Event
Official album launch: Divergence Jazz Orchestra : The Opening Statement
- Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 8:30pm
- Venue: Foundry616 — 616 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
- Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $15 | Concession: $15 — Tickets can be purchased online
Event Details
Led by Jenna Cave and Paul Weber, Divergence Jazz Orchestra is made up of 18 of Sydney’s most accomplished young jazz musicians. This special concert will mark the official launch of their debut album The Opening Statement, which is a showcase of music composed by Jenna Cave. Since its release in late 2013 the album has received critical acclaim; listed twice in the ABC Jazz presenter picks of 2013, featured as album of the week on Eastside Radio and reviewed with four stars in The Australian.
“A highly listenable album…Cave has established herself as a top-level composer, arranger and conductor in Australian contemporary jazz.” (John McBeath, The Australian)
“Superb playing and compositions…A Beautiful Recording” (Ivan Lloyd, ABC Jazz)
“The Opening Statement is, all up, one hell of an opening statement from a group that – it is apparent – has a hell of lot more to say” (John Hardaker, Australianjazz.net)
Performers: CONDUCTOR AND COMPOSER – Jenna Cave; TROMBONES – Paul Weber (Co-Musical Director, lead), Brendan Champion, Tim Coggins, Jono Ramsay (bass); TRUMPETS AND FLUGELHORNS- Dane Laboyrie (lead), Matthew Collins, Luke Stephens, Paul Meo, Will Gilbert; SAXOPHONES AND WOODWINDS- Justin Buckingham (lead alto, soprano, flute), Joshua Willard (alto, clarinet), Evan Harris (tenor, soprano, flute), Louis Klassen (tenor), Loretta Palmeiro (baritone); RHYTHM- Luke Liang (guitar), Andrew Scott (piano), David Groves (bass), James McCaffrey (drums)
Featured non-Australian music: Nico (W.Motzing), The Haunted Screen (W.Motzing)
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by email to Divergencejazzorchestra@gmail.com
Featured Australian Works
|
| And then there was one : for jazz orchestra (2011) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| A stranger in Helsinki : for jazz orchestra (2008) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| Contrasts : big band (2013) by Judy Bailey — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| Dear Miss Upstill : for jazz orchestra (2009) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| Flash in the pan (big band with soloist) (2013) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| Jazz euphoria on Frenchmen Street : for jazz big band (2011) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| Odd time in Mali : for jazz big band (2006) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| The opening statement : big band (2011) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
|
| Twerking it Nyabs style : big band (2013) by Jenna Cave — performed by Divergence Jazz Orchestra |
| Now I've Told You by Elliott Hughes |
Featured artists
- Music of Elliott Hughes
- Performer Divergence Jazz Orchestra
User reviews & comments
Be the first to share your thoughts, opinions or insights about this event.
To post your comment please login