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Local jazz lovers can breathe a sigh of relief, as a popular monthly music session is starting up again in Warkworth after a break of three months.
Back Bar Jazz will return to The Bridgehouse on Thursday, March 6 at 6.30pm with resident house band Latter Karma’s repertoire of Latin and jazz standards, combined with jazzed-up R&B and pop classics.
Band members Chris James on piano, vocals and flute, Lindsay Lovegrove on bass and Brian Leigh on drums have been using their extended summer sojourn to create fresh arrangements and add new songs to their playlist.
There will also be guest musicians joining the band, including Back Bar Jazz regular and popular Snells Beach singer Lou Perkins.
James says the band is looking forward to catching up with music fans again and “sharing some cool summer stories over a wine and some mellow jazz grooves”.
“We’ve invited guests like the charming Lou Perkins, bringing her lovely voice and jazz feel, along with other guest musicians, to present foot-tapping surprises for everyone,” he says.
After evolving out of long-standing jazz group Latakana several years ago, Latter Karma’s line-up is both solid and fluid, with members coming and going, and guests and up-and-comers always welcome.
Back Bar Jazz is held on the first Thursday of the month in the garden bar at The Bridgehouse, with music from 6.30pm. Free entry.
