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JAZZ IS FINALLY OLD ENOUGH TO DRINK

Jazz in the Vines celebrates 18 years in the Hunter Valley

The longest running annual music festival in the Hunter Valley, Jazz in the Vines, is back for it's 18th year. On Saturday October 30, Jazz fans of all ages will descend on Pokolbin for one of the biggest days on the Hunters social calendar.

With a sensational line up including the gorgeous Kate Ceberano, James Morrison's Big Band featuring the unmistakable voice of Doug Parkinson, guitar genius Bruce Mathiske, The Adrian Cunningham Quartet and Dojo Cuts...our 18th birthday bash is one not to be missed.

Kate Ceberano will join us for the first time this year. Kate has been Australia's sweetheart since the '80s. As part of the group I'm Talking, Kate received the Best Female Vocalist 1985 ARIA Awards. The Filipino/American/Australian singer then branched out with a solo album, and the first single Bedroom Eyes, made her a star. Ceberano also showed off her dancing prowess by winning Seven Network's 2007 Dancing with the Stars competition and was also a contestant on It Takes Two. Twenty-seven years into her career, the pop star has released 18 albums, sold over a million records in Australia and achieved six platinum albums and four gold records.

When you think about Jazz music in Australia the first name that comes to mind is James Morrison. James is a regular at Jazz in the Vines, 2010 making his ninth appearance on or stage. Always delivering something different, this visit Morrison will bring fans a large scale Motown show featuring the unmistakable voice of Doug Parkinson. Including four vocalists, as part of an 12-piece band, including a horn section led by virtuoso trumpeter Morrison this performance will have everyone on their feet. Morrison remembers Motown as the music of his youth. Even as a jazz fan, he recalls being surrounded by the music of Stevie Wonder. He said he had always included a Motown number or two in his jazz shows, which he and the crowd enjoyed enough to encourage the development of a full Motown show.

The Adrian Cunningham Quartet is one of Australia's most outstanding jazz groups. In the last six years, the quartet has recorded three critically acclaimed albums They were nominated for two MO Awards, and have performed at major jazz festivals around Australia. The dynamic and passionate performance of these four musicians who are at the top of their game has produced one of the most exciting jazz groups to emerge from Sydney. It has been said that Adrian makes playing the Alto/Tenor Saxophones and Clarinet look as easy as brushing your teeth.

Dojo Cuts are THE Australian funk act to keep your eyes on. Fronted by Roxie Ray, the band's grooves and Motown throwbacks will be sure to get them up there with the Dap Kings, New Mastersounds and our own Bamboos. The explosive debut album from the Sydney band was released in April pulls no audio punches on its way to delivering a string of killer blows. Everything is raw, live and loud in the world of DOJO CUTS and they can't wait to play tracks from the album to a festival crowd. The deepest grooves underpin their distinctive sound while the powerful vocals of Roxie Ray front and center turn up the heat and mercilessly knock you into next week.

This year Jazz will be host to a plethora of festival vibrance with various market stalls, local wine makers, restaurants and produce in the spacious, laid back setting the Jazz in the Vines has made it's trademark.

If you are a traditional Jazz fan or just think that the sexy sound of a saxophone solo and a glass of wine is the best way to top off a day in the sun then JAZZ IN THE VINES is the place to be on October 30.

Jazz in the Vines
Saturday 30 October
Tyrrell's Vineyard 1882 Broke Road. Pokolbin
www.jazzinthevines.com.au