Elder Conservatorium Big Band at Hal's Hall
About
The Elder Conservatorium Big Band was formed by the original Head of Jazz, Hal Hall in the late 1970’s. Under the direction of Dusty Cox the Big Band received the 2009 ‘Outstanding College Performance’ award in DownBeat’s ‘32nd Annual Student Music Awards’, the first Australian University ensemble to receive this prestigious award. The ensemble has worked with jazz giants, including Bob Mintzer, Lee Konitz, Wycliffe Gordon, Errol Buddle, Don Burrows, Michelle Nicolle, Ray Vega, Lauren Henderson, Julian Ferraretto and many others. It has appeared at the Manly Jazz Festival three times; in 1995 it featured at the Montsalvat Jazz Festival, and in 2002 performed at the prestigious Wangaratta Jazz Festival.The band showcases a broad range of material from the traditions of Basie and Ellington to contemporary music from Maria Schneider, Michael Mossman and Head of Jazz Mark Ferguson. A special evening is guaranteed, book early to avoid missing out!
Doors - 7:00
First Set - 7:30
Location
Hal's Hall
Madley Rehearsal Studio, Adelaide SA 5000