Jazz in January at arboretum

Pearl Beach Progress Association will be holding "Jazz in January" on Saturday afternoon, January 19, at the Crommelin Native Arboretum at Pearl Beach.

"Geoff Bull's traditional jazz band will take you as close to the famous Preservation Hall New Orleans music as you'll find anywhere in Australia," publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico said.

"Geoff is recognised as one of the world's best New Orleans style trumpeters and regularly performs at Preservation Hall.

"The lush voice of Evelyn Duprai will provide some of the great songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.

"And if you really like the traditional jazz sounds, you'll hear African American Gospel singing by the 30-voice choir of Jonah and the Wailers.

"Performing with the Wailers is the stunning jazz singer and great crowd pleaser, Delilah."

Organiser Mr Peter Lazar said: "It will be a full afternoon of jazz and entertainment, so bring a picnic, rug, chairs and some friends".

"The Arboretum is a magnificent living museum of native trees and a great jazz space.

"Jazz in January sells out fast each year.

"The festival can cater for only about 500, so make sure of tickets as early as possible."

Local group "Strictly Dixie" will perform at 12.30pm followed by the main concert at 2.30pm.

Ms Lillico said that proceeds from the event would go towards improving community facilities in the area.

Press release, 7 Dec 2007 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association