The 2023 Noosa Jazz Festival kicked off last Sunday with the Syncopators performing to a packed crowd at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona.
During the week the festival which brings to Noosa a unique gathering of Australia’s leading jazz musicians for a feast of exciting classic jazz performances has delighted audiences in venues including restaurants, river cruises, bars and concerts.
The event hosts its offical opening Thursday night at The J the festival before continuing over the weekend and ending with a free community concert at Lions Riverstage, Gympie Terrace on Father’s Day.
Friday 1 September
Jazz at The J
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction. 1-1.45pm: Hear Me Talking To You
· John Braben (tpt), Jason Downes (cl/sax),
Brett lggulden (tpt/sax/v), Chris Schnack (trom), Jo Bloomfield (pno), Matt Eves (bass) , Calvert Duffy (dms/wb).
2-2.45pm: East Coast Frisco.
Ian Smith (tpt), Steven Grant (tpt), Chris Ludowyk (trom), Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Jo Bloomfield (pno), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), Richard Stevens (susa), Rod Gilbert (dms/v).
3-3.45pm: Celebrating the Fabulous Ladies of Jazz
· Steven Grant (tpt), Paul Furniss(cl/sax), John Reeves (acc/pno), James Clark (bass), Rod Andrew (dms), June Garber (v).
4-4.45pm: Cosey Cafe Serenades
· John Braben (tpt), Paul Hendon (cl/sax), Chris Schnack (trom), John Reeves (pno), Matt Eves (bass), Calvert Duffy (dms), Tam- sin West (v).
5-5.45pm: Smacker Special
· Brett Iggulden (tpt/sax/v), Peter Gaudi- on (tpt/v), Richard Miller (cl/sax), Chris Ludowyk (trom), John Scurry (bjo), Matt Eves (bass), Rod Gilbert (dms/v).
Lucio’s Marina
· Noosa Marina, 3/2 Parkyn Drive, Tewantin. 6.30-8.30pm: A Trip to France via Italy
· Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Paul Williams (cl/sax),
John Reeves (acc), Dave Burrows (bjo/gtr),
James Clark (bass), Rod Andrew (dms). · Bookings: Matteo (07) 5470 2331 Saturday 2 September
Jazz at The J
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction.
5-5.45pm: Tamsin West and Friends
· Peter Gaudion (tpt/v), Jason Downes (cl/ sax), Paul Furniss (cl/sax), John Reeves (pno), Matt Eves (bass), Calvert Duffy (dms), Tamsin West (v).
1-6.45pm: Enter Stage Left
· Brett lggulden (tpt/sax/v), Steven Grant (tpt/ pno), Ian Smith (tpt/dms), Jason Downes (cl/sax), Chris Ludowyk (trom/bass), Chris Schnack (trom/tuba),
· John Reeves (acc/pno), James Clark (bass/ tuba), Rod Gilbert (dms/v), Calvert Duffy (dm/wb).
7-7.45pm: A Very French Affair – Celebrating Sidney Bechet
Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Paul Williams (cl/sax), John Reeves (acc/pno), Dave Burrows (gtr), James Clark (bass), Rod Andrew (dms/v), June Garber (v).
8-8.45pm: Dark Town Strutters.
·John Braben (tpt), Jason Downes (cl/sax), Chris Schnack (trom), Steven Grant (pno), Matt Eves (bass), Rod Gilbert (dms).
9-9.45pm: The Jam – Now You Has Jazz.
All musicians who are still standing.
Sunday 3 September
Lions Riverstage
Father’s Day Free Community Concert
· 142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.
2-4pm: The Crackerjacks
·Ian Smith (tpt/dms), Brett Iggulden (tpt/
sax), Steven Grant (tpt/pno), Richard Miller (cl/sax), Richard Stevens (susa), Paul Wil- liams (cl/sax), Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Chris Schnack (tbn), Chris Ludowyk (tbn), Rod Andrew (dms), Calvert Duffy (dms/wb), June Garber (v).
