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Friday May 25, 7pm
Darren Sigesmund Strands Project (Canada)
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

2010 Juno nominee and Galaxie Rising Star winner, Toronto trombonist Darren Sigesmund, has firmly established his Strands Project as one of Canada’s leading national and international touring ensembles. The Darren Sigesmund Strands Project, featuring Australia’s renowned guitar virtuoso James Muller, perform cutting edge jazz in an intimate setting. Don’t miss this one!

Tuesday June 5, 7pm
Chris Potter (USA) meets the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra
IPAC Theatre, Wollongong

$35 (general) / $30 (concession) / $25 (students of the con) / $100 (family)

Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, with Chris Potter (USA), perform at IMB Theatre, IPAC. Widely acknowledged as Australia’s leading jazz orchestra, the Mothership returns to Wollongong following their sell-out gig in 2011. Presenting music from their albums alongside special arrangements, this is a once-in-a-lifetime performance with an acclaimed jazz artist who regularly fills concert halls throughout the world.

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Friday July 6, 7pm
Sandy Evans Trio with Bobby Singh
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

The Sandy Evans Trio with special guest Bobby Singh, one of Australia’s leading Indian musicians, to weave an extraordinary kaleidoscope of colour, rhythm and melody. Expect soulful melodies, breathtaking improvisations, hypnotic grooves and stunning percussion solos, redefining the fusion of jazz and Indian music.

Friday August 24, 7pm
Mucho Mambo
Unibar - UOW Main Campus

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

Featuring some of Australia’s best Latin and Jazz musicians, Mucho Mambo has been blowing audiences away since 2002 with their world-class big band arrangements, brilliant musicianship and funky visuals. Expect cool old syle Latin grooves of Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Conga and Salsa that will get you on your feet!"The music is played with flawless conviction and great panache. This was delightful music in it's heyday and sounds like it was invented yesterday when played by Mucho mambo" - Sydney Morning Herald Metro. All Ages Gig.

Friday September 14, 7pm
Jonathan Zwartz
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

Jonathan Zwartz is one of Australia’s leading Jazz Musicians. He has played and recorded with many of the most outstanding Australian music artists and has organised many noteworthy events in the Australian Music scene. He recorded his debut CD in January of 2008 with Barney McAll, Hamish Stuart, Doug deVries, Phil Slater and Fabian Hevia entitled ‘The Sea’ which was released in November 2009 to critical acclaim, winning two prestigious ‘Bell’ Awards in 2010.

Friday September 28, 7pm
Cope Street Parade
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

Friday October 12, 7pm
Marialy Pacheco (Cuba)
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

Marialy Pacheco represents the next generation of emerging Cuban musicians. Her music is a fine balance between Cuban tradition, jazz and her classical training. She brings the piano to life with an immense talent for highly nuanced improvisations. Marialy has released 5 independent albums and in 2011 was a finalist at Europa Fest International Jazz Competition in Bucharest, Romania.

Saturday October 27, 7pm
Sirens Big Band
IPAC Theatre, Wollongong

Sirens Big Band are a 17-piece all female ensemble whose music is at the interface of jazz and world music. With a focus on the new they weave lilting African, Middle Eastern and Latin rhythms together to create a unique sound. This will be Sirens Wollongong debut and the launch of their new album, developed whilst artists in residence at Bundanon. "This all-female jazz ensemble...can roar as one like an Ethiopian lion or fly like a bullet train, and yet also bristles with world-class soloists who are given free rein to blow and blow and blow." --Orange Press. Suported by the Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra.

Friday November 9, 7pm
Christina Fuchs 'No Tango' Quartet (Germany)
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

$15 (general) / $12 (concession) / $10 (students of the Con)

Christina Fuchs, saxophonist and composer, brings her ‘No Tango’ Quartet to Wollongong for the first time as part of a National tour promoting their self-titled debut release. Described as innovative, delicate, humorous and lyrical, the Quartet combines jazz, ethnic and modern compositions that will fascinate from the first note. “…strong, free grooves…although steadfastly energetic, it is still amusic full of lightness…It feels as there is no end to the stories theycan tell through the beauty of improvised music.” - Jazz Podium

Friday November 23, 7pm
Dave Panichi Septet
Gleniffer Brae Auditorium

Dave Panichi's career as a premier international trombonist has seen him work with jazz luminaries as diverse as Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich and Blood, Sweat and Tears. In a wide range of roles from session musician to lecturer, Dave has won audiences from Wangarratta to New York with his broad stylistic range, consummate musicianship and unique performing style. Alongside an all-star band including Phil Slater and James Muller this gig is a must-see!

PAST GIGS:

Friday February 18, 7pm
The Vampires

The Vampires opened our 2012 Jazz Series to a sold out crowd. Don't miss out next time - get in early and book your tickets.

Friday March 2, 7pm
Andrew Dickeson Quintet

Hard Bop hits The Con Jazz Series with the Andrew Dickeson Quintet. Led by internationally renowned drummer Andrew Dickeson, this group features some of Australia’s premier jazz artists: Warwick Alder (trumpet), Dave Panichi (trombone), Brendan Clarke (double bass) and Steve Barry (piano). This performance will include music from Dickeson’s debut CD, Weaver of Dreams, which was recently released to rave reviews. An exciting, energetic performance is guaranteed.

For further information regarding concerts in this series, please follow the links above or click on the photos.

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Dave Reglar, Jazz Assistant
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For more details on these and other jazz performances in Wollongong, check out www.wollongongjazz.com

The 2012 Jazz Series is a music series of twelve concerts presented by the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, supported by Arts NSW.