If you ever doubt the future of jazz then check out WAYJO, writes Kristian Borring, after listening to the local jazz stars of tomorrow support multi-saxophonist Gemma Farrell.
Tag Archives: West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra
Competitions
WIN tickets to WAYJO’s Latin Explosion
13 August 2021
We have 4 double passes to spice up your winter with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Features
Women in jazz – the elephant in the room
17 June 2021
After years of witnessing gender inequality in the jazz world, Gemma Farrell is calling it out with the release of an ambitious debut album by the Artemis Orchestra.
Opinion
Jazz orchestra’s history of success
28 October 2020
Garry Lee, the first administrator of the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, goes behind the scenes to discover the organisation’s secret to 37 years of success.
Podcasts
Awesome insights
3 September 2020
Jenny Simpson has launched the 2020 Awesome Festival during COVID-19 and it feels a bit like jumping out of an aeroplane. In this podcast Rosalind Appleby talks with the festival’s CEO and artistic director about the challenges and delights of planning the program.
Reviews
Jazz rains supreme
5 July 2019
Review: West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival ⋅
His Majesty’s Theatre and surrounding venues, July 4-6 ⋅
Review by Ron Banks ⋅
Article
Kids Autumn Gig Guide
26 March 2019
As we approach the school holidays the arts scene is cranking up for kids. The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is offering two movie screenings with live …
