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WA Jazz Directory

WA has a vibrant live jazz scene and some great organisations and clubs bringing people together who share a love of jazz.  The WA Jazz Directory lists artists, bands & ensembles, composers, arrangers, venues and organisations from all around Western Australia.

If you are a jazz musician and your name or your band is missing from this directory, please submit your details using the ‘submit your listing’ button. Submissions are moderated, so it may take a day or so to see your listing go live. Basic listing (name and contact/web link) is free. To add your image, bio and be added as a featured listing requires paying a small membership fee. (Visit the Membership page for more details).


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Jen De Ness
Musicians
jendeness.com
0434 880 695
vocalist
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Libby Hammer
Arranger, Composers, Musicians

Libby Hammer is one of Perth's premier jazz vocalists.

With a background in musical theatre and circus, along with five years of music study and 16 years of music industry experience, she has developed a solid reputation in Western Australia as an accomplished jazz singer, bandleader and vocal coach.

In 1996, while still studying, Libby and three of her fellow students formed a quartet which they called Hip Mo' Toast (Hip because it's cool, Mo' because you get more for your money and Toast because everybody loves toast!). Over the years Hip Mo' Toast matured and grew in to an outstanding collective of Perth's best jazz musicians, performing in ensembles ranging from a trio to a big band, all led by Libby herself.
Hip Mo' Toast has performed thousands of concerts since 1996, including touring to the eastern states of Australia on two occasions, performing at the Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival in Italy in 2006 and for a royal wedding in Singapore in 2007. Hip Mo’ Toast has made four CD recordings and in 2006 won its sixth consecutive Western Australian Music Industry Association award for Most Popular Original Jazz Act.

As well as having composed original songs for Hip Mo' Toast recordings, in August 2006 Libby completed her first commissioned work ‘The Glade’ for New Music For The Southern Forests. In her own right, Libby has performed with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and alongside such Australian jazz icons as James Morrison and Joe Chindamo. She has worked with international jazz artists such as Josh Hilberman (USA), Christoph Spendel (Germany) and two - time Grammy Winner Gary Bartz (USA).

Libby was a key member of the Perth Jazz Society committee from 1992 until 2006 and in 2005 won the PJS Award for Most Outstanding Individual Contribution To Jazz. In 2007 she won another PJS award - Life Membership for Outstanding Long - Term Contribution to Jazz. She is proud to be Patron of Jazz Fremantle. Libby regularly adjudicates eisteddfods and singing competitions and is sought after for her professional development workshops. She has taught jazz at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and currently teaches singing at two of Perth's leading private schools.

www.libbyhammer.com
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Mike Nelson
Composers, Education & Tuition, Musicians
http://www.jazzpiano.net.au/mnstaffpage.htm
08 9354 7655
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Nick Abbey
Nick Abbey
Composers, Musicians

Upright and electric bassist and composer Nick Abbey has become an integral fixture of the jazz and contemporary music scenes in WA since arriving from Melbourne in 2006.

As a performer, Nick has appeared with the likes of international luminaries George Garzone, John Scofield, Paul Bollenback, Alex Norris, Jim Pugh, Howard Levy, and Troy Roberts, as well as local legends Paul Grabowsky, Jamie Oehlers, James Morrison, and Graham Lyall. Aside from his main ensemble TRISK, Nick is also currently an active member of Abbey|Foster|Falle, Det Nopsus, Libby Hammer Quintet, Hammer 9, Johannes Luebbers Dectet, Paul Grabowsky's Perth Sextet, and The Fix, amongst others.

Nick's compositions have repeatedly drawn accolades, including the recently announced award of the WA Music Industry's Jazz Song of the Year 2014 for a new TRISK tune entitled Charon. This is Nick's third consecutive receipt of this accolade, with tracks from Abbey|Foster|Falle's Brotherhood album previously taking it out in 2012 (Maelstrom) and 2013 (Avina).

Nick has toured nationally and internationally (including Singapore, China, France, and Italy), has featured on over a dozen recording projects, and has recently commenced Ph.D studies at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, focusing on rhythm and extended techniques of the upright bass.

Keep up to date with Nick at www.triskmusic.com!

www.triskmusic.com
Bass, Composer
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Penny King
Penny King
Composers, Musicians

Jazz Vocalist and Tutor.   This stylish and sophisticated singer has long been established as one of Western Australia’s premier jazz vocalists, performing with her band since 1996. Penny is as well known to those in the know for her passionate and evocative stage presence as she is for her diverse arrangements of standards and contemporary tunes alike.
Her position as vocal tutor in the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ jazz department is testament to her respected place in the thriving Perth Jazz scene.

pennykingjazz.com
Voice
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Pete Jeavons
Pete Jeavons
Arranger, Composers, Musicians
Bassist (acoustic & electric), Composer, Arranger, Producer, Radio Presenter on RTR 92.1FM. Teaches bass at WAAPA and is Treasurer for JAZZWA.

Active as a professional musician for over 20 years, Pete graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (W.A.A.P.A.) in 1997 with a Bachelor of Music (Jazz) and is an in-demand bassist performing regularly in a wide range of styles on both Double Bass and Electric Bass Guitar.

Pete has performed extensively throughout Australia and also in India, China, the U.K, Italy, Singapore, Japan, the U.S.A and New Zealand and he has performed with many well known artists including Michel Legrand, Hank Marvin, Mark Murphy, Geoffrey Keezer, George Garzone, Leo Sayer, Carmen Lundy, Andy Sheppard, Gary Bartz, Walter Smith III, Karrin Allyson and James Morrison to name only a few.

Currently a member of the highly acclaimed Tom O’Halloran Trio, Pete is also bassist for the Perth ensemble “Memory of Elements” (MOE) which launched it’s debut album and toured Australia in 2011 including performances at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues. MOE recently released it’s second album “Now Noise” composed by the group’s pianist Tom O’Halloran. Pete is also a member of the gyspy jazz groups “Belleville” and “Sassafras” and he has been a member of many other perth-based jazz groups including “Michael Pigneguy Sextet” and “The Perth Jazz Orchestra”. Pete has also led/co-led a number of groups including “Thrust” (funk-jazz) “Salamander” (jazz & electronic music) “Frames of Minds” (modern jazz) and continues to lead jazz groups under his own name ranging in size from trio to quintet.

An avid composer, Pete has written numerous original works including commissions for the Nuevo Tango group ‘Guapo’, Southern Forests Arts and also JAZZWA (the 26th Parallel Suite - written for 20 piece ensemble) and he has won WAMi awards for jazz composition. Pete also writes for his own groups/projects including the Pete Jeavons Quintet.

Named the Perth Jazz Society’s most outstanding contributor in the year 2011 (and previously in 2000 too), Pete was also a finalist in the 2008 National Jazz Bass Awards. Despite maintaining a busy schedule as a freelance musician Pete has been a driving force in the not-for-profit arts organization “JAZZWA” for 17 years, in various roles including Project Manager, General Manager, and currently Treasurer. As a Project Manager for JAZZWA Pete has produced six volumes of the Jazzaziz Compilation CD for JAZZWA (which features original contemporary jazz from various Perth jazz groups) and organized countless performances, tours and jam sessions for JAZZWA. Pete also runs the annual JazzNOW! Jazzcamp for JAZZWA, designed to educate young jazz musicians.

Pete also teaches bass at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (W.A.A.P.A.), and is a presenter of the ‘Giant Steps’ contemporary jazz program on community radio station RTR-FM 92.1.

Pete Jeavons
Bass, Composer
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Serge Le Goueff
Serge Le Goueff
Musicians
Entertainer, Saxophonist and Jazz singer, Composer of "Sax Life" the jazz musical theatre show.

The ultimate entertainer, Serge shares his passion for Jazz with his audiences wherever his shows take him. Jazz historian, comedian, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Serge performs on all saxophones. He has been gracing the planks of various stages throughout Australia as well as France, Germany, Belgium, Japan and Switzerland, to name but a few. His latest creation "Sax Life" is a Jazz musical theatre that has been touring WA for over a year now and is set to go over East in the next few months. Serge will also be touring Europe in 2019.

YouTube videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klxzvn4y44M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQpVfwR3sOQ

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/sergelegoueff/

www.sergelegoueff.com
0416 240 191
Entertainer, Jazz Educator, Saxophonist, Singer
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WAAPA Jazz Department
Arranger, Bands & Ensembles, Composers, Musicians, Organisations
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Jazz Department
Edith Cowen University (ECU)

Recognised as one of the strongest jazz courses in the southern hemisphere, the WAAPA Jazz Performance major produces many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians. The strength of the major lies in the focus on performance outcomes, and all educational units are based around developing these skills. Students have the option of pursuing a performance or arranging stream in their final year, culminating in a professional recital.

All students participate in many varied ensembles, from big bands to jazz trios and everything in between. The major also has a visiting artist program that is second to none, and prides itself on the depth of professional knowledge that is on offer to students year round.

Recognised as one of the strongest jazz courses in the southern hemisphere, WAAPA Jazz produces many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians.

WAAPA Jazz faculty members include:
Chris Tarr (drums)
Fred Grigson (guitar)
Jamie Oehlers (saxophone)
Jeremy Greig (trombone)
Paul Pooley (bass)
Ric Eastman (drums)
Tom O'Halloran (piano)
Victoria Newton (voice)

For the Jazz performance schedule at WAAPA visit: www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/performances/music/jazz

WAAPA Jazz Department
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Access Music Willetton
Education & Tuition
Music Academy and Music Store, with some Teachers specialising in Jazz.

Music Academy and Music Store, with some Teachers specialising in Jazz.

http://www.accessmusic.com.au
08 9354 8218
Academy, Drums, exam preparation, Guitar, Jazz specialists. Piano, Music Lessons, Sax, Trumpet and More, Voice
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Adam Hall
Musicians
adamhall.com.au
Trumpet, Voice
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Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys
Bands & Ensembles
adamhall.com.au
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Adrian Hicks
Musicians
Musical Director, Trumpeter, Brass Teacher, Educator.
http://ozbigband.com.au/
0409881490
Big Band, Brass, Jazz, Musical Director, Swing, Trumpet
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Ali Bodycoat
Musicians
www.facebook.com/pages/Ali-Bodycoat
Voice
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Belleville Quartet
Bands & Ensembles
www.facebook.com/BellevilleQuartet
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Benn Hodgkin
Musicians
www.backlash.com.au/benn.html
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Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee
Musicians
www.brendalee.com.au
vocalist
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Cathrine Summers
Musicians
www.cathrinesummers.com.au
Voice
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Chris Tarr
Musicians

After completing his Bachelor of Music with Distinction in 1991, Chris went on to post graduate study at North Texas University, studying drum set and percussion with world renown jazz educator, Ed Soph. During his time at North Texas, Chris attended clinics with David Garibaldi, Jim Chapin, Adam Nassbaum, John Robinson and Bill Stewart, and was fortunate enough to perform with Trilok Gurtu, Steve Smith, Lew Soloff and Louis Bellson. Upon his return Chris became involved in the Perth music scene playing and recording with local artists. He also performed with international jazz artists such as John Taylor, Dave Samuals, Frank Foster, Randy Brecker, Kenny Drew Jnr and Mark Livine. In 1995 Chris won Australia s Best Up and Coming Drummer award and received $3000 worth of prizes and endorsements. Chris is currently teaching at the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music Full Time and playing in Afro-Cuban group Descarga.

christarr.com.au
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Cliff Lynton
Education & Tuition, Musicians
www.clifflynton.com
Guitar
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Daniel Susnjar
Composers, Musicians
www.danielsusnjar.com
Drums, Percussion
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Donald F. King
Musicians
Baritone Singer of Forties & Fifties Swing Music & Romantic Ballads

Known as The "KIng of Swing"

http://Swingeasy.com.au
0417 450 451
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Fiona Lawe Davies
Musicians
fionalawedavies.com
Voice
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Freddie Grigson
Composers, Musicians

Freddie Grigson has been at the forefront of Australia’s ever-evolving jazz scene for the past 35 years. His artistic virtuosity and authentic interpretation of the Jazz language has earned him a reputation as one of the country’s most in-demand guitarists.

Beginning his musical career in Melbourne, Freddie moved to Perth in the early 1980’s where he continues to perform, teach, record and develop his skills and unique sound.

Armed with an extensive and increasing number of original compositions along with the ability to continually reinvent the standard jazz repertoire, Freddie delivers a harmonic sensitivity, together with an instinctive melodic flair.

He is an experienced and sought-after sideman, working alongside legendary artists such as Sammy Davis, Jr and Shirley Bassey. He is also a headliner in his own right and has shared the stage with jazz giants, including Joe Pass and John Scofield.

Freddie has released two albums, Bluezone in 1997 and Past and Present, released in early 2012.

www.freddiegrigson.com
0417 442 245
Guitar
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Gabriella Scornavacche
Musicians
http://www.officialgabriella.com/
0429693815
gabriella scornavacche gabriella's quintet jazz italian versatile perth weddings corporate function, vocalist
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Glenn Rogers
Composers, Musicians
www.glennrogers.net
Guitar
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Harry Deluxe
Musicians
harrydeluxe.com.au
Voice
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Hills Big Band
Bands & Ensembles
www.hillsbigband.com.au
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James Flynn
Musicians
jamesflynnjazz.com
Voice
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Jamie Oehlers
Musicians

Now based in Perth, Western Australia, Jamie was the winner of the 2003 White Foundation World Saxophone Competition, was named Australian Jazz Musician of the Year at the 2007 Bell Awards, as well as winning the Best Jazz Release category and is now coordinator of Jazz Studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Jamie has performed in the United States, Asia, India, UK, Europe, New Zealand and throughout Australia with leading international jazz artists like Charlie Haden, Geri Allen, Robert Hurst, Eric Harland, Reuben Rogers, George Garzone, Cindy Blackman, Ronnie Scott, John and Jeff Clayton, Curtis Lundy, Paul Grabowsky, Dale Barlow, Bernie McGann, Barney Mcall, Scott Tinkler, Joe Chindamo and James Morrison, and with groups like the Australian Art Orchestra, Sam Keevers Octet, Paul Grabowsky Quartet/Qunitet and Sextet, Blowfish and the Paul Williamson Sextet.

www.jamieoehlers.com
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Jane Germain & The Lazy Boys
Bands & Ensembles
www.janegermain.com/lazyboys
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Jazz Club of WA
Organisations

Tuesdays 7:30pm-10:30pm

Yokine Bowling Club
10 Wordsworth Ave Yokine

Entry $10 Members, $15 Visitors, $8 Students

www.jazzclubofwa.asn.au
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Jazz Fremantle
Organisations

Jazz Fremantle meets on a weekly basis, every Sunday afternoon, at the Navy Club in Fremantle.

Jazz Fremantle
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Jazz Guitar Society of WA
Organisations

The only qualification needed to be a member of the JGSWA is an interest in jazz guitar.

Jazz Guitar Society of WA
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Jenny Wren
Musicians
www.jazzpiano.net.au/About_Jenny_Wrenn
Voice
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Juliana Areias
Juliana Areias
Musicians
Bossa Nova Baby is her nickname. And now also the title of her first original album. Juliana Areias lived for many years in Europe (Switzerland) and New Zealand prior to moving to Australia. Her career includes performances at major international festivals such as the revered Montreux Jazz Festival, Auckland Festival, and American’s Cup (NZ). Recent performances include, The Ellington Jazz Club, 505 in Sydney, The Kings Park Festival, The Perth International Jazz Festival, New York’s exhibition “Van Gogh, Dali and Beyond” at The Art Gallery of Western Australia, and Ritmo Festival at The Darling Harbour, where she sang for a crowd of over 30.000 people.
julianaareias.com
+61 405 279 160
Brazil, Voice
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Kim Anning
Musicians
sites.google.com/site/bluemonkjazz
Guitar
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Laura Bernay
Musicians
www.laurabernay.com
Voice
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Mace Francis
Arranger, Composers, Musicians
Mace Francis
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Manteca
Bands & Ensembles
www.facebook.com/pages/MANTECA
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Mark Frayne
Musicians
I play guitar and trumpet. I am Mandurah-based.

I like playing Dixie, show tunes, some ballads, swing tunes, not into fusion.

0421 554 784
Trumpet Guitar
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Masina Miller
Musicians
www.masinamiller.com.au
Voice
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Mint Jazz Band
Bands & Ensembles
www.mintjazzband.blogspot.com.au
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Odette Mercy and her Soul Atomics
Bands & Ensembles
odettemercyandhersoulatomics.bandcamp.com
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Perth Jazz Society
Organisations

The PJS presents a diverse program of modern jazz music. Our performances are mostly in concert format and we aim to promote a listening culture at all of our gigs.

PJS
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Phil Hatton
Musicians
0417916773
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Phil Hatton and the ManHattons
Phil Hatton and the ManHattons
Bands & Ensembles

Phil Hatton was born to jazz, being the son of Dick Hatton, well known Perth jazz trombonist. He has been passionate about jazz all his life and, as a reed player, specializes in the early jazz, swing and mainstream styles.

He played in many Perth bands before moving to the USA where performed and taught music for 12 years, appearing as a featured artist at over 50 jazz festivals. He has a Masters Degree in Music from Portland State University and currently leads his own band, The Manhattons, is musical director of the South Perth Lions Big Band and a member of six other Perth bands.

www.southperth.wa.lions.org.au
0417 916 773
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Rick Webster
Composers, Musicians
www.rickwebstermusic.com
Guitar
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Russell Holmes Trio
Bands & Ensembles
www.facebook.com/RussellHolmesTrio
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Russell Holmes Trio
Bands & Ensembles
https://www.facebook.com/RussellHolmesTrio
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Straight Ahead – The Big Band
Bands & Ensembles
18 piece big band, professional musicians, classic big band jazz & beyond, 2 lead singers.
@str8aheadbigband
0417 950 302
Big Band jazz jazz vocal jazz standards
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The Corner House Jazz Band
Bands & Ensembles
Traditional Jazz with a hard driving style

Corner House Jazz Band plays traditional jazz with a hard driving style, making it one of Australia’s most accomplished jazz bands. The band was formed in 1980 to play at the Railway Hotel, North Fremantle, and still plays there every Saturday afternoon. It is in it’s 20th year of Friday night gigs at the Jazz Cellar. Song repertoire ranges from Souza Marches to Louis Armstrong Hot Fives and Sevens Numbers.

https://www.jazzcellar.com.au/band/
0419 993 180
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The Ellington Jazz Club
Venues
The Ellington Jazz Club
(08) 9228 1088
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The Oz Big Band
Bands & Ensembles
Perth's Premier Swing Sensation
The Oz Big Band Facebook Page
0409881490
Basie, Big Band, Drums, Ellington, Ensemble, Jazz, Orchestra, Saxophone, Swing, Trumpet, Vocals
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Tom O’Halloran
Composers, Musicians

Tom O’Halloran leads his own original jazz piano trio outfit and conducts orchestras from time to time, composes new classical music, plays wild old analogue synthesizers and even rock guitar. Most recently he has played with acclaimed bassist Robert Hurst (USA), was nominated for a 2012 APRA Australian Art Music award and was a finalist in the 2011 Freedman Foundation Jazz Fellowship – where he was featured at the Sydney Opera House.

He plays a myriad of styles, and recently arranged all the music for the concert series JONI – a Joni Mitchell tribute that was staged at the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne and Brisbane, starring Katie Noonan and Wendy Matthews. He has also worked with other industry names such as Pete Murray (Sony), James Morrison, singers Tina Harrod, Ilan Kidron (Potbellez, Universal), Max Sharam, Geoff Duff, Josh Quong-Tart (Home and Away, All Saints), Hugo Race (Bad Seeds), David Campbell, Deni Hines (Sony BMG), Mark Sholtez (Verve label), Rick Robertson (DIG), and other jazz musicians of the caliber of James Muller, Simon Barker, Kristen Berardi,  trumpeter Phil Slater, bassist Cameron Undy and 20th Century Dog, Dan Barnett’s Big Band – and has performed at other Australian jazz festivals including the Melbourne Jazz Festival, Newcastle, York (WA), Manly and Coolah Jazz Festivals.

Tom O’Halloran leads the Jazz Piano department at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University, and also lectures in jazz composition and improvisation. He is a regularly commissioned composer, and currently holds a Master of Music in classical composition from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) from WAAPA.

[Sourced from http://www.tomohalloran.com.au]

www.tomohalloran.com.au
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Under Cover Big Band
Bands & Ensembles
Playing rock 1960-90's rock, soul, and Latin

Under Cover Big Band is a well presented group of professional standard and/or experienced players and singers are available for your wedding, party, event, anniversary or birthday celebrations. Group size and programmes vary according to the situation and needs of the client.

http://undercoverbigband.com.au
0451458533
Facebook/undercoverbigband
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Uwe Stengel
Arranger, Education & Tuition, Musicians
www.uwestengel.com
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Veronica Parker
Musicians

Veronica Parker specializes in the style of Marylin Monroe.
15+ years performing on stage as a vocalist in musical theater and opera.
Classically trained singer but its timer some fun!
Relocating to Perth from the US.
Looking for an experienced band or pianist to perform with on stage.
Please contact veronica.parker.au@gmail.com

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Victoria Newton
Musicians
Victoria Newton on Facebook
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WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO)
Organisations

WAYJO is Australia’s leading youth jazz orchestra and one of the country’s cultural gems. It provides a unique experience for jazz musicians aged 14 to 25 who are the absolute cream of young jazz players from Western Australia and beyond.

WAYJO
+61 8 9471 1950
+61 8 9471 1713
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West Coast Jazz Collective
Bands & Ensembles

Jazz Band avaliable for Weddings, Functions and Events

http://www.westcoastjazzcollective.com
0422021630
Events, Functions, Jazz Band, Perth, Wedding band
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