Geelong Jazz Soirées
- Premiere jazz in Geelong
TICKETS
PRICE
General Admission $20
Booking fees may apply
VENUE
54 Little Myers Street, Geelong CBD
A music series celebrating Geelong's strong jazz culture in concerts featuring some of the regions best established and emerging talents.
The third installment of Geelong Jazz Soirées will feature Rob Gador (bass) and Sean Loughran (drums) with Callum Watson (piano) for an afternoon of piano trio standards and improvisations.
Hosted by Callum Watson.
Callum Watson is an ambassador for young Australian jazz and classical talent, a well-established pianist and composer, and a prolific producer spanning across jazz, classical and theatre.
In addition to winning the Margaret Schofield Scholarship for composition, Watson has won a variety of awards including from Melbourne Fringe Festival, state and local governments and internationally from orkest de ereprijs (NL).
As a composer, Callum has written original scores for nine theatre productions including one musical and also has a diverse portfolio of concert works which have been played by ensembles internationally.
Critics see Callum “as one of Australia’s most exciting composers and pianists”.
Personnel:
Shandelle Cooke - Vocals
Wayne Jury - Vocals/Guitar
Callum Watson - Piano
Jacob West - Guitar
Rob Gador - Bass
Sean Loughran - Drums
Michael Tinta - Alto Saxophone