Jazz @ Jamison – Sunday 13th July – Leisa and the Keen Kats

We welcome for their first time appearance at ‘Jazz at Jamison’, Canberra’s littlest big band with a big sound! Listen to the powerhouse jazz vocals of Leisa Keen leading a seven-piece swing band, as they jazz up the classics from the American Songbook, bringing timeless tunes to life with their unique flair.

Leisa and the Keen Kats promise an unforgettable performance that will have you tapping your toes and dancing in your seat. Featuring classic tunes from jazz masters such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole and Benny Goodman, expect to hear tunes such as ‘Take The A Train’, ‘L-O-V-E’, ‘Smile’, ‘This Can’t Be Love’ to name a few!

This septet is comprised of some of Canberra’s finest musicians: Leisa Keen – piano/vocals, Zach Raffan – trumpet, Josh Hackwill – tenor sax, Andrew Hackwill – baritone sax/alto sax/clarinet/flute, Ben Lanyon – guitar, Simon Milman – bass, Steve Richards – drums. 

Music from 1pm – 4pm in the lounge.


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Dear CJC members

This ‘tiny’ newsletter is essentially to confirm our next 2 gigs at ‘Jazz at Jamison’ – I was a bit light-on for material!

We are thrilled that Leisa Keen and her band The Keen Kats were available to fill our July gap. We saw Leisa at Jamison back in 2018 with a different combo so we are looking forward to seeing this lineup – a regular at the Merimbula Festival over the years.

Meanwhile, next newsletter, I will have information about renewal of your CJC membership and our AGM coming up on 16 September.

Also, while I’m writing to you, the 36th Newcastle Jazz Festival is confirmed for 29 – 31 August at Newcastle City Hall.

There does not appear to be any ‘early bird’ bookings offer this year. Their website is up and essentially, a full-weekend pass will cost $180. Please check out their website for info & bookings at:

Website – Newcastle Jazz Festival

Yours in jazz

Linda Wiese

Secretary/Editor

CJC Secretary/Editor

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