Tuesday, December 27, 2011

New Years at The Ellington Jazz Club


Get set for a big week of music leading up to 2012 kicking off Wednesday with Freddie Grigson quartet, Sly (Thursday), Jade-Lori Crompton (Friday), Jeremy Gregory (Friday) and a huge NYE with Ali Bodycoat up to midnight and smoking late show featuring Jeremy Gregory with Amanda Dee.

WEDNESDAY 8.00pm Freddie Grigson Quartet
Come check out one of Australia’s finest guitarists Freddie Grigson performing with his Quartet : Ben Vanderwal (drums), Karl Florisson (bass) and Tal Cohen (piano). The performance will be featuring some new original material (soon to be featured on upcoming album).
Freddie has worked with numerous jazz luminaries throughout the years and is currently lecturing at the Jazz Department at WAAPA.His seminal CD, Blue Zone that was recorded a few years ago, still packs a punch, as do his live performances. Click here for tickets

THURSDAY 8.00pm Sly
One of Australia's finest Jazz/Funk/Fusion bands for a special farewell performance. This show will be white hot and one of the few chances to see all of the players together before Dane moves to the USA and Andy relocates to Sydney. This show is almost sold out so don't miss this very special night - BOOK NOW! Carl Mackey (sax), Simon Jeans (guitar), Graham Wood (keys), Dane Alderson (bass) and Andy Fisenden (drums). Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 8.00pm Jade-Lori Crompton
Catch one of our favourite singers as she returns for the early Jazz show as  she once again makes a splash with the sultry and bluesey tones reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Sarah Vaughan. Jade–Lori Crompton, daughter of Stax recording artist C L Blast's (known for his work on songs such as; Buster Brown's "Fannie Mae"; Don Gardner/Dee Dee Ford's "I Need Your Lovin'", Gladys Knight's "You Broke Your Promise" and the (fantastic) "Valerie" by Jackie & The Starlites). Her voice is said to be coloured by heartfelt Gospel tones, syrup smooth R&B, and playful melodies reminiscent of childhood Jazz influences. Simon Jeans (guitar), Graham Wood (piano), Pete Jeavons (bass) and Chris Tarr (drums). Click here for tickets

FRIDAY 11.30pm NYE warm up late show with Jeremy Gregory.
Warm up the night before NYE with an awesome night with Jeremy Gregory (vocals), Amanda Dee (vocals), Simon Fisenden (bass & vocals), Graham Wood (keys) and Andy Fisenden (drums). It's Friday and there's not much on Saturday so come and get your body clock set for The Ellington NYE spectular. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY 7.30pm A Hot Jazz New Years Eve Ball with The Ali Bodycoat Quintet
Only a handful of bar tickets available so book now. Bring in the new year in class and style with one of our classiest and most stylish gals - Ali Bodycoat. NYE will be a Hot Jazz New Years Eve Ball theme so if you feel like dressing up then stylish gowns, suits and hats will be the way to go - or you can come just come along with your normal sense of taste and style. The night will feature the Graham Wood Quartet from 8-9 with a swinging set of instrumentals to get you in the mood and then the sublime Ali Bodycoat will join in with two hot swinging sets right up until 12.15am. Click here for tickets

SATURDAY/SUNDAY 12.30pm NYE Late Night Groove Series featuring Jeremy Gregory
Get in for an awesome night with Jeremy Gregory (vocals), Amanda Dee (vocals), Simon Fisenden (bass & vocals), Graham Wood (keys) and Andy Fisenden (drums). Tickets purchased for the late show will be allowed entry prior to midnight to the upstairs bar (pending capacity) so book early, arrive early to secure yourself a spot at THE place to party on NYE. Click here for tickets

Coming soon:
January 12 Scottie Miller (USA)
January 13 Rachel Price (USA)
January 15 Lucky Seven (Adelaide)
January 17 Graeme Blevins (UK)
January 19 Grant Windsor (UK)
January 27 & 28 Sarah McLeod (Sydney)
January 29 Rupert Guenther (Melbourne)
February 2 Nina Ferro (UK)
February 9 Horse (UK)
February 17 & 18 (late show) Rachel Claudio (Paris)
February 16 Lucie Thorne and Hamish Stuart (Sydney)
February 25 Hetty Kate (Melbourne)
February 26 Pugsley Buzzard (Sydney)
March 27 Pierre Bensusan (France)


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