Grand Union Orchestra & Friends @ Malvern Town Hall

12 & 13 May 2006

Following the extraordinary success of last year’s spectacular Dancing in the Flames, the Grand Union Orchestra returns! UK composer Tony Haynes once again brings together some of Melbourne’s finest jazz & world musicians into a unique big band, powered by Grand Union’s London-based South African drummer Brian Abrahams. ‘Friends’ include Chinese musicians, a special choir, Stonnington Brass & the Western Thrace Turkish Classical Orchestra.

Features musicians as diverse as Valanga Khoza, Ria Soemardjo, Dung Nguyen, Shobha Sekhar, Rosamel Burgos, Adrian Sherriff, Peter Knight and Tony Hicks. Rhythms, voices & instrumental textures of Africa, Asia & South America mingle with brilliant improvisation & stunning big band writing.

Artists: Grand Union Orchestra
When: Concert 8pm, Fri 12 & Sat 13 May 2006, 8pm
Where: Malvern Town Hall - corner of High St. and Glenferrie Rd.
More information: Read

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Tix $25/15 or $22 for 10+
Bookings: Chapel off Chapel ph 8290 7000 or see
www.stonnington.vic.gov.au

Grand Union Open Workshop @ Malvern Town Hall Sat 15 May 3-5pm.

Hands-on session with Tony exploring African & Cuban styles of music you must bring an instrument & join in! Suitable for brass, wind percussion & voice. Bookings & info: office@multiculturalarts.com.au