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Mar 02 - Nov 24, 2013
WAYJO 2013 Season
In 2013, WAYJO are presenting performances with four renowned guest artists: James Morrison, Jim Rotondi, Darcy James Argue and Tim Davies, as well as a 30th Anniversary Gala Concert featuring all three WAYJO bands and an all-star alumni line-up.
American instrumentalist and composer Jim Rotondi is Professor of Jazz Trumpet at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria. Known for his rich, warm style, his performances with WAYJO are part of a pilot exchange program with the Austrian university.
Darcy James Argue is a big band composer who blends the jazz tradition with raw, modern musical energy. His ground-breaking work 'Secret Society' with his 18-piece big band won critical acclaim.
Tim Davies is a Melbourne-born Grammy Award nominee based in LA. He combines classic big band themes with traditional and contemporary elements.
Along with the headline concerts, WAYJO will continue to present a wide range of performances throughout the year. For more details on the program visit their website
Continuing their national composer-in-residence program, Brodie McAllister has been chosen to develop new piecesof jazz music for the orchestra, while Sam Timmerman has been announced as the associate composer-in-residence.
Originating in 1983, WAYJO provides a unique experience for West Australian jazz musicians aged 14 to 25. The band members are introduced to many experiences, including touring, training, recording and performing with world-class guest artists. Recent success stories from WAYJO alumni include saxophonist Troy Roberts, who was nominated for a Grammy Award and represented Australia at the inaugural UNESCO International Jazz Day celebrations, vocalist/pianist Sarah McKenzie who received the 2012 ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album and bassist Linda Oh who was awarded Best Debut Album by New York's All About Jazz magazine.
Highlights of the 2013 season include:
March 2
James Morrison with WAYJO
Mundaring Weir Hotel
March 15 and 16
Jim Rotondi with WAYJO
Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre
June 14
Darcy James Argue
The Bakery
August 9 and 10
Tim Davies Metro & Mandurah Concerts
Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre
September 20
30th Anniversary Gala Event
Astor Theatre
November 24
Big Band Festival
Hyde Park, Perth
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Darcy James Argue (born May 23, 1975) is a Canadian jazz composer and bandleader.
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