Come celebrate Jazzmas, a Jazzgroove Christmas. Three bands featuring performers from their 2014 Targeted Performers Series plus past & present Jazzgroove artists coming together as the Jazzgroove Retrospect Orchestra formed just for the occasion! All proceeds of the night go towards offsetting costs of our day to day operations, continued development of the Targeted Performer Series and creating further performance opportunities and exposure for our artists.  Come out and support this really important organisation that does so much for the Sydney scene.

“Jazzgroove, the music it presents, and the community that surrounds it, are a constant source of inspiration in what is a difficult cultural environment for young improvising musicians. As someone who is always interested in experimenting with new sounds and ways of music-making, Jazzgroove, through it’s weekly series and annual festival, provides a unique opportunity for young musicians to explore sonic possibilities to a hip audience and without the pressure of paying your collaborators through a door deal gig. It’s a great gig. And a great scene. And the people that keep it running are legends. I love it!” Abel Cross, musician

In it’s sixteenth year, The Jazzgroove Association is an artist-led and focused non-proft organisation committed to presenting and raising the profile of jazz and improvised music in Sydney. So hedge a few dollars on the JG Mega-Raffle, test your knowledge with everyone’s favourite wine oriented trivia game, Jazzgoon, and delve into Jazzgroove Records’ back catalogue at the CD stall! And in true Jazzmas style get your photo taken with Santa!

Date: Tuesday 2 December
Event: Jazzgroove Christmas Party and Fundraiser
Where: Foundry 616
Time: 7-11pm
Cost: $15 for members / $20 general

Targeted Performers/Rising Stars Ensemble with Evan Harris – Tenor Sax, Ellen Kirkwood – Trumpet, Dave De Vries – Guitar, Luke Sweeting – Piano, Abel Cross – Bass, Bonnie Stewart – Drums

Jazzgroove Restrospect Orchestra Saxes – Dave Jackson, Sam Gill, Evan Harris, Michael Avgenicos, Matt Keegan, Bones – John Hibbard, Michael Raper, Greg Chilcott, Trumpets – Andy Fiddes, Simon Ferenci, Eamon Dilworth, Ellen Kirkwood, Piano – Steve Barry, Guitar – Ben Panucci, Bass – Tom Botting, Drums – Paul Derricott

Jazzgroove Jam: The Music of Jazzgroove Hosted by Oli Thorpe – Guitar, Glenn Doig – Piano, Tom Botting – Bass, Pug ‘James’ Waples – Drums

Supporters Birdland, Earshift Records, Rode Microphones, Sax & Woodwind, Downtown Music, Yum Yum Tree Records & SIMA for their ongoing support and donations.

Tickets available on the door on the night of the event. Plus, you can always make a donation any time on the jazzgroove website.  www.jazzgroove.com

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