Upcoming Gigs.
Josh Gray & Eli Metcalf Dual Album Launch @ The Ellington Jazz Club
Perth musicians Josh Gray and Eli Metcalf return to The Ellington to launch their new albums – “The Time Between” and “Flow of Causality”, two distinct collections of original music. With contrasting approaches to composition, the pair will present an evening of fresh music alongside a stellar band in an intimate setting.
Josh Gray – Guitar
Reuben Cope – Piano
Aaron Caldwell – Alto Saxophone
Callum Thomson – Drums
Finn McKibbin – Upright Bass
Eli Metcalf – Piano
Callum Thomson – Drum
Finn McKibbin – Upright Bass
Josh Gray – Guitar
Zoe Boyd – Flugelhorn
Aaron Caldwell – Alto Saxophone
Lindsay Bush – Trombone
Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
Jazz on the Corner @ Tom's Providore & Wine Bar
Pete Jeavons - Upright Bass
Josh Gray - Acoustic Guitar
Aaron Deacon - Acoustic Guitar
Josh Gray Acoustic Quartet - Perth International Jazz Festival
Bringing a lively vibe to the classic sounds of jazz, the Josh Gray Acoustic Quartet is made up of some of Perth’s brightest young talents. Led by Josh Gray on guitar, the quartet features fellow guitarist Aaron Deacon, Aaron Caldwell on alto saxophone, and Finn McKibbin on double bass. The group’s repertoire spans from uptempo tunes to relaxed ballads, and includes reinterpretations of timeless jazz compositions from the likes of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Django Reinhardt. Driven by the rhythmic pulse of the guitars and complemented by catchy melodies, this quartet is sure to get your foot tapping.
Ellen Kirkwood (SYD) meets the WAAPA Big Band
Award-winning composer, trumpeter and bandleader Ellen Kirkwood performs with the WAAPA Big Band in a concert that’ll blow the roof off the Richard Gill Auditorium! Winner of the 2019 NSW APRA Art Music Award for Jazz Excellence and the 2012 Jann Rutherford Memorial Award for Young Women in Jazz, Kirkwood is known for the rich emotional depth and intricate arrangements of her music, often blending contemporary jazz with traditional influences. This one-off concert showcases Kirkwood’s innovative compositions and exceptional trumpet playing, backed by the powerhouse sound of the WAAPA Big Band.
Josh Gray Trio @ Pep's Wine Bar
Josh Gray - Guitar
Sofie Kerr - Vocals
Finn McKibbin - Bass
Josh Gray and Chris Kazuki Quartet @ Ellington Jazz Club Perth
Josh Gray and Chris Kazuki have been longtime musical collaborators since their first encounters at WAAPA. They harbour two distinct and very different approaches to the same instrument, creating a beautiful and musical contrast that just seems to work. Friends Finn McKibbin and Callum Thomson will complete the band, providing their inseparable chemistry to new original music and some jazz standards. This will be a unique night of electric and moving music, featuring some double guitar nonsense.
Guitar – Josh Gray
Guitar – Chris Kazuki
Upright Bass – Finn McKibbin
Drums – Callum Thomson