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The 2012 Summer Festival was a blast, with gigs for kids, hipsters, outdoors and indoors, workshops, and we gave away an amazing recording prize to the amazing Alcohotlicks.
Now we're settling in for the regular years programming, over the next few months you can catch Bernie McGann, Daryl Pratt, Brendan Clarke with Craig Scott, Mike Rivett and Mike Nock. Dive in!
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Jazzgroove Futures Festival
15-17 January 2010
This January Jazzgroove kicks off the year with a bang. We are taking it to the streets and filling Surry Hills with jazz and groove.
A grass-roots, community based festival which will delight, entice and entertain. We’ve invited our best and brightest to come in from the beach, the cricket or their backyard, and a couple of buddies from out of town, to celebrate the best our local music community has to offer.
3 days of music
3 venues
23 bands play the future of jazz & groove
Featuring:
James Muller Trio, Tina Harrod Quartet, Elana Stone Band, Numerology, Gerard Masters Trio, Mark Ginsburg Band, The Vampires, Casey Golden Trio, Macklin & Newcomb Duo (BRIS), Hammeriver, Dan Junor Trio, The Dilworths, Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Waples Bros + Hugh Barrett.
Free Gigs!
Cope St Parade, Marty Wieczorek 5tet, Glitch Jukebox, Doig Collective, Shannon Barnett (MELB), The Turbs
Free all-ages workshops/concerts:
BAZ, Greg Coffin Trio
+ loads of summer fun like a BBQ at the Ex, a JG committee closing night jam, afternoon vinyl jam sessions, buskers, marching band
Tickets available from Moshtix
Venues: The Excelsior Hotel, The Macquarie Hotel, Redfern Town Hall
Jazzgroove sends a big shout out to our media sponsor EASTSIDE RADIO for all their support!
Full Program
FRIDAY 15th JANUARY
THE EXCELSIOR HOTEL
10pm JAMES MULLER QUARTET
Muller’s recent album Kaboom confirms his reputation as a tour de force in the music world. “this albums sound captures that visceral excitement “… for James Muller to unleash a guitar solo of such ferocity you will duck for cover; the sort of playing that makes
his live perfomances so extraordinary” SMH
Few people have lit up the Sydney music scene so brightly and in such a short time as James Muller – John Shand, SMH.
Winner of the National Jazz Awards and two Mo awards for best jazz instrumentalist and best jazz group. He has also won Aria awards for best jazz album, an APRA award and the 2004 Freedman Fellowship.
James Muller- guitar
Matt Keegan- tenor sax
Tim Firth- drums
Brett Hirst- bass
8.30pm GIRTH
After a year's decommission, Girth is back, with a fresh cargo of new tunes, as well as some that have been busy maturing deep in the hull. Skirting the treacherous shoals of free jazz, grunge jazz, euro-trash and groove. The crew, buoyed up by a year of other musical voyages are ready to go the whole nine yards, even if it means someone ends up scrubbing the poop deck.
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James Loughnan- tenor sax
Glenn Doig- rhodes
Karl Dunnicliff- bass
Paul Derricott- drums
7.30pm CASEY GOLDEN TRIO
Since forming in early 2009, the Casey Golden Trio has quickly established itself as one of the finest new bands on the scene. The guys are really keen to be part of the Jazzgroove Festival in 2010 and have a whole bunch of new tunes to try out. Come catch them before they head to the studio to make their first record.
Casey Golden- piano
Brendan Clark- bass
Rob Turner- drums
THE MACQUARIE HOTEL:
10pm TINA HARROD QUARTET - Raval
Already much loved as one of Australia’s finest soul and R&B singers, Tina Harrod has been exploring jazzier territory on her two most recent albums with stunning results. Both albums cement her standing as a truly great artist. “Harrod pours herself - every inch, sinew and synapse - into the songs…she gives you goosebumps.” SMH
Tina Harrod- vocals
Tom O'Halloran- piano
Alex Hewetson- bass
Evan Mannell- drums
8pm MACKLIN & NEWCOMB DUO (BRIS) - Raval
Having delighted audiences and received wide critical acclaim not only in Brisbane, but in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth; Macklin & Newcomb form a collaborative duo, playing a batch of freshly-penned tunes that encompass jazz, soul, folk, world music and electronics. With an emphasis on new sounds, playful improvisation and lyrical intent, this musical venture seeks to create something removed from reality and inspired by constant curiousity...
Hannah Macklin- vocals
Steve Newcomb- piano/effect
11pm SHANNON BARNETT QUARTET (MELB)- Downstairs Bar- Free
Shannon Barnett is one of Australia's most in demand trombonists, having performed with many local and international artists including Charlie Hayden, Fred Wesley, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Barney McAll and Paul Grabowsky. Currently in Sydney to perform with Circus Oz she and her band will smash out a set of high-energy tempered with a few pre-loved odes to humankind.
Shannon Barnett- trombone
Nashua Lee- guitar
Chris Hale- bass
Ben Hendry- drums
9pm GLITCH JUKEBOX - Downstairs Bar - Free
If not the best, the most unique covers band on the planet. From Kylie to Coltrane, Cindy Lauper to the Ella, look on as this crazy ensemble splice, mash, infuse and gaffa tape all your favourite tunes together seamlessly in what seem to be an unending improvised
medley of mayhem.
John Maddox - double bass. vocals, kazoo
Alon Ilsar - drums
Julian Curwin - guitar
Luke Dubber - keys
SATURDAY 16th JANUARY
THE EXCELSIOR HOTEL:
10.45pm ELANA STONE BAND
Raw, soulful, and uplifting Elana Stone and her band present a powerful combination of skillful musicianship, a commanding stage presense and damn good songwriting. Having spent her formative years as a singer, Elana centres her song writing on her powerful,
flexible voice, which ranges from blazing, Janis Joplin style soul, rock and roll, and Joni Mitchell-esque piano balladry.
Elana Stone- vocals and piano
Aaron Flower- guitar
Zoe Hauptmann- bass
Evan Mannell- drums
9.30pm DAN JUNOR TRIO
Like a sack of warm bread out of a jazz cannon, the Dan Junor Trio is comin' atYA!
Dan Junor - Sax
Mike Majkowski - Bass
James Hauptmann - Drums
8pm THE DILWORTHS
These young guys are Jazzgroove Records latest release and perhaps the next big thing. The Dilworths find the perfect balance of modern day Jazz influences, lending from American and European traditions while embracing the raw earthiness of their Australian roots. The band has undeniable experience beyond their years, having performed individually everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House.
Eamon Dilworth - Trumpet
Karl Laskowski - Tenor Saxophone
Hugh Barrett - Piano
Alex Boneham - Upright Bass
Cameron Reid - Drums
4.30pm COPE ST PARADE- Free
“This is ecstacy.”- John Clare, Sydney Morning Herald 2009.
The Parade will be making their debut at Jazzgroove so be ready for anything when they take the stage. The lads are joined by the legendary Geoff Bull playing trumpet - a rare chance to catch Geoff in a new setting. Sparks will surely fly as they tackle some hits from the New Orleans songbook as well as original compositions. So don't miss seeing one of the living legends of Australian Jazz for free - these chances don't come often!
Geoff Bull- Trumpet
Justin Fermino- Reeds/Vocals
Grant Arthur- Trombone/Vocals
Ben Panucci- Manouche Guitar/Vocals
Alex Boneham- Acoustic Bass/Vocals
Alex Masso- Drums
"Arguably the best New Orleans Style Jazz trumpeter produced in Australia, Geoff Bull has sought and received his recognition on the world stage. [He] has received the singular honour of being the only Australian musician to have appeared professionally at Preservation Hall, which now occurs regularly on his visits."
3pm BBQ & Vinyl Jam
THE MACQUARIE HOTEL:
10pm NUMEROLOGY - Raval
Cameron Undy-bass
Carl Dewhurst- guitar
Jamie Cameron- drums
8pm HAMMERIVER - Raval
Hammeriver explores, dissects and celebrates the music of Alice Coltrane. The ensemble is led by harpist Clare Cooper, currently based in Berlin. Stretchedjazznoiseandbells. Situated somewhere between Alice Coltrane and Led Zeppelin, Cooper formed Hammeriver in Australia in 2003 and draws inspiration from Jazz, musique concrète, blues, electro-acoustic improvisation and psychedelic rock. Hammeriver has performed at Nickelsdorf Festival, and in the Jazz clubs of Berlin and Sydney with musicians at the forefront of creative music.
Clare Cooper- harp
Clayton Thomas- double bass
Robbie Avenaim- drums
Jim Denley- saxophone
11pm THE TURBS - Downstairs Bar - Free
'The Turbs' are the freshest collaborative trio to hit the streets. Drawing on more influences than they can poke a stick at, the bands vibe has evolved into ghetto grunge jazz. Over the last 10 months The Turbs have been crafting a bunch of new tunes and are ready to unleash their glorious Turb action.
Kim Lawson - alto, tenor sax
Zoe Hauptmann - bass
James Hauptmann - drums
9pm THE DOIG COLLECTIVE - Downstairs Bar - Free
Doig's sophomore gig at Jazzgroove features not only the trio he debuted with all the way back in March 2009, but the brutally sensitive force of 5 horns on top. At times rhythmically symmetrically grotesque, post melodic, densely harmonic, rarely tasteful. Always a good time.
Glenn Doig - piano
Brendan Clark - bass
Paul Derricott - drums
Simon Ferenci - trumpet
Kim Lawson - alto
James Loughnan - tenor
Dave Panichi - trombone
Tim Stocker - baritone
SUNDAY 17th JANUARY
THE EXCELSIOR HOTEL:
8pm JAZZGROOVE MOTHERSHIP ORCHESTRA
The Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra is widely acknowledged as Australia’s leading jazz orchestra and was nominated as Australian Jazz Ensemble of the Year in 2006, 2007 & 2009.
“…one of Australia’s best kept secrets”
All About Jazz (US)
“…rich array of instrumental colours & textures”
The Bulletin
“powerhouse Australian Big Band...”
All About Jazz (US)
Evan Mannell - drums & cymbals
Brendan Clarke - contrabass
Hugh Barrett - piano
Aaron Flower - guitar
David Theak, Murray Jackson, Matt Keegan, Richard Maegraith, Nick Bowd - saxes
Darryl Carthew, Angus Gomm, Tim Crow and Simon Ferenci - trumpet
Jeremy Borthwick, Lucian McGuiness, Danny Carmichael, Colin Burrows - trombones
6.30pm WAPLES BROS + Hugh Barrett
The Waples Bros have been re-united once again for another exciting installment in the Jazzgroove calendar. Along with very special guest Mr. Hugh Barrett, the boys will be hammering out some new chart-topping originals for your enjoyment. If you haven’t already seen these guys together, it’s definitely the ultimate boy band experience!
Dan Waples- sax
Hugh Barrett- piano
Ben Waples- bass
James Waples- drums
4.30pm MARTY WIECZOREK 5TET - Free
This exciting new quintet features Marty W, who’s understated and compositional approach draws on a diverse range of influences including Sigur Ross, Essborn Svenson, Phil Slater, Lee Konitz, Paul Desmond and Charlie Parker to name but a few.
Marty Wieczorek- alto sax
Simon Ferenci- trumpet
Ben Panucci- guitar
Abel Cross- bass
Paul Derricott- drums
3pm bbq & vinyl jam
THE MACQUARIE HOTEL:
9.15pm GERARD MASTERS TRIO - Raval
They have been performing together since 2000 and have quickly developed into one of Australia’s finest modern jazz groups with their music ranging from high energy post-bop to intricate ballad and free playing, drawing on elements from rock, avant-garde, blues and
electronica. It has been a busy few years for these boys as they’ve played with everyone from Missy Higgins to James Morrison and had all manner of other musical adventures. But now, it’s back to basics for some seriously pant-spanking jazz.
Gerard Masters- piano
Evan Mannell- drums
Cameron Undy- bass
7pm MARK GINSBURG BAND - Raval
The Mark Ginsburg Band will be performing material from their recently launched Generations album as well as some new material recently penned by Mark. The music draws on research on the linkages between Jewish cantorial singing and Mark has been
undertaking as part of a Masters degree at the Conservatorium of Music. "... from the opening notes of solo saxophone, Ginsburg rains gorgeous melodies about our ears... ....it is the way this melodic lavishness continues through the improvising that the album special..." John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
Mark Ginsburg - Saxophones
Greg Coffin - Piano
Karl Dunnicliff - Bass
Tim Firth - Drums
8-11pm THE VAMPIRES - Downstairs Bar - free
The Vampires brings together four of Australia’s emerging jazz musicians with an energetic mix of soulful jazz, old-school reggae and South American music. The band has been together for almost five years now, and from its humble student beginnings at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, has released the highly acclaimed debut album, South Coasting, has toured extensively around Australia, and this year performed at Wangaratta Jazz Festival and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Jeremy Rose - alto sax
Nick Garbett - trumpet
Alex Boneham - bass
Alex Masso - drums
with special guest Shannon Barnett - trombone
FREE STUFF:
Afternoons during the Futura Fest will be a free stuff fiesta, as we open the doors to people of all ages and musical persuasions, fire up the BBQ, try on a little edumacation and prepare you all for the thrills of the evening’s program.
BBQ 3pm: Getting into the festival spirit, the Ex has offered to light up the BBQ on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Our members will spin their jazz vinyl as we all enjoy a sausage or vegetarian equivalent.
Jazz Vinyl: What jazz lover is not also a lover of high fidelity, old fashioned quality and nostalgia? During our afternoon BBQs we're leaving the iPod at home and instead encouraging Jazzgroove members to bring a sample of their jazz vinyl to spin on the provided decks. Expect a rolling playlist of the favourites of some of your favourite musicians. These late lunch festivities should segue neatly with our free afternoon gigs at the Ex.
Free Arvo Gigs: On Saturday afternoon the free concert will be performed by the Cope Street Parade, a rambunctious group of youngsters indulging in old timey music. Lots of fun and wobbly singing. On Sunday we have the Marty Wieczorek Quintet, his gentle sounds a perfect complement to a slow afternoon. The downstairs bar of the Macquarie Hotel offers up some free evening entertainment too. Shannon Barnett Quartet (Melb) and Glitch Jukebox from 9pm on Friday 15th and the Doig Collective and The Turbs on Saturday night. Look out for us on the streets as you wonder from each of our fine venues, expect to catch many a Jazzgroove busker out and about and even a marching band on Sunday evening taking over the streets of Surry!
WORKSHOPS:
Jazzgroove is proud to present two free workshops as part of our Futures Festival. Workshops are available to High School and Tertiary students, current Jazzgroove members and festival pass holders. Our all ages work shops will be held at the Redfern Town Hall, a fitting venue as so many musicians live in the Redfern/Darlington area, it makes a whole lot of sense to have something happening in their neighbourhood for the Festival.
The workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, featuring Baz on Saturday and the Greg Coffin Trio on Sunday. Each band will unpack their compositions, improvisatory concepts, the art of running an ensemble. The second set will simply be the the bands doing what they do best, blowing a set of great music.
Saturday 16th January - Redfern Town Hall
BAZ - 2pm workshop, 4pm concert
A project by guitarist Aaron Flower, simply titled by his affectionate nickname. Taking first place in the 2007 National Jazz awards sees him at the forefront of modern jazz music in Australia, and as John Shand (SMH) wrote “…it was his artistry that won him the award.”
At 30 years old, it is his supremely lyrical playing that has led him to work with jazz artists such as Vince Jones, Eddie Bronson and Dale Barlow, James Morrison and Elana Stone. He has also featured with Paul Kelly’s favourite songwriter King Curly, and co-leads a host of projects including the power trio the Alcohotlicks, the country inspired bands Zoe & the Buttercups and Sidecar, and grunge influenced outfit the MFW to name a few. The band’s rhythm section comprises some of Sydneys best and in demand musicians, Zoe and James Hauptmann (electric bass and drums respectively). Joined on tenor Sax by their old musical friend Karl Laskowski, the ensemble is completed by Ben Romalis on Lap Steel.
Sunday 17th January - Redfern Town Hall
Greg Coffin Trio - 2pm Workshop, 4pm concert
Since their debut CD release on Jazzgroove Records in December 2008, the Greg Coffin Trio have become widely regarded as Sydney’s most exciting piano trio. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain a unique insight into the collective creative mindset of this captivating group as they deliver a workshop/performance over two hours featuring some compositions from the album along with a couple of new additions.
Greg Coffin – Piano
Cameron Undy – Double Bass
Nic Cecire - Drums
TICKET & VENUE INFO
Venues:
The Excelsior Hotel- cnr Foveaux & Bellevue Sts Surry Hills
www.excelsiorhotel.com.au
Transport-
*a short stroll up the hill from Central Station
The Macquarie Hotel- cnr Goulburn St & Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills
www.macquariehotel.com
Raval- Level 2, cnr Goulburn St & Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills
Redfern Town Hall- 73 Pitt Street Redfern NSW 2016
Transport-
* walking distance from Redfern or Central train stations
* walking distance from Cleveland Street
* bus 309 and 310 to corner Pitt and Redfern Streets.
Tickets:
Available online at MOSHTIX
Single entry $15: Access to performances at one venue for one night only.
Day Pass $25: Access to all performances at The Excelsior, Rival and The Macquarie Hotel one day only.
Festival Pass $60: Access to all performances at The Excelsior, Rival and The MacquarieHotel for all three days, entry to the workshops.
VIP Festival Pass $100: Entry to all performances at The Excelsior Hotel, Rival and The Macquarie Hotel, entry to workshops plus a 2010 Jazzgroove membership.
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