The KJO returns to Foundry 616 premiering a new work by Cam McAllister, revisiting work from composers within the ensemble as well as works by Mike Gibbs and Gil Evans.

Performing in this vibrant and virtuosic local ensemble are:

Trumpet section - Marty Duck, Chris Ellis, Mike Kenny, Cam McAllister.
Reed section - Justin Buckingham, Evan Harris, Jason Morphett, Don Reid, Scott Simpkins.
Trombone section - Greg Chilcott, Frank Dasent, Melissa Kenny, Lee Tuckwell.
Rhythm section - Hugh Fraser, Ed Goyer, Ben Hauptmann, Alex Masso, Bill Risby.

Graham Jones and Jepke Goudsmit will lead the Kinetic Energy Theatre Company in their version of Lord Buckley's "The Nazz".
This '50-s classic jive talk romp through the New Testament gospel stories will be staged flash mob style in the club.

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Special guest : pianist Tomomi Takahashi will premier a new work supported by the KJO rhythm section and Don Ried.

It is always exciting to experience a big band in a club atmosphere and this band thrills on all counts - great group dynamic, huge sound, inspiring music and terrific soloists - and with the special works being performed tonight, this is unmissable!