Jazzamanca Festival Saturday Night ~ Wirechoir
Event description
It's Alive!
From Friday 5th - Sunday 7th November 2021 what began as weekend jazz festival in Feb 2020, returns as a weekend jazz festival in Nov 2021.
Saturday 6th November
The Founders Room
7.30pm – 10.00pm
‘GUITARS GALORE’ with
WIRECHOIR
Allan Brown’s guitar ensemble “Wirechoir”, comprises six graduates and ex-teachers from the UTAS Conservatorium of Music, along with bass and drums.
The guitarists; Allan Brown, Simon Patterson, David Squires, Aleks Folvig, Nick Parish and Jamie Pregnell, are joined by Eric Johnstone (drums) and Ian Cocking (bass).
The unconventional line-up performs specialised arrangements that show the diversity of the guitar and performers. The charts are written by Allan Brown, along with quite challenging charts from Ken Wheeler, Mundell Lowe and Fred Hamilton.
This performance is sure to open the eyes and ears of many who may have seen the guitar in more traditional roles. The Wirechoir repertoire spans swing, bebop and blues.
Here's the full Jazzamanca 2021 Festival program: