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Presented by Andrew Mott • Trumpets: Mat Jodrell, Daniel Beasy, Shane Gillard, Mick Fraser, Thien Pham
• Saxes: Rob Simone, Damon Grant, Greg Clarkson, Stu Byrne, Oscar Bruten
• Trombones: Dave Palmer, Chris Vizard, Dan McIlvride, Joe O'Callaghan, Dan Gordon
• French horns: Mel Simpson, Aidan Gabriels
• Percussion: Jethro Negron, Luis Poblete, Sal Persico, Dan Richardson
• Rhythm: Oliver Shute (drs), Ben Robertson (bs), Erica Wright (pno)
For ONE NIGHT ONLY witness the power, colour and spectacle of one of jazz’s most thrilling orchestral works in a very special evening as 25 of Melbourne’s finest musicians perform Stan Kenton’s entire Cuban Fire Suite & other latin hits. All to be re-played from the original Johnny Richards & Gene Roland manuscripts used on the landmark 1956 & 1960 sessions.
The legendary sounds of the Kenton Orchestra were era-defining and changed the course of jazz through their innovative and progressive approach. Audiences will have a unique opportunity to hear this extraordinary music performed LIVE, with its huge brass & reeds, driving percussion, colourful solos and latin fire which has made the work a milestone in jazz history. This is possibly the only time, the complete 11-mvt suite has been played before an audience in 60+ years.
Set within the beautiful Thornbury Theatre, Cuban Fire! captures the lush style and atmosphere of the era, complete with themed cocktails, bar service and cabaret-style table seating.
A bold, glamorous and unforgettable night of classic latin-jazz, Cuban Fire! celebrates the excitement and sophistication of big-band music at its most spectacular.
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The Thornbury Theatre, 849 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia, Preston
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