Doors 6pm
Show 7:30pm
PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL AT THE ELLINGTON
Be transported into the world of jazz as the Jamie Oehlers Quartet brings the music of iconic jazz artists to life.
In this electrifying performance, the quartet pays homage to legendary jazz figures, delivering powerful interpretations of classic tunes that have shaped the history of music. From the soulful melodies of Miles Davis to the formidable spiritual jazz of John Coltrane, the best of Perth’s musicians will transport you through time, celebrating the ageless genius of the jazz greats and adding their own twists to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening at the Ellington, where the spirit of jazz lives on.
Jamie Oehlers – Saxophones
Tom O’Halloran – Piano
Zac Grafton – Bass
Ben Vanderwal – Drums
Jamie Oehlers is one of Australia’s leading jazz artists and saxophonists. In 2003 Jamie was the winner of the World Saxophone Competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and has won numerous awards in Australia, including an Australian Jazz “Bell” Award for Best Australian Jazz Artist and three for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, an ABC Limelight Award for Best Jazz CD Release, an Australian Young Achiever of the Year Award, and has twice been a finalist in the ARIA awards for Best Jazz Album. He has performed throughout the world including major festivals like the JVC Jazz Festival in New York, BBC London Jazz Festival, Jazz Yatra in India, Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival in Rome, Galway Jazz festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, and comprehensively throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. He has collaborated with many great international jazz artists within Australia and overseas including performances and recordings with Ari Hoenig, Aaron Goldberg, George Garzone, Charlie Haden, Eric Harland, Reuben Rogers, Rufus Reid, Geri Allen, Cindy Blackman, Jamie Cullum, Bob Hurst, Megan Washington, Kate Ceberano and many more. Jamie has released 13 CDs as a leader, including his most recent recordings “Night Music”, “Innocent Dreamer” (with Tal Cohen), “The Burden of Memory” (with Paul Grabowsky, Eric Harland and Reuben Rogers), and “Smoke and Mirrors” (with Ari Hoenig).
