Juliana Areias - La vie en rose in Ipanema - end of the year show tonight 6.30pm at The Ellington Jazz Club

If Edith Piaf was Brazilian and Carmen Miranda French how would their music sound?

After 2 sold out nights at the Ellington with her Bossa Nova Baby concert and a recent performance at the Ritmo Festival at Darling Harbour in Sydney for 30.000 people, the Bossa Nova Baby, Juliana Areias is back presenting a new show with a Brazilian-French twist.

Fasten your seat belts and free up your imagination to enjoy a stunning night of breathtaking French classics and other finely selected tunes which have a French connection – interpreted with a Brazilian touch, grooves and accent – displaying the French influence within Brazilian Music and Jazz.

The concert will embrace timeless classics by Edith Piaf, Henri Salvador, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Joao Bosco and Carmen Miranda.  On board with Juliana Areias on this sensuous musical journey, are some of the top, most versatile musos  in town: Cathie Travers -accordion, Glenn Rogers-guitar, Adam Springuetti-bass, Marcio Mendes -percussion/backing vocals and Mike Boase-drums.
Brazilian chanteuse Juliana Areias has lived for many years in Europe (Switzerland) and New Zealand prior to moving to Australia. Always working in the music circuit, her career includes a performance at the revered Montreau Jazz Festival. Her authentic Brazilian voice, sense of groove, engaging charisma and a very personal and passionate stage presence are the trademarks of her work.

More information about Juliana Areias at her website: www.julianaareias.com

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Rocksteady 11.30pm Tonight at The Ellington - original Hip Hop

From the tranquil settings of Demark WA,Paulie P started exploring the world of hip hop from around the age of 12, listing to acts like J5, Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang, Cypress Hill, The Roots, Souls of Mischief, Nas, Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Common.

After seeing his first live Australian hip hop show from Downsyde, He later recorded his first song in early 2003 when he was only 13, "The Place To Be" with Disaster the main producer from Downsyde. Within a short time span, Paulie P supported acts like Bliss n Eso, Hilltop Hoods, Downsyde, Freestylers, Birds of Tokyo, Salmonella Dub and currently Australia’s highest selling artist, Drapht.

In 2010, Paulie P and Rocksteady was formed, a 7-piece live hip hop act comprising of recent WAAPA graduates with some of the highest musical talent in the country. ROCKSTEADY have a adrenaline packed show filled with dynamic catchy riffs and are destined to become one of Australians finest up and coming original bands.

They are now in their final stages of recording their first album "Until That Time" due to release early December. Be sure to book early as the band has a big following in the Australian hip hop scene so you don’t want to miss this.

Tickets at the door $15 table $10 bar

Tiaryn - 8.00pm tonight at The Ellington Jazz Club

Tiaryn is Perth’s very own pop-pianist, singer/songwriter sensation. An engaging artist who leaves audiences in awe, Tiaryn prides herself on striving to write completely original lyrics & catchy melodies, conjuring imagery of timeless stories like lost & found love whilst also aiming to surprise the listener with quirky and peculiar lyrics such as in her songs “My Big Bird” and “Banana Man”.

Gracing many venues around Perth with her indisputable talent, Tiaryn plays a strong and engaging set whether it’s a solo performance or with her band. During a solo show, her daintier vocal tones are exposed as she uses a loop pedal to create luscious harmonies and catchy rhythms on the keys. However it cannot be denied there is a certain raw energy and attitude that is evoked when Tiaryn plays with herband of monstrous musicians.

With the band’s strong jazz background, each individual is no stranger to rich harmony and long, virtuosic solos, and the genres can range from a dark, Tom Waits influenced song like “Lost In Cheap Wine” to the hip-grinding beat of Tiaryn’s neo-soul tune, “The Act”.

Fresh from the launch of her debut EP, "Keeper", Tiaryn and her band will be performing at the Ellington one last time before she moves to Melbourne, so don't miss out!!  Come down for an epic night of whimsical, wonderful music!

Tickets at the door $20 table $10 bar

Late night groove series with Poise 11.30pm tonight at The Ellington Jazz Club

Poise is a vibrant & young duo featuring the talents of Liyana Yusof on lead vocals & Astrid Ripepi on keys & vocals. Having formed this recent musical collaboration, the soulful duo has been wowing audiences at venues around Perth. For this Ellington gig, Poise will bring you the sound of soul, R&B with an emphasis of old school grooves ably backed by a grooving band. This gig will also feature soulful originals written by Liyana Yusof & Astrid Ripepi.

Liyana Yusof - Vocals
Owen Evans - Guitar
Andy Pearson – Drums
Astrid Ripepi – Keys & Vocals
Joe Powell – Bass

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Swing to Samba - Trent White Farewell Show 8.00pm tonight at The Ellington Jazz Club

Trent White is now one of Australia’s leading young jazz singers. Having performed regularly at the Ellington in the past, you may remember his performance credits; a Tribute to the Gershwins, Las Vegas Jazz Stories, and Sinatra’s Songbook.  Tonight is a very special concert; ‘Swing to Samba’ marks his last public performance in Perth as we wave him goodbye to continue his career in Melbourne.

Tonight, Trent proudly presents a groovy selection of quirky takes and crafty interpretations of jazz songbook treasures. From snappy swing standards reminiscent of Sinatra to the infectious grooves of Jobim’s bossa-nova and Latin jazz repertoire, to stunning ballads by Charlie Chaplin, and everything in between.

With a top-notch lineup of Perth’s best jazz musicians in the engine room (rhythm section) tonight, don’t miss out on a very special show of glowing jazz gems from a fresh voice to the Australian jazz scene.

Trent White (vocals)
Graham Wood (piano)
Ray Walker (guitar)
Pete Jeavons (bass)
Chris Tarr (drums)

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Jamie Oehlers Quartet with Jeremy Thomson tonight 8.00pm at The Ellington Jazz Club

Jamie Oehlers is back to present his original quintet music with this new line-up.

The music you will hear on this night is music to dance to; on one leg, slightly intoxicated and only by yourself, but danceable none the less. Jamie’s last CD with Paul Grabowsky, “On a Clear Day”, was the winner of the ABC Limelight award for Best Jazz Release in 2010 an this year he release an album “Memory of Elements” with this Perth group. Following performances with Ari Hoenig, Joel Frahm, George Garzone, Paul Grabowsky, Kate Cebrano over the last couple of months, Jamie is preparing to release a new quartet CD of original material that he recorded with Ari in May; this will be available early next year.

The group tonight consists of the young guns of the Perth jazz scene;
Tal Cohen – piano
Nick Abbey – bass
Jacob Evans – drums
And introducing
Jeremy Thomson – guitar

This is Jamie’s last performance for the year, before a well earned break. Expect fireworks!

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Russell Holmes Trio 8.00pm tonight at The Ellington Jazz Club

2001 WAMI award winning Jazz Pianist, Russell Holmes has performed with many great jazz ensembles including MPS, Frames of Minds, The Raggabillys, Hip Mo Toast and artists such as Dale Barlow, Red Rodney and many others. Most recent highlights would include being invited to perform at the Celimontana Jazz Festival in Rome, Italy  ( July2006 ) and supporting James Taylor at the infamous Leeuwin concert .  Whilst being recorded on over 35 cds, in 2006 he released “One Evening”, a cd recorded with his regular trio with  Matt Willis and Danny Susnjar.  This was launched  in  October 2006 . Russell’s most recent recording is a nationally released cd by the ABC Jazz label entitled Fire and Rain ‘THE JAMES  TAYLOR PROJECT’( released 21st February 2009) which features the regular trio line-up performing eleven beautiful tracks of James Taylor songs.

The Russell Holmes Trio has performed over 350 gigs in the past 8 years with residencies including the Inglewood Hotel, The Universal Bar, Clancys Fish Pub (Applecross) and recently at The University Club and Hotel Northbridge. It was awarded “Most Outstanding Jazz Group 2001” by the Perth Jazz Society and has continued to perform regularly since.

The Russell Holmes Trio explore the art and essence of the piano trio with their own well defined flavour and personality. The group swings hard and grooves with reminiscent vibes of the Oscar Peterson Trio as well as more contemporary groups like the Brad Mehldau Trio, pays homage to the likes of Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock and yet stands alone with its own treatment and inimitable expression. Russell’s sensitive style is supported by Matt Willis on bass and Mike Perkins is currently filling for Daniel Susnjar on drums, creating an interactive, unique and inspiring ensemble whose overall essence is one pure and authentic voice. With an increasing number of original compositions being included in both recordings and live sets, The Russell Holmes Trio promise a satisfying jazz experience.

Russell currently also performs with the Hip Mo Toast, Scope and and the Penny King Quartet and is a sessional lecturer in music at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

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