Townsville Jazz Club - Mini Jazz Festival
Sunday 8th October 2023 - 1pm to 5pm
Come along to the Gregory Street Headland
On The Strand, Townsville
(Location: The Gregory Street Headland is located opposite the Seaview Hotel and Harolds Fish Bar on the Strand)
This is your chance to relax and listen to some great Jazz
Four great bands will be playing
1PM - AQUARELA - A new band formed for this occasion featuring Alina Filipe on Vocals along with John Ruffle on Keyboard, Doug Lye on Drums, Josh Kehoe on Sax, Bob Passmore on Bass.
2PM - PMJB - les by Les Nicholson this band never fails to entertain, accompanied by John Ruffle on Keyboard, Doug Lye on Drums, Scott Jorgensen on Bass, Bob Passmore on Sax, Russell West on Sax. Then, add in two great vocalists Sarah Lane and Sara Shaw - what a wonderful arrangement of talent!
3PM - TRB4 - featuring Stephanie Dick on Piano and Vocals, Reg Braun on Drums, Gavin Forno on Bass, Josh Kehoe on Sax. Anyone who attended the Jazz evening last Sunday will vouch for the wonderful night provided by this band.
4PM - STOKES NICHOLSON BIG BAND - led by Les Nicholson on Trumpet and Vocals, this band can certainly bring for your pleasure a wonderful program of Big Band music. What a great opportunity to hear the Big Band perform and a talented finale to an afternoon of music
Some tiered seating is available in the outdoor theatre area
Bring along your fold-up chairs & blankets to sit on and just enjoy the fun.
Perhaps some SLIP – SLOP – SLAP might be advisable and definitely a hat to protect from the sun.
This is a fun afternoon organised by Les and Bob along with Jazz Club personnel.
Entry is free – this is your opportunity to hear the Big Band perform, along with the other three groups.
Inquiries – contact:
Les Nicholson on 0417 637 893 or Bob Spillane on 0418 303 938
