On next
Women in Big Band
A Playing WA Tour presented by Art Margaret River, CircuitWest & WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Sat
2
Sat 2 May 7:00 PM
MR HEART - Main Theatre
Wheelchair
Accessible Toilet
Assistance Animals
Companion Card 2
Allocated Seating
All Ages
110 Mins May
Big band jazz has always been shaped by extraordinary women as composers, arrangers, instrumentalists, and bandleaders, even when their contributions haven’t always been given the spotlight.
Women & Big Band celebrates the powerful legacy and ongoing influence of women in large-ensemble jazz. Featuring music by trailblazers such as Melba Liston, Mary Lou Williams, and Toshiko Akiyoshi, alongside contemporary voices including Kristin Berardi, this program showcases the depth, innovation, and impact of women’s writing and artistry in big band music.The West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra is joined by special guest artist Sue Bluck, one of Australia’s most respected jazz pianists and vocalists, educators, and bandleaders. Sue’s involvement offers a rare opportunity for emerging musicians to work closely with a leading artist while bringing this dynamic repertoire to life on stage.
Bold, swinging, and deeply expressive, Women & Big Band is both a celebration and a reframing, honouring the women who have shaped big band jazz and amplifying the voices that continue to drive it forward.
