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Tonight we kick off the week with a flying start with a tribute to Ella and Louis from Sarah and Rickki, followed by the unclean beasts of Jazz strutting their stuff on Tuesday. The Hill's Big Band venture down the escarpment on Wednesday and Daniel Susnjar's award winning Afro Peruvian Jazz will feature on Thursday. The weekend features a special Fri/Sat double from Wes Carr as he presents a journey through the songs of George Harrison, and late shows are from Hornography (Friday) and Jade Webb (Saturday). Rounding out the weekend is something completely random with funk/soul group Random Act. We hope to see you for a show or two this week at The Ellington.
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MONDAY 7.00pm A Tribute to Ella & Louis
Whether fronting an 18-piece big band or accompanied by just a pianist, Perth vocalist, Sarah Ramsey commands the stage with a warm and inviting presence. Her beautiful rich vocal approach draws influence from Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell and Sarah Vaughan and is best experienced through her own compositions and her unique interpretations of jazz standards. Sarah is a regular favourite at many of Perth’s premier live music venues including the Ellington Jazz Club, the Quarry Amphitheatre, the Astor Theatre and the Laneway Lounge, bringing style and sophistication to any performance. Join Sarah Ramsey and Ricki Malet as they pay tribute to the collaboration of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Alongside some of Perth’s favourite musicians, this is sure to be an unforgettable evening filled with swinging arrangements of your favourite standards. Featuring: Gabriel Fatin - piano, Jeremy Thomson - guitar, Zac Grafton - double bass and Daniel Susnjar - drums. Click here for tickets |
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TUESDAY 7.00pm Noah's Ark
Genesis 7: “Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate… to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth. Noah’s ark will take a selection of 3 sets of unclean Jazz animals and pair them off – condensing 40 days and and 40 nights of cruise ship music into two blazing sets of improvised jazz. The raw energy will be akin to the excitement of the ark’s original animals as they embarked on arguably the highest pressure blind date boat cruise of all time. Led by drummers Daniel Susnjar and Ben Vanderwal this ensemble of pairs play music from around the world with an emphasis on drums and rhythm. Afro Beat, Peruvian music, Bangra, Jazz, Dubstep and ballet will all get a go on the Ark, after all it takes all types and all styles to repopulate the world. Joined by some of Perth’s most in demand musicians, the Ark is a high energy outing that is always surprising and surprisingly entertaining. Noah’s Ark consists of: Daniel Susnjar/Ben Vanderwal – Drums, percussion Jamie Oehlers/Luke Miness – Saxophones Harry Winton/Jeremy Thompson – Guitars. Click here for tickets |
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WEDNESDAY 7.00pm The Hill's Big Band
Under the Musical Directorship of Kieran Hurley (Straight Ahead Big Band/Manteca/PJS), the Hills Big Band performs the music of the Big Band era and beyond. Let them take you on a spectacular journey through the music of Sammy Nestico, Nelson Riddle, Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sergio Mendez, Maynard Ferguson and many, many more. This 20 piece Big band – complete with Male and Female Vocalists – is truly a sound to behold. Join the Hills Big band as they show that water isn’t the only great thing to come out of the East of our fair city! Click here for tickets |
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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 10.30pm Night Cap Sessions
The Night Cap Sessions – late night jazz will woo you with quality beverages, tasty Ellington food and intimately friendly service for you and your friends to enjoy late into the evening. No table reservations – first in best dressed. Be part of the nightcapscene at The Ellington Jazz Club, where it’s not just warm, it’s hot. Like the Facebook group to see what’s on this week $5 entry at the door – no pre-sale tickets. |
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THURSDAY 7.00pm Daniel Susnjar Afro Peruvian Jazz
Award-winning drummer/composer Daniel Susnjar has recently returned from the USA where he toured with the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet, and while in Brooklyn in-between tour dates, recorded the follow up album to his critically-acclaimed 2014 debut release Su Su Nje. Daniel is the recent winner of two 2015 Australian Jazz Bell Awards and has also been nominated for the 2015 Freedman Jazz Fellowship. As well as his expertise in Afro-Peruvian jazz drumming (graduating from the University of Miami with a Doctorate in Music in 2013), his production work can be heard on Gabriel Alegria’s upcoming record “10,” which has been signed to NYC-based latin jazz label Zoho records and is slated for release in August 2015. Daniel has assembled a collection of Australia’s top jazz musicians for this Ellington show, which features original Afro-Peruvian jazz compositions interspersed with choice traditional Peruvian folk songs. Click here for tickets |
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FRIDAY 6.00pm The Vanguard Sessions
The Vanguard Sessions are an exciting new after work Friday session upstairs at The Ellington, featuring jazz, cocktails, food and a fine way to finish the work week and kick off the weekend. $5 entry at the door – no pre-sale tickets. |
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7.00pm Wes Carr presents ‘HERE COMES THE SUN’ a journey through the songs of George Harrison
‘Here Comes The Sun’ showcases much loved Australian singer songwriter Wes Carr interpreting George Harrison’s songbook – taking on such chart topping classics as ‘My Sweet Lord’ and ‘What is Life’, and The Beatles classic ’Something’, a song which Frank Sinatra deemed ‘the greatest love song ever written’. ‘ Here Comes The Sun’ will see Wes share intimate tales and anecdotes from George Harrison himself, not only showcasing the depth of George’s music but looking ‘within and without’ on a spiritual journey, recounting conversations George started many years ago. Storytelling is what Wes does best, and this is a truly unique story, celebrating the essence of an incredible artist from a musician’s perspective. George Harrison wasn’t just the ‘quiet Beatle’ who played lead guitar for the most celebrated and influential band the world has ever seen. George was an innovator, arguably more so than John Lennon and Paul, McCartney, questioning life and reality, always searching for something deeper and in doing so, introducing the culture and traditions of the east to the west. Most famously, George Harrison collaborated with Ravi Shankar and embraced the practice of Transcendental Meditation, the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Click here for tickets Friday and Saturday |
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FRIDAY 10.30pm Hornography
Bringing an 8-piece powerhouse band featuring vocalist Danny Martin and a four-piece horn section, this night promises to be one that leaves dignity and class alone in the dark. So get down for a funky good time and let Hornography take care of the rest. Click here for tickets |
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SATURDAY 10.30pm Jade Webb
Pulling from the gritty bass-lines and grooves of 70's Funk, edging into classic Hip Hop, delving into the smooth pulses and melodies of 90's to modern R&B and spreading good vibrations with the sounds of tropical Roots, Rock & Reggae.. Don't miss Jade's rare appearance at the Ellington! Click here for tickets |
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SUNDAY 6.00pm Random Act
Winter Is Coming… And nothing will warm the cockles of your collective hearts like bumping and grinding along to the toe tapping, soul shaking, house rockin’ tunes of Random Act on a chilly Sunday eve. Guaranteed 60% less plot twists and 95% more funk than an episode of Game of Thrones. Blast out those winter blues with the vibrant horns featuring Luci Anderson, Barry Telfer and Ivan Shaw. Let the Very Very Reverend Dave Cohen bless your soul with keys that won’t quit. Revel in the thumping bass of Ryan Faed and the driving, irrepressible beats of Tyler “The Beast” Mitchie. Let sultry songtress Katie Holland charm, seduce and occasionally shock you. And last but not least, introducing our newest addition and all round guitar genius Derek Avia joining our Random family onstage for the first time. Bring your friends, bring your mum, leave your inhibitions at the door. We’re back and more Random than ever. Click here for tickets |
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MONDAY July 13 7.00pm Steve Vacca farewell show with Beans Buma's Boys of Rhythm
They're back! Oh dear God, they can't be stopped. Beans Buma's Boys of Rhythm return to the Ellington Jazz Club this July to bring you all the excitement of the Roaring 20s! This is a not-to-be-missed show, as we bid farewell to our banjo player, the inimitable Lil' Steve Vacca. EXPERIENCE the band that critics have described as "definitely a band"! WITNESS the awe-inspiring entertainment that leaves audiences marveling at the size of the WORLD'S TINIEST BANJO PLAYER! WATCH in shock and admiration as they blow your mind with the sound of pure delight! INCLUDING SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS AND BRAND NEW TUNES! If you don't leave with a smile on your face, they'll eat their respective hats! "Young, talented, energetic, the six-piece outfit had the [audience] members cheering and clapping wildly at their antics on and off the stage... With young talent like this, it augers well for the new generation of trad musicians." -Ron Knight, Jazz Club of WA. Click here for tickets |
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COMING SOON - TOURING ARTISTS:
July 24 Elly Hoyt (Melb)
July 25 & 26 Vince Jones (Sydney)
August 1 Jack Carty and Jordan Millar
August 7 & 8 Walter Smith III (USA)
August 13 Lucie Thorne and Hamish Stuart (Sydney)
August 14 Megan Washington - SOLD OUT (Melbourne)
Become a member today for great benefits and also help support live music - Click here.
Book your function at The Ellington - email: functions@ellingtonjazz.com.au
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