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The '''Perth International Jazz Festival''' (PIJF) is a [[Nonprofit organization|not-for-profit organisation]] running a three-day event in early November.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=30 Dec 2020|title=PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL INC|url=https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/d11f68304372f9c32459f0c97486c876?fbclid=IwAR2jbPQxNPkgWrdv2MkkStpaMRMDmMPri-g9DE3KjBjblOJPOTrwSmuMwyc|url-status=live|access-date=7 July 2021|website=Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission}}</ref> This jazz festival incorporates both ticketed and free community events. Its location over the festival weekend spans across the CBD of [[Perth]], the cultural precinct area of [[Northbridge, Western Australia|Northbridge]], through to [[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]] in the [[City of Vincent]].
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The '''Perth International Jazz Festival''' (PIJF) is an annual [[jazz festival]] event held over three days in early November.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=30 Dec 2020|title=PERTH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL INC|url=https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/d11f68304372f9c32459f0c97486c876?fbclid=IwAR2jbPQxNPkgWrdv2MkkStpaMRMDmMPri-g9DE3KjBjblOJPOTrwSmuMwyc|access-date=7 July 2021|website=Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission}}</ref> This jazz festival incorporates both ticketed and free community events. Its location over the festival weekend spans across the CBD of [[Perth]], the cultural precinct area of [[Northbridge, Western Australia|Northbridge]], through to [[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]] in the [[City of Vincent]].


== History ==
== History ==
PIJF was founded by the late Associate Professor and jazz pianist [[Graham Wood (musician)|Dr Graham Wood]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=19 July 2017|title=Perth jazz composer and festival founder Graham Wood dies aged 46|work=ABC News|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-19/perth-jazz-great-graham-wood-dies/8725116|access-date=July 2, 2021}}</ref>
The Perth International Jazz Festival was founded by associate professor and jazz pianist [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=19 July 2017|title=Perth jazz composer and festival founder Graham Wood dies aged 46|work=ABC News|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-19/perth-jazz-great-graham-wood-dies/8725116|access-date=July 2, 2021}}</ref> Wood served as Festival Director until his death in 2017 and was replaced by [[Mace Francis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Curl |first=Amy |date=2018-10-13 |title=PERTH JAZZ FESTIVAL LAUNCHES NEW SPRING PROGRAM |url=http://jazz.org.au/perth-jazz-festival-launches-new-spring-program/ |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=Jazz Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref>


The first festival in 2013 was ranked 4th in [[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out’s]] ‘Top 7 Australian Jazz Festivals’ (August 2013) and featured in the West Australian’s Art’s ‘Best in the West’ (2013). The lineup featured international acts such as [[Joe Lovano]], [[Katie Noonan]] and [[Vince Jones]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-28|title=Lovano Noonan Jones - Perth International Jazz Festival {{!}} Reviews|url=https://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/lovano-noonan-jones-perth-international-jazz-festival|access-date=2021-07-07|website=AussieTheatre.com|language=en-AU}}</ref> local jazz performers like [[Jamie Oehlers]] and Libby Hammer, and jazz-based organisations such as WAYJO, [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] and JazzWA.
The first festival in 2013 was ranked 4th in [[Time Out (magazine)|''Time Out'']]'s "Top 7 Australian Jazz Festivals" (August 2013) and featured in the West Australian's Art's "Best in the West" (2013). The lineup featured international acts such as [[Joe Lovano]], [[Katie Noonan]] and [[Vince Jones]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-28|title=Lovano Noonan Jones - Perth International Jazz Festival {{!}} Reviews|url=https://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/lovano-noonan-jones-perth-international-jazz-festival|access-date=2021-07-07|website=AussieTheatre.com|language=en-AU}}</ref> local jazz performers like [[Jamie Oehlers]] and Libby Hammer, and jazz-based organisations such as [[West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra|WAYJO]], [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] and JazzWA.


== Past festival highlights ==
== Past festival highlights ==


=== 2014 ===
=== 2014 ===
Vocalist [[Kate Ceberano]] headlined PIJF 2014, accompanied by the PIJF All-Star Big Band.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Garry|date=20 May 2014|title=Festival review by Garry Lee: Perth International Jazz Festival 2014|url=http://australianjazz.net/2014/05/festival-review-garry-lee-perth-international-jazz-festival-2014/?fbclid=IwAR1Q8xSx86PTpLewbDeCzPQSEJDSr1yKcpmP4Zj4xcE5-lnBtN0KmAhK_dA|url-status=live|website=AustralianJazz.net}}</ref> In addition, the festival featured multiple international acts including contemporary jazz musician [[Greg Osby]] (USA), esteemed jazz guitarist [[Peter Bernstein]] (USA), multi-award-winning vocalist [[Kristin Berardi]] (Brisbane) and [[Thirsty Merc]] front-man, [[Rai Thistlethwayte]] (Sydney).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banks|first=Ron|date=7 May 2014|title=Jazzing it up in the city|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/jazzing-it-up-in-the-city-ng-ya-370445}}</ref>
Vocalist [[Kate Ceberano]] headlined PIJF 2014, accompanied by the PIJF All-Star Big Band.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Garry|date=20 May 2014|title=Festival review by Garry Lee: Perth International Jazz Festival 2014|url=http://australianjazz.net/2014/05/festival-review-garry-lee-perth-international-jazz-festival-2014/?fbclid=IwAR1Q8xSx86PTpLewbDeCzPQSEJDSr1yKcpmP4Zj4xcE5-lnBtN0KmAhK_dA|website=AustralianJazz.net}}</ref> In addition, the festival featured multiple international acts including contemporary jazz musician [[Greg Osby]] (USA), esteemed jazz guitarist [[Peter Bernstein (guitarist)|Peter Bernstein]] (USA), multi-award-winning vocalist [[Kristin Berardi]] (Brisbane) and [[Thirsty Merc]] front-man, [[Rai Thistlethwayte]] (Sydney).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banks|first=Ron|date=7 May 2014|title=Jazzing it up in the city|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/jazzing-it-up-in-the-city-ng-ya-370445}}</ref>


The 2014 Festival also featured popular local acts such as saxophonist Carl Mackey, pianist Harry Mitchell, trumpeter Matt Jodrell and drummer Daniel Susnjar.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Perica|first=Vanessa|date=20 May 2014|title=Festival review by Vanessa Perica: Perth International Jazz Festival 2014|url=http://australianjazz.net/2014/05/festival-review-vanessa-perica-perth-international-jazz-festival-2014/?fbclid=IwAR27yT8g-BtJ2ZAezJCTAciXZpWYrz6pOthf6t0o09eXsS1d8HTknYmdvxo|url-status=live|access-date=7 July 2021|website=AustralianJazz.net}}</ref>
The 2014 Festival also featured popular local acts such as saxophonist Carl Mackey, pianist Harry Mitchell, trumpeter Matt Jodrell and drummer Daniel Susnjar.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Perica|first=Vanessa|date=20 May 2014|title=Festival review by Vanessa Perica: Perth International Jazz Festival 2014|url=http://australianjazz.net/2014/05/festival-review-vanessa-perica-perth-international-jazz-festival-2014/?fbclid=IwAR27yT8g-BtJ2ZAezJCTAciXZpWYrz6pOthf6t0o09eXsS1d8HTknYmdvxo|access-date=7 July 2021|website=AustralianJazz.net}}</ref>


=== 2015 ===
=== 2015 ===
In 2015, the Festival launched with a performance by local jazz singer Libby Hammer. Attendees included founder [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] and former [[Lord Mayor of Perth]] [[Lisa Scaffidi|Lisa Scaffidi.]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Wolfe|first=Angelyne|date=20 April 2015|title=Perth International Jazz Festival 2015 launch|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/perth-international-jazz-festival-2015-launch-20150420-3ug16.html?fbclid=IwAR0lX1scyhJp8DE24nDiaUKsjI1BNYzR1gETklpXanuxSpisRgkYNUBCKSE|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref>
In 2015, the Festival launched with a performance by local jazz singer Libby Hammer. Attendees included founder [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] and former [[Lord Mayor of Perth]] [[Lisa Scaffidi]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Wolfe|first=Angelyne|date=20 April 2015|title=Perth International Jazz Festival 2015 launch|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/perth-international-jazz-festival-2015-launch-20150420-3ug16.html?fbclid=IwAR0lX1scyhJp8DE24nDiaUKsjI1BNYzR1gETklpXanuxSpisRgkYNUBCKSE|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref>


PIJF launched a new collaboration with Celebrate WA for the WA Day Long Weekend, sharing stages at the [[Perth Cultural Centre]]. ‘Jazz at the Cultural Centre’ featured the Festival’s headline artists including US jazz bassist [[Richard Bona]] (NYC) and pianist/composer [[Barney McAll]], as well as a range of local musicians.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bevis|first=Steven|date=28 May 2015|title=Long way to the top for jazz musos|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music/long-way-to-the-top-for-jazz-musos-ng-ya-390869.amp?fbclid=IwAR2hiwnW1L9woPD3n3O0KfJmii87HxHRKWUkmT9UTuw-vr5mpmy1tKfglmw|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref>
PIJF launched a new collaboration with Celebrate WA for the WA Day Long Weekend, sharing stages at the [[Perth Cultural Centre]]. ‘Jazz at the Cultural Centre’ featured the Festival's headline artists including US jazz bassist [[Richard Bona]] (NYC) and pianist/composer [[Barney McAll]], as well as a range of local musicians.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bevis|first=Steven|date=28 May 2015|title=Long way to the top for jazz musos|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music/long-way-to-the-top-for-jazz-musos-ng-ya-390869.amp?fbclid=IwAR2hiwnW1L9woPD3n3O0KfJmii87HxHRKWUkmT9UTuw-vr5mpmy1tKfglmw|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref>


In addition, major venue [[Brookfield Place (Perth)|Brookfield Place]] was transformed into the ‘Jazz Quarter’, based on [[New Orleans]]’ famous [[French Quarter]]. Featuring three outdoor stages among Perth bars, acts performing in the Jazz Quarter included Perth band the Zydecats, the Howie Morgan Band, as well as Brazil’s [[Juliana Areias]].
In addition, major venue [[Brookfield Place (Perth)|Brookfield Place]] was transformed into the ‘Jazz Quarter’, based on [[New Orleans]]’ famous [[French Quarter]]. Featuring three outdoor stages among Perth bars, acts performing in the Jazz Quarter included Perth band the Zydecats, the Howie Morgan Band, as well as Brazil’s [[Juliana Areias]].


=== 2016 ===
=== 2016 ===
For the first time, PIJF 2016 hosted several free performances in [[St George's Cathedral, Perth|St George’s Cathedral]] and Cathedral Square, including shows from [[Alexandre Da Costa|Alexandre da Costa]] & the [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] Trio, as well as [[Chris McNulty|Chris McNulty’s]] performance of her orchestral album Eternal.
For the first time, PIJF 2016 hosted several free performances in [[St George's Cathedral, Perth|St George’s Cathedral]] and Cathedral Square, including shows from [[Alexandre Da Costa|Alexandre da Costa]] & the [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] Trio, as well as [[Chris McNulty|Chris McNulty’s]] performance of her orchestral album Eternal.


PIJF 2016 featured US-based headline acts [[Hiatus Kaiyote]] and [[Yellowjackets]]. [[Yellowjackets]]' performance saw the return of Perth-based bassist Dane Alderson to his hometown.
PIJF 2016 featured US-based headline acts [[Hiatus Kaiyote]] and [[Yellowjackets (band)|Yellowjackets]]. Yellowjackets' performance saw the return of Perth-based bassist Dane Alderson to his hometown.


=== 2017 ===
=== 2017 ===
2017 saw the introduction of PIJF venues in the [[Shire of York]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Esmeralda|first=Harmer|date=2018|title=SY127-09/18 – Perth International Jazz Festival Request for Support|url=https://www.artshub.com.au/festival/news-article/news/festivals/gina-fairley/the-2021-arts-festivals-and-events-calendar-for-now-261680|url-status=live|access-date=2 July 2021|website=Shire of York}}</ref> as well as a partnership with [[Brookfield Place (Perth)|Brookfield Place]] which hosted a number of free performances.
2017 saw the introduction of PIJF venues in the [[Shire of York]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Esmeralda|first=Harmer|date=2018|title=SY127-09/18 – Perth International Jazz Festival Request for Support|url=https://www.artshub.com.au/festival/news-article/news/festivals/gina-fairley/the-2021-arts-festivals-and-events-calendar-for-now-261680|access-date=2 July 2021|website=Shire of York}}</ref> as well as a partnership with [[Brookfield Place (Perth)|Brookfield Place]] which hosted a number of free performances.


International acts included Will Vinson (NYC); vocalist Vivan Sessoms (NYC) and bassist and composer Rafael Jerjen (Switzerland).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Gartner|first=Annelies|date=12 April 2017|title=All that jazz in festival|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/all-that-jazz-in-festival-ng-b88442075z|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref> In addition, acclaimed Japanese pianist [[Satoko Fujii]] and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura joined to perform Fujii's new work ''Fukushima,'' a suite "composed in the memory of those affected by the 2011 earthquake."<ref name=":1" />
International acts included Will Vinson (NYC); vocalist Vivan Sessoms (NYC) and bassist and composer Rafael Jerjen (Switzerland).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Gartner|first=Annelies|date=12 April 2017|title=All that jazz in festival|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/all-that-jazz-in-festival-ng-b88442075z|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref> In addition, acclaimed Japanese pianist [[Satoko Fujii]] and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura joined to perform Fujii's new work ''Fukushima,'' a suite "composed in the memory of those affected by the 2011 earthquake."<ref name=":1" />


PIJF 2017 also hosted New York-based jazz musician, composer and arranger [[Kavita Shah]], performing with bassist [[Sam Anning]], a fellow [[Manhattan School of Music]] student.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banks|first=Ron|date=17 May 2017|title=Fluency in musical languages|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media}}</ref>
PIJF 2017 also hosted New York-based jazz musician, composer and arranger [[Kavita Shah]], performing with bassist [[Sam Anning]], a fellow [[Manhattan School of Music]] student.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banks|first=Ron|date=17 May 2017|title=Fluency in musical languages|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media}}</ref>


National performers included vocalist and [[ARIA Music Awards|ARIA Award]] nominee Emma Pask,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sara|first=Fitzpatrick|date=16 May 2017|title=Pask on task for festival|work=The Western Suburbs Weekly|publisher=Seven West Media}}</ref> as well as Perth-born, New York-based pianist Tal Cohen.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 May 2017|title=Three days, and nights, of jazz|work=Post Newspapers|publisher=Community News}}</ref>
National performers included vocalist and [[ARIA Music Awards|ARIA Award]] nominee Emma Pask,<ref>{{Cite news|first=Sara|last=Fitzpatrick|date=16 May 2017|title=Pask on task for festival|work=The Western Suburbs Weekly|publisher=Seven West Media}}</ref> as well as Perth-born, New York-based pianist Tal Cohen.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 May 2017|title=Three days, and nights, of jazz|work=Post Newspapers|publisher=Community News}}</ref>


=== 2018 ===
=== 2018 ===
2018 saw the return of [[Kate Ceberano]] to Perth, teaming up with local saxophonist Carl Mackey to pay tribute to the 1961 soul-jazz album ‘[[Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley|Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley]]’.
2018 saw the return of [[Kate Ceberano]] to Perth, teaming up with local saxophonist Carl Mackey to pay tribute to the 1961 soul-jazz album ‘[[Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley|Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley]]’.


Other international acts included Sara McDonald (NYC) leading a 22-piece progressive jazz orchestra,<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=30 October 2018|title=US Jazz Legend Sara McDonald Unveils Local Orchestra For WA Gig|work=The Music|publisher=Handshake Media|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/us-jazz-legend-sara-mcdonald-unveils-local-orchestra-for-wa-gig/qPqwur28v74/30-10-18/|access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref> as well as Trio Elf (DEU).
Other international acts included Sara McDonald (NYC) leading a 22-piece progressive jazz orchestra,<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=30 October 2018|title=US Jazz Legend Sara McDonald Unveils Local Orchestra For WA Gig|work=The Music|publisher=Handshake Media|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/us-jazz-legend-sara-mcdonald-unveils-local-orchestra-for-wa-gig/qPqwur28v74/30-10-18/|access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref> as well as Trio Elf (DEU).


Local performers included jazz vocalist Libby Hammer, leading community event the "Jazz Club Choir".<ref>{{Cite news|last=MacNaughton|first=Tanya|date=26 October 2018|title=Libby Hammer leading Jazz Club Choir during Perth International Jazz Festival|work=Eastern Reporter|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/eastern-reporter/libby-hammer-leading-jazz-club-choir-during-perth-international-jazz-festival-c-866066|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref>
Local performers included jazz vocalist Libby Hammer, leading community event the "Jazz Club Choir".<ref>{{Cite news|last=MacNaughton|first=Tanya|date=26 October 2018|title=Libby Hammer leading Jazz Club Choir during Perth International Jazz Festival|work=Eastern Reporter|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/eastern-reporter/libby-hammer-leading-jazz-club-choir-during-perth-international-jazz-festival-c-866066|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref>


=== 2019 ===
=== 2019 ===
In 2019, PIJF’s programme of free events expanded to include performances at [[Perth Cultural Centre|Perth Cultural Centre’s]] Wetlands Stage (supported by [[Lotterywest]], [[City of Perth]] & [[Edith Cowan University]]), [[Rechabite Hall, Perth|The Rechabite]], and Birdwood Square (supported by [[Lotterywest]] and [[City of Vincent]]).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Frangos|first=Daniela|date=2019|title=Perth International Jazz Festival|work=Broadsheet Perth|publisher=Broadsheet Media|url=https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/event/perth-international-jazz-festival?fbclid=IwAR2ySqGJ-CFA-19NzKxdxrXT9pxY8lhdaqH1oYIWpIUyui_kXhz6TQqi3gk|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref>
In 2019, PIJF's programme of free events expanded to include performances at [[Perth Cultural Centre|Perth Cultural Centre's]] Wetlands Stage (supported by [[Lotterywest]], [[City of Perth]] & [[Edith Cowan University]]), [[Rechabite Hall, Perth|The Rechabite]], and Birdwood Square (supported by [[Lotterywest]] and [[City of Vincent]]).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Frangos|first=Daniela|date=2019|title=Perth International Jazz Festival|work=Broadsheet Perth|publisher=Broadsheet Media|url=https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/event/perth-international-jazz-festival?fbclid=IwAR2ySqGJ-CFA-19NzKxdxrXT9pxY8lhdaqH1oYIWpIUyui_kXhz6TQqi3gk|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref>


The 2019 Festival featured several well-reputed international artists, including US jazz singer [[Veronica Swift]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Innes|first=Matt|title=Veronica Swift Is A Jazz Lifer|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/veronica-swift-is-a-jazz-lifer-20191022|access-date=2021-07-02|website=scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment|language=en-gb}}</ref> trumpeter [[Roscoe James Irwin]] of [[The Cat Empire]] and [[The Bamboos]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Appleby|first=Rosalind|date=2019-10-25|title=Jazz in the spotlight|url=https://www.seesawmag.com.au/2019/10/jazz-in-the-spotlight|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Seesawmag|language=en-US}}</ref> and Japanese pianist [[Fumio Itabashi]].  
The 2019 Festival featured several well-reputed international artists, including US jazz singer [[Veronica Swift]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Innes|first=Matt|title=Veronica Swift Is A Jazz Lifer|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/veronica-swift-is-a-jazz-lifer-20191022|access-date=2021-07-02|website=scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment|language=en-gb}}</ref> trumpeter [[Roscoe James Irwin]] of [[The Cat Empire]] and [[The Bamboos (funk band)|The Bamboos]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Appleby|first=Rosalind|date=2019-10-25|title=Jazz in the spotlight|url=https://www.seesawmag.com.au/2019/10/jazz-in-the-spotlight|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Seesawmag|language=en-US}}</ref> and Japanese pianist [[Fumio Itabashi]].  


Local artists included pianist Tim Voutas, performing compositions from debut album ''Introducing TVQ'';<ref>{{Cite news|last=MacNaughton|first=Tanya|date=31 October 2019|title=All that jazz for Tim Voutas at festival|work=Western Suburbs Weekly|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/western-suburbs-weekly/all-that-jazz-for-tim-voutas-at-festival-c-893641|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref> as well as Perth-born bassist [[Sam Anning]] returning home after time spent in New York and Melbourne.<ref>{{Cite news|last=McNeil|first=Sarah|date=2 November 2019|title=Sam brings his mellow sound home|work=Post Newspaper|publisher=Community News}}</ref>
Local artists included pianist Tim Voutas, performing compositions from debut album ''Introducing TVQ'';<ref>{{Cite news|last=MacNaughton|first=Tanya|date=31 October 2019|title=All that jazz for Tim Voutas at festival|work=Western Suburbs Weekly|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/western-suburbs-weekly/all-that-jazz-for-tim-voutas-at-festival-c-893641|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref> as well as Perth-born bassist [[Sam Anning]] returning home after time spent in New York and Melbourne.<ref>{{Cite news|last=McNeil|first=Sarah|date=2 November 2019|title=Sam brings his mellow sound home|work=Post Newspaper|publisher=Community News}}</ref>


=== 2020 ===
=== 2020 ===
Despite the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], PIJF was able to go ahead in 2020.<ref name=":0" /> The 2020 programme featured new free events aimed at families and the community, including:
Despite the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], PIJF was able to go ahead in 2020.<ref name=":0" /> The 2020 programme featured new free events aimed at families and the community, including:


* a Jazz Parade and a Jazz Picnic in the Park at [[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]]
* a Jazz Parade and a Jazz Picnic in the Park at [[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]]
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Local drummer and WAAPA lecturer Dr Daniel Susnjar released an Afro-Peruvian jazz album titled ''The Recipe'' featuring students from the WAAPA Jazz Performance course, and music from the album was performed at a free concert as part of PIJF 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Budihardjo|first=Nadia|date=22 October 2020|title=Dianella musician Daniel Susnjar releases jazz album featuring WAAPA students|work=Stirling Times|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/stirling-times/dianella-musician-releases-jazz-album-featuring-waapa-students-c-1370019|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref>
Local drummer and WAAPA lecturer Dr Daniel Susnjar released an Afro-Peruvian jazz album titled ''The Recipe'' featuring students from the WAAPA Jazz Performance course, and music from the album was performed at a free concert as part of PIJF 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Budihardjo|first=Nadia|date=22 October 2020|title=Dianella musician Daniel Susnjar releases jazz album featuring WAAPA students|work=Stirling Times|publisher=Seven West Media|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/stirling-times/dianella-musician-releases-jazz-album-featuring-waapa-students-c-1370019|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref>


== Venues ==
== PIJF venues ==
Across the life of the festival, musicians have performed at venues across the Perth Metropolitan area.
Across the life of the festival, musicians have performed at venues across the Perth Metropolitan area.


=== City of Vincent ===
=== City of Vincent ===
The City of Vincent has been a supporter of the Perth International Jazz Festival since its inception. PIJF venues in the City of Vincent have included:
The City of Vincent has been a supporter of the Perth International Jazz Festival since its inception.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Graham|date=16 May 2012|title=Proposal for the development of the Perth International Jazz Festival 2013|url=https://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/profiles/vincent/assets/agenda/2012/20120626/att/perthinternationaljazzfestivalproposal.pdf|access-date=22 July 2021|website=City of Vincent}}</ref>

Support from the City of Vincent has provided PIJF with performances spaces such as:

* Weld Square
* Weld Square
* The Ellington Jazz Club
* Birdwood Square Community Stage
* Birdwood Square Community Stage
* [[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]].
* [[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]]
* [[East Perth Power Station]].

In addition, a range of bars, restaurants and other businesses in the City of Perth became a part of PIJF.<ref name=":3" />


=== City of Perth ===
=== City of Perth ===
The City of Perth has also been a major supporting partner of PIJF since the very first festival,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014|title=City of Perth Annual Report '13/14|url=https://rgcopcorpweb920-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/Project/COP/COP/COP/Documents-and-Forms/Council/Documents/Annual-Reports/City-of-Perth-Annual-Report-13-14.pdf?rev=441596db43644be1ab8de6db407c7dd6&modified=20180904005017|access-date=22 July 2021|website=City of Perth}}</ref> providing performance venues such as:
Venues in the City of Perth have included:

* The Spiegel Tent
* The Spiegel Tent
* Bishop’s See Gardens
* Bishop's See Gardens
* Perth Cultural Centre
* [[Perth Cultural Centre]]
* The Wetlands Stage
* The Wetlands Stage
* [[State Theatre Centre of Western Australia|State Theatre Centre]]
* [[State Theatre Centre of Western Australia|State Theatre Centre]]
* The Heath Ledger Theatre
* The Heath Ledger Theatre
* Forrest Chase
* [[Forrest Chase]]
* [[Perth Concert Hall (Western Australia)|Perth Concert Hall]]
* Perth Concert Hall
* [[St George's Cathedral, Perth|St George’s Cathedral]] & Cathedral Square
* [[St George's Cathedral, Perth|St George's Cathedral]] & Cathedral Square
* Downstairs At The Maj ([[His Majesty's Theatre, Perth|His Majesty’s Theatre]]).
* Downstairs At The Maj ([[His Majesty's Theatre, Perth|His Majesty's Theatre]]).

=== Northbridge ===
PIJF has also hosted performances in various Northbridge venues, including several arts hubs. These have included:
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* The Moon Cafe
* The Bird
* Laneway Lounge
* [[Rechabite Hall, Perth|The Rechabite]]
* Northbridge Piazza.


=== Shire of York ===
=== Shire of York ===
In 2017, PIJF formed a partnership with the Shire of York. This led to performances in regional venues in York, including:
In 2017, PIJF expanded its reach to form a partnership with the Shire of York, allowing regional fans to attend PIJF performances more easily.<ref name=":2" />
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* [[Castle Hotel, York|Castle Hotel]]
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* [[Settlers House, York|Settler’s House]]
* The Flourmill Cafe.


This allowed performances to be held at more regional venues in York, including:
=== Various bars, restaurants and other venues ===
PIJF performances have also taken place in other venues across the Metro area. These have included:
* The Ellington Jazz Club
* [[Brookfield Place (Perth)|Brookfield Place]]
* The Terrace Hotel
* Universal Bar
* Stables Bar
* The George
* Shadow Wine Bar (Alex Hotel)
* Creative Labs
* The Palace ([[St Georges Terrace|St George’s Terrace]]).

== 2021 festival ==
In 2021, PIJF will expand regionally to the [[City of Busselton]], as well as maintaining its current performance venues in the [[Shire of York]] and [[Perth metropolitan region|Perth Metropolitan]] areas.


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* [[Castle Hotel, York|Castle Hotel]]
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* [[Settlers House, York|Settler's House]]
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* The Flourmill Cafe.


==References==
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[[Category:Jazz festivals in Australia]]

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Perth International Jazz Festival
StatusActive
GenreMusic festival
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Perth, Western Australia
CountryAustralia
Inaugurated2013 (2013)
FounderGraham Wood
Websiteperthjazzfest.com

The Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) is an annual jazz festival event held over three days in early November.[1] This jazz festival incorporates both ticketed and free community events. Its location over the festival weekend spans across the CBD of Perth, the cultural precinct area of Northbridge, through to Hyde Park in the City of Vincent.

History

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The Perth International Jazz Festival was founded by associate professor and jazz pianist Graham Wood.[2] Wood served as Festival Director until his death in 2017 and was replaced by Mace Francis.[3]

The first festival in 2013 was ranked 4th in Time Out's "Top 7 Australian Jazz Festivals" (August 2013) and featured in the West Australian's Art's "Best in the West" (2013). The lineup featured international acts such as Joe Lovano, Katie Noonan and Vince Jones,[4] local jazz performers like Jamie Oehlers and Libby Hammer, and jazz-based organisations such as WAYJO, WAAPA and JazzWA.

Past festival highlights

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2014

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Vocalist Kate Ceberano headlined PIJF 2014, accompanied by the PIJF All-Star Big Band.[5] In addition, the festival featured multiple international acts including contemporary jazz musician Greg Osby (USA), esteemed jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein (USA), multi-award-winning vocalist Kristin Berardi (Brisbane) and Thirsty Merc front-man, Rai Thistlethwayte (Sydney).[6]

The 2014 Festival also featured popular local acts such as saxophonist Carl Mackey, pianist Harry Mitchell, trumpeter Matt Jodrell and drummer Daniel Susnjar.[7]

2015

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In 2015, the Festival launched with a performance by local jazz singer Libby Hammer. Attendees included founder Graham Wood and former Lord Mayor of Perth Lisa Scaffidi.[8]

PIJF launched a new collaboration with Celebrate WA for the WA Day Long Weekend, sharing stages at the Perth Cultural Centre. ‘Jazz at the Cultural Centre’ featured the Festival's headline artists including US jazz bassist Richard Bona (NYC) and pianist/composer Barney McAll, as well as a range of local musicians.[9]

In addition, major venue Brookfield Place was transformed into the ‘Jazz Quarter’, based on New Orleans’ famous French Quarter. Featuring three outdoor stages among Perth bars, acts performing in the Jazz Quarter included Perth band the Zydecats, the Howie Morgan Band, as well as Brazil’s Juliana Areias.

2016

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For the first time, PIJF 2016 hosted several free performances in St George’s Cathedral and Cathedral Square, including shows from Alexandre da Costa & the Graham Wood Trio, as well as Chris McNulty’s performance of her orchestral album Eternal.

PIJF 2016 featured US-based headline acts Hiatus Kaiyote and Yellowjackets. Yellowjackets' performance saw the return of Perth-based bassist Dane Alderson to his hometown.

2017

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2017 saw the introduction of PIJF venues in the Shire of York,[10] as well as a partnership with Brookfield Place which hosted a number of free performances.

International acts included Will Vinson (NYC); vocalist Vivan Sessoms (NYC) and bassist and composer Rafael Jerjen (Switzerland).[11] In addition, acclaimed Japanese pianist Satoko Fujii and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura joined to perform Fujii's new work Fukushima, a suite "composed in the memory of those affected by the 2011 earthquake."[11]

PIJF 2017 also hosted New York-based jazz musician, composer and arranger Kavita Shah, performing with bassist Sam Anning, a fellow Manhattan School of Music student.[12]

National performers included vocalist and ARIA Award nominee Emma Pask,[13] as well as Perth-born, New York-based pianist Tal Cohen.[14]

2018

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2018 saw the return of Kate Ceberano to Perth, teaming up with local saxophonist Carl Mackey to pay tribute to the 1961 soul-jazz album ‘Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley’.

Other international acts included Sara McDonald (NYC) leading a 22-piece progressive jazz orchestra,[15] as well as Trio Elf (DEU).

Local performers included jazz vocalist Libby Hammer, leading community event the "Jazz Club Choir".[16]

2019

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In 2019, PIJF's programme of free events expanded to include performances at Perth Cultural Centre's Wetlands Stage (supported by Lotterywest, City of Perth & Edith Cowan University), The Rechabite, and Birdwood Square (supported by Lotterywest and City of Vincent).[17]

The 2019 Festival featured several well-reputed international artists, including US jazz singer Veronica Swift,[18] trumpeter Roscoe James Irwin of The Cat Empire and The Bamboos,[19] and Japanese pianist Fumio Itabashi.  

Local artists included pianist Tim Voutas, performing compositions from debut album Introducing TVQ;[20] as well as Perth-born bassist Sam Anning returning home after time spent in New York and Melbourne.[21]

2020

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, PIJF was able to go ahead in 2020.[1] The 2020 programme featured new free events aimed at families and the community, including:

Traditional Festival venues continued to support PIJF, including a free opening night in the State Theatre Courtyard in collaboration with RTRFM 92.1, and free daytime concerts at Northbridge Piazza. Other events included artist-in-conversations at the Alex Hotel, and PIJF Jam Sessions at The Ellington Jazz Club.[24]

Local drummer and WAAPA lecturer Dr Daniel Susnjar released an Afro-Peruvian jazz album titled The Recipe featuring students from the WAAPA Jazz Performance course, and music from the album was performed at a free concert as part of PIJF 2020.[25]

PIJF venues

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Across the life of the festival, musicians have performed at venues across the Perth Metropolitan area.

City of Vincent

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The City of Vincent has been a supporter of the Perth International Jazz Festival since its inception.[26]

Support from the City of Vincent has provided PIJF with performances spaces such as:

In addition, a range of bars, restaurants and other businesses in the City of Perth became a part of PIJF.[26]

City of Perth

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The City of Perth has also been a major supporting partner of PIJF since the very first festival,[27] providing performance venues such as:

Shire of York

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In 2017, PIJF expanded its reach to form a partnership with the Shire of York, allowing regional fans to attend PIJF performances more easily.[10]

This allowed performances to be held at more regional venues in York, including:

References

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  3. ^ Curl, Amy (2018-10-13). "PERTH JAZZ FESTIVAL LAUNCHES NEW SPRING PROGRAM". Jazz Australia. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  4. ^ "Lovano Noonan Jones - Perth International Jazz Festival | Reviews". AussieTheatre.com. 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  5. ^ Lee, Garry (20 May 2014). "Festival review by Garry Lee: Perth International Jazz Festival 2014". AustralianJazz.net.
  6. ^ Banks, Ron (7 May 2014). "Jazzing it up in the city". The West Australian. Seven West Media.
  7. ^ Perica, Vanessa (20 May 2014). "Festival review by Vanessa Perica: Perth International Jazz Festival 2014". AustralianJazz.net. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  8. ^ Wolfe, Angelyne (20 April 2015). "Perth International Jazz Festival 2015 launch". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  9. ^ Bevis, Steven (28 May 2015). "Long way to the top for jazz musos". The West Australian. Seven West Media. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  10. ^ a b Esmeralda, Harmer (2018). "SY127-09/18 – Perth International Jazz Festival Request for Support". Shire of York. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  11. ^ a b Gartner, Annelies (12 April 2017). "All that jazz in festival". The West Australian. Seven West Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  12. ^ Banks, Ron (17 May 2017). "Fluency in musical languages". The West Australian. Seven West Media.
  13. ^ Fitzpatrick, Sara (16 May 2017). "Pask on task for festival". The Western Suburbs Weekly. Seven West Media.
  14. ^ "Three days, and nights, of jazz". Post Newspapers. Community News. 20 May 2017.
  15. ^ "US Jazz Legend Sara McDonald Unveils Local Orchestra For WA Gig". The Music. Handshake Media. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  16. ^ MacNaughton, Tanya (26 October 2018). "Libby Hammer leading Jazz Club Choir during Perth International Jazz Festival". Eastern Reporter. Seven West Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  17. ^ Frangos, Daniela (2019). "Perth International Jazz Festival". Broadsheet Perth. Broadsheet Media. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  18. ^ Innes, Matt. "Veronica Swift Is A Jazz Lifer". scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  19. ^ Appleby, Rosalind (2019-10-25). "Jazz in the spotlight". Seesawmag. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  20. ^ MacNaughton, Tanya (31 October 2019). "All that jazz for Tim Voutas at festival". Western Suburbs Weekly. Seven West Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  21. ^ McNeil, Sarah (2 November 2019). "Sam brings his mellow sound home". Post Newspaper. Community News.
  22. ^ McNeil, Sarah (24 October 2020). "International stars come home to play". The Post Subiaco. Post Newspapers.
  23. ^ "COTTON CLUB DANCE PARTY Bringing prohibition era jazz to The Rechabite". X-Press Magazine - Entertainment in Perth. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  24. ^ Appleby, Rosalind (9 November 2020). "Jazz weekend sets Perth swinging". Seesaw Magazine. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  25. ^ Budihardjo, Nadia (22 October 2020). "Dianella musician Daniel Susnjar releases jazz album featuring WAAPA students". Stirling Times. Seven West Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  26. ^ a b Wood, Graham (16 May 2012). "Proposal for the development of the Perth International Jazz Festival 2013" (PDF). City of Vincent. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  27. ^ "City of Perth Annual Report '13/14" (PDF). City of Perth. 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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