Sat 5 Dec · 7:30pm
Evergreen Music · Brookvale
a nine-piece band roaring through the music of Charles Mingus
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MINGUS BY THE BROOK
A fiery celebration of the music of Charles Mingus
Evergreen Music's 'Tea By The Brook' series returns with the mighty 'Mingus Amongst Us', a nine-piece powerhouse ensemble celebrating the extraordinary music of legendary bassist, composer and bandleader Charles Mingus.
Mingus brought a fire and energy to jazz unlike almost anyone before him. His music was deeply rooted in swing, blues and gospel, while remaining fiercely modern, adventurous and unpredictable.
Led by Sydney baritone saxophonist and arranger Steve Fitzmaurice, Mingus Amongst Us brings that music roaring back to life through Steve's arrangements for a nine-piece ensemble. Rather than simply recreating the records, the band captures the spirit of Mingus with big ensemble playing, incredible musicianship, spontaneity, humour and plenty of fire.
Assembling 'By The Brook' is a formidable line-up:
Ray Cassar — Trumpet
Sandy Evans — Tenor Saxophone
David Theak — Alto Saxophone
Steve Fitzmaurice — Baritone Saxophone
Dan Barnett — Trombone / Vocals
Alex Silver — Trombone
Michael Azzopardi — Piano
Hannah James — Bass
Paul Derricott — Drums
Between them is an enormous amount of Australian jazz history with some of the country's most respected players, bandleaders, composers and improvisers. A supergroup all packed onto one stage to tackle the music of a true jazz giant!
“It’s raucous, just as Mingus would have liked it!”
— Jessica Nicholas, ABC Jazz
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When is Tea By The Brook feat. MINGUS AMONGST US?
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 7:30pm.
Where is it?
Evergreen Music, Brookvale, NSW.
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