Lah-Lah and her lovable musical friends took Sydney by storm earlier this year when their magical children’s music show captivated young people and parents alike. Now, less than six months after their debut, this extraordinary musical group is back by popular demand announcing a second Sydney concert series and an exciting new broadcast partnership with world leaders in kid’s entertainment, Nickelodeon. Lah Lah’s Big Live Band will make its premiere on the Nick Jr. channel from September 13, weekdays at 8am and 4pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 12pm.
Lah-Lah introduces little people aged 2 to 6 years to the wonderful world of music. The group return to Sydney from 7-18 October at the Enmore Theatre, featuring all the favourite characters and toe-tapping tunes of their January shows, plus several exciting new additions.
Lah-Lah is the brain-child of musicians Tina Harris - ex-Opera Australia - and her husband Mark Harris - member of three-time ARIA award winning gyp-rock group,
The script for the DVD has been written by Valery Foley, also a writer for Hi-5. Director and choreographer of the DVD and live show is Deb Ryan who worked on Warner Bros USA’s remake of Banana Splits and has worked in kids television since 1999.Featuring a variety of musical styles from pop, jazz and world music to a touch of Mozart, parents will be tapping and jiving to a whole new beat.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Qirkz gig
Coming up soon with Misinterprotato and Froy and Jeremy Rose quartet.
SHHHH.... THIS
Sunday 25th October
Misinterprotato with Froy and Jeremy Rose Quartet @ Qirkz
Marrickville NSW
Kids welcome. BYO drinks and snacks.
Doors from 6.30, with start at 7.30
$25 / $20 concession / $15 kids under 15.
A secret space, a secret unadvertised show, an amazing kaliedoscopic venue of childish fantasy. This gig will be special.
Location : email
The place is beautiful and surprising, wonderful and inspiring. The walls are absolutely crambed with collectibles from carousel horses to wombles and much much more. It is like winning the golden ticket to the chocolate factory...
“…a great new space - it’s called Qirkz and is the brainchild of Monsieur Camembert’s
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Misinterprotato with Froy and Jeremy Rose Quartet
Misinterprotato with Froy Aagre (Norway)
and
Jeremy Rose quartet Misinterprotato
Sunday 25th October in artist run space in Marrickville.
For more information please email
- jkee(at)ceressolutions.com.au- for instructions.
Acclaimed Brisbane based trio Misinterprotato are embarking on one of their most inventive and captivating tours to date collaborating with the stunning sounds of Norwegian Saxophonist/Composer Froy Aagre
The Brisbane trio, comprising Sean Foran (piano), John Parker (drums) and Pat Marchisella (acoustic bass), are developing their work with Aagre whom they met while studying together at the Banff Centre Canada in 2005.
“We found a common interest in music making and a definite appreciation for each others work, and it was just really a matter of time until we could schedule some shows together.”
MisinterprotatoFroy pianist Sean Foran says. “Last year while I was studying in the UK, Froy and I made some plans to record and tour Australia together in 2010. Then we met up in France at the MIDEM Conference in January and it was all go from there.” The tour enables the quartet to give audiences the chance to experience exciting new arrangements and new works written for the ensemble before the group head into the studio in early November.
Misinterprotato continue to soar, with a performance at the MIDEM Conference in France in January 2009, pianist Sean Foran winning the APRA Professional Development Award and their recent album “Variations” being released in the UK in late 2009.
Similarly, Froy Aagre is an emerging star on the European scene. With sold-out performances at the London Jazz Festival, collaborations with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and tours around Scandinavia, Canada, Japan and the UK, Aagre’s enticing lyricism will be a perfect match for the rhythmically exciting interactions of Misinterprotato.
"intelligent and sometimes moodily reflective, but always in touch with their jazz origins. Foran's piano style is brimful of ideas applied equally well to ballads and up-tempo pieces" - 4* The Australian
"Variations, quite simply, is dazzling, building on the band's interests in improvisation, the avant-rock of later Radiohead and the minimalism often associated with European jazz label ECM." - The Courier Mail
There is an unhurried grace in the way Aagre goes about her business, not interested in dazzling you with technique, but beguilling you with melody. - Stuart Nicholson, Jazzwise (UK)
JEREMY ROSE QUARTET
Sydney-based saxophonist and composer Jeremy Rose was awarded the 2009 Bell Award for Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year, and has been co-leading successful emerging bands The Vampires, The Strides, Compass, as well as working with veteran Australian pianists Mike Nock and Judy Bailey.
..Rose's compositions being more interesting the more they strayed from the jazz tradition. His soprano saxophone playing was especially fluent, melodic and intense… - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald (October 2007)
Jeremy Rose
I consider saxophonist Jeremy Rose to be one of Sydney's most outstanding young composer/bandleaders. - Mike Nock (2007)
The Jeremy Rose Quartet will be previewing music from their release scheduled for November of the Chiba project.
Jeremy Rose (alto + soprano saxophone) Jackson Harrison (piano) Alex Boneham (bass) James Waples (drums)
The music is indicative of Rose’s broad influences and experiences, drawing on the lyricism of Bill Frisell and the harmonic language of Wayne Shorter. His melodic compositions invite the players to a common meeting point between individual and group improvisation. When compared to Rose’s other projects, such as the groove-based Vampires or the highly composed music of Compass, Chiba has a contemporary jazz focus which allows the four musicians to explore their background of jazz and creative music. Guitarist Kim Johannesen’s playing is a highlight of the group, with a broad palette of sounds and ideas, contributing some of the finest solo moments.
www.placesandspaces.com.au
www.misinterprotato.com www.myspace.com/misinterprotato
www.froyaagre.com www.myspace.com/froyaagre
and
Jeremy Rose quartet Misinterprotato
Sunday 25th October in artist run space in Marrickville.
For more information please email
- jkee(at)ceressolutions.com.au- for instructions.
Acclaimed Brisbane based trio Misinterprotato are embarking on one of their most inventive and captivating tours to date collaborating with the stunning sounds of Norwegian Saxophonist/Composer Froy Aagre
The Brisbane trio, comprising Sean Foran (piano), John Parker (drums) and Pat Marchisella (acoustic bass), are developing their work with Aagre whom they met while studying together at the Banff Centre Canada in 2005.
“We found a common interest in music making and a definite appreciation for each others work, and it was just really a matter of time until we could schedule some shows together.”
MisinterprotatoFroy pianist Sean Foran says. “Last year while I was studying in the UK, Froy and I made some plans to record and tour Australia together in 2010. Then we met up in France at the MIDEM Conference in January and it was all go from there.” The tour enables the quartet to give audiences the chance to experience exciting new arrangements and new works written for the ensemble before the group head into the studio in early November.
Misinterprotato continue to soar, with a performance at the MIDEM Conference in France in January 2009, pianist Sean Foran winning the APRA Professional Development Award and their recent album “Variations” being released in the UK in late 2009.
Similarly, Froy Aagre is an emerging star on the European scene. With sold-out performances at the London Jazz Festival, collaborations with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and tours around Scandinavia, Canada, Japan and the UK, Aagre’s enticing lyricism will be a perfect match for the rhythmically exciting interactions of Misinterprotato.
"intelligent and sometimes moodily reflective, but always in touch with their jazz origins. Foran's piano style is brimful of ideas applied equally well to ballads and up-tempo pieces" - 4* The Australian
"Variations, quite simply, is dazzling, building on the band's interests in improvisation, the avant-rock of later Radiohead and the minimalism often associated with European jazz label ECM." - The Courier Mail
There is an unhurried grace in the way Aagre goes about her business, not interested in dazzling you with technique, but beguilling you with melody. - Stuart Nicholson, Jazzwise (UK)
JEREMY ROSE QUARTET
Sydney-based saxophonist and composer Jeremy Rose was awarded the 2009 Bell Award for Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year, and has been co-leading successful emerging bands The Vampires, The Strides, Compass, as well as working with veteran Australian pianists Mike Nock and Judy Bailey.
..Rose's compositions being more interesting the more they strayed from the jazz tradition. His soprano saxophone playing was especially fluent, melodic and intense… - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald (October 2007)
Jeremy Rose
I consider saxophonist Jeremy Rose to be one of Sydney's most outstanding young composer/bandleaders. - Mike Nock (2007)
The Jeremy Rose Quartet will be previewing music from their release scheduled for November of the Chiba project.
Jeremy Rose (alto + soprano saxophone) Jackson Harrison (piano) Alex Boneham (bass) James Waples (drums)
The music is indicative of Rose’s broad influences and experiences, drawing on the lyricism of Bill Frisell and the harmonic language of Wayne Shorter. His melodic compositions invite the players to a common meeting point between individual and group improvisation. When compared to Rose’s other projects, such as the groove-based Vampires or the highly composed music of Compass, Chiba has a contemporary jazz focus which allows the four musicians to explore their background of jazz and creative music. Guitarist Kim Johannesen’s playing is a highlight of the group, with a broad palette of sounds and ideas, contributing some of the finest solo moments.
www.placesandspaces.com.au
www.misinterprotato.com www.myspace.com/misinterprotato
www.froyaagre.com www.myspace.com/froyaagre
Sunday, May 24, 2009
What next
This week I am in Adelaide for the Come Out Children's Festival, a fantastic children's festival that is a leader in Australia for valuing and presenting work expressly made for children from ages 1-16 ish.
It makes me envious that we don't have something like this in Sydney. However I am going to work away at presenting work for children.
Joanne
www.placesandspaces.com.au
It makes me envious that we don't have something like this in Sydney. However I am going to work away at presenting work for children.
Joanne
www.placesandspaces.com.au
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band
Next gig is Wednesday 20 May @ the Factory. Should be a great night with album launch for Mark's new album.
The intensity of the collective belief in the project was evident immediately, the leader’s first solo having an almost frightening intensity to it, while still exuding a tangible and effecting beauty… This band must be heard – John Shand, SMH.
Isaacs, with every release, has refined his systematic approach to post-modernity jazz to the point that his sound defines what jazz should sound like at the advent of the 21st Century – All About Jazz (USA).
The Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band was formed in 2007 and have toured extensively in Australia and Asia, performing at the 2007 Queensland Music Festival followed by appearances in Japan at the Sapporo Jazz Festival and the Ikspiari jazz club in Tokyo as well as Thailand and the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz.
Expect to hear the band perform a new repertoire of compositions for quintet to accompany the release of their new CD Tell it Like it is and a national tour
Mark Isaacs led his Resurgence band through an all-new original repertoire that coaxed some superb playing from all five musicians – The Age (Melbourne).
Mark Isaacs (piano) James Muller (guitar) Matt Keegan (sax) Brett Hirst (bass) Tim Firth (drums)
BOOK NOW
Performance time 8pm, doors open 7pm
Tickets $18 Adult, $12 concession for students, pensioners FOR PREBOOKED TICKETS
Tickets at the door $20 and $15
Bookings: 9550 3666/www.factorytheatre.com.au
Venue: Factory theatre
105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
Hear tracks from the new CD
The intensity of the collective belief in the project was evident immediately, the leader’s first solo having an almost frightening intensity to it, while still exuding a tangible and effecting beauty… This band must be heard – John Shand, SMH.
Isaacs, with every release, has refined his systematic approach to post-modernity jazz to the point that his sound defines what jazz should sound like at the advent of the 21st Century – All About Jazz (USA).
The Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band was formed in 2007 and have toured extensively in Australia and Asia, performing at the 2007 Queensland Music Festival followed by appearances in Japan at the Sapporo Jazz Festival and the Ikspiari jazz club in Tokyo as well as Thailand and the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz.
Expect to hear the band perform a new repertoire of compositions for quintet to accompany the release of their new CD Tell it Like it is and a national tour
Mark Isaacs led his Resurgence band through an all-new original repertoire that coaxed some superb playing from all five musicians – The Age (Melbourne).
Mark Isaacs (piano) James Muller (guitar) Matt Keegan (sax) Brett Hirst (bass) Tim Firth (drums)
BOOK NOW
Performance time 8pm, doors open 7pm
Tickets $18 Adult, $12 concession for students, pensioners FOR PREBOOKED TICKETS
Tickets at the door $20 and $15
Bookings: 9550 3666/www.factorytheatre.com.au
Venue: Factory theatre
105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
Hear tracks from the new CD
Saturday, March 21, 2009
places and spaces - Judy Baileys Jazz Connection
This was a trial with a morning coffee concert, but in hindsight I think we should have done a tea dance, which we are now mulling over for the future. It was definitely toe tapping music and has great potential to bring back that dance hall style to this music.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Compass Embrace of the Tango - 19/3/09
Compass inspired by the music of Piazzolla, the music is seductive, tantalising ... This performance launches their CD, Abrazo Tango - the embrace of the tango, capturing the fusion of sax with the gypsy romance of the accordion. Hear the sensual chemistry, evocative of the streets of Argentina as played by these remarkable musicians.
Combining the diverse paths of two pairs of saxophone players, 'Compass' – Christina Leonard, Jeremy Rose, Matthew Ottignon, Luke Gilmore - form one of the most interesting and dynamic groups to emerge in Australia's music scene. Inspired by the idea of breaking down barriers between classical music and improvised jazz, Compass takes an innovative and flexible approach to the Saxophone Quartet, combining influences that are, distinct, new and unusual. Committed to expanding the context and genre of the Saxophone Quartet, 'Compass' have and plan to continue to commission new works to be written for collaborations with some of Australia's finest instrumentalists.
The composers and special guest performers on the night are Marcello Maio - piano accordion and Julian Curwin – guitar. As one of Sydney's most sought after performer/ composers at only 22 Marcello Maio has established himself as a musician with extraordinary and diverse talents. Equally at home with Jazz, Brazilian, African-American, European folk and Tango, Piano Accordionist and Pianist Marcello welcomes the challenge of writing and performing in many different styles. Julian has been performing and composing music his whole life, playing a wide range of instruments, and traversing nearly every style imaginable. He co-founded the ARIA-winning gypsy band Monsieur Camembert, and also pursues such projects as heavy metal lounge band Darth Vegas, electro-acoustic experimental pop delicacy Gauche, and quirky tango punk chamber jazz ensemble The Fantastic Terrific Munkle.
Performance time 8pm, doors open 7pm
Tickets $18 Adult, $12 concession for students, pensioners
Tickets at the door $20 and $15
Tickets $18 Adult, $12 concession for students, pensioners
Tickets at the door $20 and $15
Bookings: 9550 3666/www.factorytheatre.com.au
SAVE UP TO 20%– BOOK 2 CONCERTS - JUDY BAILEY'S JAZZ CONNECTION - 21/3 AND COMPASS
Adult $36, concession $25 for both concerts (pre purchase only)
BOOK NOW
SAVE UP TO 20%– BOOK 2 CONCERTS - JUDY BAILEY'S JAZZ CONNECTION - 21/3 AND COMPASS
Adult $36, concession $25 for both concerts (pre purchase only)
BOOK NOW
Judy Baileys Jazz Connection - 21st March
JUDY BAILEY'S JAZZ CONNECTION in music @ the factory
SATURDAY 21ST M
ARCH, 2009
Special morning tea concert
OR SAVE UP TO 20%– BOOK 2 CONCERTS - JUDY BAILEY AND COMPASS 19/3
Tango and jazz in the style of Piazzolla.
Adult $36, concession $25 for both concerts (pre purchase only)
SATURDAY 21ST M
ARCH, 2009Special morning tea concert
Performance at 11
coffee and tea served from 10.30am
Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Street, Marrickville
Save money by pre-booking
Special seniors week offer - tickets including morning tea*
$15 for seniors
$25 Adults
Adults joining seniors are entitled to the special $15 rate.
$15 for children, students and pensionerscoffee and tea served from 10.30am
Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Street, Marrickville
Save money by pre-booking
Special seniors week offer - tickets including morning tea*
$15 for seniors
$25 Adults
Adults joining seniors are entitled to the special $15 rate.
OR SAVE UP TO 20%– BOOK 2 CONCERTS - JUDY BAILEY AND COMPASS 19/3
Tango and jazz in the style of Piazzolla.
Adult $36, concession $25 for both concerts (pre purchase only)
Judy Bailey became infatuated with jazz at the tender age of 12 after hearing a Fats Waller record. She went on to study piano at London’s Trinity College before moving to Australia in 1960 .
Bailey's inherent versatility is evident in her musical diversity and there is no doubt she is one of Australia's leading musicians and composers.
Judy Bailey is a talented pianist who has been influenced by players of all styles and has herself performed with every major Australian jazz musician over the past two decades.
She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to jazz music and education and has recently received an award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music at the 2008 Classical Music Awards.
As a composer her best works are already a jazz legacy.
Bailey's inherent versatility is evident in her musical diversity and there is no doubt she is one of Australia's leading musicians and composers.
Judy Bailey is a talented pianist who has been influenced by players of all styles and has herself performed with every major Australian jazz musician over the past two decades.
She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to jazz music and education and has recently received an award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music at the 2008 Classical Music Awards.
As a composer her best works are already a jazz legacy.
This performance features her big band, the Judy Bailey Jazz Connection. Hear the newest talent on the Sydney scene. Judy normally conducts and composes for the band. As a special treat for this performance she will perform a couple of numbers herself.
Ken Allars trumpet, Brendon Champion trombone, Jamie Beaton vibraphone, Brendan Berlach tenor sax, Guy Elsom trumpet,
Louis Newling tenor sax, Lachlan Hamilton alto sax, Dominic Dietrich guitar, Dane Laboyrie trumpet, Paul Weber trombone,
Charles Casson trumpet, Paul Meo trumpet, Adam Pecar trombone, Michael Griffin alto sax, Harry Sutherland piano,Andrew Symons baritone sax, Gene Taylor bass, Rob Turner drums
Louis Newling tenor sax, Lachlan Hamilton alto sax, Dominic Dietrich guitar, Dane Laboyrie trumpet, Paul Weber trombone,
Charles Casson trumpet, Paul Meo trumpet, Adam Pecar trombone, Michael Griffin alto sax, Harry Sutherland piano,Andrew Symons baritone sax, Gene Taylor bass, Rob Turner drums
Judy Bailey
musical director / composer
TICKETS - ON SALE NOW - Century Venues
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This concert is also being performed @ the following Historic Houses
19/3 - Vaucluse House - morning performance and twilight performance
Thursday, January 15, 2009
2009 season
After a successful 2008 we will be back in 2009 with:
March 2009 Judy Bailey's Jazz Connection - performing at Vaucluse House, The Mint and the Factory.
March 2009 Compass - performing in music @ the factory and launching their new CD with a tango flavour.
20 May 2009 Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band - First stop on a national tour to accompany a new CD launch. Featuring a cracking band with James Muller, Matt Keegan, Brett Hirst and Tim Firth.
November 2009 Taikoz/Topology and Karak - in a blockbuster of sound at the Enmore Theatre.
October 2009 The Australian Art Orchestra - presenting their exquisite Indian project - Into the Fire in music @ the factory
Also in the pipeline are performances by Andrew Robson Trio, Matt McMahon and Guy Strazz and we have quite a few more up our sleeves.
Visit places and spaces for more info
March 2009 Judy Bailey's Jazz Connection - performing at Vaucluse House, The Mint and the Factory.
March 2009 Compass - performing in music @ the factory and launching their new CD with a tango flavour.
20 May 2009 Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band - First stop on a national tour to accompany a new CD launch. Featuring a cracking band with James Muller, Matt Keegan, Brett Hirst and Tim Firth.
November 2009 Taikoz/Topology and Karak - in a blockbuster of sound at the Enmore Theatre.
October 2009 The Australian Art Orchestra - presenting their exquisite Indian project - Into the Fire in music @ the factory
Also in the pipeline are performances by Andrew Robson Trio, Matt McMahon and Guy Strazz and we have quite a few more up our sleeves.
Visit places and spaces for more info
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