Dave Panichi Septet

Panichi is really one of Australia’s best players. His sound is powerful and intense – filled with conviction – you can hear New York in it – Drum Media.

Dave Panichi has contributed greatly to the annals of jazz worldwide over three decades and continues to do so now.

His career as a premier international trombonist has seen him work with jazz luminaries as diverse as Sarah Vaughan, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Frank Sinatra. Dave has won audiences from Wangaratta to New York with his broad stylistic range, consummate musicianship and unique performing style.

After winning the coveted Don Banks scholarship in the 1980s, Dave Panichi moved to New York to further develop his career. Over 18 years living there, he played with a score of jazz legends, working with the Buddy Rich Big Band, Aretha Franklin, Mulgrew Miller and others. After solidifying his reputation as an all-round go-to trombonist, Dave moved back to Sydney in 2000 and eased into the local jazz scene, both in supporting and leading roles. He has recently performed with Mike Nock’s Big Small Band, composed and played in the Ralph Pyl Sydney All-Star Big Band and scored rave reviews for Bob Mintzer’s August 2006 tour. At the same time Dave has created the Dave Panichi Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra, to help young musicians develop their skills and leads the Dave Panichi Septet.

The Septet, consisting of several leading Sydney jazz musicians, have performed widely and released two full-length recordings, Blues for McCoy and 2005’s Elvin’s Dream. Dave wants his listeners to know that they can expect three things from any gig of his: great melodies, grooves and solos.

Dave Panichi is a top-notch musician who not only plays great, but is an accomplished composer and arranger to boot. I have had the pleasure of working with Dave in my own big band in New York, as well as with the Ralph Pyl Big Band in Sydney. Dave is a happening cat! – Bob Mintzer (USA)