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SUMMARY:Jon Hunt with WAAPA & Ray Walker Nonet
LOCATION:Liberty Theatre
DESCRIPTION:This show is eligible for a Jazz Membership discount. Find out 
 more about PIJF Membership! Jon Hunt with WAAPA | Ray Walker Nonet (Double
  Bill) Two generations of jazz artistry come together in this special doub
 le bill\, celebrating both the future and legacy of Western Australian jaz
 z\, from the rising jazz stars of tomorrow\, nurtured by the West Australi
 an Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) to the well-honed sounds jazz heavyw
 eight Ray Walker\, awarded the title of State Cultural Treasure in 2024. O
 pening the evening\, WAAPA’s New Orleans Ensemble delivers an infectious
  dose of traditional jazz\, bringing the sounds of Louis Armstrong and the
  great New Orleans pioneers to life. Led by Ricki Malet and joined by inte
 rnationally acclaimed Melbourne saxophonist Jon Hunt\, this energetic perf
 ormance is packed with swing\, soul and irresistible grooves. A renowned p
 erformer\, educator and recording artist\, Hunt has shared stages with Pau
 l Kelly\, Lauryn Hill\, Vince Giordano and many more\, earning a reputatio
 n as one of Australia’s leading jazz musicians. The second half of the e
 vening features the Ray Walker Nonet\, showcasing original compositions by
  celebrated guitarist and composer Ray Walker. Highlights include a rare p
 erformance of The Common Ground Suite\, a major work composed more than 30
  years ago and recently recorded by the ABC. Performed by an all-star ense
 mble featuring some of Perth’s finest jazz musicians\, this is a unique 
 opportunity to experience a significant piece of WA jazz history brought v
 ividly to life. From the vibrant traditions of New Orleans to the rich com
 positional voice of one of WA’s jazz greats\, this double bill offers an
  unforgettable evening of exceptional musicianship and world-class jazz. T
 he Ray Walker Nonet are: Ray Walker (guitar)\, Daniel Susnjar (drums)\, Ka
 rl Florisson (bass)\, Harry Mitchell (piano)\, Ricki Malet (trumpet)\, Mar
 c Osborne (soprano/alto saxophones)\, Sean Little (tenor saxophone)\, Jere
 my Greig (trombone) and Doree Dixon (french horn). Join the Club or become
  a Jazz Messenger! Are you a lover of jazz? Have you come to our festivals
  before and want to experience more? By joining the Jazz Club\, or becomin
 g a Jazz Messenger\, you reap the rewards AND get that fuzzy feeling of he
 lping a worthy not-for-profit festival. Amongst many benefits\, you also r
 eceive 15% off tickets to select jazz festival gigs plus other great benef
 its! Please visit this webpage to become a member! Club Sessions with Jon 
 Hunt's Blue Devils Keep the music going at our Club Sessions! Simply prese
 nt a ticket* from any 2026 Perth International Jazz Festival event and enj
 oy FREE entry to the sessions at the Liberty Theatre from 9pm on 28\, 29 a
 nd 30 October. Featuring the swinging sounds\, all the way from Melbourne
 \, of Jon Hunt's Blue Devils\, it's the perfect place to unwind\, connect
 \, and soak up more festival vibes late into the night. *Valid with any pu
 rchased Perth International Jazz Festival ticket. Excludes free event tick
 ets.\n\nBoletos: https://megatix.com.au/events/jon-hunt-x-waapa-ray-walker
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