Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
The Bob Tweedie Colourful Zoo Magic Trio are coming to the Ellington stage this April. United under the vision of local pianist Bob Tweedie, these three energetic and virtuosic musicians will be exploring many corners of a diverse spectrum of sounds and influences, from acoustic modern jazz to electronic jazz fusion. Despite being close friends who have played together for many years in a whole range of musical contexts, this night will be a rare chance to hear them demonstrate the camaraderie they’ve developed over their time at WAAPA and beyond.
Expect to hear brand-new original music and a few covers they’ve made their own (Weather Report, Esperanza Spalding, Stevie Wonder), especially crafted to push their abilities, and to allow the trio’s rich and unique musical personalities to shine. The night will be filled with unexpected turns, infectious grooves, spontaneous dynamicism, and the unflappable rapport of a trio with nothing to lose. And also synthesisers.
Piano – Bob Tweedie
Electric Bass – Tommi Flamenco
Drums – Ben Shelley
Bob Tweedie is a 24 year old jazz pianist who is highly active in the Perth scene. After graduating from WAAPA with First-class Honours in 2022, he has dived right into new creative projects, such as the original jazz collective Bad Neighbour, and original folk artist Anna Schneider. He has been fortunate to play alongside Linda May Han Oh, Chloe Rowlands, and Sara McDonald’s NYChillharmonic. He is the 2025 Assistant Music Director for the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, and is currently studying big band arranging under New York-based composer Steven Feifke. His biggest musical influences for his composition and playing are currently Sullivan Fortner, Tigran Hamasyan, and Brad Mehldau.
