NOOSA JAZZ KICKS OFF IN STYLE

Full of colour and entertainment, the Traditional New Orleans parade down Hastings Street includes a procession of bands and street entertainers followed by the "King and Queen" of the Festival. This is a real crowd pleaser and kicks off the Tastings on Hastings 'Longest lunch on Friday afternoon.

STREET PARADE AND LAUNCH OF THE NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010 - FRIDAY

When: Friday 3rd September
Where: Hastings Street
Time: 11.15am

NOOSA'S LONGEST LUNCH DINING A LA JAZZ - FRIDAY

Last year the Noosa Jazz event, Tastings on Hastings Street luncheon was such a huge success event organizers have decided to keep the culinary delight as a permanent fixture.

Tastings on Hastings provides the unique opportunity to wine and dine literally on Hastings Street, while being entertained by the Festival's performers on roaming stages on Friday 3rd September from 11am.

Expect to be sitting next to 800 of your closest Noosa friends and guests down the middle of Hastings Street from a wide range of restaurants offering sumptuous menus. What better way to enjoy an alfresco style gourmet lunch, sipping on fine wines and listening to the sultry sounds of Jazz on a Noosa Spring day.

Tastings on Hastings will highlight a morning of 'all that's Jazz' on Hastings Street, so why not make a day of it and soak up all that is on offer. As a special treat, The event will be presenting two of Australia's iconic and young dynamic chefs, Matt Golinski Celebrity Chef on Channel 10's Ready Steady Cook and Matt McKenzie, Jamie Oliver's protg from fifteen restaurant in Melbourne and Celebrity Chef of Outback Matty. Both will be showcasing some of their signature dishes that have won them world wide acclaim.
The Twilight Jazz Sessions on this Friday 3rd September and Saturday 4th September are a feature of this years' Noosa Jazz Festival held on the main stage in Noosa Woods.

TWILIGHT JAZZ IN THE WOODS -- NIGHTS TO REMEMBER - FRIDAY

Friday night is Big Band night and it doesn't get much bigger than the Ralph Pyl Big Band featuring Australian icons Monica Trapaga, Doug Parkinson and Frank Bennett.

Ralph has performed and recorded with many artists both in Australia and overseas including international stars K.C and the Sunshine Band, Shirley Bassey, Ronnie Corbett, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Ralph Carmichael, Buddy Greco and since 1998 has been lead trumpet with Tom Burlinson's "Frank - The Sinatra Story in Song".

His world renowned 'Sydney All Star Big Band' has won four Australian Entertainment Mo Awards for best jazz ensemble of the year.

Monica Trapaga is one of Australia's most versatile entertainers and preeminent ladies of Jazz. She started singing at age 19 and has been performing with various jazz bands for over 20 years.

Multi-ARIA nominee Frank Bennett will lend his incredible voice to this line up. He has sold over 40,000 albums. His unmistakable talent, personality and panache have led him to become one of the most popular and sought after entertainers in Australia today.

Lending his legendary velvet voice to this Big Band is Doug Parkinson, a part of our music heritage. His imposing physique and stage presence holds your attention in a vice-like grip. A superstar with a string of hits including Dear Prudence, Without You and Everlasting Love, a show stopping icon of the stage in award winning musical theatre roles in everything from Tommy to stage spectaculars Jesus Christ Superstar and Grease.

Next to hit the stage will be renowned Australian pianist Paul Grabowsky along with Niko Schuble and Philip Rex.

The Paul Grabowsky Trio was established in 1985, led by Grabowsky's innovative arrangements in classical and jazz music. Drummer Niko Schuble won the Australian Jazz Award for best drummer. Bass player Philip Rex is one of Australia's most in demand musicians, being a leading exponent of the Double Bass, and playing Tuba as his second instrument within the Australian Art Orchestra. Musicians and critics everywhere have noted his musical skill and versatility, both as an instrumentalist, bandleader, and producer.

The Paul Grabowsky Trio has played in major Australian venues including the Sydney Opera House, and with the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra and international jazz acts including Johnny Griffin, Scott Hamilton and Richie Cole.

Rounding out the evening is one of the true legends of Jazz, the supremely accomplished and versatile Warren Vach. A versatile and rare performer, Warren has been astounding audiences worldwide for decades with his superb cornet, trumpet and flugelhorn stylings.

Saturday, 4 September 2010
12 -3pm Legends Lunch (Quay West Resort & Spa Noosa
4.30-5pm Jan Preston/Dan Barnett -- Bicentennial Hall
5pm Jazz River Cruise -- George Washingmachine
7.00pm Twilight Jazz -- Diana Clark
8pm Fem Belling (Hog's Breath)
8.45 -- 9.45pm Twilight Jazz Idea of North

LUNCH WITH JAZZ LEGEND WARREN VACH - SATURDAY

For 20 years the Noosa Jazz Festival has attracted extraordinary international and Australian talent to Noosa each year and as a special 20th celebration tribute organisers have added a new element to the program - the Legends Lunch.

The Legends Lunch is your exclusive opportunity to attend a unique, intimate dining and jazz experience with some of the worlds' greatest performers each year.
This year the inaugural lunch will be held at the new and sophisticated Quay West Resort & Spa Noosa on Saturday 4th September from 12 noon with special guest, Jazz legend from New York, Mr Warren Vach.

Mr Vach will be interviewed and chatting with Australian Jazz aficionado, John Shand, the Jazz writer for the Sydney Morning Herald and author of the beautifully written and presented book, Jazz: The Australian Accent. The book released in 2008 is a snapshot of the contemporary jazz scene in Australia and poses the question "'is there such a thing as Australian jazz or is there just jazz made in Australia?

Vach is a supremely accomplished, versatile and rare performer who has made 35 Jazz albums. He has been astounding audiences worldwide for decades with his superb cornet, trumpet and flugelhorn styling's. Through live performances and recordings, along with stage, screen, radio and television appearances, Warren conveys incredible warmth through his burnished tone and intelligent improvisations.

Indulge in 5 star dining as Executive Chef, Lee Jeynes presents a modern dining experience using the freshest of produce together with European influences. Tickets are $65.00 that includes a two course lunch.

TWILIGHT JAZZ IN THE WOODS -- NIGHTS TO REMEMBER - SATURDAY

Saturday is the Festival's premier night and will be one to long remember featuring the best of Australian and US Jazz.

A trio of Australia's finest musicians featuring vocalist Diana Clark and long time collaborator, master guitarist Doug de Vries perform lyrical and fiery originals combining the spontaneity of jazz with the rhythm, romance and intricacy of Brazilian popular song.

Be inspired as they bring good feeling, humour and passion to an original repertoire through cultivating the great traditions of choro, bossa nova, samba and jazz in their compelling performance interplay.

You will be enchanted with capella quartet The Idea of North who defy categorization. As a quartet of musicians, their voices are their instruments: soprano, alto, tenor and bass, with a bit of vocal percussion thrown in. Their sound and style is distinct, yet they cross many musical genres: jazz, pop, folk, gospel, even comedy. Their arrangements are extraordinary. They take songs you know and songs you don't and create songs you'll love. But it's not just about the music.

The evening will be completed with the brilliant New York Trio The Bad Plus who will enthrall jazz buffs with their energetic and powerful performance.

6.30-10.00pm, Friday 3rd September & Saturday 4th September, 2010
Noosa Woods, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads


Sunday, 5 September 2010
11.00am Youth in Jazz
Jazz in the Woods
12.45pm Brisbane Army Band - Andrews Sisters
4.30 -- 5.30pm The J -- Barb Jungr/Diana Clark
8.00 -- 9.30pm Final Blast -- Bicentennial Hall

GIANTS OF JAZZ AT THE J -- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

The Noosa Jazz Festival is introducing the J as an official venue in 2010. To celebrate 20 years of Nosoa Jazz, organisers have invited some amazing jazz talent to grace the stage of this terrific venue. Head to the J on Saturday and Sunday afternoons to catch the amazing performances that will star as the 'Giants of Jazz'.
Featuring Steve Magnusson Trio, The Scott Tinkler Quartet, The Diana Clark Trio featuring Doug De Vries (Brizilian Jazz) Barb Jungr (UK),

FREE TOP LINE JAZZ IN THE WOODS - SUNDAY

The tradition of the Noosa Jazz Festival continues with Jazz in the Woods, offering free admission to a stellar line up of top entertainment promising to be one of this year's biggest family days out and a great way to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday 5 September.

Jazz in the Woods gets underway from 10.00am with the sweet sounds of the Youth in Jazz and a full entertainment program till 5pm.

Families can celebrate Father's Day or jazz fans can simply enjoy the array of favorites on offer during the day including Ingrid James Quartet, Pugsley Buzzard & The Howler, the Australian Brisbane Army Band with a tribute to the Andrew Sisters and lots more.

So pick up your picnic blanket and pack up your family and friends and head down to the free Jazz in the Woods concert.

"Jazz in the Woods" is a Noosa tradition and is embraced by the community on all levels. Born from humble beginnings 18 years ago, it is now a pinnacle part of the three-day festival and draws thousands of people down Hastings Street into a sea of music.

The concert always delivers a cross section of traditional jazz, swing, blues and big band entertainment, with the inclusion of some of Queensland's premium school big bands. The event draws a wide cross section of locals and interstate tourists who enjoy a lazy Sunday in the park, soaking up the ambiance of the Festival.

It's a wonderful day for families and friends to enjoy great music, feast at the food hall or potter around the 30 market stalls for a bargain while the kids are entertained with rides and games.

With a full days line-up of entertainment why not park the car and catch the Noosa Riverlight Ferry to the Park for a hassle free day out.

YOUTH IN JAZZ -- FRIDAY - SUNDAY
No festival would be complete without offering schools the opportunity to be part of this amazing dynamic.

More than 150 school students will offer their talents to a welcoming audience over a three-day period throughout the festival. These 20-piece big bands are as polished and professional as any of our stella musicians and are a must see performance.

Some of the participating schools include:
Noosa District High School, St Andrews Anglican College, Maroochydore State High School, Inaburra School (NSW) Gympie and James Nash SHS, Sunshine Coast Grammar, Kingaroy SHS

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Publish Date: 03 Sep 10