The one and only Grace Knight is performing Friday and Saturday this week, but don't miss three fantasitc shows that are really worth catching Tuesday - Thursday. Vanderwal, Winton, Hooper and Cohen followed by PJS Collaboratory with Cathy Travers Ray Walker and Karl Florrison and then The Alan Corbet Fund and PJS Present Andrew Gioia Quartet. Check out some great music this week at The Ellington.
MONDAY 7.00pm Christ Church Jazz
The Christ Church Grammar School Music Department is proud to present the annual CCGS Jazz Night at Ellington Jazz Club, Beaufort St, Northbridge at 7.00pm, Monday July 1st 2013. The concert will feature large ensembles to smaller groups including Jazz Band 1, Jazz Band 2, Saxophone Ensemble and Jazz Combo and special guest singer and instrumentalists from St. Hilda’s College. Don’t miss this great night of very talented musicians playing hot jazz and cool blues music in the world class venue of Perth’s Ellington Jazz Club! Click here for tickets
TUESDAY 7.00pm Vanderwal, Winton, Hooper and Cohen
This performance from a group of our best musicians promises something quite different so come down and check out some new music the guys have been working on. Ben Vanderwal- drums and weird weird noises, Tal Cohen- keys and weird noises, Harry Winton- Everything and weird noises and Dylan Hooper- just weird noises. Click here for tickets
WEDNESDAY 7.00pm PJS Collaboratory with Cathy Travers Ray Walker and Karl Florrison
A virtuosic pianist and accordionist, Cathie Travers has had a diverse career that has taken her through a multitude of musical styles, from jazz and tango right through to contemporary and avant-garde new music. Joining her on guitar will be Perth's 'gentleman of jazz', Ray Walker. Migrating to Australia in 1960, Ray has been a key figure in the West Australian jazz scene for decades. Completing the trio will be Karl Florrison on bass. Karl has emerged over the past few years as one of Perth's most in demand bassists and is well versed in many kinds of music. This eclectic trio is sure to surprise and impress! Click here for tickets
WEDNESDAY 10.30pm Night Cap Sessions - 5 dollars entry at the door
The Night Cap Sessions where a late night jazz duo will woo you with the finest jazz music, tasty and elegant Ellington food, quality beverages and intimately friendly service for you and your friends to enjoy late into the evening. No table reservations - first in best dressed. Be part of the nightcap scene at The Ellington Jazz Club where it’s not just warm, it’s hot.
THURSDAY 7.00pm The Alan Corbet Fund and PJS Present Andrew Gioia Quartet
The Perth Jazz Society presents a night of original music with the Andrew Gioia Quartet feat. Tom O'Halloran. The quartet, comprised of Gioia, Tom O'Halloran, Karl Florrison and Bronton Ainsworth will be playing all new original compositions by the leader, and experiments with dramatic contrasts in texture and blurring the line between composition and improvisation. This event is funded by the Alan Corbet Sponsorship 2013 and co-presented by the Perth Jazz Society. Click here for tickets
THURSDAY 10.30pm Night Cap Sessions - 5 dollars entry at the door
The Night Cap Sessions where a late night jazz duo will woo you with the finest jazz music, tasty and elegant Ellington food, quality beverages and intimately friendly service for you and your friends to enjoy late into the evening. No table reservations - first in best dressed. Be part of the nightcap scene at The Ellington Jazz Club where it’s not just warm, it’s hot.
FRIDAY 7.00pm Grace Knight (Melbourne)
With ARIA nominations and chart topping recordings in each of the past three decades, her career spans over thirty years. Acclaimed for her live performances, Grace is one of the finest interpreters of popular music in Australia today. Her spellbinding performances touch the soul and lift the heart. Her magical presence connects with audiences of all ages like few others can. She blew audiences away throughout the eighties as lead singer on internationally successful band ‘Eurogliders’. She captivated fans with her “Manic Ballerina” stage persona and Eurogliders took the charts by storm. As a solo artist she transformed herself from Pop princess to Queen of cool and lit up the screen in ABC TV’s award winning mini-series, Come in Spinner. A string of successful solo albums followed. Stormy Weather, Gracious, Live at the Basement and Willow. Click here for tickets
FRIDAY 10.30pm The Spread featuring Aaron Malone
Joining the Spread this week will be the hauntingly talented Aaron Malone. Coming to prominence through his work with Perth powerhouse 'Village Kid' Aaron has previously graced the Ellington stage with the full bodied, raucous experience that was 'The Roast' but most recently has been making waves with his Perth based duo 'Whiskey Winter'. If Bon Iver, James Blake and Sting broke bread this man would be the final course, with vocal talents that will chill you to the bone Mr Malone must be heard. Click here for tickets
SATURDAY 7.00pm Grace Knight (Melbourne)
See Friday listing. Click here for tickets
SATURDAY 10.30pm Cartel featuring Solomon Pitt and Chelsea Cullen
Cartel return to the Ellington stage for another night of funk, pop, soul, big sounds and pure entertainment. This night will feature Solomon Pitt and Chelsea Cullen, who will soon be taking their musical talents around the globe! If Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, or Jamiroquai tickle your fancy, then this is the gig for you. Cartel are Solomon Pitt - Vocals, Chelsea Cullen - Vocals, Chris Travaglini - Keys, Riki T - Bass and Josh Hopkins - Drums. Don't miss this opportunity to catch these world class singers for one of the last times before they leave our shores to seek their fame and fortune! Click here for tickets
SUNDAY 5.30pm Trent White
Trent White and his jazzmen proudly presents a selection of fresh, fun, and catchy jazz numbers for your delight tonight, at the Ellington Jazz Club. Upbeat in style, this 20-something Perth vocalist selects a perfect blend of music from both well-known and less trodden songbook repertoire. With jazz interpretations of Neil Sedaka to pulsating arrangements of Frank Sinatra, complimented by a good dose of humour and story along the way (some at the expense of himself), there is something for everyone. For one concert only this is a showcase of song not to miss from a talented young singer and his band of Perth's finest jazz musicians. Click here for tickets
Coming Soon:
July 10 Dave Jackson (SYD)
July 23 Chris Greive (Scotland)
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