Devonport Jazz 2016 Program

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Welcome to Devonport Jazz 2016

“Jazz speaks for life. The blues tell the story of life’s difficulties, and if you think for a moment, you will realize that they take the hardest realities of life and put them into music, only to come out with some new hope or sense of triumph. This is triumphant music.” (Dr Martin Luther King ‘On the Importance of Jazz’, Opening Address of the 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival.)

Duke Ellington’s birthday, 30 April, was chosen in 2011 by UNESCO as the day for the annual International Jazz Day celebration. This year it was celebrated in 190 countries on six continents. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the IJD 2016 All-Star Global Concert from the White House. In his beautiful, heartfelt and very convincing opening speech, Obama described jazz as being “America’s most significant artistic contribution to the world”. He was explaining how jazz took shape more than 100 years ago in New Orleans.

“By the early 20th century you could walk down the street of the infamous Storyville District and maybe, as you tried to stay out of trouble, hear the likes of Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver and, of course, Louis Armstrong”. He thus gently hinted at some nefarious aspects of that melting pot of cultures and people.

Here in Tasmania some “concerns for the morals emerged in Ulverstone.

There the local council, after forbidding the dancing of the Charleston in the municipality, was asked in 1926 by ministers of religion to close down an open palais de dance in the interest of decency”. (Lloyd Robson: A History of Tasmania, 1991) By the beginning of 21st century, jazz reached a level of respectability similar to that of classical music. It’s often being performed at the White House (Barack Obama re-named it a “Blues House” for the IJD concert). Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus presented 90 concerts in his series ‘Jazz at the Castle’ between 2004 and 2013. Even here in Tasmania our Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Kate Warner, opened Government House this year for three outstanding jazz musicians/composers to perform “God Save The Queen: Themes and Variations” to “explore the anthem through varying arrangements, re-composition and improvisation with pianos and guitar, plus string and brass quartets”.

Many great jazz musicians and promoters contributed to bringing jazz to the level of concert music, a situation unimaginable 100 years ago when jazz was being born.

We, at Devonport Jazz, have tried, for the last fifteen years, to present jazz both as a “high-brow” art form, while also trying to re-connect it to the simple, nonnefarious joys linked with the origins of jazz in New Orleans: dancing, dining and wining.

Viktor Zappner OAM Musical Director

ARTISTS BOPSTRETCH (VIC) Australia’s preeminent band in the be-bop style, BopStretch are an ensemble formed of abundant enthusiasm. Performing the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and other giants of the 1950’s New York jazz scene, BopStretch brings to the table both effortless virtuosity, and a conspicuous musicality.

The band consists of some of Australia’s great jazz stylists; Eamon McNelis on trumpet (Flap!, Winner of the 2010 Wangarratta Jazz Award), James Sherlock on guitar (Kristen Beradi Duo, Winner of the Ike Isaacs International Guitar Competition), Phil Noy on alto saxaphone (The Bamboos, The Hoodangers) Sam Bates on drums (Christine Anu Band, Mark Fitzgibbon Trio), and Mark Elton on bass (Hotter than Six, Miaow Miaow).

BopStretch perform weekly at Uptown Jazz Café, with their six year residency one of Melbourne’s longest running. They’ve performed at The White Night Festival, Wangarratta Jazz Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival and Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

APPEARING: Saturday 30 July, 10 – 11am Devonport Entertainment Centre Centenary Court, 145 Rooke St $25 Adults / $20 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

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BopStretch

Sunday 31 July, 10.30 – 11.30am Devonport Entertainment Centre Centenary Court, 145 Rooke St $25 Adults / $20 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

ARTISTS EMMA PASK (NSW) Award winning vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of this country’s favourite voices in jazz. She has been charming audiences nationally and internationally with her sensational sound. It comes as no surprise that James Morrison, Australia’s most awarded jazzman, describes Emma as “The greatest gift to Australian jazz vocals”. Morrison spotted her talent during one of his regular visits to high schools when she was just 16. She first sang with his band that night and has been touring with Morrison around Australia and overseas, ever since.

Despite her achievements and the international recognition of her talent, Emma retains her natural, refreshing and unpretentious, positive approach to life.

Returning to the Devonport Jazz Festival in 2016 Emma brings her sensational swinging trio with her. You won’t want to miss these very special evenings of swinging jazz performed by a collection of Australia’s finest jazz musicians including Phillip Stack (double bass), Matthew McMahon (piano) and Gordon Rytmeister (drums).

APPEARING: Friday 29 July, 8 – 10pm Devonport Entertainment Centre Town Hall Theatre, 145 Rooke St $55 Adults / $50 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

Saturday 30 July, 6pm for 6.30pm La Pomme Brasserie Quality Hotel Gateway, 16 Fenton St $75 for three-course dinner and show Bookings essential (03) 6424 4922 Savour a sumptuous 3 course meal followed by a concert with Emma Pask and her trio.

Emma Pask

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ARTISTS EMU JELLY JAZZ BAND (Nth Tas)

FINN SECCOMBE TRIO (Sth Tas)

Emu Jelly are into early jazz styles from a smattering of ragtime through New Orleans Dixie/trad, toe-tapping, extrovert music where even the blues sounds happy! They love the old marching band tunes like “Bill Bailey” and “Tiger Rag”.

This feel-good band features Kevin Lucadou-Wells (trumpet), Andrea Van Lit (clarinet), Jacob Boote (guitar), Andy Farrell (saxophone, vocals), Bill Wright (banjo), Lydia Long (bass) and David Young (drums)

An all Tasmanian ensemble, the Finn Seccombe Trio features the voice of Finn Seccombe and the masterful piano of Kelly Ottaway. They are accompanied by emerging talent Lewis Elliott on drums. Their repertoire consists of mostly songbook standards punctuated with more complex/ contemporary vocalised pieces. The band moves between solid swing and ballad feels to more dangerous rhythmic and harmonic territory, all the time paying deep respect to the song and its ever evolving context.

APPEARING:

APPEARING:

Sunday 31 July, 2 – 4pm Mersey Yacht Club Anchor Dr, East Devonport $15 cover charge Bookings recommended (03) 6427 8655

Friday 29 July, 5 – 7pm The Harbour Master Café 92 Formby Rd, Devonport $40 per person includes all you can eat gourmet wood fired pizza.

Bookings essential (03) 6423 6631

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Finn Seccombe

ARTISTS FIONA BOYES (VIC) Australian blues guitarist and singer, Fiona Boyes, has been described by reviewers as a ‘musical anomaly’ and ‘Bonnie Raitt’s evil twin’. She is an internationally recognised and awarded recording and touring artist, and the first woman and non-American to win the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Fiona has been recording and performing internationally for more than 25 years, building a career that has taken her to major festivals and stages in Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. Fiona has carved out a well-deserved reputation as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader. Equally at home on acoustic or electric guitars, her repertoire is like a blues travelogue. Listen to her play and you’ll hear pre-war Delta slide, wailing laments, single chord Mississippi Hills grooves, intricate and beautiful Piedmont finger picking, rollicking New Orleans barrelhouse, greasy Memphis soul, driving classic Chicago sounds, the country stylings of Texas swing, and the uptown sounds of the West Coast.

Fresh from a tour of the USA, Fiona was a finalist for the Best Traditional Female Blues Artist at the US Blues Music Awards 2016.

APPEARING: Friday 29 July, 7.30 – 9.30pm Hundred Acres @ Ghost Rock 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown $25 cover charge Bookings essential (03) 6428 4005 Bar facilities and refreshments available for purchase

Saturday 30 July, 3 – 5pm Spreyton Cider Co. Cnr Sheffield Rd & Melrose Rd, Spreyton $25 Bookings essential (03) 6427 2125 A range of Tasmanian wines and beers will be for sale, along with their hand-crafted ciders.

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ARTISTS FRANCES MADDEN (NSW) Described by ABC Jazz’s Mal Stanley as a talented young vocalist/pianist and ‘one to watch’, Frances is one of the classiest young entertainers Australia has produced in recent times. Her sophisticated mix of vocal jazz, blues and classics has been selling out the best jazz venues, night clubs and festivals around the country and she has also established herself as a contemporary songwriter of note.

While she’s been compared to a young Diana Krall and Norah Jones, Frances captivates her audiences with a combination of her genuinely warm stage presence together with a voice and style that is uniquely her own.

She is also a talented and engaging original composer so when she performs her own swinging tunes, beautiful ballads or smokey blues, they merge seamlessly with the timeless classics she re-interprets.

While at Devonport Jazz, Frances’ concerts will include a mix of swing, ballads and blues, both originals and mainstream classics. Her seven-piece band will feature leading local jazz musicians (Al Dobson, Nick Parish, Hamish Houston, Matthew Ives) and backing vocals (Audrey Lonergan, Rosalia Lonergan).

APPEARING: Saturday 30 July, 3 – 5pm Devonport Entertainment Centre Town Hall Theatre, 145 Rooke St $35 Adults / $30 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

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Frances Madden

Sunday 31 July, 7.30 – 10pm The Wharf Ulverstone Wharf Precinct $20 Door sales only

ARTISTS GEORGINA HARVEY and DA JAZZ BOIZ (Nth Tas) Georgina Harvey is a local musician who loves all things Jazz. She enjoys performing originals and covers around the community, having played at Concert in the Vines 2013, the Falls Festival 2014, and various Jazz festivals around the state in 2015, often with her brother Tom. Georgina’s other passion is teaching and she will be joined by a group of her ex-students ‘Da Jazz Boiz’ who are beginning their performing career as jazz musicians. Georgina Harvey and Da Jazz Boiz present a mix of standards, soul and funk, with both covers and originals.

APPEARING: Saturday 30 July, 7pm - late Devonport Tennis Club Eugene St $10 cover charge Bookings preferred 0417 321 241 This is a licenced event. Gourmet food platters are available. Prickly Mo Vineyard will be in house.

HARRY EDWARDS TRIO (Sth Tas) The Harry Edwards Trio perform original compositions using gypsy jazz instrumentation, as well as their favourite Django-style standards.

The instrumental trio features Felicity Lovett on rhythm guitar, Isaac Gee on double bass, and Harry on lead guitar.

Harry’s compositions reflect his love of gypsy jazz, modern jazz and classical music, and move through both heavily improvised and arranged sections.

APPEARING: Friday 29 July, 12 – 2pm House of Anvers 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe $15 cover charge. À la carte lunch menu available Bookings essential (03) 6426 2958 Friday 29 July, 5.30 – 7.30pm Home Hill 77 Middle Rd, Devonport Adult $30, Concession $25 includes two drinks and canapés Bookings essential (03) 6424 8055

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ARTISTS JAMES WHELLER HAMMOND TRIO (Sth Tas)

JIMMY REECE and THE CRAZY MAC (Sth Tas)

If you love the B3 Hammond and soulful jazz vocals then you’re going to love this unique trio. James Wheller has the ability to back Finn Seccombe’s dark chocolate vocal tones with a sound resembling a gospel backing choir.

That is the inimitable B3 Hammond whirring through glowing steam punk valves and spinning Leslie speakers.

Add in the hard swinging grooves of Lewis Elliott on drums and you have a truly dynamic jazz trio that will get your feet tapping and hips swaying.

Guitarist Jimmy Reece showcases his latest work with his band The Crazy Mac. Born in Tasmania, Jimmy has performed across Australia and overseas in various bands and his compositions have achieved chart success both at home and internationally. His songs have been included on international film soundtracks and used in documentaries for both cinema and television. His latest album, The Crazy Mac, combines a variety of flavours from 1940s Paris jazz, classic blues elements, right through to acid jazz - all highlighted by his wild guitar playing.

APPEARING:

APPEARING:

Thursday 28 July, 6 – 9pm Drift Café 41 Bluff Rd $30 cover charge includes canapés all night, with dessert canapés from 8pm Bookings essential (03) 6424 4695

Sunday 31 July, 2 - 4pm Doors open at 1.30pm Red Hot Music 10-12 Edward St $15 cover charge Bar facilities available Bookings preferred (03) 6424 2286 or 6424 9816

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Jimmy Reece

Map & Car Parking Information

Free parking in all Devonport City Council off street car parks July 29-31:

Best Street Edward Street Wenvoe Street

Formby Road (CMAX) Kempling Street Payne Avenue

Victoria Parade Devonport Visitor Centre For accommodation & tours Freecall 1800 649 514 92 Formby Road, Devonport

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DAY TIME PERFORMANCE VENUE Wed 6.30 – 8.15pm Film – Miles Ahead CMax Cinema Thur 6 – 9pm James Wheller Hammond Trio Drift Café Thur 7 – 8.30pm Swing Dance Class with Cradle Coast Swing Mersey Yacht Thur Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

7 – 9pm 12 – 2pm 5 – 7pm 5.30 – 7.30pm 6 – 8pm 7pm – late 7.30 – 9.30pm 8 – 10pm 9.30pm – late 10 – 11am 10am – 12pm 12 – 1pm 12 – 2pm 12 – 2pm 1.30 – 2.30pm 3 – 5pm 3 – 5pm 3 – 5pm 6 – 9pm 6pm 7 – 9pm 7pm – late 8-10pm 9 – 11am 10.30 – 11.30am 12 – 2pm 12 – 2pm 12.30 – 1.30pm 2 - 4pm 2 – 4pm 7.30 – 10pm

Gospel Song The Don Cen Harry Edwards Trio House of Anv Finn Seccombe Trio The Harbour Cocktails & Canapés with Harry Edwards Trio Home Hill Nick Parish Trio Explores the Music of Jim Hall Devonport Re Dance with The Rehab Brass Band Forth Commu Blues at the Vineyard with Fiona Boyes Hundred Acre Emma Pask in Concert DECC Town H The Jazz Mule Molly Malone BopStretch DECC Centen Musos in the Mall Rooke Street Sedergreen and Allan DECC Centen Josh Dunn Trio Tapas Lounge Matt Kirsch and Nick Haywood House of Anv Peter Locke Trio’s Salute to Nat King Cole DECC Centen Fiona Boyes Spreyton Cide Nadira and Friends @ Ghost Rock

Hundred Acre Frances Madden DECC Town H Matt Kirsch and Nick Haywood Wagyu Pie Co An Evening with Emma Pask La Pomme Br The Boote Leggers The Central B Georgina Harvey and Da Jazz Boiz Devonport Te King Cake Red Hot Musi Brunch with Nadira and Friends La Pomme Br BopStretch DECC Centen New Talent Showcase Molly Malone The Peter Locke Trio Devonport Go Sedergreen and Allan DECC Centen Jimmy Reece and The Crazy Mac Red Hot Musi Emu Jelly Jazz Band Mersey Yacht Frances Madden Live @ The Wharf The Wharf

great jazz & blues all over town

YOUR QUICK GUIDE PULL OUT

ADDRESS BOOKINGS COST nema 5 - 7 Best St, Devonport Door sales only $10 é 41 Bluff Rd, Devonport 03 6424 4695 $30 acht Club Anchor Dr, East Devonport Door sales only $10

Centre Anvers bour Master Café ll rt Regional Gallery mmunity Hall Acres @ Ghost Rock wn Hall lones Irish Pub ntenary Court reet Mall ntenary Court unge Bar Anvers ntenary Court Cider Co. Acres @ Ghost Rock wn Hall ie Company me Brasserie tral Bar rt Tennis Club Music me Brasserie ntenary Court lones Irish Pub rt Golf Club ntenary Court Music acht Club rf

100 Don Rd, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $12 / $8 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe 03 6426 2958 $15 92 Formby Rd, Devonport 03 6423 6631 $40 77 Middle Rd, Devonport 03 6424 8055 $30 / $25 45 Stewart St, Devonport 03 6424 8296 $15 / $10 mem 680 Main Rd, Forth 0408 282 938 $30 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown 03 6428 4005 $25 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $55 / $50 34 Best St, Devonport Free 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $25 / $20 Rooke St, Devonport Free 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $25 / $20 97A Rooke Street Mall 03 6424 2727 $5 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe 03 6426 2958 $15 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $25 / $20 Cnr Sheffield Rd & Melrose Rd, Spreyton 03 6427 2125 $25 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown 03 6428 4005 $20 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $35 / $30 11 Oldaker St, Devonport 03 6424 8866 $60 16 Fenton St, Devonport 03 6424 4922 $75 82 Formby Rd, Devonport Free Eugene St, Devonport 0417 321 241 $10 10-12 Edward St, Devonport 03 6424 2286 $15 16 Fenton St, Devonport 03 6424 4922 $35 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $25 / $20 34 Best St, Devonport 03 6424 1898 Free 66 Woodrising Ave, Spreyton 03 6427 2381 $15 145 Rooke St, Devonport 03 6420 2900 $25 / $20 10-12 Edward St, Devonport 03 6424 2286 $15 Anchor Dr, East Devonport 03 6427 8655 $15 Ulverstone Wharf Precinct Door sales only $20

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Map of Venues 1. Devonport Entertainment Centre 145 Rooke St 03 6420 2900 Incorporating: Town Hall Theatre and Centenary Court 2. Wagyu Pie Company 11 Oldaker St 03 6424 8866 3. Molly Malones Irish Pub 34 Best St 03 6424 1898 4. The Harbour Master Café 92 Formby Rd 03 6423 6631 5. CMAX Devonport 5 to 7 Best St 03 6420 2111 6. Tapas Lounge Bar & Rooke St Mall 97A Rooke St Mall 03 6424 2727 7. Red Hot Music 10-12 Edward St 03 6424 2286 8. Quality Hotel Gateway, La Pomme 16 Fenton St 1800 030 322 or 03 6424 4922 9. The Central 82 Formby Rd 03 6424 1601 10. Devonport Regional Gallery 45 Stewart St 03 6424 8296 11. Devonport Tennis Club 15 Eugene St 0417 321 241

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12. Drift Cafe & Restaurant, 41 Bluff Rd 03 6424 4695 13. Home Hill 77 Middle Rd 03 6424 8055 14. The Don Centre Gateway Church (off map), 100 Don Rd 15. Forth Community Hall (off map) 680 Main Rd Forth 0412 736 209 16. The Wharf (off map) Crescent St, Ulverstone Wharf Precinct 17. Mersey Yacht Club Anchor Dr, East Devonport 03 6427 8655 18. Ghost Rock Vineyard (off map) 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown 03 6428 4005 19. House of Anvers (off map) 9025 Bass Hwy, Latrobe 03 6426 2958 20. Devonport Golf Club (off map) 66 Woodrising Ave, Spreyton 03 6427 2381 21. Spreyton Cider Co. (off map) Cnr Sheffield Rd & Melrose Rd, Spreyton 03 6427 2125

ARTISTS JOSH DUNN TRIO (Sth Tas)

KING CAKE (Sth Tas)

Since returning from his studies in the US in 2015, Josh Dunn has been playing regularly throughout Hobart and Tasmania. His music combines the hot swing of Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian and Eddie Lang, with a background in acoustic folk and contemporary jazz. This trio features two of Tasmania’s finest musicians, Randal Muir on accordion, and Hamish Houston on double bass. The Josh Dunn Trio plays music ranging from pre-war swing tunes to tangos and musette waltzes, all with a focus on melodic, collaborative improvisation.

Australian blues icon Pete Cornelius, gut bucket groove merchant Beau Thomas and the organ doctor Randal Muir come together whenever possible to mix up a popular southern delicacy, King Cake; a Crazy Cajun Concoction of Funky New Orleans Hot Sauce, Stax Studio Soul Food, Swingin’ Jive of Blue Note and the Burnin’ Grooves of Atlantic. Performing songs from artists like Professor Longhair, Dr John, The Meters, Booker T & the MGs, Jimmie Vaughan, Galactic, Jimmie Smith, Grant Green, Otis Redding, Albert King & Ray Charles. Not to mention a couple of well-fitting originals.

APPEARING:

APPEARING:

Saturday 30 July, 12 – 2pm Doors open at 11.45am Tapas Lounge Bar 97A Rooke St. Mall $5 entry, includes one free beer, house wine, or soft drink Meal bookings preferred (03) 6424 2727 Fresh lunch menu available

Saturday 30 July, 8 - 10pm Doors open at 7.30pm Red Hot Music 10-12 Edward St $15 cover charge Bar facilities available Bookings preferred (03) 6424 2286 or 6424 9816

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ARTISTS MATT KIRSCH and NICK HAYWOOD (VIC/Sth Tas) Matt Kirsch (guitar & vocal) has performed with many top Australian and International jazz & blues artists including Georgie Fame, Vince Jones, Richie Cole, Ben Sidran, Wilbur Wilde, Bob Sedergreen and Joe Camilleri. He has released four CD’s under his own name and has featured on numerous other recordings.

Nick Haywood is one of the most in-demand bassists on the Australian music scene. Nick was the 2012 recipient of the Australian Jazz ‘Bell Award’ for Best Australian Contemporary Jazz Album 1234 (Nick Haywood Quartet) and the 2012 APRA Art Music State Award, for Excellence in Jazz.

Matt and Nick first teamed up in Melbourne in the 1990’s, performing hundreds of gigs at jazz venues and festivals until 2006, when Matt moved to Queensland and Nick relocated to Hobart. At Devonport Jazz the duo reunite to perform their favourite songs from the Great American Songbook.

APPEARING: Saturday 30 July, 12 – 2pm House of Anvers 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe $15 cover charge À la carte lunch menu available Bookings essential (03) 6426 2958

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Matt Kirsch

Saturday 30 July, 6 – 9pm Wagyu Pie Company & Bakehouse 11 Oldaker St $60 Includes a delicious three-course meal Bookings essential (03) 6424 8866

ARTISTS NADIRA and FRIENDS (Sth Tas)

NICK PARISH TRIO (Sth Tas)

Nadira and Friends is a jazz ensemble based in Hobart. They have a modern take on jazz standards, swing and bossa nova. A fresh face on the Tasmanian jazz scene, Nadira has had well-received performances at MONA, Clarence Jazz Fest, the Hobart Jazz Club, pubs, weddings and private functions. She always gives her all in every performance, enjoying herself to the max, with her natural and joyful approach to the music.

The Nick Parish Trio was formed in 2014 and has performed a number of times in Hobart. This will be their debut on the North-West Coast. Nick Parish is currently undertaking PhD research on Jim Hall, following a longtime fascination with Hall’s music.

One of the most in-demand bassists in Australia, Nick Haywood and Hobart drummer, Matthew Ives round out the trio as they celebrate the music of Jim Hall within a musical conversation.

APPEARING: Saturday 30 July, 3 – 5pm Hundred Acres @ Ghost Rock 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown $20 cover charge Bookings essential (03) 6428 4005 Bar facilities and refreshments available for purchase Sunday 31 July, 9 – 11am La Pomme Brasserie Quality Hotel Gateway, 16 Fenton St $35 Buffet brunch Bookings essential (03) 6424 4922

APPEARING: Friday 29 July, 6 – 8pm Devonport Regional Gallery 45 Stewart Street Devonport $15 / $10 Gallery members Pre-purchase tickets at the Gallery or phone 6424 8296 Refreshments: Bar available Note: this is a standing event, limited seating available

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ARTISTS Peter Locke Trio (NSW) Peter Locke formed the Peter Locke Trio with the sound of Nat King Cole’s trio in mind. “We don’t want to necessarily ‘copy’ Nat Cole as such, it’s more about creating that ambiance in the sound of a tight, swinging trio. Everyone wanted that sound. Even Ray Charles, early on, was singing and playing like Nat Cole.”

The Trio does a few Cole arrangements but mainly they want to carry this trio forward with that ‘sound’ and just play hot swing.

The Peter Locke Trio features John Blenkhorn’s smooth singing style which suits the group perfectly, along with his excellent guitar work. Mervyn Sequiera is the ‘engine room’, providing the swinging pulse required when there are no drums, and throughout, Peter Locke’s deft, swinging touch on the piano, completes the sound.

This tight, swinging trio tips their hat to the style of the Nat ‘King’ Cole Trio and the wider genre of the Great American Songbook.

APPEARING: Salute to Nat ‘King’ Cole Saturday 30 July, 1.30 – 2.30pm Devonport Entertainment Centre Centenary Court, 145 Rooke St $25 Adults / $20 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

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Peter Locke Trio

Great American Songbook Sunday 31 July, 12 – 2pm Devonport Golf Club 66 Woodrising Ave, Spreyton $15 Bookings essential (03) 6427 2381 Light lunch menu available Fully licenced bar

ARTISTS SEDRERGREEN and ALLAN (VIC) A new jazz duo has evolved from the galaxy of Australian musical stars.

Pianist and composer, Bob Sedergreen and singer-songwriter Geoff Allan are doing something new. Blending the risk and response of jazz, Sedergreen’s sensibility for groove and fun, and Allan’s funk and rhythm, they explore their partnership and different musical beginnings.

Their on-stage chemistry is intense. Together they shape, layer and build performances full of tension, challenge and risk. The charm of their personal rapport pulls audiences into the performance, a thoroughly engaging and moving experience of rhythm and groove.

This musical adventure is mostly unchartered, improvisation and originality laced with challenge and humour, though 100 years of musical experience offers recognisable landmarks as Sedergreen and Allan share beautifully lyrical stories and original songs.

Sedergreen and Allan are preparing to cut a classic vinyl record at Gearbox Records, part of the legendary Tileyard Studio complex in London, in early 2017.

APPEARING: Saturday 30 July, 12 – 1pm Devonport Entertainment Centre Centenary Court, 145 Rooke St $25 Adults / $20 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

Sunday 31 July, 12.30 – 1.30pm Devonport Entertainment Centre Centenary Court, 145 Rooke St $25 Adults / $20 Concessions Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

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ARTISTS THE BOOTE LEGGERS (Nth Tas)

THE JAZZ MULE (Nth Tas)

Take one man with passion for blues, add one attractive lady with a shiny guitar, a stand-up bass man and a drummer extraordinaire and you have one of the best live bands in Northern Tasmania – The Boote Leggers. From blues and swing, from Satchmo, Waller and Django, with this music you won’t be able to sit still!

Featuring Jacob Boote (guitar, vocals), Laura Meade (guitar), Peter Waddle (double bass) and Bruce Innocent (drums, percussion).

The Jazz Mule was first formed by Brendon Siemsen after studying at Berklee College of Music and Musicians Institute. The ensemble was formed to explore the music he had studied in the USA. Originally formed in 1996 with Andrew Dennis, The Jazz Mule has gone through various line ups, name changes, including Merchants in Groove and Whip the Mule, and has explored many different styles of Jazz and Jazz fusion.

Featuring Brendon Siemsen (guitar), Phil Pitcher (sax), Peter Waddle (bass), Nick Parker (keyboards) and Andrew Dennis (drums).

APPEARING:

APPEARING:

Saturday 30 July, 7 – 9pm The Central Bar 82 Formby Rd Free Meals will be available in The Central Bar, normal menu applies No bookings required

Friday 29 July, 9.30pm - late Molly Malones Irish Pub 34 Best St Free 18+ after 9pm

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Josh Dunn Trio

ARTISTS THE REHAB BRASS BAND (NSW) The Rehab Brass Band is made up of well respected, talented jazz musicians based in the Hunter Valley region of NSW. The band’s outstanding versatility can work with any crowd as their flexible line-up performs as either a ‘roving’, or static band.

It is this versatility that enables The Rehab Brass Band to cater to any event or occasion.

Since forming in 2013, The Rehab Brass Band have performed at Manly Jazz Festival (2015), Newcastle Jazz Festival (2013, 2014, 2015), Jazz in the Vines (2014), Merimbula Jazz Festival (2014), Illawarra Jazz Festival (2014), and Moruya Jazz Festival (2013).

Rehab’s repertoire melds a catalogue of popular traditional jazz tunes with some contemporary, New Orleans second line inspired, hits. Their energetic performances are always well received.

APPEARING: Friday 29 July, 7pm - late Forth Community Hall 680 Main Rd, Forth $30 includes supper, bar available Bookings preferred on 0408 140 113 or 0408 282 938 Bring your dancing shoes!

Saturday 30 July, 10am – 12noon Musos in the Mall Rooke Street Mall Free Rug up and experience jazz in the open air with The Rehab Brass Band and learn some swingin’ moves with the dancers from Cradle Coast Swing.

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Community concerts GOSPEL SONG Local church choirs and vocal groups unite to bring an uplifting performance, celebrating the evocative style of gospel jazz music, from traditional spirituals to contemporary gospel numbers. Gospel Song is always a fantastic opening event for Devonport Jazz 2016.

Featuring Mersey Singers, Kentish Community Choir, Sing Australia, Right On Cue, Pathway to Life, Gateway Church, Soul Purpose, City of Devonport Brass Band, Diminished 5th, In The Groove and the Southern Gospel Choir North West.

Thursday 28 July, 7 – 9pm The Don Centre 100 Don Road $12 Adults / $8 Concessions / Under 5’s free Bookings at Devonport Entertainment Centre, 145 Rooke Street (03) 6420 2900 www.decc.net.au

7AD presents MUSOS IN THE MALL Join the Devonport Jazz team and 7AD in this free community celebration of Devonport Jazz. Rug up and experience jazz in the wintery outdoors with The Rehab Brass Band, from the Hunter Valley. The Rehab Brass Band can swing with the best of them and will get the crowd on their feet with some down and dirty brass injected funk, swing and jazzed up contemporary tunes.

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some swingin’ moves with the dancers from Cradle Coast Swing.

Saturday 30 July, 10am – 12noon Rooke Street Mall Free

NEW TALENT SHOWCASE This is a showcase from the next generation of young singers and musicians from the North of the State presenting a selection of jazz and blues styles.

Enjoy soloists and ensembles from Don College, Ulverstone High School, Tasmanian Performing Arts Centre and St Brendan-Shaw College, among others, at this Devonport Jazz institution.

Sunday 31 July, 12 – 2pm Molly Malones Irish Pub 34 Best St Free Meal bookings essential (03) 6424 1898

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BEyond Concerts FILM - MILES AHEAD Miles Ahead sees Don Cheadle both direct and star as legendary jazz phenomenon Miles Davis. The semi-biographical film is an exploration of one of 20th century music’s creative geniuses.

Set in the 1970s, a drug-addled Miles Davis (Don Cheadle) is holed up in his apartment, haunted by old memories, when a shady would-be journalist (Ewan McGregor) cons his way into his life. Davis takes off into the night with the reporter in tow, to track down his new session tape from music producers and steal it back.

Wednesday 27 July, 6.30pm (Running time 1hr 41mins) CMAX Cinemas 5 - 7 Best St $10 Rated M - strong language, drug use, nudity, violence

SWING DANCE WORKSHOP Beginners are most welcome. Come and join Cradle Coast Swing at the Mersey Yacht Club and find out how much fun you can have learning the Lindy Hop, Charleston and much more with talented teacher Cassie Smith. Enjoy a spacious venue with a beautiful view of the river. Drinks and snacks will be available. Social dancing follows the class. No partner or experience required.

Thursday 28 July, 7 – 8.30pm Mersey Yacht Club Anchor Dr, East Devonport $10 For more information see Cradle Coast Swing on Facebook or email cradlecoastswing@gmail.com

ART & ALL THAT JAZZ This will be Rubicon River Arts’s eighth annual exhibition at Ghost Rock Vineyard and, in the lead up to Devonport Jazz, what better theme than Art & All That Jazz! Rubicon River Arts is a community group of amateur to professional artists who work in a variety of mediums. Artists have created pieces depicting various approaches to the theme: from subtle nuance to patent show; rhythmic composition or a blast from the past; colourful movement or an emotive execution, come along and see for yourself!

Open daily 11am - 5pm Ghost Rock Vineyard 1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown Please check with the venue for opening times (03) 6428 4005

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BOOKINGS Devonport Entertainment Centre 145—151 Rooke St, Devonport Ph: (03) 6420 2900 Fax: (03) 6420 2916 or book online www.decc.net.au

FURTHER INFORMATION Devonport City Council Ph: (03) 6424 0511 devonportjazz.com

ACCOMMODATION Devonport Visitor Information Centre Ph: 1800 649 514

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