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@stephenheathphotography Hundreds of musicians and singers spread across the stage over two tiers. Behind them the pipe organ is lit in purple. This is the WAAPA Music Gala Showcase at Perth Concert Hall. WAAPA talent raises the roof
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WAAPA talent raises the roof

31 July 2023

A spirit of creativity and collaboration energises and transforms those lucky enough to hear WAAPA’s next generation of stars, writes Tess Palmyre.

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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.

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A man in black suit plays tenor saxophone on a darkened stage, lit by a spotlight Jazz heavyweights preach Coltrane
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Jazz heavyweights preach Coltrane

9 November 2021

The Jamie Oehlers Quartet gives a world class interpretation of the spiritual music of John Coltrane at the Perth International Jazz Festival, says Kristian Borring.

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A dark stage filled with the musicians of a big band, wearing all black. New music swings big band
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New music swings big band

28 October 2021

The future of jazz is in good hands, says Garry Lee after witnessing the new compositions emerging from the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra.

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