⭐ Come on down to We call it Jazz in Canberra! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre. Get your tickets now for We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Canberra!
Highlights
🎵 Enjoy a live music performance from talented jazz musicians and vocalists
✈️ Be transported to the heart of New Orleans, the birthplace of this iconic genre
🎺 Listen to the soulful sounds of the saxophone, trumpet, and other jazz instruments
🤩 Enjoy a mix of setlist tunes and improvisation that captures the free spirit of jazz
🪕 Let the music wash over you in rivulets of rhythm—the ultimate escape from reality
🍷 Located in a chic, intimate bar—perfect for a night of sophisticated fun
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia
👤 Age requirement: 18+
♿ Accessibility: venue has accessible entrance and accessible seating
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone
❓ For more information, please consult the FAQs of this experience here
✨ If you would like to book a private show or buy tickets for a large group (30+ people), click here
Program(me)
When The Saints Go Marching In - Louis Armstrong
On the Sunny Side of the Street - Louis Armstrong
Ain't Misbehavin’ - Fats Waller
Georgia on My Mind - Preservation Hall Band
Sing Sing Sing - Louis Prima
…and many more
Description
We call it Jazz is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in a street-style bar that recreates 1920s New Orleans, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest ‘hot jazz’ tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation—a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of jazz’s living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Get your tickets now for We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Canberra!
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James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia
The James Fairfax Theatre in the National Gallery of Australia is a small, sophisticated venue that hosts a range of events throughout the year. It was named after James Fairfax, a renowned art collec...
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