Greasy Chicken Orchestra
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The GCO will perform 3 sets of their finely tuned brand of swinging 20s/30s jazz, with a focus on early Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, tunes including such early jazz classics as East St. Louis Toodle-oo, Chant of the Weed, and Frog-I-More Moore Rag, as well as stylistically harmonious originals.Previous appearances include The Manly Jazz Festival, The Sydney Con Jazz Festival, The Illawarra Jazz Festival, Jazz In The Park (Balmain), Bondi Pavillion, Parramatta Riverside, and many others.
"Johnston has always understood that jazz's history is a rich resource rather than a liability, and with this band he immerses himself almost completely in this era of energised and good-humoured dance music."
–John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.
"This project serves to redefine the often-underrated jazz ensemble music of the 1920s and 30s, a timely mission which I warmly applaud."
(★★★★4 stars) Eric Myers, The Australian
Their recording I Cakewalked With A Zombie (Earshift 081) was a featured recording for weeks on ABC Jazz and Eastside Radio 89.7FM.
Phillip Johnston: Alto sax
Peter Farrar: Alto sax
Tim Clarkson: Tenor sax
Jim Loughnan: Baritone sax
Peter Dasent: Piano
Tim Rollinson: Guitar, banjo
James Greening: Sousaphone
Nic Cecire: Drums
Date
Friday 6 February 2026 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Miss Celie's
15-17 Hercules street, Ashfield NSW 2131
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