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Jazz & Blues Festival
Jazz & Blues Festival - FREE event
FORTY GREAT ACTS - SIX WORKSHOPS - THREE DAYS - FOUR STAGES
Sydney’s favourite harbourside music event is on again this June long weekend! Sit back and relax or lace up your dancing shoes and enjoy a feast of jazz and blues from big band swing and funky jazz to delta blues and hip-hop.
Performers
James Morrison and Deni Hines
World-renowned Australian jazz trumpeter, James Morrison, and leading soul/R&B singer, Deni Hines, will perform tracks from their latest album including classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Nina Simone.
CW Stoneking
The legendary king of hokum blues, CW Stoneking uses his musicianship, stagecraft, and humour to invoke the spirit of 1920s southern blues in his original style.
Katie Noonan
Noonan, who will perform with her band Elixir, has topped both the pop and jazz charts and blown away opera fanatics with her extraordinary voice. 
The Bamboos
This six-piece Australian funk outfit has been described as “the best new Deep Funk band in the world today”.
The Backsliders
This group with more than 20 years experience will play everything from ‘amped up’ original blues to all–acoustic unplugged ‘way down south’ delta blues.
Doc Span
This legendary US-born harmonica player extraordinaire delivers his own style of highly-charged blues.
The catholics
This award-winning seven-piece ensemble is one of Australia's most popular jazz acts.
Carl Riseley
A former Australian Idol contestant, swing and jazz vocalist Carl Riseley will be backed by Royal Australian Navy big band.
The Hiptones
This popular, young R&B band play a powerful blend of soulful roots and blues. 
Ray Mann Three
The Ray Mann Three's ‘urban, neo-soul’ sound whispers its love of folks like D'angelo, Al Green and The Beatles
Old Spice Boys
This comic swing trio play their minimal instruments—a ukulele, a tea-chest bass and a solitary snare drum—with virtuosity, charm and wit.
Dale Barlow’s Tribute
One of Australia's most accomplished and internationally recognised jazz artists, Barlow is a legend in the local music industry.
Nicky Bomba’s Bustamento
Renowned for their energetic live shows and passionate performances, Bomba is Australia’s hottest dance/reggae/funk band.
Brewster Brothers
John and Rick Brewster were the major forces behind one of Australia’s most successful rock bands, The Angels. Together they create an elusive new musical style reflecting classical, folk and acoustic influences.
Zac Hurren Trio
One of Australia’s most exciting young jazz combos create an explosive new Australian sound.
Bruce Mathiske and George Golla
Mathiske, one of Australia’s rising musical superstars, teams with one of our long-time greats.
Tim Oram Big Band
One of Australia's leading musicians whose musical spectrum covers all genres. Oram’s big band features some of Sydney’s best commercial and jazz musicians.
Tina Harrod Band
Harrod’s sweet powerful vocals combined with soulful rhythms will provide an inspiring performance.
d.i.g. Directions In Groove
Call it acid jazz, jazz funk or just great grooving music, d.i.g produce a level of excitement that is rarely replicated.
Program
Saturday 7 June
Harbourside Amphitheatre
| 12.30pm | Jack Evans Band |
| 1.45pm | Ray Beadle Trio |
| 3pm | The Hands |
| 4.30pm | Doc Span |
Convention Centre Forecourt
| 12noon | Gerard Masters Trio |
| 1.30pm | Evelyn Duprai, Zkye with Joseph Calderazzo Trio |
| 3pm | Pete McDonald Quintet featuring Ali Foster |
Aquashell Cockle Bay
| 4pm | Judie Bailey’s Jazz Connection featuring James Greening |
| 5.45pm | ‘Sinatra and Ella Swing’: Ed Wilson Big Band featuring Monica Trapaga, Frank Bennett & Jeff Duff |
Tumbalong Park
| 12noon | Kirrawee High Big Band |
| 1.30pm | The Hiptones |
| 3pm | The Backsliders |
| 4.30pm | CW Stoneking |
Sunday 8 June
Harbourside Amphitheatre
| 12.30pm | Rick Price & Mitch Grainger |
| 1.45pm | Adam Pringle Band |
| 3pm | Leanne Paris Band |
| 4.30pm | Ray Mann Three |
Convention Centre Forecourt
| 12noon | Old Spice Boys |
| 1.30pm | Mike Nock’s ‘Space Bugaloo’ |
| 3pm | John Morrison’s Jam Session |
Aquashell Cockle Bay
| 4pm | d.i.g. – Directions in Groove |
| 5.45pm | James Morrison and Deni Hines |
| 7pm | Fireworks |
Tumbalong Park
| 12noon | Geoff Bull’s New Orleans Jazz Band |
| 1.30pm | Blaine Whittaker Quintet featuring Emma Pask & Erana Clark |
| 3pm | Dale Barlow’s Tribute to Art Blakey and The Messengers |
| 4.30pm | Nicky Bomba’s Bustamento |
Monday 9 June
Harbourside Amphitheatre
| 12.30pm | Brewster Bros |
| 1.45pm | Johnny G and the E types |
| 3pm | Continental Robert & the Rinky Dinks |
| 4.30pm | Organ Donors |
Convention Centre Forecourt
| 12noon | Zac Hurren Trio |
| 1.30pm | Bob Henderson Quintet |
| 3pm | Bruce Mathiske and George Golla |
Aquashell Cockle Bay
| 4pm | Katie Noonan’s Elixir |
| 5.45pm | The Bamboos |
Tumbalong Park
| 12noon | Tim Oram Big Band |
| 1.30pm | Royal Australian Navy Band featuring Carl Riseley and Genevieve Davis |
| 3pm | the catholics |
| 4.30pm | Tina Harrod Band |
Roving Entertainment Everyday
| 11.30am – 2.30pm | Charlie’s Angels - Pyrmont Bridge |
| Bogalusa Strutters - Chinese Garden Forecourt |
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Soak up the mellow sounds of the Jim Pennell Trio at the tranquil Chinese Garden of Freindship.
This superb trio features Pennell’s virtuoso acoustic guitar talents accompanied by vibraphone and double bass.
The trio will play an eclectic blend of classical, jazz and swing musical genres at this enchanting natural oasis – the perfect way to enjoy an intimate afternoon.
Everyday 11am – 2pm.
JAZZ WORKSHOPS
Palm Grove Marquee
Learn tips, tricks and tools of the trade from some of Australia’s top jazz musicians.
Saturday June 7
Judy Bailey
12pm – 1.15pm
Dale Barlow
1.45pm – 3pm
Judy Bailey
An informative session with one of Australia’s most experienced Jazz educators. Bailey lectures in jazz studies at the NSW Conservatorium of Music and has mentored many young musicians including James Morrison. This workshop will offer an opportunity for all aspiring jazz players to advance their knowledge.
Sunday June 8
| 12pm – 1.15pm | John Morrison |
| 1.45pm – 3pm | John Morrison |
John Morrison
Morrison will present two must see workshops for the young, and the young at heart covering the origins and fundamentals of swing and an open session covering the tricks and tips to surviving as a professional jazz musician. These classes will benefit players of all genres at all levels.
Monday June 9
| 12pm – 1.15pm | Peter Bishop |
| 1.45pm – 3pm | Peter Bishop |
Peter Bishop
This gifted multi-instrumentalist and song writer has more than 25 years industry experience. Bishop’s first workshop will discuss and demonstrate the importance of choosing the right repertoire, preparation and stagecraft; the second will cover song writing techniques.
- Darling Harbour, Sydney: Overview
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- Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
- The Rocks
- Darling Harbour
- The Rocks Discovery Museum
- The Rocks Pub Tour
