For the rest of the year, Canberrans have rather a wonderful choice of live jazz ranging from local, national and international concert presentations to the less formal settings of music in bars and restaurants.
The Canberra Southern Cross Club's remaining jazz program features, on the 6th November, The Catholics. Numbering seven musicians, they are described as innovative, daring and exciting, and are looking to bring what they perceive as a fresh and energetic approach to jazz. The group was loudly acclaimed by packed audiences on their recent tour of Europe. One of their hallmarks if the use of the distinctive sounds of the pedal steel guitar.
On November 27th, audiences can see The Three Sedergreens - father Bob Sedergreen (piano and keyboards) with sons Stephen (piano) and Malcolm (sax) together with four more jazz musicians. Described as a evening of great music and entertaining jazz with good humour. Bookings for either of these two Southern Cross Concerts can be made on 6283 7288.
Gypsy Bar and Brasserie with present The Vocal Jazz Ensemble from the Canberra School of Music on Tuesday 11th November at 8pm. Numbering twelve singers and a rhythm section of three, the group will present an evening of rich jazz vocal harmonies in the tradition of groups such as Manhattan Transfer, Singers Unlimited and Brazil 66. The original Vocal Jazz Ensemble was formed in 1985 by Gery Scott, who remains director of the group today.
Back Benches Restaurant at Old Parliament House features jazz trios on Friday evenings from 5pm - 8pm and jazz duos on Saturdays from 1pm - 5pm. Featured artists include singers Ra Khahn and Nick Begbie, alto saxophonist Andrew Hackwill, and guitarist Greg Stott.
Originally published in Muse Magazine (Canberra), November 1997
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