Four days of seriously good jazz in a seriously relaxed place!
GERALD CLAYTON TRIO (USA) – CHRIS MCNULTY/PAUL BOLLENBACK/UGONNA OKEGWO (USA)
ERIC VLOEIMANS (The Netherlands) – JEF NEVE (Belgium) – FROY AAGRE (Norway)
PETER O’MARA (Austria) – BARNEY McALL (USA) – OLD GRAY MULE (USA) CHARLIE PARR (USA) –
RUSSELL MORRIS – PAUL GRABOWSKY – MIKE NOCK – GEOFF BULL
JOE CHINDAMO – CHRIS WILSON & GEOFF ACHISON - GIAN SLATER & JAMIE OEHLERS
MONIQUE di MATTINA – PLUS THE NATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS AND MUCH MORE
The 2013 Wangaratta Jazz & Blues presents a huge program of exciting and inspiring performances, including Australian debuts, premiere collaborations and adventurous improvisations.
Music takes over Wangaratta for four days and nights 1 - 4 November on the pre-Melbourne Cup Day long weekend, with the 2013 Festival program featuring 200 musicians, over 80 concerts on the main program, over 20 bands on the
free stage in the main street, plus workshops, masterclasses, music industry forums and other special events, in venues within walking distance in the township and at nearby wineries.
Grammy nominated Gerald Clayton Trio. New York-based Gerald has a great jazz pedigree, his father is the bassist John Clayton, his uncle the saxophonist Jeff Clayton, and he is regarded as one of the fastest-rising stars on the US jazz scene. Also coming from New York is the Magic Trio, a long-running collaboration between three highly-regarded musicians on the new York jazz scene - vocalist and recent Jazz Bell Award winner Chris McNulty, guitarist Paul Bolleback and bassist Ugonna Okegwo; and pianist Barney McAll who will perform in both solo and trio formats. “From Europe, we have the first Australian tour of the outstanding trumpeter Eric Vloeimans, considered one of the leading Dutch jazz artists of his generation, and his electric jazz band Kytecrash. The brilliant Belgian pianist Jef Neve, one of the most in-demand pianists on the European circuit, returns for a solo concert, which will showcase his personal development of jazz and classical influences; one of Norway’s leading saxophonists Froy Aagre returns, this time with her Electric band, and Vienna-based guitarist Peter O’Mara, originally from Australia, will lead his Affiliation band, featuring American vibes player Tim Collins, with their exciting blend of jazz and fusion”, concluded Jackson.
Special collaborations at the festival include Chris McNulty’s reunion with Paul Grabowsky; The Finer Cuts features elder statesmen of Australian jazz, trumpeter and singer Geoff Bull and drummer Allan Browne, joining a crew of youngsters eager to master the classic jazz style; saxophonist Julien Wilson assembles the stellar band heard on his new album This Is Always - Barney McAll, Jonathan Zwartz and Allan Browne; Julien Wilson is also in concert with pianist Mike Nock and guitarist Stephen Magnusson Wangaratta Jazz Patron Paul Grabowsky brings his sextet to the Festival to perform music from their upcoming album
Full Program info at www.wangarattajazz.com
EVENT DETAILS:
Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival
Friday 1 November to Monday 4 November
Festival Passes on sale Sunday 12 August
Early Bird Discount – tickets available until 30 September
Full details on www.wangarattajazz.com
TICKET TYPES:
Single day, full weekend jazz and blues Festival Pass or blues only passes available:
• Festival Weekend Pass
• Festival Friday Night / Festival Saturday / Festival Sunday passes
• Blues Weekend Pass
• Blues Saturday Pass / Blues Sunday Pass
Cost: From $55 to $130 for a single day pass or from $195 to $240 for a full weekend pass. Discounts apply
for concession cardholders (proof required).
Reserved seating option: $20.
Available for performances in the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Theatre to guarantee admission and
avoid queuing.
SEPARATELY TICKETED EVENTS:
• Friday 2 November
Friday Cocktail Launch Party - $50 (packaged with Friday festival pass $80)
• Monday 4 November
Cup Eve Concert - $35
Next Generation Showcase - $20
ACCOMMODATION:
Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre
visitwangaratta.com.au | 1800 801 065
