Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival, November 2 to 17, will
feature 100 leading female artists at venues across Sydney - Bondi
Pavilion, Pier One, Foundry616, Venue 505, The Newsagency, Joynton Ave
Creative Centre and Studios 301.
In
its 9th year, the SIWJF is a celebration of the artistry of women in
jazz, uniting musicians from Brazil, Armenia, the USA, Canada and
Australia.
"This
is the most diverse program of female jazz talent in Australia, and the
most comprehensive bill we've ever had the pleasure to stage! We look
forward to seeing you in November. " Zoe Hauptmann and Peter Rechniewski
- Co- Artistic Directors SIWJF
First
Nations jazz legend Wilma Reading from Cairns opens the festival - a
singer whose dazzling international career boasts collaborations with
legends like https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Duke-Ellington/" rel="nofollow - Duke Ellington , Oscar Peterson and https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Ray-Brown/" rel="nofollow - Ray Brown , and performances on the https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Johnny-Carson/" rel="nofollow - Johnny Carson Show.
We're thrilled to introduce two New Yorkers - fiery saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who shared stages with https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Stevie-Wonder/" rel="nofollow - Stevie Wonder , https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Macy-Gray/" rel="nofollow - Macy Gray and https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Alicia-Keys/" rel="nofollow - Alicia Keys , and 24 year old superstar vocalist https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Veronica-Swift/" rel="nofollow - Veronica Swift , who toured with https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Wynton-Marsalis/" rel="nofollow - Wynton Marsalis
and appeared at the Monterey and Montreal Jazz Festivals. In addition
to her quartet performance, Lakecia Benjamin will collaborate with
Sydney's 10-piece women's jazz ensemble Pharos, led by bassist https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Hannah-James/" rel="nofollow - Hannah James . The ensemble will perform arrangements of Benjamin's compositions alongside works specifically composed for Pharos.
After
the recent death of bossa-nova giant João Gilberto, fans will rejoice
at the inclusion of singer/songwriter Anna Setton - a São Paulo native
who modernises the romantic spirit of Brazilian music with a nylon
string guitar and seductively airy vocals. Anna's performance will
headline a day of FREE activities at Bondi Pavilion, on Sunday November 3
from 3.30pm, including a Latin Rhythms and Cajon workshop - no
experience required! Kick on into the night in true Brazilian style with
Latin DJ's courtesy of Beach Road Radio.
Canadian
sax composer Chelsea McBride will perform her bustling, ecstatic
compositions for big band alongside the Divergence Jazz Orchestra, a
group conducted by the award-winning Sydney composer and bandleader
Jenna Cave. For lovers of big band, Bell's Hall of Famer and national
treasure Judy Bailey A will lead her 17-piece Jazz Connection orchestra
performing original repertoire by the distinguished, ARIA award-winning
composer and pianist.
Classically
trained jazz pianist Zela Margossian will explore the intersection of
jazz and folk music from her native Armenia in a live recording at
Studios 301, and leading interstate musical figures like Gemma Farrell
(WA) and Tamara Murphy (VIC) are set to stage all Australian work with
their full touring ensembles.
Free
and low-cost events are spread across the 15-day program. For families
there will be FREE outdoor performances and craft activities on Saturday
November 16 from 11am at the new Joynton Ave Creative Centre in
Zetland. Kids will love multiple ARIA-Award winner and star of ABC TV's
Playschool https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Justine-Clarke/" rel="nofollow - Justine Clarke . BYO dancing shoes and picnic rugs!
With
an eye on the future, the festival will also stage performances by up
and coming young women including graduates from SIMA's Young Women's
Workshops, music students from UNSW as well as hosting the winner of the
2019 Jann Rutherford Memorial Award, Hilary GeddesQuartet. The award,
founded by Dr Sandy Evans, aims to assist the professional development
of young female jazz instrumentalists.
SIMA
is excited to introduce audiences to a group of exciting and innovative
female jazz musicians from around the world. Get out your diary, and
get ready!
Bookings and program information http://siwjf.org" rel="nofollow - siwjf.org or telephone SIMA on 02 9036 6292.
Tickets: $49 - $15 FREE EVENTS and special concessions for under 30. from www.broadwayworld.com
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