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• Caxton Street Jazz Band• Cameron Ford Band• Valtozash• Jazz Singers Jam Night• Dan Quigley Quintet• Step it Up • Brisbane Big Band• Jake Bristow Trio• Naomi Doessel

February is swinging with....• Jake Meywes Quartet• New Groove Jazz Ensemble• Martha Baartz and Louise

Denson• Ingrid James Quintet• Miss Mandy SwingsAnd many more Live Jazz Shows at the only place to be when it’s time to swing...

Thursday 24 January Members $15 Non – Members $25

Aaron Jansz Presents: The Music Of Richard Rodgers

(Standards) Band 7.30pm – 10pmThis performance will feature of selection of songs composed by the great Richard Rodgers. Rodgers is credited with over 900 songs and 43 Broadway Musicals. This places Rodgers as one of the most significant composers of the 20th Century. His influence has been immense across generations of popular music with his compositions being recorded and performed by artists such as Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Alicia Keys and many more.

Friday 25 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Dan Ford Quintet(Swing / Latin / Vocal Jazz / Standards) Band 7.30pm – 10pm Dan has performed at a wide range of events in Australia, and in Europe, including the Queensland Music Festival, the Jazz Festivals of Merimbula, Moruya and Townsville, the Canberra International Music Festival with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, and at jazz clubs across the country. The Dan Ford Quintet presents a collection of original compositions and jazz standards in a distinctive modern jazz style.

Saturday 26 January

Australia Day – CLUB CLOSEDSunday 27 January - Brunch Brunch & Show $35 / $25

We 3 Jazz Trio(Vocal Jazz / Standards) Band 10am – 12.30pmNewly-formed We 3 comprises Alan Western - vocals, Red Lopez - keys and Jeremy O’Connor - bass - all well-known on the Brisbane jazz scene and closely connected to the iconic BJC. Their treasure-trove of musical experience presents a varied program of jazz style with some fun and personality for good measure - ideal for a cool and easy Sunday morning by the river!

Pre-Book On Line (plus $1 Internet ticket fee for non-members). Show only $20 / Brunch (Optional) $18.90. Drinks not included.

2019 Date Claimers: Live Jazz ....................................... every Thu, Fri, Sat and SundayJazz Singers Jam Night ................. first Thursday of every monthSunday Brunch Show ....................... last Sunday of every monthBJC 47th Anniversary Celebration .................................... 14 AprilInternational Jazz Day (special event) ..............................30 AprilBrisbane Youth Jazz Festival ............................................7-9 MayBrisbane Big Band Festival ............................................16-19 MayBrisbane Vocal Jazz Festival ........................................1-4 AugustBJC AGM ..........................................................(tbc) 15 SeptemberRiverfire Night.................................................. (tbc) 28 SeptemberOz Manouche Festival .................................. (tbc) Late NovemberNew Years Eve Spectacular ......................................31 December

... plus other special events - to be advised

Fill your Happy New Year with Jazz at the BJC Best wishes from all of us ‘down at the club’

the natural place to be... Look out for some of our highlights in 2019!

JANUARY 2019 | GIG GUIDE Full details available on our website - www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au

Sunday 27 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Swing Central featuring Brad Leaver

(Big Band Stylings / Vocal Jazz) Band 6pm – 9pm

The ever-impressive Leaver will front the eight-piece Big Band with a brass section to redefine your expectations of live swing music. With a completely original book of charts arranged exclusively for Swing Central by Leon Wensley and Ian Macrae, no other show in town can match this level of dynamic musicianship. 

Thursday 31 January Mem $15 Non – Mem $25

John Hogan Trio (Standards / Vocal Jazz / Pop Jazz)

Band 7.30pm – 10pmJohn Hogan Trio features international vocalist Maureen de Waal, who spent many years performing throughout France and Holland. On percussion will be Linus Monsour a graduate from the prestigious James Morrison Academy. Hear their captivating sound in a diverse range of material including Sting, Tuck and Patti, Jazz Standards, George Benson, The Police, Rickie Lee Jones, Diana Krall and Amy Winehouse.

Happy New Year!

Dancing space may be limited or unavailable according to seating demands. Dress Codes apply: Please refer to the website for details

ABOUT OUR CLUB..

l Air conditionedl Catering on site by Story

Bridge Hotel chefs

l Fully licensed bar/cocktails l Concession & Student pricesl Large deck with City views

ON-LINE BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED

OPENING HOURS

Thur, Fri and Sat evenings: 6.30pm - 11pmJazz Singers Jam Night (1st Thursday of month) 6pm - 11pm

Sunday evenings: 5pm - 10pm Sun Brunch: 9.30am - 1pm (last Sun of every month)

www.brisbanejazzclub.com.aue: info@brisbanejazzclub.com.au / p: 3391 2006

JANUARY 2019 GIGS Thursday 17 January Members $15 Non – Members $25

The Barry Charles Band(Vocal Jazz and Blues / Pop Jazz) Band 7.30pm – 10pmBlues and jazz guitarist, singer/songwriter, Barry mixes it up - Tom Waits to Rolling Stones, Cocker to Cohen or Buddy Guy to BB King in a seamless set of soulful classics and originals. Barry performs sincere ballads of selected covers and his own noteworthy songs of life and love. The band comprises the indomitable Peter ‘awesome’ Wells - guitar, Parris Macleod - piano, Greg Hose - bass and Duncan Macqueen - drums.

Friday 18 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

The Pat Farrell Group (Standards / Originals / Vocal Jazz / Groove / Funk)

Band 7.30pm – 10pmEvery artist has a story to tell. For me this story took many twists and turns through 2018. I look forward to sharing an evening of music with you in 2019 that celebrates tales of the past but looks towards the future. My voice, the electric bass guitar, is capable of so much more than most jazz fans have experienced and I look forward to sharing that with you. 

Saturday 19 January Members $25 Non – Members $35

Galapagos Duck(Groove / Swing / Vocal Jazz / Latin / New Orleans)

Band 7.30pm – 10pmBack at the BJC by popular demand, Galapagos Duck will bring the house down with the unique blend of popular Jazz hits and choice originals . Book early for one of Australia’s most iconic Jazz Bands.

Sunday 20 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Cleon Barraclough(Standards / Originals / Latin / Vocal Jazz / Afro - Cuban)

Band 6pm – 9pmCleon Barraclough debuts his solo show at BJC featuring stunning arrangements and compositions for his 10-pc band. Together they explore a rich selection of styles from New Orleans and Afro-Cuban to modern and swinging jazz. Cleon is widely respected for his creative piano improvisations and his vast skills as MD, arranger, composer, keyboardist and singer. This concert brings all of these talents together.

Full details, and bookings, are available on our website: www.brisbanejazzclub.com.au

Thur 3 Jan M $15. NM $20. Students $10.

Jazz Singers Jam Night(Vocal Jazz) Music 7pm – 10pmIngrid James introduces all the fun and spirit of this popular night with many special guests including some of Brisbane’s finest Vocalists.  Sharing the stage with these amazing singers will be one of Brisbane’s hardest swinging Trios. All enquiries to Ingrid James ingridjames@optusnet.com.au. 

Friday 4 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Caxton Street Jazz Band(New Orleans Groove / Trad Jazz / Vocal Jazz)

Band 7.30pm – 10pmCaxton Street Jazz Band has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years with their hot jazz style, crisp arrangements and tight ensemble playing. 

Their broad repertoire of jazz classics from the 1920s to the 1950s includes mainstream, swing, trad/New Orleans revival and blues. 

The favourite and familiar names of Bernice Haydock, Tom Nicolson, John Braben, Paul Williams, Andrew Shaw and Dave McCallum complete the quality line-up.

Saturday 5 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Dezzie D & the Stingrayz(Vocal Rhythm and Blues / Swing) Band 7.30pm – 10pmFormed in 2013, this Rhythm & Blues outfit has been performing nonstop to audiences throughout South East Queensland. Their authentic, unique blend of 40s and 50s Swing Rhythm & Blues draw their influences from artists such as Ruth Brown, Ann Cole, Etta James, performing renditions of music which encapsulates the swingin’ good times that has truly shaped the music industry.

Sunday 6 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Sweet Thunder Big Band(Big Band Jazz) Band 6pm – 9pmThis 13-piece jazz orchestra received an overwhelming response at the 2019 Brisbane Big Band Festival, capped by a standing ovation from Festival patrons, John Hoffman, John Morrison and Jackie Cooper. Hoffman summed the band up as being ‘the real thing’. With a unique repertoire, exceptionally tight ensemble playing and no less than nine accomplished soloists this hugely experienced and energetic band is not to be missed.

Thursday 10 January Members $15 Non – Members $25

Arabesk (Sydney) (Tango, Reggae Rhythms, Jazz Flavoured Funky Beats)

Band 7.30pm – 10pmArabesk have brought their intoxicating global grooves to Australia audiences since 2003, winning best instrumental track at The Australian Songwriters Awards and an invitation to perform at Takatsuki Jazz Festival in Osaka, Japan. Arabesk are : Bulgarian born violin virtuoso Veren Grigorov, Gypsy Jazz guitar aficionado Rob Shannon, young up and coming jazz bassist Thomas Wade and Michigan born drummer extraordinaire Calvin Welch.

Friday 11 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

David Bentley Trio(Vocal Jazz and Blues) Band 7.30pm – 10pm

 There can there be a better place to spend Friday night than at Brisbane Jazz Club. Factor in the club’s beautiful grand piano, crystal clear sound and fantastic food and you have the makings of a swinging night out. Pianist/vocalist David Bentley delivers original songs, timeless jazz standards, New Orleans grooves and urban blues. Andrew Shaw - bass and Nathan Goldman - drums complete the trio. 

Saturday 12 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Dan Hirsch, Euan Cumming & friends (Standards / Vocal Jazz) Band 7.30pm – 10pm

Join Dan Hirsch, Euan Cumming and friends for a fantastic night of music. Dan and Euan will be playing a selection of original compositions and their favourite standards and have brought together a band of unrivalled friendship and fun. Don’t miss out on what will be a brilliant night!

Sunday 13 January Members $20 Non – Members $30

Brisbane Big Band – ‘love the sound’ SWING LIKE SINATRA

(Big Band Jazz / Vocal Jazz) Band 6pm – 9pm

Our salute to the enduring vocal legacy of Frank Sinatra features the voice and personality of Alan Western and the brilliant musicianship of Brad Esbensen and the Swinging Brisbane Big Band. What a great way to start the New Year - enjoy all the songs and style that made Sinatra such a favourite. Dine, dance, dig the swing and most of all ‘love the sound’ !!