08/08/2007
SKYCITY Darwin Hosts Australian Jazz Legend
SKYCITY's Sunset Jazz Series is set to wow the crowds with Australia's foremost jazz legend James Morrison on Sunday,
August 12 as part of SKYCITY's Season of Sunset and Stars
Australian jazz extraordinaire James Morrison is a household name, with his mesmerising and vibrant sounds of jazz.
His brilliant quintet will enchant and captivate you into their musical world.
Morrison is a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, this multi-instrumentalist also plays
trombone, euphonium, flugel horn, tuba, saxophone and piano. He is considered one of the finest modern jazz musicians on
the international circuit.
He has played with many of the great jazz legends, including Dizzy Gillespie,
George Benson and Ray Charles. Entertaining audiences in the world's most famous jazz clubs from the Blue Note and
Village Vanguard in New York to Ronnie Scott‘s in London, Morrison is also a regular performer with the London Symphony
Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Andrew Wilson, SKYCITY Darwin General Manager, says SKYCITY is proud to be able to bring such talented jazz musicians
to the Northern Territory.
“We are delighted to present one of Australia's most revered musicians beside the ocean on the lawns at SKYCITY Darwin.
Jazz lovers will not be disappointed.
James Morrison consistently leaves his audiences spellbound, and the Sunset
Jazz concerts are an excellent opportunity to get together with friends and family to enjoy great music in a beautiful
tropical location."
Also delighting audiences on August 12 is Lily Dior - one of Australia‘s foremost jazz and soul singers. Since bursting onto the Sydney jazz scene in the early 90s,
Dior and her band have been in demand for concerts at many of Australia’s leading jazz clubs and festivals.
Dior has performed with everyone from Dale Barlow to Mike
Nock, Mark Isaacs to Victor Lewis, Bill Evans, D.I.G, The Mighty Reapers, The Whitlams, Banana, Alex Lloyd, as well as
Kate Ceberano and Renee Geyer.
Singled out by legendary arranger Dave Matthews to perform with the Manhattan Jazz Quintet at their Australian debut in
Sydney's Lyric Theatre, Dior also sang with US jazz great Mark Murphy while studying in New York.
Don't miss the incredible James Morrison Quintet and Lily Dior Quartet on Sunday, August 12, on the lawns at SKYCITY
Darwin.
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Book your tickets now through the Action Station at SKYCITY Darwin.
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Concert tickets cost $10 each for adults;
children under-14 are free
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Gates open at 4:30pm
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A full bar and snack service is available
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Picnic hampers are available if pre-ordered within two days of the concert
by calling SKYCITY Darwin on 89 438 777
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Chairs, blankets and food are welcome
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No beverages including bottled water
For further information, please contact:
Tanya Aylett
Marketing Manager, SKYCITY Darwin
Phone: +61 8 8943 8846
Fax: +61 8 8943 8834
Mobile: +61 401 451 778
E-mail: tanya.aylett@skycitydarwin.com.au
Kim Juergens
Communications Executive, SKYCITY Entertainment Group
Phone: +64 9 363 6017
Mobile: +64 21 665 253
E-mail: kimberly.juergens@skycity.co.nz
