The Wil Sargisson Trio

Celebrating 10 Years of The Jazz Sessions

Come and celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of The Jazz Sessions with some of the artists who first performed for us ten years ago.

Playing piano since he was five, Wil Sargisson planned a career as a piano player from a young age. While most young people are raised on pop music, Wil listened to the music of Stride and Boogie Woogie players Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Professor Longhair and James Booker.  James Booker has been his main influence. "I first heard Booker's stuff on the album 'New Orleans Piano Wizard Live' in about 1992, when I was 12, and was quite intimidated by his technique and musical scope.  I put the CD away for about 12 months, while I concentrated on Professor Longhair, Dr John and of course the great Boogie Woogie pianists from Chicago. Then in 1993 I pulled the CD out again and was able to appreciate it a lot more. And for the last decade I've been listening to Booker more than any other pianist. "

Wil’s talent has taken him around the world and has seen him play with international acts that include ‘The Coasters’ and ‘The Platters’, perform at dozens of Jazz Festivals over Australia, USA and New Zealand, feature on about 2 dozen albums from Jazz trios to Blues quartets to Funk ensembles and now has him playing for internationally -renowned Australian Jazz band, ‘Galapagos Duck’. Being one of the few pianists well-versed in Boogie Woogie, Harlem Stride and New Orleans Rhythm & Blues, he is a force to be reckoned with.

Showcasing his interest and talents in these styles, Wil is coming to the Buderim War Memorial Hall to help us celebrate ten years of The Jazz Sessions by playing some swinging arrangements of blues-infused jazz numbers. The music of Oscar Peterson may feature heavily, along with the Ray Brown Trio, and some other mid-century gems. Joined by Elliot Parker on Bass and Mitch Bellert on Drums this will be an amazing concert of the jubilant music of the 1920’s and 1930’s when the Boogie Woogie and Stride players were king! 

If you can imagine a hybrid of Oscar Peterson, Dave McKenna, James Booker & Albert Ammons... you’re pretty close!

BYO supper and refreshments. Please supply own cutlery, plates, glasses, etc.

6.00pm doors for a 6:30pm start. Please allow time to check in and find your seats.