The recently formed Hobart Jazz Octet, will premiere their Ebony and Ivory tribute to big band leader, Duke Ellington as part of the Centre’s popular Friday Night Concert series.
A genius for instrumental combinations, improvisation, and jazz arranging which brought the world the unique “Ellington” sound, The Duke, is considered by many to be America’s greatest composer, bandleader, and recording artist
Recently formed by Aly Patmore the Hobart Jazz Octet is a collective of professional musicians interested in taking the small ensemble form to a new level, spirit and energy. The Duke Ellington ‘Ebony and Ivory’ project is the catalyst on a rolling sea of opportunity, creativity and expands on ideas of original compositional works and arrangements in styles previously perfected by world class musicians.
The Hobart Jazz Octet will play songs and arrangements by the great man himself and his loyal instrumentalists and co-writers ie Billy Strayhorn, Juan Tizol, Cootie Williams and Johnny Hodges. These blues-based melodies, are some of the finest creations in big band and vocal jazz.
The Hobart Jazz Octet is
Alyson Patmore – Vocals/Arrangements
Paul Smith – Trumpet
Danny Healy – Saxophones
Alistar Dobson- Saxophones
Donald Bate – Trombone
Kelly Ottaway – Piano
Oscar Neyland – Bass
Matthew Ives – Drums
Hobart Jazz Octet
Where: Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins St. Moonah
When: Friday 28th September
Times: Doors open from 7pm for a 7:30pm start
Entry by Gold Coin Donation
For media inquiries: [email protected]
Michael McLaughlin
Community Cultural Development Officer
Glenorchy City Council
Michael McLaughlin Community Cultural Development Officer Glenorchy City Council
