Jazz fest goes to new level

25 July 2008

Jazz and music fans rejoice! The four-day jazz spectacular that is the Noosa Jazz Festival has announced an outstanding line-up for the event held Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 7 this year.

Last year it was The Cat Empire that blew up a storm as the headline concert act and this year it is Australia’s own, ARIA Nominated Jackson Jackson, supported by Los Delincuente All-Stars, one of the most exciting up and coming Afro-Cuban/Soul bands in the country, Watussi with their unmistakable distorted riffs and funked-up percussive rhythms, and The Bamboos, Australia’s premier Deep Funk outfit.

“Festival goers can still come and soak up the Bourbon Street atmosphere in participating restaurants. The ever-popular and well established features of the roots of the festival such as Youth in Jazz, Jazz in the Woods, Beachside Jazz, jazz cruises, the welcome jam and final blast are old favourites here to stay,” Garth said.

“Don’t miss American sensation, Mr Bob Malone who will educate us in the history of true American roots music that promises a multitude of rhythm, soul, jazz, blues and a whole lot of banter. And if that’s not enough, 10th Avenue Jazz Band, also direct from the States will transport you into the timeless era of swing’n Dixie, performing old music in new ways.”

Singer, songwriter and actor, Catherine Lambert who is most recognised from her role as the jazz singer in the Oscar winning movie, `Lost in Translation’, with Bill Murray will perform at Noosa in an exclusive concert.

The Noosa Jazz Festival has two dynamic young talents, Melbourne sensation, Becky Fox, and Sydney’s Anita Spring. These two women together have raised the bar and added sexy and sultry to the word ‘jazz’.

Margie Lou Dyer, Rebecca Barnard and Judy Jacques, accompanied by internationally toured drummer Alan Brown will blow you away.

“We’ve added further depth to the mix with festival favourites such as George Washingmachine, Society Syncopators, Matt Baker, Carol Ralph, Jan Preston, Dan Barnett and Wildrice along with the return of internationally acclaimed guitarist, George Golla accompanied by Bruce Mathiske,”Garth added.

“Also, for the traditional jazz enthusiasts, Bob Barnard, Geoff Bull, Geoff Power and the phenomenal 19 piece Ed Wilson Big Band will take centre stage in a never to be repeated performance during the four day festival.”

Enthusiasts are encouraged to get in early by checking out the program and buying tickets online before the printed program gets out – tickets are now on sale.

USM Events Managing Director Garth Prowd said Noosa Jazz Festival was recognised as one of Australia’s most popular jazz industry gatherings, with more than 160 Australian and international artists coming to Noosa.

“This year we have added some new concepts and new events to the festival. Again, we have taken the Noosa Jazz Festival to a new level,” he said.

The Noosa Jazz Festival is offering its broadest range of jazz styles including nu-jazz, groove, mainstream, swim, latin and traditional artists in both large outdoor concerts and intimate festival venues.

Stay tuned for more announcements and in the meantime hit the jazz festival website for further details on www.noosajazz.com.au or for general enquiries call USM Events on 54490711.

WHAT: Noosa Jazz Festival

WHERE: Around Noosa

WHEN: September 4-September 7

CONTACT: www.noosajazz.com.au or 54490711

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