Brisbane Powerhouse and Optus Business present
Brisbane Jazz Festival 2008
Fri 31 Oct - Thu 6 Nov 08
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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Brisbane Jazz Festival, a celebration of live and improvised music by some of the world’s most acclaimed jazz artists. From the USA to Finland, our city will welcome artists from far and wide, many fresh from recent performances at Wangaratta Jazz Festival.
This year’s festival is headlined by a string of almighty partnerships. Grammy award winning tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and master jazz guitarist John Scofield reunite for the first time in 20 years. Legendary Australian pianist Mark Isaacs and Thirsty Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte join forces to show what jazz piano can become. David Murray, considered the most dexterous and soulful living tenor saxophonist, performs with the Black Saints.
There’s also a strong local flavour with our city’s best artists taking the stage for a fine offering of free entertainment.
Contemporary compositions, cool classics, ethereal melodies, scintillating scats, Brazilian rhythms, bebop, swing and groove-induced tunes – experience the beauty of jazz.
Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Optus Business
Supported by JC Decaux, Korean Air, Map Magazine and OurBrisbane.com
Grammy Award winners, big-name internationals and Australia's best jazz talent.
What's On
| Music | Leigh Carriage with Stephen Russell and Helen Russell | Fri 31 Oct 08 |
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| Music | The John Scofield and Joe Lovano Quartet | Fri 31 Oct 08 |
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| Music | The Alcohotlicks | Fri 31 Oct 08 |
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| Music | Zac Hurren Trio | Fri 31 Oct 08 |
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| Music | Jam Session with James Sherlock | Sat 1 Nov 08 |
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| Music | West End Composers Collective Featuring Kristin Berardi | Sat 1 Nov 08 |
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| Music | Graeme Norris Trio | Sat 1 Nov 08 |
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| Music | Mark Isaacs and Rai Thistlethwayte | Sat 1 Nov 08 |
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| Music | Gretchen Parlato and Mike Moreno | Sat 1 Nov 08 |
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| Music | David Murray Black Saint Quartet | Sun 2 Nov 08 |
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| Music | Ilmiliekki Quartet | Sun 2 Nov 08 |
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| Music | The Nick Aggs Quintet: Featuring members of Afro Dizzi Act | Sun 2 Nov 08 |
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| Music | Lea DeLaria | Thu 6 Nov 08 |
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Ticket Packages
Powerhouse Jazz Package: $150
John Scofield & Joe Lovano Quartet
Mark Isaacs & Rai Thistlethwayte
David Murray Black Saint Quartet
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Visy Jazz Package $90
Zac Hurren Trio
The Alcohotlicks
West End Composers Collective Featuring Kristen Berardi
Ilmiliekki Quartet
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