Welcome to the 2023 Noosa Jazz Festival, a unique gathering of Australia’s leading jazz musicians coming together for a feast of exciting classic jazz performances in concert theatres, on sunset river cruises, in restaurants and bars and at a riverside park.
Sunday 27 August
Majestic Theatre
3 Factory Street, Pomona
1-3.30pm: The Syncopators
Peter Gaudion (tpt/v), Richard Miller (cl/sax), Chris Ludowyk (trom), James Clark (bass), Steven Grant (pno), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), Rod Gilbert (dms).
Fratellini Ristorante Italiano 36 Duke St, Sunshine Beach.
6-8pm—Dinner Band
Peter Uppman (tpt/v), Richard Stevens (susa), Dave Burrows (gtr), Paul Williams (cl/sax).
Bookings: (07) 5474 8080
Tuesday 29 August
Riverboat Shuffle – Sunset Cruise, Dinner and Concert (SOLD OUT)
Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Court, Tewantin. Ferry 1. Boarding starts at 4.30pm and departs at 4.50pm with four musicians on board for a one-hour cruise with a complimentary drink provided. BYO nibbles only.
Ferry 2. Boarding starts at 4.50pm and departs at 5.05pm with four musicians on board for a one-hour cruise with a complimentary drink provided. BYO nibbles only. Ferries arrive back at the Marina around 6pm and, after disembarking, passengers are ushered to the Noosa Italian Restaurant for the dinner concert. 6.30-8.30pm: Marina Concert Band
Peter Gaudion (tpt/v), Brett lggulden (tpt/sax), Richard Miller (cl/sax), Paul Williams (cl/sax), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), Russell Bayne (bjo/gtr) James Clark (bass), Rod Gilbert (dms).
Wednesday 30 August
Lucio’s Marina – Lunch noon-2pm
Noosa Marina, 3/2 Parkyn Drive, Tewantin Love Songs with a Jazz Feel:
Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Jason Downes (cl/sax), Andy Ruiz Palma (gtr), Chris Schnack (bass), Calvert Duffy (dms), Tamsin West (v).
Bookings: Matteo (07) 5470 2331
Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort– Dinner and Show
Links Drive, Noosa Heads
6-9pm: The Syncopators
Peter Gaudion (tpt/v), Richard Miller (cl/sax), Chris Ludowyk (trom), James Clark (bass), Steven Grant (pno), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), Rod Gilbert (dms).
Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club
6.30-8.30pm
A Fun Pop-Up Jazz Jam
Paul Furniss (cl / Sax), Brett Iggulden (Tpt/sax/v), Chris Schnack (tuba), Dave Burrows (gtr), Rod Andrew (dms)
Bookings: Alex 07 5449 8602
Thursday 31 August
Lucio’s Marina – Lunch noon-2pm
Noosa Marina, 3/2 Parkyn Drive, Tewantin The Best of Benny Goodman
Paul Hendon (cl/sax), Richard Miller (cl/sax), John Scurry (gtr), Matt Eves (bass), Rod Gilbert (dms). Bookings: Matteo (07) 5470 2331.
Miss Moneypenny’s – Lunch 12.30 to 2.30pm 6 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Brett lggulden and his All Stars
Brett lggulden (tpt/sax/v), Jason Downes (cl/sax), Dave Burrows (bjo/gtr), Chris Ludowyk (bass), Calvert Duffy (dms).
Bookings: (07) 5474 9999
Jazz at The J
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction.
5-5.45pm: Goodman Special
Paul Hendon (cl/sax), Chris Schnack (trom), Jo Bloomfield (pno), Dave Burrows (gtr), James Clark (bass), Calvert Duffy (dms).
6-6.45pm: Swings the Thing
Peter Gaudion (tpt/v), Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Chris Ludowyk (trom), Steven Grant (pno), Matt Eves (bass), Ian Smith (dms /v).
Opening Ceremony 6.45-7pm, 7-7.45 pm: The Syncopators
Peter Gaudion (tpt/v), Chris Ludowyk (trom),
Richard Miller (cl/sax), James Clark (bass), Steven Grant (pno), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), Rod Gilbert (dms).
8-8.45pm: Morton/Oliver
John Braben (tpt), Ian Smith (tpt), Paul Williams (cl/sax), Chris Schnack (trom), Jo Bloomfield (pno), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), Richard Stevens (susa), Rod Andrew (dms).
8-9.45pm: The Silver Onions
Brett lggulden (tpt/sax/v), Richard Miller (cl/sax), Chris Ludowyk (trom), John Scurry (bjo/gtr), James Clark (tuba). Rod Gilbert (dms/v).
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), Tamsin West (v).
5-5.45pm: Smacker Special
Brett Iggulden (tpt/sax/v), Peter Gaudion (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 Williams (cl/sax), Paul Furniss (cl/sax), Chris Schnack (tbn), Chris Ludowyk (tbn), Rod Andrew (dms), Calvert Duffy (dms/wb), June Garber (v).
