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John Montesante Dectet : 'From Blue Note To Bop' at Bird's Basement Jazz Club
Courtesy of John Montesante | Posted on January 30, 2018
Where
Bird's Basement Jazz Club
11 Singers Lane
Melbourne
Map
+61 1300 225 299
When
Wed, March 28, 2018
19:30
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Musicians
John Montesante
trumpetMick Fraser
trumpetAndrew Serpell
tromboneMirko Guerrini
saxophoneTim Wilson
saxophone, altoTony Hicks
saxophone, tenorCraig Schneider
pianoNiko Schäuble
drumsPhilip Rex
bassJames Sherlock
guitarAlinta Chidzey
vocalsAbout
The JOHN MONTESANTE DECTET is a quality 10 piece Jazz band, that boasts six horns, a matchless rhythm section, with additional guest vocals, performing the coolest jazz arrangements in town. On MAR 28, featured vocalists will be Alinta Chidzey & Craig Schneider,
The Dectet had its genesis in Montesante’s stylish, horn-led Quintet, (JMQ - formed 1990) which performs regularly at venues, events and festivals, and is lauded for its quality, longevity and versatility.
Over 5 years ago, Montesante added a further four horns and guitarist for special jazz events, to breathe life into his dedicated Blue Note arrangements. And he regularly creates new instrumental and vocal charts, constantly expanding the repertoire....