jazz and improvised music


 

Love jazz? Want to learn a bit more? Bookings open to individuals for our JAZZ: Cool for School jazz education program

DATE: Thursday 14 June & Thursday 26 July,
TIME: 11.00am - 3.00pm DAYTIME
VENUE: The Sound Lounge
TICKETS: $15 full / $10 students




 
Every participant receives program notes, a free compilation CD and the chance to ask musicians directly in Q&A sessions...
 

Dereb The Ambassador

DATE: Saturday 19 May
TIME: 8.30 - 11.00pm
VENUE: The Sound Lounge
TICKETS: $25/$15 (Non-Members/Members/students)


You will be up and dancing to this exciting brand of African-soul-jazz music featuring the commanding voice of Dereb Desalegn and some of the best Sydney jazz musicians! These gig will sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment...

Tim Clarkson Quartet with Barney McAll (New York/Sydney) - CD LAUNCH "Evolution of Beauty"

DATE: Friday 18 May
TIME: 8.30 - 11.00PM 
VENUE: The Sound Lounge
COST: $25 / $20 / $15




Outstanding saxophonist/composer Tim Clarkson returns to The Sound Lounge with special guest, pianist Barney McAll, to launch the album both contributed to: EVOLUTION of BEAUTY. Not to be missed!


upcoming GIGS ...
MORE GIGS COMING UP in MAY...

Friday 17 May
Tim Clarkson Quartet featuring Barney McAll (New York)
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Tim Clarkson is one of the outstanding Gen-Y musicians on the Sydney scene. He made his SIMA debut with his trio in 2011 and returns here with special guest, NY based pianist Barney McAll to launch his much anticipated second album, "Ebvolution of Beauty", recorded in New York and featuring compositions by Clarkson and McAll.




Saturday 19 May
DEREB The AMBASSADOR
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Dereb is back for a second night with his outstanding music and an incredible band. Bound to have you dancing in your seat - if you can get one! BOOK now to avoid missing out...


 


Friday 25 May: SIMA International Season kicks off!
LUCA CIARLA QUARTET (Italy)
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World class violinist Luca Ciarla leads his quartet for the first time in Sydney - an eclectic and exciting band that will impress and delight all who are lucky enough to score a ticket...SIMA's 2012 International Season also features Oliver Lake's Tarbaby (USA), Eli Degribi Quartet (Israel), Trevor Watts/Veryan Weston (UK) and Motif Ensemble (Norway)
   
Saturday 26 May
Elliott Dalgleish's Tristano-Marsh-Konitz Project - featuring Mike Nock Trio & Carl Dewhurst
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This collaboration, devised by one of Australia’s great musicians Elliott Dalgleish, explores the profound contribution to the evolution of jazz and improvisation made by Lenny Tristano, Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz.
 

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2012 Cool for School -BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR 2012 SEASON


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YOUNG WOMENS' JAZZ WORKSHOPS TURN 10!

 

In 2012, SIMA and The Sydney Conservatorium of Music join forces to co-present and celebrate the 10th anniversary Young Womens Jazz Workshops. 

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