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“Songs That I Love” - Marialy Pacheco solo piano CD Review by John Mc Beath

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This third solo piano album from Cuban-born Brisbane based Marialy Pacheco features several standards, a couple of her own compositions and several Cuban pieces. The music flows pleasantly with feeling in slower numbers such as her ballad original Bremen and surges with Latin exuberance using fast-running passages against a chordal Cuban left hand in another original dedicated to her adopted home, The Sunshine State. Two Jerome Kern standards are included: a romantic interpretation of The Way you Look Tonight with quick melodic improvisations, and The Song Is You taken at a faster clip with a constantly moving interchange between bass and...

Gig and CD reviews | Jazz Qld | Monday, 12 December 2020 | Hits: 80

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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  On behalf of the Jazz Qld President, Management and Advisory Committees, I would like to wish our members and news subscribers a merry Christmas and happy new year. We hope to see you ALL at the JAZZ SINGERS JAM NIGHT/JAZZ QUEENSLAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT/PARTY this Thursday! Please remember also to post all your 2020 gigs, news announcement and any reviews via the Jazz Qld website. Keep safe, drink wisely and stay beautiful! Jim Budd Marketing and Development Officer Jazz Queensland Incorporated PO Box 3135 South Brisbane BC QLD 4101 Australia www.jazzqueensland.com www.valleyjazzfestival.com [email protected]     Scat jazz - Sizzlin' Sum...

News articles | Jazz Qld | Wednesday, 7 December 2020 | Hits: 102

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Music By The Sea Festival 10th Anniversary Celebration.

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A premier Queensland music event not to be missed.  Classical, Folk, Jazz and World Music excellence is the hallmark of this unique three-day event. Festival Opening– Adults Only – Friday the 6th.  ‘Home Grown’ - music and comedy extravaganza featuring (hand-picked/select/choice) polished musicians, poets and comedians to kick off a fabulous weekend of top drawer festivities. VENUE      Sandgate Town Hall – Multi million-dollar restoration has transformed this grand old lady into a truly outstanding performing space with newly installed air conditioning and state of the art sound and lighting system.  Program Jane Rutter, Australia’s most brilliant and versatile flautists Simon Tedeschi, world class concert pianist Kevin Hunt, renowned as one of Austr...

News articles | Jazz Qld | Tuesday, 15 November 2020 | Hits: 226

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JAZZ SINGERS JAM NIGHT/JAZZ QUEENSLAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT/PARTY

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This successful monthly event has been on the Brisbane calendar since August 2020and for the past few years has been held at the Brisbane Jazz Club. The JSJN provides opportunities for emerging jazz vocalists and professionals to perform with a seasoned trio of professional jazz musicians on the first Thursday of each month in front of a supportive audience. Every year the JSJN and Jazz Queensland has a combined Christmas party/concert at the Brisbane Jazz Club. This year a quartet will be featured with Louise Denson, piano; Michael Knopf, guitar; Jeremy O'Connor, bass & Mark Henman, drums. Guest musicians will include Russell Cornish and many others. Instrumentalists are welcome to ...

News articles | Jazz Qld | Tuesday, 15 November 2020 | Hits: 277

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TURBINE JAZZ 3RD SAT OF EVERY MONTH

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Brisbane Powerhouse and Jazz Qld present Turbine Jazz on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 5pm. November 19th: Madeleine Paige Band – 'Life Raft' CD launch. Come along and enjoy cool cats and smooth tunes, cross rhythms and bebop. Turbine Jazz is a series of free public concerts presented on the Turbine Platform at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Upcoming events include Title: Turbine Jazz    When: 3rd Sat every month 05:00 pm   Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse   -  Website   Street: 119 Lamington Street, New Farm   Post Code: 4000   City: Brisbane   More info:&nb...;

News articles | Jazz Qld | Wednesday, 9 November 2020 | Hits: 267

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UpComing Gigs


Saturday 31 Dec - 01:00 pm
Sue Bond Quartet
The Woombye Pub - Woombye
Sue will be supported by Damian Sim, Helen Russell, Geoff Proud and Ian Edwards - Full On!! "Sue Bond is firstly an excellent singer. Every song she sings is delivered with a fine understanding of the complete heart & soul of th...

Saturday 31 Dec - 07:00 pm
New Year's Eve 2011
Brisbane Jazz Club - Brisbane
Don’t delay in booking your NYE tickets for this amazing line-up of Australia’s finest Jazz Artists as they deliver a show worthy of swinging into 2020. Featuring Alan Western as your Host and MC, who will keep the party happenin...

Tuesday 03 Jan - 09:30 pm
Gonzales 3 (with Ant Aggs)
The Bowery - Brisbane
Ant Aggs - keyboards, Chris Bosley - bass, Duane Billing - drums A funky jazz take on songs that you can recognise, or at least think you can.

Wednesday 04 Jan - 09:30 pm
"The Bowery Hot 5" with Mal Wood
The Bowery - Brisbane
Real live jazz bar atmosphere with Mal Wood and the best players in town along with interesting guests, all in the intimate award winning best bar in Australia.  (9:30 to 11:30PM+).

Thursday 05 Jan - 06:30 pm
BALLAD BOY - solo jazz guitar
Loving Hut - Brisbane
solo jazz guitar - originals & standards

Thursday 05 Jan - 07:00 pm
Jazz Singers Jam Night
Brisbane Jazz Club - Brisbane
Join in the fun and spirit of our popular Jazz Singers Jam Night featuring Rohan Somasakeran – piano, Phil Jack – double bass, and Rich Seymour – drums, as they share the stage with Lauren Istvanditiy, Cathie Wilson, Natalie ...

Thursday 05 Jan - 09:30 pm
I Can't Believe It's Not The Satellites
The Bowery - Brisbane
I Can't Believe It's Not The Satellites featuring Ant Aggs, David Orr, and Mark Henman; plus or minus!

Friday 06 Jan - 12:30 pm
Out of Abingdon live @ Plaza Deck Bar & Bistro
the Deck Bar - Diana Plaza Hotel - Brisbane
We're back from our tour to the UK & playing some grooves & tunes live on Friday lunchtimes on the deck at the Diana Plaza Hotel in Woolloongabba! Happy Fridays ...

Friday 06 Jan - 05:00 pm
Jan Lennardz J'Z Jazz Crew
International Hotel - Brisbane
Vocalist Jan Lennard will be starting the New Year performing timeless jazz,together with a versatile mix of bossa,bee-bop , quirky pop tunes and blues. The ever talented Wade Gregory will be on keys.Great food from the bistro and tasty beers to ...

Friday 06 Jan - 07:30 pm
Transit Jazz [Sydney/Melbourne]
Brisbane Jazz Club - Brisbane
Don’t miss the premiere performance of an exciting collaboration of Sydney and Melbourne’s jazz musicians as they take you on a spiritual journey that reflects on the past and anticipates the future. Witness outstanding front lin...

Saturday 07 Jan - 01:00 pm
Sue Bond Quartet
The Woombye Pub - Woombye
Sue will be supported by Damian Sim, Andrew Shaw, Geoff Proud, and Ian Edwards on saxes and flute. "Sue Bond is firstly an excellent singer. Every song she sings is delivered with a fine understanding of the complete heart...

Saturday 07 Jan - 07:30 pm
Ingrid James and Julian Jones
The Lido Cafe Restaurant - Ascot
Ingrid's first gig this year: Jazz @ The Lido: Ingrid and Julian perform jazz standards and interesting interpretations of popular songs. Enjoy a delicious supper or drinks in the relaxed ambience of the Lido Cafe Restaurant Ingrid J...

Saturday 07 Jan - 07:30 pm
Step It Up
Brisbane Jazz Club - Brisbane
Step it Up has been one of Australia’s premier funk/acid jazz bands since the 2020’s. From airplay on JJJ, ABC and UK Jazz FM, these guys perform a danceable and up tempo show based on a jazz tradition. Led by the groovy Des Reid &...

Sunday 08 Jan - 01:00 pm
LIVE JAZZ, SWING & ROCK EVERY SUNDAY
Robina Bowls Club - Robina
Join us for Live Music every Sunday at Robina Bowls Club. See local bands playing all your favourites Jazz, Swing, Rock music from 1pm til 4pm. Free entry for everyone. BBQ & Bistro from 12 noon. Barefoot Bowls also ava...

Sunday 08 Jan - 02:00 pm
Sunday Jazz at the Story Bridge
Story Bridge Hotel - Brisbane
The Up the River Jazz Band is a Brisbane tradition playing the Story Bridge Sunday Jazz gig for 17 years.   Featuring Mike Hawthorne - Bandleader / Trombone / Vocals, Jo Bloomfield - Piano, Ian Cocking - Bass, Dave McCallum - Drums&nb...;

Sunday 08 Jan - 06:00 pm
The Brisbane Big Band
Brisbane Jazz Club - Brisbane
The Brisbane Big Band ‘love the sound’ Wind up your weekend in style with Brad Esbensen and the ever-singing Alan Western as they present the ever-swinging BBB in some of the best in big band sounds around. Sing along, swing alon...

Sunday 08 Jan - 09:30 pm
The Satellites
The Bowery - Brisbane
Extreme funk with David Orr on Guitar, Robbie Carlyon bass and Mark Henman on drums. Picture 'Numbers Radio' playing funk!

Tuesday 10 Jan - 09:30 pm
Gonzales 3 (with Ant Aggs)
The Bowery - Brisbane
Ant Aggs - keyboards, Chris Bosley - bass, Duane Billing - drums A funky jazz take on songs that you can recognise, or at least think you can.

Wednesday 11 Jan - 07:00 pm
Ingrid James Quartet
Limes Hotel - Brisbane
This week Ingrid will be joined by Ian Macrae on piano, Andrew Shaw on bass and John McDermott on drms.. Ingrid James is a singer with a voice that's been described as chocolate: rich, dark and smooth.   Ingrid is one of Queensla...

Wednesday 11 Jan - 08:00 pm
Soula' Flare
Glass Bar - Brisbane
Ravi Welsh on guitar creates a soulful and funky selection of Jazzy and R&B tunes.Tapas and cocktails available... No Cover!
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