Jazz and Blues in Perth 

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and Edith Cowan University present the WAAPA Music Feast on Saturday 5 December from 11.00 am until 7.00 pm at the Mount Lawley campus. A celebration of music, live performance and the end of a challenging yet rewarding year.

Four venues will come alive at ECU’s Mount Lawley campus, each one dedicated to a different genre of music. The Richard Gill Auditorium hosts the classical music department with performances encompassing Classical Voice and Opera and various instrumental ensembles, which will delight audiences with their virtuosity. The Edith will host 8 hours of Jazz, Latin Jazz, Afro Peruvian Jazz, large and small ensemble, including the acclaimed WAAPA Big Band. The Amphitheatre stage will see a representation of the Contemporary Music program, including the Music Artists, gifted singer/songwriters, encompassing rock, pop, folk, indie, soul, hip-hop, and R&B styles and in the Spectrum Gallery Space the Composition and Music Technology students, staff and alumni will present an eclectic mix of original music performance, spatial sound, and video.

This is a free, family-friendly, unlicensed event. Each venue’s capacity is based on the latest government advice regarding COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

With never been seen before acts, sound tracked by a gin-soaked, Weimar-punk jazz band, this boundary pushing show is as inappropriate and provocative as it is breathtaking and hilarious. Bernie Dieter’s Berlin Underground will perform at Crown for a strictly limited season.

Experience a rapid fire line up of music, drag, burlesque, circus and more in the ultimate artistic degustation. 

The Gemma Farrell Quintet was formed when she moved back to Perth in 2013, after six years away. The group had their debut performance for the Perth Jazz Society at the Perth International Jazz Festival in 2015. Launching their debut album in June 2018 'Organised Chaos' - the album featured on RTRFM as the local feature album, and the group nominated for Best Jazz Act at the 2018 WAM awards. 

The quartet has performed around Perth, at the 2018 and 2019 Perth International Jazz Festival, as well as In The Pines 2019, and the 2019 King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival. 'Organised Chaos' was nominated for Best Instrumental Jazz Album at the 2019 Australian Jazz Bell Awards and the track 'Be Like Abraham' was nominated for Best Jazz Work of the Year. The group was also nominated for Best Jazz Act at the 2019 WAM awards. In November 2019, the group toured Australia, performing at the Sydney Women's International Jazz Festival, Jazz Music Institute Brisbane and the Jazzlab Melbourne. 

The Gemma Farrell Quartet are: Gemma Farrell - Saxophones, Sam Hadlow - Trombone, Dan Garner - Guitar, Kate Pass - Bass, Ryan Daunt - Drums. 

Band Set 7.00pm
Open Jam Session 8.20pm
Tickets $10 at door 

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The magic of the silver screen is coming to the Ellington Jazz Club…

Jazz vocalist Daisy Fanning invites you to come and celebrate the love affair between Hollywood and jazz. From the 1940s all the way to now, Hollywood’s infatuation with jazz has enriched the love stories of our favourite characters.

This show spans more modern classics from When Harry Met Sally (can men and women really be just friends?), Sleepless In Seattle, and Bridget Jones’ Diary, to best-loved vintage films like Guys and Dolls and Some Like It Hot.

Daisy will pay tribute to the best romantic movies of Hollywood and the soundtracks that make them great. She will be joined by some of Perth’s finest jazz musicians:

- Ben Matthews (piano)
- Alistair Peel (bass)
- Peter Evans (drums)

Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of the love stories of Hollywood.

On 9 December, don’t miss a special Brass on the Grass hosted by the City of Perth and East Perth Community Group.

On the 10th of December 2020 at Lyric's Underground at 8pm (doors at 7pm) three divas deliver a fun night of jazz favourites. Perth jazz diva Leah Guelfi, British-Australian soprano and jazz singer Daniella Sicari and Australian mezzo soprano Caitlin Cassidy are joined by a hot band including Ben Matthews (piano), Karl Brown (drums) and Djuna Lee (bass).

This concert was born of three singer friends who met at WAAPA studying in the Classical Voice Department, though all three had a concurrent love for jazz singing. The three singers have since performed in New York, London, Manchester, interstate and locally on concert stages, jazz and cabaret clubs, Fringe festivals and opera houses.

Let WAYJO take you into a Summer Wonderland as we Deck the Rechabite Hall in the sounds of a swinging jazzmas.

This not so Silent Night will bring you Duke Ellington's version of the Nutcracker and some brandy infused Christmas carols.

Join the WAYJO Tuesday and Wednesday Night Orchestras in a fun ending to this crazy year. Come and party with WAYJO-HO-HO!

Consider booking your end of year function on this night - email functions@therechabite.com.au for details!


WAYJO presents A Summer Wonderland
with the Tuesday and Wednesday Night Orchestras
Sat 12 Dec, 7.30pm
The Rechabite (Main Hall), Northbridge
Limited Tickets only at Moshtix http://bit.ly/WAYJO20-Summer

#WAYJO2020 #SummerWonderland

Three rising vocalists of the Perth jazz scene join forces with some members of the Rubaclava Orchestra to present an evening of swingin’ jazz.

Influenced by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker and Sarah Vaughan, we’ll transport you back to the era of speakeasies, Old Fashioned cocktails, and the Golden Age of Jazz.

This performance will feature the vocal talents of Daisy Fanning, Lucy Iffla and Owen Measday, as well as some stellar up-and-coming instrumentalists of the Perth jazz scene: Dusan Cuculoski (trumpet), Finn Owen (tenor saxophone), Tom Salleo (piano), Ben Craig-Wadham (bass), Will Chiew (drums).

The Hot 6, The Soul Playboys and The Internationally Acclaimed Velvet Playboys. The First time all 3 bands have been in the same place at the same time.

Imagine you are in New Orleans for Christmas and hearing everything from New Orleans Parades to the Soulful Doo Wop sounds to the high energy Rock n roll that gets you on your feet. Featuring Artists Like Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry and everything in between, The Christmas Rhythm Spectacular promises to be a great night to party. There will even be a sprinkling of Christmas music to get you in the festive spirit.

Whether you’re into New Orleans Mardi Gras or Motown sounds or the High energy Rock n Roll there is something for everyone. Featuring 10 of the finest musicians this promises to be a night not to forget.

So get your group together and take advantage of the group of 6 discounts and let the Good Times Roll!

lla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong defined an era and a standard of performance that have delighted fans & inspired musicians for generations. Against a backdrop of change and uncertainty, they created something beautiful and ageless, transcending the times they were living in.

The winners of the FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award, Simone Craddock (2020) & Adam Hall (2019), accompanied by the prodigious Adrian Galante at the piano, come 'cheek to cheek' to lovingly recreate the magic of the greatest musical pairing of all time, Ella & Louis! 

Presented by:
Simone Craddock

Simone’s dual career in music and theatre has taken her across Asia, Europe and The States. The WA born Singer & Actress has been based in London for the last 20 years, performing in Europe’s most prestigious venues, including Ronnie Scotts, Houses of Parliament and Australia House. She has a presence born of leading roles on the West End stage & International tours of Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dirty Dancing and Hello Dolly!

Having already played the Edinburgh Fringe & London Jazz Festival, Simone was thrilled to return home last year, winning the 2020 Music & Musicals Award for her FRINGE WORLD debut, Nina, Love Simone. Simone is proud to present her world premiere of Ella & Louis, collaborating with the 2019 Music & Musicals Award winners, Adam Hall & Adrian Galante.

Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys take you for an evening of soul, velvet sounds and groovy times at Freo.Social on the opening weekend of FRINGE WORLD Festival.

Think Stevie Wonder, Prince and maybe even some Beyonce, and then think of the the Rock N Roll Classics from Chuck Berry, Beatles, Elton John and more. The amazing repertoire featuring "Supersition", "Johnny B Goode", "Reet Petite" and even "All about that Bass" are joined by many more other classic hits and original compositions which will have you dancing in the aisles.

"A satisfied crowd exited happily to swarm the gracious Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys... Good luck punters this is a night to cherish" Australian Stage
 

Presented by:
Adam Hall

In 2005, Adam Hall formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys. The band is somewhat of an institution of the Perth music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy.

Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, including:
Mark Turner (Guitar)
Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Kane Shaw (Double Bass)
Tim Voutas (Keys)

The band’s repertoire is rooted in the Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music of the 40s and 50s, from artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Junior, Harry Connick Junior, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry and The Blues Brothers. They also include a large library of Adam Hall originals and unique arrangements.

Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys are renowned for captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy. This is an evening of entirely original repertoire written by the band inspired by the great composers of Nat 'King' Cole, Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry and Jackie Wilson.

Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia's finest musicians, including:
Mark Turner (Guitar)
Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Kane Shaw (Double Bass)
Tim Voutas (Keys)

"One doesn't realise the magical potential of jazz until they've heard the dynamic sound that is Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys" TheWest Australian

Presented by:
Adam Hall

Adam Hall is an accomplished Trumpeter, Vocalist and Composer based in Perth, Australia. His band, The Velvet Playboys are renowned for their captivating live performances marked by slick presentation and raw energy.

The band’s repertoire is rooted in the Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music of the 40s and 50s, from artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Junior, Harry Connick Junior, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry and The Blues Brothers. They also include a large library of Adam Hall originals and unique arrangements.

AWARDS
2013 Bluesnews Poll 2013 Winner BEST ALBUM (national - German)
2013 Bluesnews Poll 2013 5th overall (international) 
2014 FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals WA Award Winner
2014 FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award Nominee
2019 FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award Winner

Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys combine with the Hot 6 to present the Earliest of Jazz in the Hippest Fashion.

All the Trumpets, Saxes and Trombones will be blaring while the dancers take centrestage and transport you back through time.

"Hall's stage presence and musical prowess paired with The Velvet Playboys' undeniable talent ensure that The Rhythm Spectacular delivers a memorable romp that will have you leaping to your feet from the opening number right through to the inevitable encore" The West Australian

"I can add to the list of Outstanding Showmanship of Australian Jazz Heroes, Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys" Australian Stage

Presented by:
Adam Hall

In 2005, Adam Hall formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band, Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys. The band is somewhat of an institution of the Perth music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy.

Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, including:
Mark Turner (Guitar)
Anthony Dodos (Trombone)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Kane Shaw (Double Bass)
Tim Voutas (Keys)

The band’s repertoire is rooted in the Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music of the 40s and 50s, from artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Junior, Harry Connick Junior, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry and The Blues Brothers. They also include a large library of Adam Hall originals and unique arrangements.

This Original take on Bruno Mars, complete with unique arrangements and different interpretations of Hit Songs such as "Just the Way You Are", "That's What I like" and "Uptown Funk" will have you out of your seats and straight to the dancefloor.

These FRINGE WORLD award winning musicians contain some of Australia's best talent. Complete with West Australian Bass Player of the Year Roy Martinez, this is a show not to be missed. So grab some friends for some fun times and good vibes.

"Those expecting a raving dance party will be left more than satisfied, while those seated may be left casting envious glances towards their counterparts making the most of the dance floor" The West Australian

Presented by:
Adam Hall

In 2005, he formed a classic Rhythm & Blues band Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys and later formed the Soul Playboys. The band is an institution of the Perth music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy.

Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, including:
Mark Turner (Guitar)
Bronton Ainsworth (Drums)
Roy Martinez (Bass)
Hans Fiance (Keys)

Dance the night away to classics by Stevie Wonder, Prince and Michael Jackson plus the more contemporary Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé. Throw in hip hop artists Puff Daddy and Snoop Dogg and you’ve got an evening of soul with the Soul Playboys!