July and August present a number innovative new ventures within the jazz genre in Canberra.
The Southern Cross Club will feature a series called The Evolution of the Duck which traces the history of one of Australia's longest established and most respected jazz ensembles - The Galapagos Duck. The first concert, subtitled Nostalgic, presents a musical journey from the creation of the Ducks in the early 1970's to where they are today. Some great songs will be featured including Stevie Wonder's All In Love Is Fair and Isn't She Lovely as well as Bacharach's, The Look Of Love. Concert Two (The Present) highlights the current lineup and repertoire which includes many original compositions. Concert Three (Futuristic) is unusual in that it will attempt to portray future musical directions and lineup possibilities - should be interesting! Founding member of the group, Greg Foster, is featurted in all three concerts. Ring the Southern Cross Club for dates and booking details on 6283 7200.
Also at the Cross in August (date still to be set), will be A Touch Of the Sinatras - a concert devised and performed by Canberra's jazz and cabaret legend Gery Scott and respected singer and theatre performer Colin Slater, with musical direction by pianist John Black. The show will of course feature many of the great hits that Sinatra brought to life during his long and illustrious career plus one or two surprises that should send some aficionados running for their discographies to see "if he really did record that" - yes, he did!
Rydges Capital Hill have recently introduced a Sunday jazz and lunch package in their Fig Tree Cafe, complimenting their Saturday night jazz series in the Burley Griffin Restaurant at Rydges Canberra. Hyatt are also continuing their Jazz in the Tea Lounge series on Fridays. Great to see some of the major hotels supporting live music from local musicians.
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