Sydney Jazz Collective recently performed for another fantastic Great Gatsby party – which is a theme we’ve been seeing used very successfully at several events since the film was released. This most recent Gatsby theme event was a fundraiser function for the KidzFix Foundation. The specific purpose was to raise enough money to purchase a NETS (Newborn & Paediatric Emergency Transport Service) ambulance for rural & regional deployment – so we were very happy to be supporting this worthy cause.
Just received some beautiful black & white photographs of Sydney Jazz Collective performing our opening acoustic trio set for a recent wedding at Balmoral Bathers’ Pavilion.
These photos were taken by the Talented Mr Brindley (Robert from Brindley Images).
Well we’re right in the middle of the busiest time of the year now with late spring/summer weddings and corporate christmas parties all peaking at the same crazy time (+ we’re hitting the road for a mini tour at the end of this month). Yes, ‘the silly season’ is here!
There’s a whole bunch of new live gig recordings we’ve been making which will soon be ready for posting, but in the meantime I thought we’d share a funky photo and some feedback about some music we performed at a recent 21st birthday party.
Thanks again for providing such a wonderful evening of musical entertainment. You all were amazing. Hannah was over the moon with your sound and it made her 21st party an evening to remember. Thank you for being on time, being sensitive to how the evening was progressing and providing that extra song at the end of the night. If we ever need music for another function you will definitely be the first ones we call. I am more than happy to recommend you to anyone who will listen.
Bev Cameron, Daughter’s 21st @ Private Home
Is this a blast from the past?
Nope, it’s actually just a bit of digital technology using an app called Hipstamatic for iPhone. Thanks to Edoardo Santoni for taking this photo while we opened a daytime wedding gig with a relaxed instrumental jazz quartet set.
Remember that gig in 1973? Actually this was taken in 2011 using a vintage filter on Hipstamatic for iPhone (Sydney Jazz Collective)
What an incredible place to hold your function. On Tuesday 3rd May the Sydney Jazz Collective guitar, saxophone and bass trio visited the Powerhouse Museum to perform for the Transfield Services Dinner to celebrate their 10 year Anniversary on ASX. Surrounded by the amazing locomotive and space exhibition we performed for many guests including the federal member of parliament, The Hon. Joe Hockey.
The soft tones & harmonic textures from this kind of trio lineup work really well for corporate dinners and more intimate settings. It’s also handy to have 3 balanced instrumental roles (melody, chords, bass lines) which can perform acoustically without any access to power if the event requires.
Here’s what our client from Transfield Services had to say about this performance:
Thank you Sydney Jazz Collective for putting on an amazing performance for Transfield Services last night. The instrumental trio (sax, guitar, bass) performing at a Board function at the Transport Exhibition in the Powerhouse Museum was just the right touch to ease our guests into a relaxed and convivial evening.
Your musicians arrived on time, set up discreetly and then performed professionally with flair and elegance – first class entertainment. Next time we organise a similar function, we will definitely call on Sydney Jazz Collective again, perhaps even adding one of your vocalists to the mix.
Eve Roberts, Transfield Services Corporate Function
@ The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Sydney Jazz Collective Trio (Sax, Double Bass, Guitar) performing at The Powerhouse Museum
