JAZZWA

Jazz Against Parkinson’s

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Parkinson’s Disease currently affects over 8,000 West Australians, with over 20,000 affected by having a family member living with Parkinson’s. The devastating effects of this disease are felt through out many different West Australian communities, and the WA jazz community is no different.

To help combat the disease and aid those afflicted by it, jazz musician and Treasurer for JAZZWA; Pete Jeavons, has assembled a great line-up of WA jazz groups to perform at this special fundraising event on Tuesday December 12th at The Ellington Jazz Club.

With traditional jazz from The Gumnut Stompers, neo-soul from songstress Shameem and acoustic modern jazz from Pete Jeavons own quintet, “Jazz Against Parkinson’s” features local groups from across the jazz spectrum, side by side, to raise money for Parkinson’s WA.

Presale tickets are available online from: http://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/event/jazz-against-parkinsons/

For anyone who is not able to make it to this event, but would still like to contribute to the fundraising effort, there is an online fundraising campaign for Parkinson’s WA running concurrently through www.mycause.com.au/page/164577 where any donations would be gratefully received.

JAZZCAMP 2017

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Now in it’s 16th year, the JazzNOW! Jazzcamp is tailored towards students aged 11-18 and held at WAAPA annually in the first week of the July school holidays.

This years dates are Monday 3rd – Friday 7th July, and the 2017 tutors are Allira Wilson (voice), Marty Pervan (trumpet), Blake Phillips (trombone), Dylan Hooper (saxophone), Freddie Grigson (guitar), Chris Foster (piano), Karl Florisson (bass) and Daniel Susnjar (drums).

For more detailed information about Jazzcamp click here

Prospective students need to register by filling out our online registration form

Any queries should be directed to the JazzNOW! Project Manager Pete Jeavons (0405818718)

WAAPA Jazz Summer School 2017

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Three days of workshops run by WAAPA’s high profile lecturers will teach students how to arrange songs, play improvised solos and learn the ins and outs of small jazz ensemble playing, culminating in a concert on the final day.

A professional group will perform each day and give advice in a masterclass on all things jazz.

Mon 23 – Wed 25 Jan
9.00am- 4.00pm
Fee: $325
Open to ages 13 – 25

Register now!
www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporate-training-and-short-courses/explore-short-courses/available-short-courses/music/jazz-summer-school

More Information: Elly Welch – e.welch@ecu.edu.au

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Keith Tippett presented by Tura

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TURA New Music is proud to present UK free jazz pianist, composer and innovator, Keith Tippett in Residence in his first ever visit to Australia. The Keith Tippett Residency is Tura’s first international Residency as part of their iMprov program.

Over the course of the Residency, Tippett will collaborate, improvise, and perform with the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO), members of Tura’s iMprov Program, and the especially formed Mujician Mosaic ensemble.

The Residency will include two stand-alone concerts; the first, an up-close and personal solo sitting in Tippett’s rehearsal room. An intimate opportunity for lovers of contemporary jazz and improvisation to see Tippett at his freest at 7.30pm, 1 December, Rehearsal Rm 1, State Theatre Centre of WA.

The Residency will then conclude with Mujician Mosaic, at 7.30pm, 7 December in Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA. Mujician Mosiac will feature extended collaborations with WAYJO, Tura’s iMprov members, and the Mujician Mosaic ensemble.

www.tura.com.au

New Venue A Winner

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Two sax players; Paul Andrews (Fremantle) and Irene de Vocht (Netherlands) met each other a few months ago and were both yearning for a regular, high quality music night in central Fremantle.

Paul Andrews recalls “We wanted to create an atmosphere where people feel at home and a place for the Freo community to sit down, have a drink and a chat and meanwhile enjoy high quality music”.

The result; Automatic Sound Series every Monday night at the Flytrap. A night to meet fellow musicians, enjoy their music and share the stage with them. Also an opportunity for the Fremantle community to discover new music and meet people in a relaxed ambiance.

The night not only provides a platform for established artists/groups, but also for new, young, talented musicians. It has been going for a month and so-far everyone who experiences this little room, loves it. The musical content is very  broad; from electronica, contemporary jazz to minimal, to soundscape, to world music. The Automatic Sound Series has so far been host to some amazing performances from Masonik, the Alex Borthwick Trio, Gemma Farrell’s Quartet, and young trumpeter Matthew McGlynn. Also, many beautiful moments have arisen during the open stage jam sessions.

AUTOMATIC SOUND SERIES on Monday nights 7.30 at the Fly Trap (Victoria Hall) on 179 High Street. Tickets are $10 at the door, all the money goes to the musicians who perform on the night.

WAAPA Jazz Auditions are open!

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2017 is going to be a huge year for Jazz at WAAPA!

WAAPA has announced they will have Kneebody with them for a week to give workshops and perform with the students, as well as their summer school in New York at NYU, plus loads more.

To start your jazz career at WAAPA, apply at www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-music.

For more information about Jazz Performance courses, visit www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses-and-admissions/our-courses/music/jazz-performance.

And don’t forget to download their Jazz Application & Audition Information. (PDF File, 498.4 KB)

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Jazzcamp 2016

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Now in it’s 15th year, the JazzNOW! Jazzcamp is tailored towards students aged 11-18 and held at WAAPA annually in the first week of the July school holidays.

This years dates are Monday 4th – Friday 8th July, and the 2016 tutors are Penny King (voice), Robbie Bresland (trumpet), Blake Phillips (trombone/low brass), Dan Hart (saxophone/woodwinds), Freddie Grigson (guitar), Russell Holmes (piano), Daniel Susnjar (drums) and Nick Abbey (bass).

For more detailed information about Jazzcamp click here

Prospective students need to register their interest on or before Monday June 27th, by filling out our online registration form

Any queries should be directed to the JazzNOW! Project Manager Pete Jeavons (0405818718)

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WAAPA Jazz Summer School 2016

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Kick start your pathway to a career in JAZZ MUSIC, with three days of workshops on improvisation and ensemble playing, run by WAAPA’s internationally reknown lecturers. Students will learn how to arrange songs, play improvised solos and learn the ins and outs of small jazz ensemble playing, culminating in a concert on the final day.

Mon 18 – Wed 20 Jan
9.30am-4pm
Fee: $300
Open to ages 15+

Register now to secure your place in this exclusive school which promises to be both fun and educational!

www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/corporate-training-and-short-courses/explore-short-courses/available-short-courses/music/jazz-summer-school

Helen Matthews inducted to WAM’s 2015 Hall of Fame

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Congratulations to Helen Matthews, officially inducted to WAM’s 2015 Hall of Fame at the WA Music Awards ceremony on Thursday 5 November!

“With a career spanning over half a century, Helen Matthews has undoubtedly become WA’s First Lady of Jazz. From hosting the nationally adored ABC variety show ‘Helen Matthews – With A Little Help From Her Friends’ to performing for the Queen and the Pope, Matthews’ achievements are as eclectic as her vocal sounds. The front-woman for some of Perth’s most memorable bands, including JT & The Jazzmen, A Slight Diversion, Nova Dreams and The Helen Matthews Quartet, she’s also played with some of Australia’s finest jazz artists including James Morrison, Judy Baily, Don Burrows and Kerrie Biddell. She’s served as the Director of Fremantle Jazz Festival and the Bunbury International Jazz Festival, and her continued efforts in nurturing, teaching and mentoring young local artists has also seen her receive immense community adoration and respect.”
– wam.org.au/wa-music-awards-craft-winners-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed-ahead-of-wam-festival

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