Jazz delights in the arboretum

The Pearl Beach Progress Assocation and the Crommelin Native Arboretum will present an Afternoon of Jazz Delights with the Hetty Kate Quintet at the Pearl Beach Arboretum on Sunday, October 2.

Hetty's band includes John Harkins on piano, Sam Rollings playing guitar, Brendan Clarke on double bass and Andrew Dickeson on drums.

"Hetty Kate has a classic, clear sound reminiscent of the vocalists from the 1940s and 50s, and is often compared to a young Peggy Lee or Doris Day," according to Ms Lynne Lillico from the Pearl Beach Progress Association.

"Known for her pure tone, diction, faultless rhythm and swing, as well an effortless ease on stage, Hetty has fast become one of the busiest jazz vocalists in Australia."

The afternoon will start with The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra.

"The Orchestra is unique among young Australian orchestras, playing authentic 1920s and early 30s hot dance band arrangements from the jazz era."

Following will be the John Harkins Trio.

world's leading jazz artists.

"John Harkins is one of the most sought-after jazz pianists in Australia, majoring in classical piano at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City and working with many well-known American jazz musicians," said Ms Lillico.

Hetty Kate and her Quintet will perform a selection of songs from her most recent releases: In the Still of the Night, The Thrill is Gone, and Cry me a River.

"Enjoy re-imagined music from the songbooks of Peggy Lee, June Christy and Julie London (featured in her acclaimed CD for ABC Jazz, Dim All The Lights), alongside popular classics that you know and love, and curios from the swing era included on her newest swing album with the Dan McLean Hot Six, The Umbrella Man.

"Come early, bring a picnic, rug and chairs and enjoy a unique experience in the beautiful Pearl Beach Native Arboretum," Ms Lillico said.

Raffle tickets will be available with proceeds to the Pearl Beach Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade.

Tickets will cost $40 for adults and $25 for children under 15.

Tickets booked in groups of 10 or more tickets are $36 each.

Bookings are essential and may be made on 4343 1455.

Media release, 13 Sep 2016

Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association