Down South Jazz Club is delighted to present Dorian Modes with Unforgettable – Tribute to Nat King Cole, featuring Dorian Mode on piano and vocals, John Conley on bass and Jim Pennell on guitar.
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The trio will perform on Thursday, May 28, at Club Sapphire, Merimbula.
Trio leader, Dorian Mode, is a multi award-winning jazz pianist and composer.
He was eventually signed to EMI – one of the few jazz artists to be signed to a major in Australia – releasing his debut CD Rebirth of the Cool.
Dorian’s latest jazz CD won an ABC music award for best jazz composition and best instrumental.
In the early 1970s, John Conley studied at the NSW Conservatorium of Music in the newly established jazz studies program with Don Burrows and George Golla.
He played and recorded with many bands during this period including Winifred Atwell, The Four Kinsmen Errol Buddle and Col Nolan.
In 1981 John became a member of Galapagos Duck and toured and recorded extensively with this band and is still a member.
Jim Pennell has a background in classical guitar, then traditional jazz, swingin’ jazz, Brazilian and South American guitar styles, gypsy jazz and big band.
Jim has worked with many of Australia’s jazz greats over 35 years including Bob Barnard, James Morrison and Don Burrows.
He has worked with singers Tom Burlinson, Mari Wilson, Janet Seidel, Rhonda Birchmore and Anthony Warlow.
He also appeared as featured soloist in the 2014 production of “Strictly Ballroom” and with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2011.
This will be another great night of jazz.
The Club Sapphire Bistro opens at 6pm and music will commence at 7.30pm.
The cost is $15 for jazz club members and $20 for visitors.
Table bookings can be made with Aileen or Kevin Walsh on 6495 9853 or will be available on the night at the door.
