Congratulations to Mace Francis, winner of the APRA AMCOS Jazz Work of the Year for his work titled Music for Average Photography performed by MFO (Mace Francis Orchestra).
For more details about the award, visit APRA AMCOS.
Don’t miss MFO’s next performance in Perth:
1 October 2015 7:30pm, The Astor Lounge, 659 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley.
http://macefrancis.com/projects/mace-francis-orchestra/
Congratulations to Tal Cohen, 2015 Freedman Jazz Fellow!
The Fellowship was announced after the finalists’ concert at The Studio, Sydney Opera House on Monday 20 July.
Tal performed with Jamie Oehlers (Saxophone), Cameron Undy (Bass) and Tim Firth (Drums). Tal’s award includes $15,000 cash prize and 3 days studio recording time with ABCJazz.
Check out ABCJazz’s Facebook page with some great video and photo highlights of the concert.
For highlights and coverage, visit the ABCJazz and The Music Trust websites.
Mace Francis and Daniel Susnjar have been announced finalists for the Jazz Work of the Year category of the 2015 Art Music Awards.
Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, the annual Awards recognise achievement in the composition, performance, education and presentation of Australian art music.
Mace Francis has been selected for his composition titled Music for Average Photography, performed by the Mace Francis Orchestra (MFO).
Daniel Susnjar has been selected for his composition titled Pius Bartosik, performed by Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian jazz group.
For more details about all the finalists and their works, visit the APRA AMCOS website.
The 2015 Art Music Awards will be held on Tuesday 11 August at the City Recital Hall, Sydney.
WA’s Tal Cohen is one of four finalists presenting a set of music at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 20 July for the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship.
The Annual Freedman Jazz Fellowship, held by The Music Trust, is designed to assist top young Australian jazz musicians to further their career. Nominees are selected by invited distinguished musicians from each state. To be nominated is an honour in its own right. WA had two nominees in Tal Cohen and Daniel Susnjar. See the full list of 2015 nominees.
ABCJazz will be recording the concert for a later broadcast. Follow ABCJazz coverage, including photos, interviews and videos.
See the full list of artists on stage for the finalists concert (including WA’s Jamie Oehlers and Ben Vanderwal).
For more information about the Freedman Fellowships, visit the Music Trust website.
Congratulations to all the Australian Jazz Bell Award winners for 2015! Special congratulations to Western Australian winner Daniel Susnjar (Best Australian Modern Jazz Album AND Best Australian Jazz Song of the Year) and WAAPA graduate Sarah McKenzie (Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album).
Extra special congratulations to Graeme Lyall who was inducted to the Hall of Fame. Graeme spent a number of years here in the west teaching at WAAPA and as artistic director of WAYJO, and he has had an enormous positive influence on many young Western Australian jazz musicians.
For more details, visit the Australian Jazz Bell Awards website.
Visit the Jazz Camp website for online registrations. The centerpiece of the JazzNOW! program, Jazz Camp is tailored towards students aged 11-18 and runs from Monday July 6 to Friday July 10 at WAAPA in Mount Lawley.
Jazz Camp consists of a series of clinics, master classes, performances and jam sessions delivered by some of Australia’s finest jazz performers and educators. Students will get the chance to perform together in small and large ensembles, improve their technique on their chosen instrument, learn about and experiment with jazz improvisation as well as meet other young aspiring jazz musicians from metropolitan and regional schools across WA.
Places are limited with only 50 spots available for students.
JAZZWA and JazzNOW! would like to acknowledge and thank the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) as a key sponsor of the JazzNOW! Jazz Camp.
The Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) makes its much anticipated return to the city for one weekend only from 29 – 31 May 2015.
Presenting 52 incredible jazz performances across 19 exceptional venues in the heart of the city, the three day festival will feature a blend of ticketed and free community events, showcasing a host of celebrated local, national and international jazz artists.
Highlights of the festival include Richard Bona (NYC), recognised as one of the planet’s revelations of the last decade; Grammy nominated pianist, keyboardist, composer and arranger, Barney McAll (NYC); Perth-born Parisian, revelled for her jazz and hip-hop style Rachel Claudio (Paris); award winning vocalist and songwriter, Tina Harrod (SYD) and leading Polish Jazz band, Artur Dutkiewics Trio (Poland).
On May 31, PIJF will present ‘Jazz at the Cultural Centre’,with featured performances from the Festival’s headline artists including renowned jazz bassist Richard Bona (NYC) as well as range of international and homegrown talent.
Ticketed performances will also play at Brookfield Place for ‘Jazz Quartet’, The Ellington Jazz Club, The George and Laneway Lounge. Numerous FREE events will be performed at Brookfield Place, State Theatre Centre Courtyard, Perth Cultural Centre’s Urban Orchard & PICA Stage, The Northbridge Piazza, Stables Bar, Creative Labs, The Terrace Hotel, The Moon and Forrest Place.
For full details, visit www.perthjazzfestival.com.au
Jazz by the Bay will deliver the sounds of jazz in the beautiful settings of the South West.
Just think, great food, the perfect place, cosy venues and three days of jazz with a touch of soul and funk.
When: Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May
Where: 12 stunning venues throughout the areas of Dunsborough, Yallingup and Geographe Bay.
Download the full Jazz By The Bay program (PDF).
For more details and bookings, visit the Jazz By The Bay website www.jazzbythebay.com.au
The world class staff from WAAPA’s Jazz Department will be running free instrumental workshops to aspiring young musicians on Saturday June the 6th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the country’s finest jazz performers and educators, whilst getting a glimpse into life at WAAPA.
Workshops will be held for saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, guitar and vocals.
Register now via email at e.welch@ecu.edu.au to secure your place! Registrations close on the 1st June.
The 2015 JazzNOW! Jazz Camp is now open for online registrations. The centerpiece of the JazzNOW! program, Jazz Camp is tailored towards students aged 11-18 and runs from Monday July 6 to Friday July 10 at WAAPA in Mount Lawley.
JAZZWA and JazzNOW! would like to acknowledge and thank the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) as a key sponsor of the JazzNOW! Jazz Camp.
Jazz Camp consists of a series of clinics, master classes, performances and jam sessions delivered by some of Australia’s finest jazz performers and educators. Students will get the chance to perform together in small and large ensembles, improve their technique on their chosen instrument, learn about and experiment with jazz improvisation as well as meet other young aspiring jazz musicians from metropolitan and regional schools across WA.
Students will also get information about auditioning for WAAPA and WAYJO, if that’s what they’re aspiring to, otherwise it is simply a fantastic opportunity to learn, play and have fun with jazz music and improvisation.
Jazzcamp has been running annually since its inception in 2001 and many Jazzcamp alumni have gone on to graduate from the WAAPA jazz program and establish successful musical careers in Australia and around the world.
Places are limited with only 50 spots available for students.
For more information to and to register, visit the Jazz Camp website.
