February Shows
DIVERGENCE JAZZ ORCHESTRA
FEAT. MUSIC BY JENNA CAVE
Friday 9th February 2018, 8:30PM
Foundry 616
616 Harris St Ultimo
This concert will feature the music of co-bandleader and conductor Jenna Cave, with a varied selection of compositions written between 2006 and 2018. With a distinctive compositional voice which is both joyful and sophisticated, Jenna Cave’s music has been performed, broadcast and warmly reviewed around Australia and internationally.
While co-leading Divergence, she is involved in other projects as a leader, composer, saxophonist and vocalist; and works with jazz orchestras and ensembles around Australia as a guest musical director and featured composer. Cave has been commissioned as a composer by leading Australian jazz festivals and ensembles and for the screen.
Jenna Cave (conductor/compositions)
Trombones:
Paul Weber (Co-Musical Director, lead), Ellie Shearer, Rose Foster, Luke Davis (bass)
Trumpets:
James Power, Cam McAllister, Tom Avgenicos, Paul Meo, Will Gilbert
Saxes:
Justin Buckingham (lead alto, flute), Loretta Palmiero (alto, soprano, flute, clarinet), Scott Kelly (tenor, alto), Louis Klaassen (tenor), Bec Scolnik (baritone, clarinet).
Rhythm:
Yutaro Okuda (guitar), Andrew Scott (piano), Hannah James (bass), Mike Quigley (drums)
FOR THIS MOMENT support STEVE BARRY ALBUM LAUNCH AT SIMA
Saturday 10th of February 2018, 8pm
Sound Lounge, Seymour Centre
Chippendale NSW
For This Moment (Jenna Cave & Keyna Wilkins) will play a support set at SIMA Summer Jazz before the Steve Barry Quartet launch their new album, Blueprints & Vignettes.
Upcoming Gigs
the Melbourne Composer's Big Band
feat. Jenna Cave (Melbourne)
Sunday 17th September, 5pm
Cross Street, 16-22 Cross St, Melbourne VIC
$10
I'll be a featured guest composer with the Melbourne Composer's Jazz Orchestra, headed by James Mustafa. We'll do two sets of my compositions!
Divergence Jazz Orchestra's 5th birthday gig (Sydney)
Saturday 23rd September, 8:30pm
Foundry 616
616 Harris St, Ultimo NSW
Join us at Foundry 616 to celebrate 5 years of music making as an orchestra. We'll play a selection of music from our early days to recent material.
Jenna Cave (composer/conductor), Paul Weber (co-leader), Alex Silver, Rose Foster, Luke Davis (bones); James Power, Will Endicot, Tom Avgenicos, Will Gilbert, Paul Meo, (trumpets); Justin Buckingham, Abi McCunn, David Reglar, Louis Klaassen, Phillipa Murphy-Haste (saxes/woodwinds); Yutaro Okuda, Andrew Scott, Hannah James, Mike Quigley (rhythm)
For This Moment House Concert in Ashbury (Sydney)
Saturday 30th September, 4pm
Fifth St, Ashbury NSW (please email for house number)
$10 donation
Jenna Cave - alto sax/voice/loop pedal
Keyna Wilkins - flute
Our improvised duo will perform and afternoon concert at this intimate venue. Afternoon tea will be provided.
For This Moment at Greenaway Studio (Canberra)
Sunday 15th October, 3:00pm
Chapman ACT, $20 (bookings essential)
Jenna Cave - alto sax/voice/loop pedal
Keyna Wilkins - flute
Keyna Wilkins will be doing a short solo piano set before the improvised duo performance. Tickets must be purchased online before the event, and the venue asks patrons please refrain from wearing high heeled shoes on their soft floor boards.
For This Moment at Gasoline Pony (Sydney)
Thursday 2 November, 8pm
115 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW
Entry by donation
Jenna Cave - alto sax/voice/loop pedal
Keyna Wilkins - flute
Folk band The Giffen will play before our improvised duo at 7pm. This relaxed music bar in Marrickville have great food and drinks, so come down for an after-work chill.