Friday 23 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Thursday 29 Sep
The Barry Charles Band
(Soul / Blues / Vocal Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
The new Barry Charles Band delivers a powerful new resonance to classic
blues and rock.
Singer Barry dips deep into the wellspring of contemporary music, lending
zest to the familiar and maturity to the new. Backed by a quartet of seasoned
rhythm n blues musicians, Barry exploits every nuance of his five-octave range
to deliver a unique musical message.
SPECIAL EVENT
RIVERFIRE 2016
Saturday 24 Sep
Members $35 Non – Members $45
Yitzhak & Friends
(Standards / Originals)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Listen to inspiring music played by international artist Yitzhak Yedid
as you view the spectacular fireworks of the closing day of Brisbane
Festival. Award-winning pianist Yedid & Friends will create a musical
mood to match the joy and brightness of Riverfire night at the
BJC. His melodies weave their way through the rich, sometimes
surprising, harmonic tapestries of Jazz, Classical and Middle
Eastern sounds.
Sunday 25 Sep - Brunch
Brunch & Show $35 / $25
Jeff Usher Trio
(Standards / Originals / Vocal Jazz and Blues)
Band 10am – 12.30pm
Local Piano legend, Jeff Usher will deliver a swinging show full of musical
surprises with one of the BJC ‘s most loved bassists Loch Easton. Together,
these hip cats will be joined by a special guest as they Jazz your Sunday in true
BJC style.
Pre-Book On Line (plus $1 Internet ticket fee for non-members).
Show only $20 / Brunch (Optional) $18.90. Drinks not included.
Sun 25 Sep - Evening
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Brisbane Contemporary
Jazz Orchestra
(Modern Big Band / Vocal Jazz )
Band 6pm – 9pm
Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, featuring Ingrid James - vocals and
Pablo Matus - percussion return to the Club with their high quality music.
Audiences will experience the excitement of tight ensemble passages, sultry
vocals, fiery percussion and burning solos from one of the state’s top jazz
ensembles.
Full details, and bookings, are available on our website:
www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Andrew Butt Trio + 1 or 2
(Standards / Originals)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
After recent performances spanning the East Coast, including Melbourne’s
iconic Bennetts Lane and Tanks Arts Centre Cairns, multi-award winning
ensemble Andrew Butt Trio + (2) returns to BJC performing an eclectic and
engaging mix of old and new works for Dukes, Kings & Trains!
www.andrewbuttmusic.com.au
Friday 30 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Alan Western & Peter Vance
It’s No Wonder!
(Vocal Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
By request - these two legendary Brisbane entertainers perform a fullblown tribute to the song writing and performing genius of Stevie Wonder.
The big sound of the 7-piece Wondersound Band - Paula Girvan - keys,
Amby Dowdeswell - bass, Paul Henderson - guitar, Aaron Janz - drums,
Brad Esbensen - trumpet Ivan Cocking - trombone and Jono Bolt - sax,
complements these amazing voices as they come together once again.
brisbanejazzclu
brisbanejazzclub
LIVE JAZZ!
1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point
SEPTEMBER 2016 | GIG GUIDE
Full details available on our website
www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au
RIVERFIRE 2016
October is swinging with....
•Jazz Singers Jam Night
• Melissa Western Quintet
•Jump Jive and Wail
• David Bentley Trio
•Brisbane Big Band
• Trevor Hart Quartet
• Barbod
• Renae Suttie
• Kellie Barnett
•BJC ClubNite • SCAT
•Ingrid James Quintet
• Craig Martin
•Con Artists and Con Big Band
•Thierry Fosmalle Trio Dorian Mode
•Swing Central featuring Brad Leaver
•John Hoffman Duo...
...plus many more Swinging Live
jazz shows...
ABOUT OUR CLUB..
OPENING HOURS
Thur, Fri and Sat evenings: 6.30pm - 11pm
Jazz Singers Jam Night (1st Thursday of month) 6pm - 11pm
Sun evenings: 5pm - 10pm
Sun Brunch: 9.30am - 1pm (last Sun of every month)
BJC ClubNite: (3rd Wednesday of month) 6pm - 10pm
ON-LINE BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au
e: [email protected] / p: 3391 2006
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Dancing space may be limited or unavailable according to seating demands.
Dress Codes apply: Please refer to the website for details
SATURDAY
24 SEPT
Doors Open at 5.30pm
YITZHAK &
FRIENDS
Book Early to avoid disappointment.
For full Details and Bookings: www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au
Thursday 1 Sep M/NM $15, all concessions $10
Jazz Singers Jam Night
(Vocal Jazz)
Friday 9 Sep Music 7.00pm – 10pm
Ingrid James introduces all the fun and spirit of these popular nights with many
special guests including some of Brisbane’s finest Jazz Vocalists. Sharing the
stage with these amazing singers will be Jose McLaughlin – piano, Andrew
Shaw – double bass and – Isaac Cavallaro - drums . . All enquiries to Ingrid
James…. [email protected].
Friday 2 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Sue Wighton Trio
(Standards / Vocal Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Sue Wighton loves to entertain her audience with a gorgeous melody
and a story worth telling, with a few laughs along the way. Sue enjoys the
intimacy of performing with a small ensemble. Jamie Clark’s masterful guitar
accompaniment is the perfect foil for Sue’s sensitive vocal interpretations of
songs old and new. They will be joined by a surprise mystery guest on bass.
Saturday 3 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
John Hoffman Quintet
(Standards / Latin / Original / Vocal Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
This band is my birthday present to myself - 4 very special talents from the Qld.
Conservatorium family. We celebrate beautiful standards, add latin, broadway,
and original compositions by Sophie Min featuring three of the best musicians
we have ever had at the Con: Sophie Min on piano, Helen Svoboda on bass,
Lachie Hawkins on drums and singer Merinda Dias-Jayasinha. Do come and
help me celebrate this special band - and my birthday.
Sunday 4 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
“The Cookbook - A tribute to George
Benson and Lonnie Smith”
(Tribute Jazz / Vocal Jazz)
Band 6pm – 9pm
Once again this popular local quintet plays the timeless music of George Benson
and Lonnie Smith. Papa Joe (Roberts) on baritone sax, has sparked the fire
to get the oven cooking once again with Dale Rabic - Hammond Organ, Paul
Hudson - drums, Shannon Marshall - trumpet / vocals, and Josh Boyd- guitar /
vocals. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this fiery quintet cook up a storm
of burning swing, bop, and soul jazz.
Thursday 8 Sep
SEPTEMBER 2016 GIGS
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Brad McCarthy Quintet
(Blues / Bop / Swing / Standards)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Brad McCarthy has made a name for himself as an alto sax player in Brisbane
and Melbourne. Brad presents his stellar Quintet for their premier show at the
BJC featuring the joyful James Sandon on tenor saxophone, John Reeves piano, AJ Hall – bass and Joe Marchisella - drums. all paying tribute to the great
Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.
Members $20 Non – Members $30
The View from Madeleines Couch
(Brazilian Jazz / Bossa Nova / Vocal Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
This very special concert marks the 18th birthday of one of Australia’s finest, and
longest-lived Brazilian bands. Founding members Anje West and Kym Ambrose
have made their lives a celebration of the music they love, receiving critical and
audience acclaim for the integrity and heart they give this music, while imbuing it
with their own unique sound and superb musicianship. Saturday 10 Sep
Out of Abingdon
Out of Abingdon are back from their 3rd European tour, freshly inspired and
ready to treat you to new creative explorations and re-invented familiar tunes.
This duo creates a soulful atmosphere with Tina’s ethereal vocals and grooving
double bass accompanied by Warwick’s fearless expression on guitar and
husky vocals. Their understated elegance draws the listener in.
(Big band jazz / Vocal jazz)
Band 6pm – 9pm
Once again Brad Esbensen and the ever-swinging BBB provide those well-loved
backings to feature the voice and style of Frank Sinatra devotee - Paul Goode.
Your host Alan Western and Paul will be sure to recreate some of the magic of
their 2015 Celebration of Sinatra show. Dine, dance and dig these wonderful
sounds.
Thursday 15 Sep
(Blues / Vocal Jazz / Standards / Originals)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Karen and the Fortunate Sinners make a welcome return to the BJC, with their
unique blend of earthy blues, sassy soul and swinging jazz. Karen’s powerful
voice will move you and the band is made up of some of Brisbane’s very best.
From Etta to Ella, Prince to Paul Kelly, there will be a song to surprise and inspire
you.
Saturday 17 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Step it up
(Fresh Funk / Groove / Party Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Step It Up has been an original groove jazz band since the 90’s. Tonight
features their double percussion, sweet melody and rampant improvisation
over infectious new grooves. Pablo Matus – percussion, Stephen Caruana
– percussion, Steve Francis - drums, Darren Macpherson - sax, Rohan
Somasekaran - keys, Des Reid - bass
Information published in this guide may be subject to
change or cancellation without notice.
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Valtozash
(Heavy Metal Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Join Brisbane’s brutal jazz-metal orchestra, Valtozash, as they release their
debut disk “Iron Maiden Voyage.” Under the oppression of electric vibraphonist,
Andre Bonetti, Valtozash will punch you in the jaws with sound; they’ll make your
ears bleed; they’ll destroy your petty genre-classifications; they swing harder
than knock on the head with a morning star. You have to hear it to believe it ..
Sunday 18 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Decahedron Big Band
(Big Band Stylings / Vocal Jazz)
Band 6pm – 9pm
Members $20 Non – Members $30
The Brisbane Big Band –
‘love the sound’
Members $20 Non – Members $30
Karen Anderson &
The Fortunate Sinners
Members $20 Non – Members $30
(Swing / Blues / Vocal Jazz / Original)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Sunday 11 Sep
Friday 16 Sep
Come and listen to the sounds of DECAHEDRON a ten piece little big band.
The band was the brainchild of well known New Zealand and Australian
composer, arranger and saxophonist, Paul Gibens. The band features the music
of Paul and also the talents of some Brisbane’s best known musicians and the
wonderful Cherryn Lomas on vocals.
Wed 21 Sep
Musos/Members Free / All Others $10
Our newstyle BJC ClubNite
Musos, Members/Non-Members
Music / Jamming 7pm - 9.30pm Musos - put your name on the board and join a jam with some of the liveliest
local musicians around. Don’t be shy - give it a try! BJC ClubNite is co-hosted
by our zippy Artistic Director - Mal Wood and Peter Walters with the BJC
ClubNite band. Enjoy our popular pizza slices and ‘mates rates’ drinks at the bar
- members rates are even ‘matier’. Join a jam or just dig the coolest way to chill
out. Your music, your club - the natural place to be....
Thursday 22 Sep
Members $20 Non – Members $30
The Tropical Dance Orchestra
(Brazilian Jazz)
Band 7.30pm – 10pm
Sergio Mendes proclaimed Antônio Carlos (Tom) Jobim “The Ultimate Seducer”.
Discover why when you hear Jobim’s timeless bossa-nova classics and
incomparable rarities performed by the Tropical Dance Orchestra. Celebrate life
and joy with the music of Brazil’s most popular composer, the warmth of TDO’s
five-piece string section and the best local interpreters of Brazilian music.​​