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Hi there Jazz Lovers!

Welcome to my September newsletter!

Most wonderful news! I will be accompanying Marlene Cummings, Aboriginal woman jazz, blues singer/saxophonist, for the Kindred People Festival, 2026. We will be performing many of Marlene’s original songs alongside her soulful blues repertoire. Throughout the performance, Marlene will weave captivating stories of her heritage and childhood between the songs, offering audiences a personal glimpse into the experiences, memories and cultural influences that have shaped her music.

Here are details:

• Date & Time: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Venue: The Count’s at the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, Monash University Clayton Campus.
• Lineup: Marlene Cummins will be joined by acclaimed pianist and Hammond organ player Carolyn Packer.
• Pre-Show Dining: Pre-show dinner and drinks are available at the venue from 6:30 PM (reservations are not required with a show ticket). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

 

The Jazz Room -12 Septmember

I’ve been extremely fortunate to be part of the Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle Jazz Room shows presented by Fever, and it’s always a joy to be part of these wonderful events.

This month, Saturday 12 September I’ll be performing at the Albert Palais in Leichhardt with Slide McBride and his fantastic band in the Louis Armstrong & Frank Sinatra Show, celebrating two iconic legends of jazz.

We’ll be bringing you some of their greatest hits, timeless melodies and unmistakable swing — a wonderful night of music celebrating two of the most influential voices in jazz.

Personnell: Slide McBride vocals/ trombone/trumpet, Blake Keep guitar, Ashley Turner bass, Finn Moore drums and myself, Carolyn Packer keyboards

Canberra Jazz Club – CAROLYN PACKER’S STOMPIN’ RHYTHM ACES

13 September

Once again I will be travelling down to Canberra with my wonderful band The Stompin’ Rhythm Aces to the Canberra Jazz club’s haunt: The Southern Cross Club in Jamison.

This year I will be inviting two wonderful local musicians to join us: Anthony Irving on bass and Justin Buckingham on reeds. Greg Englert on trumpet, Cameron Jones on guitar and Jim Fletcher on drums will also be joining us.

We will be performing some classics from my 3 previous albums, as well as new material I have been working on.

For more info: https://www.canberrajazzclub.com/

 

 

 

BONNIE KAY AND THE SWEET PATOOTIES | Hardy’s Bay Club

Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 7-10 PM

The wonderful All-Girl band Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties (in which I play keyboards), are coming to play at The Hardy’s Bay Club, 

These ladies know how to rock the blues and boogie and a night of dancing will be definitely on the cards for all who attend.

Tickets are available here.

 

More Sweet Patooties Info:

For those in and around Sydney, you can catch Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties at their regular monthly residency at The Merton Hotel on Sat 9 November (I’ll be playing two gigs that day! 🤭)
Details here.

 

And for the southerners, on Sat 16 November I’ll be playing with the Patooties at the Illawarra Jazz Club (The Collegians Leagues Club, Wollongong), a fabulous venue for dancing.
Details here.

 

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CAROLYN PACKER’S STOMPIN’ RHYTHM ACES | Jazz at the Pines

Sun 17 Nov 2024 | 12:30 PM

My wonderful Stompin’ Rhythm Aces band will be performing at Jazz at the Pines Sunday.

Jazz at the Pines is a favourite for several reasons:

One, my nickname is Pine and it is so fitting I should play jazz with my band under the Pine trees in the grounds of the famous Roughley House, a piece of Australian history.
Secondly, the Hills district is where I, and my dear guitarist friend Cameron Jones grew up – though I am just a little older than Cam!

And thirdly, I simply love the way the Rotary club organises this venue so people can cruise in with friends bringing their own picnic basket and drinks and soaking up the lovely atmosphere in the pretty surroundings.

Details and bookings here.

 

CAROLYN PACKER AND CAMERON JONES | The Thunderbolt Club

Tue 26 Nov 2024 | 7 PM

Cameron Jones and I are taking our New Orleans to Paris show to the Thunderbolt club. We’ll be ably joined by David Seidel on bass and Fran Rojas on drums. These cats played on my latest album, Time To Feel Love, and I will be performing many of the tunes showcased on the album. 

Tickets here.

 

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CAROLYN PACKER AND ANGELA LOUNT | Queenies, Kingston

Fri 15 Nov 2024 | 6:30 PM

I’m looking forward to playing with my great friend and vocalist Angela Lount. We’ll be playing some jazz standards at this exquisite restaurant.

Bookings Here

 

BLUES PIANO NIGHT | Harmonie German Club, Canberra

Fri 22 Nov 2024 | 8 PM

And finally, in November I’ll be off to my second home in Canberra for the incomparable Blues Piano Night, hosted by the Canberra Blues Society. I will be a guest along with four other incredible boogie woogie players: Jan Preston, Ali Penney, John Black and Don Hopkins!

This will be a great night of blues piano and boogie-woogie!

Not to be missed!

Tickets Here

 

All gig details are on my website: carolynpackermusic.com

 

I hope you’ve enjoyed my news and I look forward to a wonderful month of music making with all my friends.

 

Watch this space.

 

Carolyn.