OZ BIG BAND: Don’t Git Sassy
The music of Thad Jones
Event Start Date & TIme: September 10, 2026 18:00
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| Ticket Type | Tickets left | Price | Quantity | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seated General Entry | 67 | $29.00 | ||
| Seated Student Entry | 10 | $24.00 | ||
| Seated Duke/Duchess | Sold Out | $0.00 |
Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
Oz Big Band presents the music of Thad Jones – jazz trumpeter, arranger and composer.
Well known for his time working with the Count Basie orchestra and further great success with Mel Lewis, Thad’s impressive catalogue will be showcased by Oz Big Band featuring charts such as Tip Toe, Don’t Git Sassy, and Groove Merchant.
Having recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, Oz Big Band is one of Australia’s most in-demand dance bands. This powerhouse 17-piece ensemble has been setting dance floors alight since the ’80s, bringing their signature energy and rhythm to swing lovers across the country.
With an unbeatable horn section, a driving rhythm section, and the dynamic vocal duo Leah Guelfi and Justin Everette, Oz Big Band will stun you with this powerhouse concert of Thad Jones’ instrumental and vocal charts!
Band line up:
Saxes – Kieran Toye, Mia Vukovic, Nick Jaksa, Paul Schneider, Pia Nidd
Trumpets – Stuart Ferguson, Reuben Christman, Breanna Pastor, Brittany Stevenson
Trombones – Alex Parkinson, Tom Loughnan, Nigel Dennis, Alistair Barrow
Rhythm – Tom Coveney, Ella Dias, Gavin Nicklette, Greg Paterson
Vocals – Justin Everette and Leah Guelfi
Musical Director – Adrian Hicks
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