Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
The Western Australian Jazz Project is back at the Ellington Jazz Club!
Western Australia’s flagship jazz ensemble, the Western Australian Jazz Project, returns to Perth’s premiere jazz venue to deliver an evening of swinging big band brilliance!
The WAJP Club Sessions offers a unique opportunity to experience the band in a more intimate and personal setting — inviting audiences behind the curtain to see what unfolds on the bandstand.
The Western Australian Jazz Project is comprised of many of Perth’s most revered and exciting musicians culminating into a thrilling orchestra, celebrating jazz tradition and innovation. The band is filled with extraordinary artists; from Perth’s leading names as well as some of our impressive up-and-coming talents (see below).
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or a new listener, don’t miss this special performance — it’s big band music at its best.
Trumpets: Adrian Kelly, Benn Hodgkin, Marty Pervan, and special guest Zoe Boyd
Trombones: Kieran Hurley, Catherine Noblet, Bruce Thompson and special guest Lindsay Bush
Woodwinds: Matthew Styles, Melissa Skinner, Brad Swope, Alex Boyd and special guest Josh Parker
Guitar: Simon Jeans
Piano: Harry Mitchell
Bass: Shane Pooley
Drums: Ben Vanderwal
Musical director: Gavin Kerr