JAZZGROOVE – Captain Kirkwood + Random Acts of Jazz

Captain Kirkwood (9:30pm)

Ellen Kirkwood (trumpet) / Paul Cutlan (reeds) / Alon Ilsar (drums) / Glenn Doig (piano) / Tom Botting (bass) / Ketan Joshi (narrator)

Trumpeter Ellen Kirkwood formed her band Captain Kirkwood when she received the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award, early in 2012. A prolific composer, Kirkwood was keen to use the opportunity of the award to write an extended work. Inspired by Jeff Wayne's narrated adaptation of 'War of the Worlds', Kirkwood decided to re-write the Greek myth 'Theseus and the Minotaur' as a 40 minute suite of composed and improvised music with narration. Drawing from some of Sydney's most innovative and creative musicians, Kirkwood has brought together a band that brings 'Theseus' to life with a unique, cheeky energy.

“Ellen Kirkwood’s 'Theseus', already highly attractive as a recording, is especially appropriate for live performances, its programmatic vehicle supplying a value-added cultural and dramatic experience to music that is never less than expressive, evocative and joyous.” - David Sampson

Captain Kirkwood will be launching their new album, featuring the suite and more of Ellen's originals, at this Jazzgroove performance.riana Cowlishaw (vox and crazy effects) / Gavin Ahearn (keys - funky crazy sounds) / Peter Koopman (guitar) / Alex Hewitson (elc bass) / Nic Cecire (drums)

Random Acts of Jazz (8pm)

Gerard Masters (keyboards/vocals) / Daniel Kennedy (drums) / Jonathan Zwartz (bass) / Aaron Flower (guitar) / Matt Keegan (sax/maestro)

Random Acts of Jazz is the brainchild of Sydney musician/vocalist Gerard Masters.

After studying and performing with Australias finest Jazz Musicians (Mike Nock, James Morrison, Don Rader, Emma Pask, Lily Dior, Phil Slater, Cameron Undy, Rick Roberston….to name a few) AND touring with the top of the pop artists (Missy Higgins, Pete Murray, The PotBelleez, Lisa Mitchell, The McClymonts). GERARD has put together a new collection of jazz music which draws on as many of his varied musical influences as possible.

Random Acts of Jazz is both easily accessible and highly creative at the same time. Gerard's compositions and arrangements use elements of well known songs, familiar and earthbound grooves, and memorable melodies to create a solid launching platform for a journey into the contemporary jazz universe.

The first full length album Random Acts of Jazz - Vol.1 was recored at Billy Fields paradise studios and features some of Gerard's classic songs including 'The Milkman' 'Come on Home' and 'Ray Charles' The studio band features bassist Jonathan Zwartz, Guitarist Carl Dewhurst and Drummer Evan Mannell.

Set Times:
8pm - Random Acts of Jazz
9:30pm - Captain Kirkwood

Produced by Jazzgroove

Tickets $15 / $8 (JG members) at the door
Weekly quality, contemporary Jazz and Jazz related music for your Tuesday evening stimulation.

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