Artists

2024 ARTISTS

Hot Club Swing – February 03

The quintet features: Ben Calderazzo (leader/guitar); Phil Smurthwaite (violin); Rob Gador (double bass); Jeremy Bourke (rhythm guitar), and Nadine Joy (vocals) and is inspired by the original masters, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with influences from more modern groups from Europe and beyond.

 

The Syncopators – February 10

 

“EASILY ONE OF THE TOP JAZZ GROUPS IN AUSTRALIA TODAY”……. the late Graeme Bell AO; MBE

 

The award-winning group, with eighteen European concert tours, one LP and eighteen CDs under its belt, is recognised by critics and peers alike as amongst the very best in Australia. Society Syncopators, now called “The Syncopators” was founded by trombonist Chris Ludowyk in 1984 and has performed at most major Jazz and Performing Arts Festivals in Australia and some of the most prestigious International Jazz festivals.

The Suspects – February 17

The “Suspects” are a loose collective of musicians. This multi-generational band has a wealth of experience, an extensive repertoire of jazz, soul, gospel, country, Americana, R&B – whatever feels good.