WA Musical Stars are set to unite in celebration of Jazz
This February, the state’s best musicians will unite to bring a first-of-its-kind performance to Perth audiences, blurring the lines between classic and contemporary.
The Western Australian Jazz Project (WAJP) will join forces with musical legends including Sara McLiver, Jamie ‘Slim Jim’ Mercanti, and Jamie Oehlers for its ‘Jazz at the Symphony’ performance at Perth Concert Hall.
The unconventional concert will combine the worlds of classical, jazz and contemporary music, showcasing the best of each genre and creating an experience unlike anything seen before on Western Australian stages.
The concert will see the premier of a brand-new composition commissioned by rising star Vanessa Perica, as well as music from Debussy, Dvorak, Ella Fitzgerald, and Stephen Sondheim.
WAJP is an ensemble of trumpeters, trombonists, saxophonists and rhythmists and are working to transform Perth’s jazz scene through a series of concerts, activations, and education opportunities in Western Australia.
FULL ARTIST LIST:
• Sara McLiver (soprano)
• Rod McGrath (cello)
• Andrew Nicholson (flute)
• Jamie ‘Slim Jim’ Mercanti (vocal)
• Solomon Pitt (vocal)
• Ali Bodycoat (vocal)
• Jamie Oehlers (saxophone)
• Vanessa Perica (composer)
• Roger Garrood (saxophone)
• and introducing Hallelujah Selepe (vocal)
Jazz at the Symphony
Perth Concert Hall
Friday 18 February at 7.30pm
Tickets start at $30 and are available at www.perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/jazz-at-the-symphony
