"JAZZIN' UP THE PARK"

                                                                   PARADISE POINT PARKLANDS

                                                     SUNDAY  MARCH 11  12 - 4pm

                                                                     A joint sponsorship presentation of

                                                         Gold Coast City Council and Gold Coast City Jazz Club

                                                                               With four local musician jazz groups. 

                                                           Paradise Point Parklands, on the Esplanade (Map Ref 26 R15) -
                                                           the perfect location for a staged musical presentation, a stroll,
                                                           picnic or to simply relax overlooking the Broadwater and
                                                           Sovereign Island. The amazing views make this one of the most
                                                           beautiful parks on the Gold Coast.  These Parklands have
                                                           recently been upgraded with new public amenities, barbeque
                                                           facilities and picnic shelters.  Plenty of shade trees. 
                                                           Good parking available nearby. Bring your own seating.
                                                                     Make it a picnic day out            Food and dining nearby.
                            
                                                                              ADMISSION - FREE           No bookings.
                                    

The Satin Sounds
                          

  The Satin Sounds are dedicated to pleasing the
 audience thus they bring a variety of jazz styles

 including traditional, Dixie, Swing, Latin, Blues and
also with those magnificent timeless songs from the
 Big Band era. They will present some of the show-
      stopping ballads from popular musicals, plus the hits of performers like
      Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald.
      The Satin Sounds Quartet consists of Valentine Jones, bass and vocals;
      Tab Paenga, keyboard /reeds; Rick Woodward drums and vocalist Coral Jones.
      Their entertainment is designed to bring happy memories and great enjoyment to
      the audience. Their solid rhythms will keep your toes tapping.

 
 

                              Ensemble Latino

      John Whyte, keyboards and Michelle Benson on guitar and percussion, as     
      ‘Ensemble Latino’ have been working together for fifteen years. They play
      an exciting mix of Brazilian and Latin music and love to get you involved         
      with their performance, encouraging audience participation with playing
      percussion instruments and dancing. Backing the duo for this event will be
      The White Brothers - David on sax & Steve on guitar.

 

                             The Zoo Crew                 

                                    

     The Zoo Crew promises jazz and swing lovers a musical journey to remember - combining the extraordinary
      talents of four extraordinary jazz musicians. Willy Qua, a master of saxophone, flute, percussion and drums
      is an original member of the legendary Galapagos Duck. During a stellar career, he has worked with some of
      the biggest jazz names. Wil Sargisson, on keyboard, is widely recognized as a remarkable talent and his
      reputation has seen him repeatedly invited to perform at the prestigious New Orleans Jazz and Heritage
      Festival. Col Atkinson, bass player and vocalist, has worked with some great Australian entertainers and is
      known to Southeast Queensland jazz afficionados. Saia Hanlon is a drummer who continues to wow crowds
      his unique style. His ability to switch between jazz, rock, funk and Latin, brings a professional yet dynamic
      sound to any project.

       The Tyburn Swingers

      

                                                                         The Tyburn Swingers have been together in
                                                                         one form or another for ten years and came
                                                                         about as a need to play repertoire that was
                                                                         simply not being presented to the jazz
                                                                         public. Their music is swinging and the
                                                                         camaraderie between players is heart
                                                                                                                                           warming with delightful musical banter.
                                                                                                                                           Their line up now includes Colin Jones on
                                                                                                                                           trumpet and flugel horn, premier pianist Ken
                                                                                                                                           Bennett, John Woodards on drums and John
                                                                                                                                           Edwards on acoustic bass. All now are long term
                                                                                                                                           residents on the Gold Coast.