THURSDAY August 19th
David Bentley Trio plus Rachel Dunham and Arron Bool!
David Bentley Trio
Pianist/songwriter David Bentley joins forces with the formidable talents of double bassist Andrew Shaw and drummer Paul Hudson to create a spicy bouillabaisse of jazz and blues. David Bentley is well-known for his musicianship and songwriting skills. Initially influenced by singer-songwriter Mose Allison, as well as jazz pianists such as Bobby Timmons, Bill Evans and Red Garland, he later discovered New Orleans R&B - distilling these influences, and others, into an intensely personal style. According to Noel Mengel of the Courier Mail, David's most recent CD release Last Man Standing fits in style with the likes of Georgie Fame and the later Van Morrison, easily moving between jazz, soul and blues, with healthy doses of New Orleans. David is a legend of the Brisbane music scene and we are thrilled to feature him at the Jazz Hangar.
Rachel Dunham and Arron Bool
in 1968, Rachel was raised in Brisbane Queensland. She studied classical and musical theatre and then discovered jazz. Rachel toured as lead vocalist in the Queensland Youth Big Band, then relocated to Sydney. In Sydney Rachel performed in various cover bands and in most major venues all over Sydney. Rachel also carved out a place in the Jazz scene working with the likes of Maddy Young & Mike Nock.
In the early 90's Rachel was based in New Zealand for several years, with a production company. During her time in New Zealand, Rachel fronted sell-out jazz shows at the Wellington International Arts Festival, opened for Ray Charles in his New Zealand tour and performed to 30,000 people at the Millennium Celebrations in Wellington.
Rachel came home to Australia in 2000. In 2004 Rachel won the 'Best Supporting Actress' STAR award for her role as 'Mama Morton' in the Noosa Arts Theatre production of 'Chicago'. In 2oo6 she worked as vocal coach for a production of 'Fame' with a cameo appearance as 'Miss Sherman'. in 2007 starred in a Brisbane production of "Witches of Eastwick" as "Alex".
In 2009 Rachel was cast in Tom McSweeneys' QPAC production of "Isn't It Romantic", a Rodgers and Hart tribute. Rachel continues to perform in various Jazz Festivals and cabaret shows all over Australia and is currently hostessing Brisbane's only Supper Club at DRIFT every Friday and Saturday nights.
SCAT CD launch Friday August 27th!
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SCAT WILL RELEASE THEIR NEWEST ALBUM AT THE HANGAR ON FRIDAY THE 27TH AUGUST. THIS BAND ARE EXCEPTIONAL. THEY HAVE WON AN AMERICAN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD AND ARE WONDERFUL MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS. THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT! MARK IT IN THE DIARY.
Jazz Hangar: Riverside Ballroom,
50 Oxlade Drive New Farm (click to view map)
Jazz Hangar is located on the banks of the Brisbane River at New Farm. If you are driving, head down Brunswick Street from Fortitude Valley, almost to the end, and turn right at Oxlade Drive.We are 50 metres down on the left hand side, right next to Merthyr Bowls Club and the exit from the River Walk. On site and off street parking is readily available as well as easy access to ferry (New Farm Park) and bus services. 
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