An all new event, the Merimbula Jazz Festival Ball, will kick off the Jazz Festival this year on Thursday, June 9 at Club Sapphire, Merimbula.
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A 17-piece big band, the Festival All Stars, comprising some of the best musicians from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and the local area, will be directed by experienced musician, composer and singer, Paul Dion.
The night will feature a three course dinner, cabaret show, dancing demonstration and tips from the Canberra Swing Katz as well plenty of opportunities to take to the floor and enjoy the music and dancing.
Organiser and musical director, Dion, said that there were some great acts lined up including Marie Wilson and Louiza Blomfield as well as local performer, Michael ‘Banjo’ Young.
“Marie’s name is well-known to many people and her easy listening style, reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald, is a delight. She has won numerous jazz vocalist awards.
“Louiza is an accomplished singer/actress, based in Canberra who singing style cuts across many genres,” Dion added.
She has won accolades for her roles in several musicals including The Witches of Eastwick and has appeared in leading roles in Guys and Dolls, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Boy from Oz and Rent.
Blomfield and Dion will perform the duet ‘Time to Say Goodbye’ (Con Te Partiro) made famous by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.
In addition the Canberra Swing Katz will be returning to Merimbula again bringing a high energy taste of swing dancing.
“The idea is to start the jazz festival with a glamorous night of big band swing music, great cabaret and fine food. People can wear black tie or dress in jazz costume, such as roaring 20s outfits,” Dion said.
Get your friends together and make up a table of 10 or join another table for this wonderful evening. Cost is $65 per person for a glass of champagne, three course meal and cabaret show. Contact Club Sapphire on 6495 1306 to make a booking.