Ipswich City Council

James Morrison with special guest Vocalist Emma Pask

Saturday 19 May 2012 7.30pm
All tickets $45.00

Morrison leads his talented band through a soulful, swinging and funky selection of standards and originals, spiced with humour and a real upbeat feel. Extraordinary virtuosity from all concerned, but especially the man out front, a titan of the trumpet and trombone and about a dozen other instruments too! He works regularly with other international jazz stars in Europe and the rest of the world, most recently, with four-time Grammy winner Lalo Schiffrin.

James Morrison is, by anybody's standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, this multi�]instrumentalist also plays trombone, euphonium, flugel horn, tuba, saxophones, double bass and piano.

At the age of seven, he was given his first instrument, at nine he formed his first band and at thirteen he was playing professionally in nightclubs. His international career developed just as quickly. At only age 16 James debuted in the USA with a breathtaking concert at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Now 49, James Morrison's career thus far has been diverse and perhaps not typical of most jazz musicians. He recorded Jazz Meets the Symphony with The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lalo Schifrin, performed concerts at the Royal Albert hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for Princess Anne. Royal command performances on two occasions for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and for US Presidents Bush & Clinton at Parliament House in Australia.

An avid user of the latest technologies James is very involved in furthering the presence of jazz and music education on the internet and also uses computers extensively in his writing, recording and performances.

James Morrison with perform with special guest vocalist EMMA PASK, Australia's own star jazz vocalist. "The greatest gift to Australian Jazz Vocals in the last decade" is how James Morrison, Australia's most awarded jazzman, describes Emma Pask.                                                                                          

While Emma's voice and style are unique, and individually her own, her performances are reminiscent of the classic era of jazz, when swing was top of the charts.

James Morrison Preshow Information:                                                                                      

Thank you for purchasing tickets and we look forward to seeing you at the Ipswich Civic Centre on Saturday 19 May 2012 for the performance of 

"James Morrison and Emma Pask" this promises to be another fantastic performance at the Ipswich Civic Centre. 

We thought the following information might come in handy when planning for your visit:

• The performance will be held in the George Hogg Auditorium (Main Level of the Civic Centre) starting at 7:30pm
• Stars Cafe Bar will be open on the Terrace from 6:30pm until the show start time (main level)
• Doors to the performance will open 30 mins prior to show start time.   
• Doors will open at 7:00pm (late arrivals may have to wait for an appropriate break in the performance to be seated)

Just so you can be prepared for how the performance is scheduled to unfold I have included a brief run sheet for you below:

• Performance Duration is scheduled for 150 Mins (please note approx times only)
• 20 Minute Interval
• During the show there is no Photography, Flash Photography, Videoing or Recording of any sort allowed.

This show is presented in the Flat Seating Plan - each of your tickets is marked with either Stalls or Gallery seating, if you have a Stalls ticket then you will be ushered through the doors on the main level and if you have a Gallery ticket you will be ushered through the doors located upstairs, Please note that a new lift is now available to make your way around the Venue a little easier.

There will be 'Light Meals, Hot and Cold Beverages available from the Stars Cafe Bar from 6:30pm or enjoy Coffee and Cake after the show (EFTpos facilities available) 

There is full on street parking available on Limestone, Nicholas and South Streets Ipswich and after hours off-street parking is available at

45 Roderick Street, Ipswich (Council car park) and in Foote Lane (Council Car Park).  There is also a drop off zone locate just outside the entrance to the Civic Centre on Nicholas Street.

If you have any special requirements for your seating please ensure you liaise with the Box Office  staff upon arrival so we can offer you our outstanding service.

Tickets available at the door from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.

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