerusalem, started playing at the age of 7 and was soon attracted to many various styles of music. He studied classical music at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music. In addition to this, Omri had studied, since the age of 14 under the guidance of Oud player Nino "Elmaghribi" Biton, who taught him the basics of Andalous...
VJs - Chatswood
Thursday 06 Jun -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening the featured vocalist is jazz diva, JULIE O HARA and an enjoyable evening of Jazz and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Friday 07 Jun -
08:00 pm
Kekko Fornarelli (born Francesco Fornarelli - Bari, Italy 1978) is one of the most widely appreciated young pianists internationally. He began learning piano at the age of three, first through private tuition and later at Conservatorio Piccinni, Bari. Fornarelli's love for jazz music began at the age of 18, when he decided to drop out of music school to immerse himself in a life journey of musical discovery, which led him to travel all over th...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Tuesday 11 Jun -
08:00 pm
ErimajFrom the abstract mind of world-renowned drummer Jamire Williams, ERIMAJ is a progressive new band stirring up the NYC scene. This group is comprised of some of the most honoured and respected musicians in music today. Spearheaded by the collaborative writing style of Williams and Corey King, the band features talented vocalist Chris Turner, the dynamic guitarist Matthew Stevens along with bassist Vicente Archer and Burniss Earl Travis. ...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Wednesday 12 Jun -
08:30 pm
Hailed as ‘the dean of Latin jazz’ and ‘one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists’ (New York Times), Chucho Valdés is revered as one of the most influential jazz artists of our time, embracing and transcending the roots of Afro-Cuban music.
Description
Chucho Valdés has recorded over eighty CD’s during his illustrious career, performing with countless j...
Concet Hall, Sydney Opera House -
Thursday 13 Jun -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening there will be a featured vocalist and an enjoyable evening of Jazz and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Friday 14 Jun -
08:00 pm
Mike Nock's Trio Plus Pianist/composer MIKE NOCK unveils his new Suite celebrating SIMA’S long-term contribution to the Sydney scene, with a stunning lineu. With iconic musicians Phil Slater, James Greening, plus his trio of James Waples and Brett Hirst together with three outstanding emerging talents, saxophonists Karl Laskowski, Peter Farrar and recent USA returnee Mike Rivett on tenor/clarinet and electronics. Two great nights of exciting...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Saturday 15 Jun -
08:00 pm
Quentin AngusAustralian guitarist; Quentin Angus (now New York based) is "building an international reputation with his brilliant compositional work that is both personal and adventurous" (APRA Art Music Awards 2012). Quentin has received much international and national recognition, including; three 'International Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards' in the categories of 'Jazz Soloist' (2012), and 'Jazz Composition' (2011/ 2012), two conse...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Saturday 15 Jun -
08:00 pm
In a WA first, WAYJO presents the innovative big-band jazz of ground-breaking composer Darcy James Argue.One of the most exciting big band composers in recent history, Darcy James Argue blends the full breadth of jazz tradition with raw, modern musical energy and classical finesse.His ground-breaking work with his 18-piece big band ‘Secret Society’ has won international critical acclaim and placed him in the forefront of the contemporary j...
The Bakery - Northbridge
Saturday 15 Jun -
09:00 pm
One of America’s most iconic female figures of soulful jazz and blues, two-time Grammy Award winner Cassandra Wilson will make her Sydney Opera House debut in the Concert Hall on June 15 as part of Music at the House.
Wilson will be accompanied by her incredible sextet, featuring some of the best jazz musicians from the US.
Brandon Ross (guitars), Charlie Burnham (violin), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), Mino Cinelu (percu...
Concet Hall, Sydney Opera House -
Thursday 20 Jun -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening the featured vocalist is upcoming jazz artists, RITA SATCH and an enjoyable evening of Jazz Standards and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Friday 21 Jun -
07:00 am
“That’s Jazz” 2012 That’s right! The Launceston Jazz Club is doing it again... Bigger and better... Where: Royal Oak Hotel and Sandors on the Park When: Friday 22nd June – Sunday 24th JuneFriday:Kicks off at 6pm at the Royal Oak Hotel and will feature two top Tasmanian Jazz bands: The Steve Hill Jazz Ensemble and Dixieland Express Saturday:Will showcase the Ross Challender Big Band and St Joe’s Big B...
Royal Oak Hotel - Launceston
Friday 21 Jun -
08:00 pm
Urban Gypsies Urban Gypsies are an instrumental guitar band. Two nylon string guitars with Cello and percussion.. Urban Gypsies play original jazz Latin contemporary and funky instrumental music with an edge. They are influenced by John Mclaughlin, Ottmar Liebert, Paco de Lucia, Sylvain Luc and many other guitar greats. The music represents an exciting direction in fusion and funky grooves mixed with world music, jazz and flamenco. Tickets: $...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Thursday 27 Jun -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening the featured vocalist is local vocal legend, BOBBY VALENTINE and an enjoyable evening of Jazz and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Friday 28 Jun -
08:00 pm
CompassCompass Quartet represent one of the country's first class saxophone quartets. With a musically appealing jazz-classical background featuring Sydney Soloist and SSO soprano saxophonist Christina Leonard, Bell Award Winner alto saxophonist Jeremy Rose, all-star tenor saxophonist Matthew Ottignon and esteemed educator and baritone saxophonist Luke Gilmour, the group's music takes the compass as an analogy for pointing in multiple musical ...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Saturday 29 Jun -
08:00 pm
Greening from Ear to EarGreening From Ear to Ear is a seven-piece project, an extension of James’ philosophy– that of music as a dialogue. James has composed a new diverse and engaging suite – “Tam O’Shanter Tales”, an encapsulation of his creative life so far, tipping his cap to the great musicians that have shaped his vision. Come and witness the joyous range of grooves and moods that James and his extraordinary group of musicia...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Thursday 04 Jul -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening the featured vocalist is international jazz singer, MIRIAM WAKS and an enjoyable evening of American Jazz Standards and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Thursday 11 Jul -
06:00 pm
The JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET continues its Thursday weekly appearances at The Commune during 2013. 6pm-9pm, where it has the regular stellar line-up, as well as special guests from time to time. This evening the featured vocalist is vintage jazz-motown legend, GIL ASKEY, and an enjoyable evening of Jazz and Bebop is guaranteed.. Book early to avoid disappointment on 03 - 96545477
The Commune Cafe Bar - East Melbourne
Friday 19 Jul -
08:30 pm
Sydney Improvised Music Association Inc (SIMA) presents live music on Friday and Saturday nights in Sydney, primarily at the Sound Lounge.
For program information please visit SIMA.
SIMA has been operating for the past 26 years, presenting some of the best jazz music to Sydney audiences.
SIMAis committed to facilitating the performance of contemporary jazz and improvised music. We aim to be recognised as the leading...
Sound Lounge - Chippendale
Friday 02 Aug -
07:30 pm
The John Mackey Quartet, featuring the extraordinary talents of Matt McMahon (Piano), Simon Barker (Drums) and Jonathan Zwartz (Double Bass), will perform the World Premiere performance of Mackey's "Canberra's Centenary Suite". A work inspired by the majesty of Canberra's surrounds, including its mountainous beauty, endless clear blue skies, the breathtaking colour contrasts of autumn and kaleidoscopic sunsets. Heavily influenced by the gravit...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Friday 02 Aug -
07:30 pm
After a few years' hiatus, Ben Marston returns with his long time collaborators Chris Thwaite, James Luke and Lachlan Coventry to premiere their new musical direction. Over the last few years they have developed an exciting new improvisational concept for the group, using samples to frame a more textural approach to music making. It is a natural progression for the quartet, building on their previous use of electronic effects. The new directio...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Friday 02 Aug -
10:00 pm
Ted Vining loves music. Bob Sedergreen knows the heart of the grove comes from Africa. Blow feels the same. The word for this, empathy.Empathy is a loving treatment of some of the most requested tunes, originals and jazz masterpieces, from Blow's 5 year long residency at "The Horn" in Melbourne.Empathy was recorded and mixed at Howling Studios in the inspirational maritime landscape of the Bellarine Peninsula. The fidelity of these recordings ...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Friday 02 Aug -
10:00 pm
As a trio MAG has performed extensively at many festivals throughout Australia including Adelaide international guitar festival, Stonnington Jazz festival, Apollo bay, and Wangaratta festival of Jazz and Blues.Stephen Magnusson (Guitar) is one of the most accomplished, versatile and distinctive musicians in Australia. His incredible technique and tone have made him part of many bands and film scores. Magnusson has performed/recorded with many ...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Saturday 03 Aug -
07:30 pm
Alex & Nilusha is a project led by Chilean born percussionist Alex Pertout and Sri Lankan born vocalist Nilusha Dassenaike which embraces an authentic contemporary world sound created in Australia but informed by many locations around the globe including their profound personal Latin American and South Asian roots. This is revealed through their compositions, arrangements and performances which incorporate contemporary jazz and world styles, i...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Saturday 03 Aug -
08:00 pm
Chet Baker was the 'James Dean of Jazz'. His extraordinary talent with the trumpet and his fragile, captivating vocal style barely hid his offstage drug addiction and frequent brushes with the law. In this thrilling, dark theatrical performance, David Goldthorpe explores both the haunting, unforgettable music that made Baker famous and the visceral, self-destruction that made him infamous. Interspersing the dialogue with expertly arranged Bake...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Saturday 03 Aug -
10:00 pm
The Strange Music Of Reality are a group of highly accomplished, professional musicians from Australia. The ability to embrace, without prejudice, all musical styles is one of the outstanding strengths of this musical ensemble. Members of TSMOR have toured recorded and performed with musicians including...Sting, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Men At Work, Olivia Newton-John, Bob Geldof, Michael Brecker, Ben Lee, Tim Finn, Tom Jones, Jack DeJoh...
The Street Theatre - Canberra
Wednesday 07 Aug -
07:00 pm
The John Montesante Quintet (JMQ) is a stylish, horn-led combo, founded in 1990 by jazz trumpet, arranger, composer John Montesante. The band members include Scott Lambie, Dean Addison, Joe Ruberto, James Glasson and Montesante. The quintet's previous album, "JMQ-Live @Atlantis" garnered positive reviews, with the final track, "Tell Me A Bedtime Story", augmented by additional horns, creating: "a brassy blaster that inspires a desire to catch ...
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club - Melbourne
Saturday 26 Oct -
11:00 am
Get ready for the time of your life!For 21 years Jazz in the Vines has been giving you a day in the vineyards with plenty of space for your friends & family to relax, let your hair down or dance till you drop.It’s the longest running annual music festival in the Hunter Valley, it’s outdoors, it’s fun, it’s people of all ages coming together for a day of great music, wine & food and it’s back for its 21st year. On Saturday October 26t...
Tyrrell's Vineyard - Pokolbin
Friday 01 Nov -
The Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival is a well established event that has attracted many locals and visitors to the Mildura district over the past 34 years. The Festival takes place as an annual Spring-time event, presenting five days of round the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, bars and cafes, restaurants, churches as well as street side and riverside venues – with feature events utilising unique Murray River settings and all ...
Friday 01 Nov -
The Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival is a well established event that has attracted many locals and visitors to the Mildura district over the past 34 years. The Festival takes place as an annual Spring-time event, presenting five days of round the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, bars and cafes, restaurants, churches as well as street side and riverside venues – with feature events utilising unique Murray River settings and all ...
Friday 01 Nov -
The Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival is a well established event that has attracted many locals and visitors to the Mildura district over the past 34 years. The Festival takes place as an annual Spring-time event, presenting five days of round the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, bars and cafes, restaurants, churches as well as street side and riverside venues – with feature events utilising unique Murray River settings and all ...
Friday 01 Nov -
The Mildura Jazz Food and Wine Festival is a well established event that has attracted many locals and visitors to the Mildura district over the past 34 years. The Festival takes place as an annual Spring-time event, presenting five days of round the clock jazz entertainment in popular clubs, bars and cafes, restaurants, churches as well as street side and riverside venues – with feature events utilising unique Murray River settings and all ...
Gig Guide
Event
- Title:
- Sydney Improvised Music Association
- When:
- Tuesday 30 Oct - Saturday 15 Dec 08:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Where:
- Sound Lounge - Chippendale
- Category:
- New South Wales
Description
Sydney Improvised Music Association Inc (SIMA) presents live music on Friday and Saturday nights in Sydney, primarily at the Sound Lounge.
For program information please visit SIMA.
SIMA has been operating for the past 26 years, presenting some of the best jazz music to Sydney audiences.
SIMAis committed to facilitating the performance of contemporary jazz and improvised music. We aim to be recognised as the leading national contemporary jazz organisation, through our ability to program music of excellence for existing and new audiences, and our support of a vibrant jazz culture in Sydney and Australia.
Venue
- Venue:
- Sound Lounge - Website
- Street:
- Cnr City Road and Cleveland Streets
- City:
- Chippendale
- State:
- NSW
- Country:
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