MEDIA RELEASE 16 September 2022

One week to go until jazz ignites Manly

The wait is almost over for the return of Australia’s longest running Jazz Festival. 

Manly Jazz will bring big brass bands, roving musicians, emerging artists, blues inspired quartets and nouveau jazz outfits to Manly for one great weekend of live music, from 23-25 September.

After a two-year hiatus, the springtime event will welcome back visitors, bona-fide jazz enthusiasts and many loyal locals ready to mark the festival’s 45th edition.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said he’s pleased to see Manly Jazz return to venues, stages and the streets of Manly.

“Swing by the Corso and stroll along our streets while enjoying some of the very best jazz music Australia has to offer,” Mayor Regan said. “This is a great time to support local businesses who are hosting jazz artists inside their venues. When the music stops on the Corso, it continues inside at venues such as The Steyne Hotel, Manly Wharf Bar, Garfish and Manly Pavillion. Attendees can enjoy the tunes whilst eating and drinking at one of our many local bars, clubs and restaurants.”

The Corso and surrounding laneways will host four stages and several activations.

Piano for The People is back by popular demand, offering passers-by a chance to play an upright piano for their audience. Large chalk art will entice attendees for happy snaps, while a jazz garden will be set up on The Corso to offer an oasis to sit down in and soak up the atmosphere.

Roving musicians like Phat Brass, Cope Street Parade, Sax Summit and the 343 Brass Band will wander the streets with their instruments in full view. The 3-day program of Manly Jazz will feature renowned artists including Dan Barnett, one of Australia's most respected singers, trombonists and bandleaders, Blues guitarist Ray Beadle, Jazz violinist, and vocalist George Washingmachine, and the Bob Barnard Tribute Band.

John Morrison, presents the Director’s Choice Concert - a big swing jazz ticketed event covering the hits of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

Manly Jazz is back stronger and better than ever before with a wonderful program people won’t want to miss. For more information visit the Manly Jazz website and follow on socials @manlyjazz.

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