The aim of the Perth Jazz Society is to further the interest in and appreciation of jazz, to encourage and assist in the live performance of jazz, and to promote the knowledge of jazz through specific development projects. We proudly acknowledge major sponsors Government of WA, DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS & LOTTERYWEST.
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Gig Archive
JOHANNES LUEBBERS DECTET
Mon 26 Oct 2009 @ 8:00pm
Admission Members $10 Student members $5 Non-members $15
This innovative ensemble has picked up a string of awards since their formation, including the 2009 Jazz 'Bell' Award for 'Best Australian Jazz Song of the Year', the 2008 WAM Song Competition (Jazz) and a 2009 nomination for 'Best Jazz Act' at the WAMI Awards. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this exciting young ensemble perform live in one of Perth's premier jazz venues.
'[Johannes's music] is music of great substance and should be heard by all who want more from music than an instant hit and not much else. In a word, it is exceptional.' – Tony Gould AM
A graduate of the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Johannes Luebbers has won numerous awards, including the 2006 Bob Wylie scholarship and the 2006 APRA Professional Development Award for Jazz. He was recently awarded 2009 WA 'Youth Arts' Citizen of the Year at the West Australian Citizen of the Year Awards.
The line-up for this gig will be Emily Thomas & Kevin Penkin (flute), Stephanie Nicholls (oboe), Ben Collins (clarinet/alto sax), Dan Thorne (tenor sax), Callum G'Froerer (trumpet), Doree Dixon (french horn), Tilman Robinson (trombone), Chris Foster (Piano), Nick Abbey (bass), Ben Falle (drums), Aaron Malone (vocals), Johannes Luebbers (piano accordion) - a dectet with 13 members, now that's value.
For more - go to www.johannesluebbers.com