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=== 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|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|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>
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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>{{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.


International acts included Will Vinson (NYC); vocalist Vivan Sessoms (NYC) and bassist and composer Rafael Jerjen (Switzerland).
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>

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>


=== 2018 ===
=== 2018 ===
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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>


=== 2019 ===
=== 2019 ===
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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]],<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>


=== 2020 ===
=== 2020 ===
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, PIJF was able to go ahead in 2020.<ref name=":0" />
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:
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]]
* performances from [[Expatriate|ex-pats]] [[Linda May Han Oh]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Divola|first=Barry|date=21 May 2021|title=Linda May Han Oh: the Perth muso immortalised by Pixar|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/linda-may-han-oh-the-perth-muso-immortalised-by-pixar-20210514-p57rz6.html|access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref> and Tal Cohen
* performances from [[Expatriate|ex-pats]] [[Linda May Han Oh]] and Tal Cohen<ref>{{Cite news|last=McNeil|first=Sarah|date=24 October 2020|title=International stars come home to play|work=The Post Subiaco|publisher=Post Newspapers}}</ref>
* a [[1920s in jazz|1920s]]-style Cotton Club Dance Party<ref>{{Cite web|title=COTTON CLUB DANCE PARTY Bringing prohibition era jazz to The Rechabite|url=http://xpressmag.com.au/cotton-club-dance-party-bringing-prohibition-era-jazz-to-the-rechabite/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=X-Press Magazine - Entertainment in Perth|language=en-AU}}</ref>
* a [[1920s in jazz|1920s]]-style Cotton Club Dance Party<ref>{{Cite web|title=COTTON CLUB DANCE PARTY Bringing prohibition era jazz to The Rechabite|url=http://xpressmag.com.au/cotton-club-dance-party-bringing-prohibition-era-jazz-to-the-rechabite/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=X-Press Magazine - Entertainment in Perth|language=en-AU}}</ref>
* a Jazz Dinner event at the Alex Hotel.
* a Jazz Dinner event at the Alex Hotel.


Traditional Festival venues continued to support PIJF, including a free opening night in the [[State Theatre Centre of Western Australia|State Theatre Courtyard]] in collaboration with [[RTRFM|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.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rosalind|first=Appleby|date=9 November 2020|title=Jazz weekend sets Perth swinging|work=Seesaw Magazine|url=https://www.seesawmag.com.au/2020/11/jazz-weekend-sets-perth-swinging|access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref>
Traditional Festival venues continued to support PIJF, including a free opening night in the [[State Theatre Centre of Western Australia|State Theatre Courtyard]] in collaboration with [[RTRFM|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.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rosalind|first=Appleby|date=9 November 2020|title=Jazz weekend sets Perth swinging|work=Seesaw Magazine|url=https://www.seesawmag.com.au/2020/11/jazz-weekend-sets-perth-swinging|access-date=2 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 =
= Venues =
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* Creative Labs
* Creative Labs
* The Palace ([[St Georges Terrace|St George’s Terrace]]).
* The Palace ([[St Georges Terrace|St George’s Terrace]]).

== Past festival performers ==

=== 2013 ===
The 2013 festival featured:

* Abbey | Foster | Falle
* Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys
* Brandon Allen (UK)
* [[Gilad Hekselman|Gilad Heksleman]] (NYC)
* [[Gina Williams]]
* [[Hank Marvin]] (UK/AUS)
* Heath Bergersen
* [[Jamie Oehlers]] & Carl Mackey (PER/MEL)
* JAZZWA Jam Sessions
* [[Joe Lovano]] (USA)
* Johannes Luebbers Dectet
* June Smith & The Apple Band
* [[Katie Noonan]] (BNE)
* Kids’ Cushion Concert with Libby Hammer
* [[Kneebody]] (USA)
* Libby Hammer Quintet
* Mace Francis Orchestra
* Marcio Mendes
* Memory of Elements
* Nueva Salsa Orchestra
* Penny King Quintet
* Russell Holmes Trio & Roger Garrood
* [[Sam Anning]] (NYC)
* Tal Cohen Quartet
* The Grid
* Tom O’Halloran Trio
* Troy Roberts (USA)
* Victoria Newton
* [[Vince Jones]] (SYD)
* Void (USA/AUS)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Jazz
* WAYJO
* Zac Hurren & Steve Magnusson (BNE/MEL)

=== 2014 ===
The 2014 festival featured:

* Abbey | Foster | Susnjar
* Afro Cuban Quintet
* Ali Bodycoat
* Allira Wilson (MEL)
* Belleville (Lachlan Gear, Justin Kutylowski, Pete Jeavons, Charlie McCarthy)
* [[Chris McNulty]] (NYC)
* Daniel Susnjar Afro Peruvian Band
* Fat Sparrow
* Freddie Grigson Quartet
* [[Gina Williams]]
* [[Greg Osby]] (USA)
* [[Hale School]] Jazz Orchestra
* James Flynn Quartet
* Jordan Murray/Carl Mackey Quintet (MEL/PER)
* Josh Kyle & [[Sam Keevers]] (MEL)
* Julien Wilson Trio (MEL)
* [[Kate Ceberano]] with the PIJF All-Star Big Band (MEL/PER)
* [[Kristin Berardi]] (BNE)
* Leo Salvo (MEL)
* Libby Hammer PIJF Kids Cushion Concerts
* Los Cabrones
* Mace Francis Orchestra with Roger Garrood & Garry Lee
* Magnusson | Oehlers | Vanderwal (MEL/PER)
* Manteca
* Marcio Mendes & Saramandaia (BRA)
* Matt Jodrell (USA)
* [[Peter Bernstein (guitarist)|Peter Bernstein]] (USA)
* [[Rai Thistlethwayte]] (SYD) with Ben Vanderwal
* Russell Holmes Trio
* Sly (Carl Mackey, Simon Jeans, [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]], Dane Alderson, Andy Fisenden) (PER/USA)
* Tal Cohen Quartet (USA)
* The Hoodangers (MEL)
* The James Sandon Band (BNE/PER)
* Thumpr (Simon Jeans, Dane Alderson and Andy Fisenden)
* Tom O’Halloran Trio
* Troy Roberts & The Nu-Jive 5 (USA)
* Victoria Newton
* Void (USA/PER)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Jazz
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Mingus Ensemble
* WAYJO NOW!

=== 2015 ===

* Allira Wilson
* Artur Dutkiewicz Trio (POL)
* Azucar
* [[Barney McAll]] (NYC)
* [[Barney McAll]] (NYC) and ASIO (Australian Symbiotic Improvisors Orbit)
* Carl Mackey Quartet
* Dave Brewer Band
* Fat Sparrow
* Gianni Denitto (ITA)
* [[Gina Williams]]
* [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] Quintet
* [[Hale School]] Jazz
* Howie Morgan Band
* [[Jamie Oehlers]] Quartet
* Jessie Gordon
* Johannes Luebbers Dectet
* [[John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School|John Septimus Roe]] Jazz
* [[Jonathan Zwartz]] Sextet (SYD)
* [[Juliana Areias]]
* Junkadelic Brass Band
* Penny King: The Music of [[Joni Mitchell]]
* Phil Hatton Jazz Band
* PJS Big Band
* Pretzel Logic
* [[Rachel Claudio]] (FRA)
* [[Richard Bona]] (NYC)
* Soundgun (SYD/PER)
* Straight Ahead Big Band
* Timo Vollbrecht and Keisuke Matsuno (USA/DEU)
* Tina Harrod (SYD)
* Trisk
* Troy Roberts (NYC)
* Victoria Newton
* Vivian Sessoms Septet (NYC)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Jazz Ensemble
* WAYJO
* Zydecats

=== 2016 ===

* [[Alexandre Da Costa|Alexandre da Costa]] & [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] Trio
* Ali Bodycoat and Libby Hammer
* [[Ari Hoenig]] & [[Quentin Angus]] (USA/AUS)
* [[Chris McNulty]] - Eternal (NYC/MEL)
* Fat Sparrow
* [[Gary Bartz|Garry Bartz]] Quartet (USA)
* Hetty Kate (MEL)
* [[Hiatus Kaiyote]] (MEL)
* High School Jazz Band
* James Sandon Quartet (BNE)
* [[Jamie Oehlers]] Quartet with [[James Muller]] (PER/MEL)
* Jessie Gordon
* Julien Wilson Quartet (MEL)
* [[Lionel Loueke]] & [[The Vampires (band)|The Vampires]] (USA/AUS)
* Marcio Mendes & [[Lucky Oceans]]
* MI7 with Roger Garrood
* Old School Funk Band
* Sérgio Galṽao (BRA)
* [[Shai Maestro]] (ISR/USA)
* [[Stu Hunter]] - The Migration (SYD)
* Tal Cohen Quartet (USA)
* The World According To James (James Greening, Simon Barker, Cameron Undy, Carl Dewhurst)
* Tina Harrod (SYD)
* [[Ursula Yovich]] (SYD)
* WAYJO
* [[Yellowjackets]] (USA)

=== 2017 ===

* Adrian Galante/Mia Simonette Quintet
* Alana Macpherson Nonet
* [[Alexandre Da Costa|Alexandre da Costa]] & [[Graham Wood (musician)|Graham Wood]] Trio
* Ali Bodycoat Quintet
* Allira Wilson
* [[Anita Wardell]] (UK)
* Beans Bumas Boys of Rhythm
* Bronwyn Sprogowski
* Daniel Sunjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group
* [[Emma Pask]] (NSW)
* [[Eugene Ball]] 4tet (VIC)
* [[Satoko Fujii|Fujii]], O’Halloran, Barry (JPN/PER/SYD)
* Harry Mitchell Trio (Perth)
* Howie Morgan
* Howie Morgan with Strings
* James Flynn Quartet
* [[Jamie Oehlers]] Quartet
* [[Jo Lawry]] (NYC)
* Josh Kyle (VIC)
* Juliana Frassatti (PER)
* [[Kavita Shah]] with Steve Newcombe (USA/QLD)
* Luke Minness - Minness CD Launch (PER)
* MaxMantis (SWITZERLAND)
* Michael Pigneguy & Penny King (UAE/PER)
* My Name Is Nobody - [[Lucky Oceans]], Tom O'Halloran & Ben Vanderwal
* Pretzel Logic
* [[Sam Anning]] Sextet (MEL)
* Sassafras with Jessie Gordon
* [[Satoko Fujii]] and Natsuki Tamura (JPN) with MFO
* Simon Jeans Quartet
* Sophie Foster
* Straight Ahead Big Band
* Tal Cohen & [[Jamie Oehlers]] (USA/PER)
* Tal Cohen “Gentle Giants” album launch with [[Greg Osby]] (USA)
* Thadeu Romano  - (BRA with Marcio Mendes
* Victoria Newton
* Vivian Sessoms (NYC)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Jazz Student Group
* WAYJO: The Debut Collection with Rafael Jerjen (Switzerland)
* Will Vinson (NYC)
* Zac Hurren (QLD)

=== 2018 ===

* [[Anita Wardell]] (UK)
* Artemis Orchestra
* [[Charenee Wade]] (USA)
* Daniel Susnjar Afro Peruvian Band
* Fat Sparrow
* Gemma Farrell Quintet
* Grievous Bodily Calm
* Harry Mitchell Group
* Imogen Thompson & Austin Salsbury
* [[Jamie Oehlers]] Band
* [[Kate Ceberano]] & Carl Mackey (MEL)
* Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble
* Kristian Borring Quartet (DNK)
* Libby Hammer Club Choir
* LiveWyre - Ben Matthews
* Mat Jodrell Quartet (MEL)
* Mejadra - Album Launch
* [[Melissa Aldana]] Quartet (USA)
* Melve
* Nick Abby Trio
* Niran Dasika & Sumire Kuribayashi (AUS/JPN)
* Palms
* Penny King
* Pete Jeavons Quintet
* Ray Walker Trio
* Riffz 2000
* [[Sam Anning]] Sextet (MEL)
* Sara MacDonald (USA)
* Sara MacDonald's 22-piece band (USA/PER)
* [[Satoko Fujii]] & Natsuki Tamura (JPN)
* Simon Jeans Quartet
* Soft West
* Speedball (MEL)
* Steve Barry Trio (SYD)
* Straight Ahead Big Band
* Transients (MEL)
* Trio ELF (DEU)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Jazz Vocal Ensemble
* WAYJO Jazz For Juniors
* Young Women in Jazz Ensemble
* Zac Hurren (BNE)

=== 2019 ===

* Akane Ezawa Quintet (JPN)
* Ali Bodycoat & Libby Hammer
* Artemis Orchestra
* Ben Winkleman Trio (USA)
* [[Kristin Berardi|Berardi]] | Foran | Karlen (BNE)
* Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School (CAN)
* [[Chris McNulty]] (NYC/MEL)
* [[Clayton Doley]] (SYD)
* Como SHS Jazz Band
* Daniel Susnjar
* [[Fumio Itabashi]] Orchestra (JPN)
* Gemma Farrell Quintet
* Grievous Bodily Calm
* Jazz Club Choir
* Jessie Gordon
* Kalamunda Youth Swing Band
* [[Kristin Berardi]] & [[Sam Anning]] (BNE/MEL)
* Melve
* Meretrio (BRA/AUS)
* Phoebus Cartel
* Ricki Malet Quartet
* [[Roscoe James Irwin]] (MEL)
* Sinedoki
* Spirograph Studies (MEL)
* Straight Ahead Big Band
* Tal Cohen Quartet (USA)
* Tim Voutas Quartet
* [[Veronica Swift]] (USA)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] & [[Sam Anning]] (PER/MEL)
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Big Band
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Jazz Vocal Ensemble
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Latin Ensemble
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Mingus Ensemble
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Phat Funk Band
* WAYJO Jazz At The Movies - Hollywood
* WAYJO Jazz For Juniors

=== 2020 ===

* Allira Wilson & Harry Mitchell: The Music of [[Paul Simon]]
* Artemis Orchestra
* [[Count Basie|Basie]] To [[Beyoncé]] - WAAPA Jazz Choir & Big Band
* Brass Party
* [[Chris McNulty]] (NYC/PER)
* Cotton Club Dance Party with Oz Big Band & 950 Express
* [[Fabian Almazan]] (USA)
* Fourth Year [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Ensemble
* [[Gina Williams]] & Guy Ghouse
* Harry Mitchell Quintet
* [[Jamie Oehlers]] Double Drummer Band
* Jayden Blockley Trio
* Jazz Jam Sessions with Tal Cohen & Ricki Malet
* Joshua Nicholls Plus Seven
* Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble
* [[Linda May Han Oh]] (USA)
* [[Linda May Han Oh]] & [[Fabian Almazan]] (PER/USA)
* [[Linda May Han Oh]] & WAYJO (USA/PER)
* Lucy Iffla Quartet
* M17 featuring Libby Hammer
* Melve
* MLC Jazz Orchestra
* Namora Nonet
* Riffz2000
* Sassafras
* Swinging At The Savoy
* Tal Cohen Quartet (USA)
* The Amnesiacs ([[Radiohead]] Big Band)
* TLC Trio
* Tom O’Halloran Trio - Axiom
* Tonic
* [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|WAAPA]] Brazillian Ensemble
* WAYJO [[MinterEllison|Minter-Ellison]] Monday Night Orchestra
* WAYJO Tuesday Night Orchestra


= 2021 festival =
= 2021 festival =

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Perth International Jazz Festival

The Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) is a not-for-profit organisation running a three-day event 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.

PIJF aims to shed light on the work of both established and emerging jazz musicians in Australia and worldwide, creating a richer arts experience in the city of Perth.

History

PIJF was founded by the late Associate Professor and jazz pianist Dr Graham Wood.[2]

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,[3] local jazz performers like Jamie Oehlers and Libby Hammer, and jazz-based organisations such as WAYJO, WAAPA and JazzWA.

Past festival highlights

2014

Vocalist Kate Ceberano headlined PIJF 2014, accompanied by the PIJF All-Star Big Band.[4] 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).[5]

The 2014 Festival also featured popular local acts such as saxophonist Carl Mackey, pianist Harry Mitchell, trumpeter Matt Jodrell and drummer Daniel Susnjar.[6]

2015

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.[7]

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.[8]

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

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

2017 saw the introduction of PIJF venues in the Shire of York,[9] 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).[10] 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."[10]

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.[11]

National performers included vocalist and ARIA Award nominee Emma Pask,[12] as well as Perth-born, New York-based pianist Tal Cohen.[13]

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’.

Other international acts included Sara McDonald (NYC) leading a 22-piece progressive jazz orchestra,[14] as well as Trio Elf (DEU).

Local performers included jazz vocalist Libby Hammer, leading community event the "Jazz Club Choir".[15]

2019

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).[16]

The 2019 Festival featured several well-reputed international artists, including US jazz singer Veronica Swift,[17] trumpeter Roscoe James Irwin of The Cat Empire and The Bamboos,[18] and Japanese pianist Fumio Itabashi.  

Local artists included pianist Tim Voutas, performing compositions from debut album Introducing TVQ;[19] as well as Perth-born bassist Sam Anning returning home after time spent in New York and Melbourne.[20]

2020

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.[23]

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.[24]

Venues

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

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:

  • Weld Square
  • The Ellington Jazz Club
  • Birdwood Square Community Stage
  • Hyde Park.

City of Perth

Venues in the City of Perth have included:

Northbridge

PIJF has also hosted performances in various Northbridge venues, including several arts hubs. These have included:

  • The Moon Cafe
  • The Bird
  • Laneway Lounge
  • The Rechabite
  • Northbridge Piazza.

Shire of York

In 2017, PIJF formed a partnership with the Shire of York.

This led to performances in 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:

2021 festival

In 2021, PIJF plans to expand regionally to the City of Busselton.

Although expressions of interest were open to local, interstate and international jazz artists, programming will be determined by the WA Government’s COVID-19 border restrictions.

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