AND ALL THAT JAZZ! If you are unaware that Devonport Jazz is next weekend you really have been a winter hermit and it's time to get out and about. There is so much music to enjoy between Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th, pick up a program or check it all out here: https://www.devonportjazz.com.au/
At Jazz-Live at the Wharf on Sunday 27 July, we are pleased as punch to host Melbourne's own Paul Williamson. Yes there are a few Paul Williamson's who excel at music, and this Paul is an acclaimed saxophonist, a fine vocalist, and an absolute entertainer. He will be joined by our own Jazz-Live at the Wharf backing band of ade ishs, Nick Hart and Bruce Innocent. This will be pure and delightful jazz-on-the-hop, no rehearsal needed here, just the language of jazz.
We are also a bit chuffed because each of the Jazz Team have gigs at the Novotel's restaurant Mr Good Guy on Friday 25 July: 2-4pm Asian Afternoon Tea plus The Opportunists Unplugged with Teresa Beck Swindale, Peter Jones and Kurt Smith ($69) 5-8pm Three courses plus Sophie Leslie and ade ishs from 5-6.30, then Wendy Moles and Nick Hart from 6.30-8pm ($89) BOOKINGS at https://mrgoodguy.com.au/whatson/devonport-jazz-2025/ or call them on 6420 5555.
Then at the wonderful Marion Storm Cafe: Saturday 26 July 5.30 to 9.30pm - The Projekt - that's Sophie, Allison Cornish, Nick and Bruce ($65 with meal or $20 entry) Sunday 27 July 10-12pm - Brunch with Full Swing Ahead - that's Wendy, Nick and Bruce ($10 entry) BOOKINGS at https://www.marionstorm.com.au/online-booking-form or it's preferred you call 0422 284 779.
You might be starting to sense there's a strong music community up here on the coast, and it's events like Devonport Jazz that really bring it all together! But that community goes beyond the coast...
Dates for the diary:
Tuesday 29 July the Launceston Jazz Club presents Echo Band featuring Sophie, Ade, Nick and Bruce performing beautiful originals by ade and Nick, and other great tunes. See them at the Australian Italian Club, just turn up and pay the door fee or bookings are essential for the buffet dinner by calling 0456 914 907. Sunday 10 August at Empire Hotel, the Deloraine Jazz Club presents Blossom Trio from 2 to 4pm, featuring Susannah Coleman-Brown, Jason Whatley and Cath Kilner.
Sunday 24 August - Jazz-Live at the Wharf presents Double Date with Bruce Goulay, Pete Waddle, Bruce Innocent and Phil Raucher.
Sunday 31 August - Hobart Jazz Club presents Hot August Jazz - North Hobart strip - all day - free jazz - multiple bands - multiple venues!
