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.

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.

 

Check out the International Jazz Day Global Concert streamed live from Paris at 7pm (1am Perth time, 1st May), then available for on-demand viewing.

The 2015 All-Star Global Concert will feature a cast of internationally renowned jazz artists including pianists John Beasley (Music Director), A Bu, Eliane Elias, Antonio Faraò, Isfar Sarabski and Herbie Hancock; trumpeters Till Brönner, Avishai Cohen, Hugh Masekela and Claudio Roditi; vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater, Al Jarreau, Annie Lennox, Rudy Pérez and Dianne Reeves; saxophonists Igor Butman, Femi Kuti, Guillaume Perret and Wayne Shorter; bassists James Genus, Marcus Miller and Ben Williams; guitarist Lee Ritenour; drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, percussionist Mino Cinelu, harmonica player Grégoire Maret, and oud player Dhafer Youssef.

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