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NOW SHOWING!

ONDINE
Performed by the Royal Ballet

September 3, 4 & 5 at Cinema Paradiso
Fri & Sat 11:30am | Sun 1:00pm

"Delightful! Enchanting!" - The Guardian

A hauntingly beautiful underwater world is brought to vivid life by The Royal Ballet in this 50th anniversary staging. Frederick Ashton's shimmering choreography, Lila de Nobili's impressionistic designs and Hans Werner Henze's specially commissioned, atmospheric score, memorably combine to evoke the many moods and colours of the sea.

Music: Hans Werner Henze Choreography: Sir Frederick Ashton
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth Cast: Royal Ballet with Miyako Yoshida and Edward Watson
Approx duration: 130 mins (plus intermission)

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MANTECA - a legendary band is re-launched

Monday 15 November at PJS

I Am delighted to inform you that the PJS will be presenting the relaunch of the legendary jazz fusion big band, Manteca, lead by Uwe Stengel on Monday 15 November 2010. Manteca, had an ABCTV Television series and recorded two albums for the ABC .

Uwe Stengel was winner - 'Perth Jazz Society - Outstanding Individual Contribution to Jazz 2009’.

In the 1970’s many young people had their first taste of live jazz through the award-winning fusion band ‘Manteca’, formed and lead by Uwe who arranged music, and played flute and sax. A national ABC 10-part series followed, entitled ‘Manteca in Concert’. Uwe’s belief in nurturing young jazz talent helped lay the seeds for music courses at WAAPA in the early 80’s, when he was president of the Music Arrangers’ Guild.
This was followed by an influential career in secondary school jazz education, setting up the first School Jazz Education programme in WA at CBC in Fremantle, where his passion infused into many a young student over the years, and blossomed into the strong and wide-ranging jazz community that we see in WA today.
- HELEN MATTHEWS Artistic Director for PJS

PERTH OPEN JAZZ & BLUES JAM

Most Saturdays @ 12:15pm - 3:00pm
Overflow Cafe Cnr Lake + Newcastle street (100 lake street)
Park further north across Newcastle street on Lake Street (free parking after 12pm)

NEXT JAMS:

CALL PAUL STONE 0401 229 104

ABOUT US:
Perth Open Jazz & Blues Jam is a free jam session open to all jazz and blues musicians with a focus on building improvisational skills and exploring musicality in a group setting. We are building a community of musicians who love to jam on a regular basis and encourage new musicians to come along.
This is a grass roots jam session and our focus is on improvisation and exploration rather than perfection. As for skill level you will want to have a good feel for your instrument, be able to work your way around the songs below and know your pentatonic and blues scales

COST - FREE!
I do encourage you to support the cafe by arriving early for a tea/coffee/sandwich or lunch before it starts, but there is no obligation and no pressure to buy anything at all.

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your instrument, amp, powerboard/cord (if needed) and any fakebook sheet music you want to share.. only a small amp is needed as we don't play too loudly and if you are a drummer - bring brush sticks!

SOME OF THE SONGS WE MAY PLAY:

C-Jam blues (sheet music)
http://www.revray.co.uk/lesson1.html
Watermelon Man (the funky version videoclip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo5GcYeh7XA
Sweet home chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlou_2lMLAc
Moondance (van morrison)
Stormy Monday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mq0kjGksoo (awesome guitar solo in here)
Green Onions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-7QSMyz5rg
Breezin in C (I think u need a facebook account to see this clip)
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=170540525395&oid=103232732514
Autumn Leaves, Blue Bossa, Minor Swing, Summertimey
and jam the 12 bar blues in keys of E and A.

See the facebook page photos section for some of the fakebook music.

SMARTER THAN SMOKING HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOPS

1. The Smarter Than Smoking jazz workshop hosted by Wesley College on Tuesday 27 July was most successful. Mat Jodrell (trumpet) and Pete Jeavons (bass) really had the boys working as they tutored them in the 'groove' of jazz. The workshop went for nearly 2 hours as the boys listened to a couple of pieces performed by Mat and Pete and then had to individually practice all the exercises put to them. The workshop concluded with a great blues jam where each player had to take numerous solos.

A great day and appreciated by the boys. As Kieran Hurley of Wesley said... The student reaction to the to the workshop was universally positive. The students loved the enthusiasm with which both Matt and Pete spoke of music (and jazz in particular) and also loved the fact that neither presenter seemed to speak down to, or patronize them. All levels were catered for and every student was made to feel that their contribution mattered. Great to have the shared performance/jam nature of the workshop!

2. JOHN CURTIN COLLEGE of the ARTS
Workshop held on Wednesday 11 August by MATT BRUBECK & DAVID BRAID (CANADA) in front of 50+ students with 12 in the ensemble.

Very positive feedback from students at all levels - fascinated by a different use of the cello, heard the message that a skill like that is only achieved through much practice, loved the analogy of the storeys in houses for the forms in jazz, interested in some of the unusual harmonic progressions in the compositions they performed. Jo Sheridan

3. BUSSELTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Workshop on Wednesday 18 August by THE FIX - Chris Foster, Ricki Malet, Matt Willis, Ben Falle.
Again 50+ students. An ensemble of 3 were taught a blues piece aurally! Ricki really made them work and then they were led thru improvisation skills. 13 piece Jazz Band 1 played and after coaching, 8 students had a turn at solos. A very well prepared workshop which ran for nearly 2 hours. Great value for money for the school!

CD REVIEW

HELEN MATTHEWS & RAY WALKER: "A Slight Diversion" - self release

by Ian Macgregor and Garry Lee

1. I Keep Going Back to Joe’s 2. Watch What Happens 3. Moanin’ 4. Witchita Lineman 5. Stars 6. Beautiful Love 7. Troy’s Song 8. I Wish You Love 9. All in the Game. 10. Someone To Watch Over Me.

Ray Walker (g) Helen Matthews (voc) Karl Florisson (b) Carl Mackey (t/s tracks 3 & 5) Gary Ridge (perc tracks 2,3,4 & 5) Sophie Walker (cello tracks 7 & 9) Jessica Gethin (violin track 4)

Recorded 2009-2010 Perth, Western Australia & Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, SA (Time 47 mins).

Ray Walker and Helen Matthews have known each other and worked together professionally for the past 48 years, so this CD just had to happen. Both Helen and Ray have been icons of the Perth jazz scene for all those years not just for their performances but as mentors to the vast majority of Perth jazz musicians. Ray has lectured in jazz guitar at the Conservatorium for 26 years, Helen has also had stints teaching there as well as organising events like the Bunbury and Fremantle International Jazz Festivals, also a long association with the Perth Jazz Society.

This new CD reflects their wide musical tastes and starts with a little known tune originally recorded by Nat “King” Cole, “I Keep Going Back To Joe’s”, which has a bluesy feel to it. One of the delights of this CD is the clever arrangements by Ray, “Watch What Happens” is one such tune, with an unusual beginning before going into normal tempo. Good scatting on this one by Helen, and nice to hear the percussion of Gary Ridge an original member of their group “A Slight Diversion” and now resident in Brazil. Bobby Timmon’s “Moanin” begins and ends with a “moanin” narrative by Helen, a great arrangement by Ray with Carl Mackey added on tenor sax. A fine interpretation of Glen Campbell’s “Witchita Lineman” follows with the addition of Ray’s daughter Jessica Gethin on violin and Helen singing from the heart. “Stars” is a rarely heard bossa nova with Ray on nylon string. “Beautiful Love” is a duet which opens with a lush introduction by Ray on his ES175 before being joined by Helen. Bassist Karl Florisson comes in when Ray solos. “Troy’s Song” was written by local saxophonist Troy Roberts with lyrics by Helen and on this track Ray’s other daughter Sophie Walker plays a flawless solo on cello. On Charles Trenet’s “I Wish You Love”, being a French tune Ray chose to use a Saga Maccaferri gypsy guitar to great effect. His solo on this tune is one of the CD’s highlights. He double tracks, playing his own rhythm as he does on a number of other tracks. “All in the Game” originally recorded by Tommy Edwards in the late 50’s and also covered by Glen Campbell, Cliff Richard and George Benson is a great tune with another fine solo from Sophie Walker. The album ends with a duet on Gershwin’s “Someone To Watch Over Me”, one of the CD’s best tracks.

When I first arrived in Perth in 1981 I asked someone where I could hear some good jazz and was directed to the old Highway Hotel on Stirling Hwy in Nedlands. The group playing there was “A Slight Diversion” with Helen, Ray, Brian Bursey on bass and Gary Ridge on drums. This was a great introduction to jazz in Perth and that venue was always packed every Sunday afternoon. Both Ray and Helen have been under recorded over the years and this new CD is a fine testament to their talent and longevity on the Perth jazz scene.

To purchase this CD contact Ray Walker on raymondwalker@aapt.net.au

Review - Tom's Trio Sizzles the Senses

By Uwe Stengel

Take three world class jazz musicians, some challenging innovative ideas, a healthy dose of creative interaction and you have the Tom O'Halloran Trio. The PJS can be justifiably proud, to be able to present jazz groups of this caliber. The music was fresh, exciting and unpredictable. With Tom O'Halloran on piano, Pete Jeavons on bass and Daniel Susnjar on drums, we have come to expect the un-expected and last Monday night was no exception.

This performance had a distinctly modern European flavour with lots of creative interaction and abstract grooves, yet it was the unmistakably original home-grown music of Tom O'Halloran. The warm and enthusiastic audience was highly rewarded for coming out on a chilly night, to listen to this great and exiting trio, performing creative modern jazz at it's highest level.

MGI Perth - a Perth Jazz Society business partner

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MGI Perth is a proud supporter of the Perth Jazz Society.
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As you contemplate a major life change, having the right advice and support can make all the difference.

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Our professionals value their independence and maintain a high standard of professional integrity. Our reputation and success rate will assist in attracting the calibre of buyers you are seeking. And our experience in negotiating and structuring the deals will help you achieve the best possible outcomes because it’s what we do every day. We adapt our services to the unique needs of your business at each stage of the process so you are always in control.

For more information on how MGI Perth can assist you at this important stage of your life,
please contact Mal Di Giulio, Director, on (08) 9463 2463 or email info@mgiperth.com.au

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CENTRE

Breaking Sound Barriers

WA composers and arrangers make sure you visit the AMC website and register yourself and your work.

The Australian Music Centre (AMC) is the national service organisation dedicated to the promotion and support of both the artform of music and the creators and performers of contemporary classical, improvised jazz, experimental music and sound art in Australia.

The AMC directly represents Australian composers and sound artists; manages development programs for young and emerging composers and sound artists; presents annual and biennial awards; provides communications services such as news, reviews, analysis and critical discussion; publishes books and sheet music; produces secondary and tertiary education kits. AMC has a library collection that now includes over 30,000 items by 530 artists, including notated composition, electroacoustic music, algorithmic composition, improvised music (including contemporary jazz), experimental music, electronic music, sound art, sound installation, film composition plus sound found in multimedia and online forms.

For more - go to www.australianmusiccentre.com.au

LOCAL ARTISTS ON ABC TV - STATELINE

HELEN MATTHEWS & RAY WALKER

Click on this link to see the video, don't forget to turn on your speakers - http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/06/18/2931340.htm

JUNE & LEW SMITH
accompanied by pianist Graham Wood and Murray Wilkins on bass.

Click on this link to see the interview - http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/28/2912730.htm
Click on this link to see the music video - http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/28/2912729.htm

PJS ON ABC INSIDERS PROGRAM - Sunday 4 July 2010

Our latest "TV stars". Holly Beattie, Johannes Leubbers and Helen Matthews with Russell Homes (piano) and Ricki Malet (trumpet).

Click on this link to see transcript of the interview. http://www.abc.net.au/insiders/content/2010/s2944149.htm
Clearly whoever transcribed the interview does not know what a trumpet looks or sounds like!

Click here to view the video from the ABC website http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201007/r594969_3832467.asx