| This was my first ever trip to the Down Under- Australia and had a very exciting time to work with some of Australia's top musicians Andrew Speight on saxophone, Brendan Clarke on bass and Andrew Dickeson on drums. I also had the pleasure of working with pianist extraordinaire Alain Mayeras, also my arranger on the album "Watch What Happens" . He flew all the way from France to join me in presenting our work together to the wonderfully warm Australian audience. I was so amazed to see so many local groups and big bands especially on the Stars of the Future stage. So inspiring to see young musicians everywhere! |
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| I came home feeling so happy and blessed. - Charito |
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| Festival Info: |
| The 32nd annual Manly Jazz Festival was held last October 3-5 long-weekend featuring dozens of Australian and international jazz acts. Most of the acts were free to the public, on a number of outdoor stages dotted along Manly's famous Corso thoroughfare from West Esplanade on Sydney Harbour to the massive Ocean Beachfront Stage. Manly's festival is the longest running of its kind in Australia and in continuing its fantastic reputation, gained over the past 32 years, the 2009 program attracts the finest performing artists to Australia's most beautiful, vibrant beachside and city harbour-side destination. |
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| Jazz Vienne Sydney, now in its 3rd year in the Hawkesbury, is made possible by the partnership of the Vienne Action Culturelle, France, (M. Patrick Dussenne), the city of Vienne France, and local Music Educator, Rory J. Thomas OAM, a Professeur of the Acadmie Ponsard, associate and friend of the French Festival. |
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| The Jazz a Vienne Sydney Festival held a week of great jazz in the Hawkesbury district. As well as showcasing top Australian talent like Dan Barnett, The Catholics and Zooo Superbande, the festival introduced fabulous International jazz artists to Australian audiences. From Tokyo chanteuse Charito and supported by French pianist/composer Alain Mayeras. |
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| at the Care Fusion Stage, Manly Beach | | Manly Jazz Festival 2009 - Oct. 4, 2009 |
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| with Andrew Speight on saxophone | | With Alain Mayeras on piano, Brendan Clarke on bass and Andrew Dickeson on drums |
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Jazz A Vienne- Sydney at Sebel Resort
Jazz duo with Alain Mayeras on piano | | Appreciation from Jazz A Vienne Sydney
Committee President Sally- Ann Barbera |
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| Jazz A Vienne-Sydney at Hawksbury | | With Alain Mayeras on piano, Brendan Clarke on bass and Andrew Dickeson on drums |
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| Happily signing CDs | | Harbor Bridge |
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| at the steps of the Syney Opera | | energy recharge |
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| my first meeting with a koala | | kangaroos!! |
