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  • Members of the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra perform on stage. There is a big brass section, someone on keyboards and two people on guitars. A young woman is singing into a microphone, while the conductor on the opposite side of the stage has his back to the crowd. Swinging into the roaring 40s
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    Swinging into the roaring 40s

    22 May 2023

    The West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra has been nurturing local talent for 40 years. Ara Jansen gets in the groove with some illustrious alumni ahead of a weekend of birthday celebrations.

    Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
  • Two women dressed in black cheer, their arms raised as if hosting the rainbow colours swirling around them. They are Ali Boycott and Libby Hammer for Over the Rainbow All that jazz for everyone
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    All that jazz for everyone

    25 October 2022

    The Perth International Jazz Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a banquet of tasty and different flavours from Australia and overseas. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, curious to dip your toes in, or just love good music, there’s something for all, writes Ara Jansen.

    Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
  • Libby Hammer A woman in a Bavarian costume dances on stage with men behind her wearing lederhosen and playing brass instruments Mein Gott it’s back to the eighties
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    Mein Gott it’s back to the eighties

    29 January 2022

    The 80s have arrived at Fringe World. Bourby Webster discovers some of the more quirky ways the decade of cheesy ballads, naughty pop and synth music can be kept alive, with two very brassy tribute shows.

    Reading time • 5 minutesFringe World Festival
  • A birthday gift for jazz club
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    A birthday gift for jazz club

    5 March 2020

    Ron Banks can’t find enough superlatives to describe Ali Bodycoat and Libby Hammer’s show for the Ellington Jazz Club’s 11th birthday.

    Reading time • 4 minutesMusic
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