Jazz In The Park 2025 has received principal support from Community Bank Warrandyte and the Rotary Club of Warrandyte/Donvale with additional support from Nicole Werner M.P., McAdams Wine Bar, Victorian Jazz Club, Jazz Notes.

2:15 Simple Syncopation

Simple Syncopation is made up of select students from the Jazz Band Program at Donvale Christian College. With three big bands, four concert bands, four string orchestras, and a plethora of smaller ensembles scattered throughout the school, these students know what it means to be immersed in music.

This student-run ensemble has been playing together regularly all year, and had their first major performance for the year at Mt Gambier, Generations in Jazz.

With a selection of repertoire from the old school, as well as the new school, this group of musicians will provide listeners a chance to sit back and relax, and to relish in the knowledge that jazz is truly going strong with the next generation!

3:30 MANNINGHAM CONCERT BAND

The Manningham Concert Band has been performing in the municipality for the last 49 years. Comprising wind, brass & percussion instruments, they play a wide variety of music including swing, rag, film soundtracks, classical, contemporary and original band literature. 

For the past 29 years, the group has been conducted by their Musical Director, Andrew van Gemert.

4:40 DR Big BAND

An enthusiastically unique Jazz Group from day one, the members of DR Big Band have been singing, performing, and playing in sync for over 25 years.

The personnel has changed, but the joy of bringing exciting big band jazz to music lovers all over Victoria has continued.

The DR Big Band was formed over 25 years ago in the Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne, under the auspices of the Dandenong Ranges Music council consists of an 18-piece jazz band with trombones, trumpets, saxophones and rhythm section, DRBB plays a range of music from the original swing era of Count Basie, through Latin, Be-Bop to Jazz Rock and many genres in between.

The DRBB (Dandenong Ranges Big Band) has performed at Port Fairy, Halls Gap, and Inverloch Jazz festivals, at concert venues and jazz clubs.

The DR Big Band can also be seen performing regularly at the monthly CMaP Jazz on Sundays community event.

5:50 SHIRAZZ

For over a decade, Shirazz has held a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most exciting Dixieland bands, playing to packed houses across Australia and New Zealand.

Shirazz’s irrevererent take on the trad jazz classics, their inventive reworking of pop tunes, smoky low down blues dirges and cheeky original material gives the band their unique appeal – jazz, but not quite how you remember it.

“A lively dance set with a sense of fun… they delivered in spades – with some mischief, humour and a couple of singalongs!” – Michael Stewart, Director, Newport Folk Festival

At home, they perform regularly at bars, pubs, dances and parties. 

They have released five albums, including one nominated for an Australian Jazz Bell Award.

6:55 stuart cardell with Jazz Notes

Jazz Notes plays in various combinations from gentle instrumental duo to dynamic vocal octet covering a broad range of musical styles:

• Moody and gentle jazz
• Latin standards
• Funky pop
• Jazz standards – some with a twist
• Classical

At the core of Jazz Notes are Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar).

Stuart Cardell is a versatile and in-demand singer from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

With a career spanning 40 years, he effortlessly sings gospel, pop, rock, jazz, and blues.

He has performed at numerous gospel rallies, worked as a music teacher, vocal coach, and session vocalist, appearing on albums by internationally recognised gospel artists. Stuart is currently working on his debut album, set for release in 2025.

During band changeovers, Youth Spotlight Acts will provide entertainment. The Youth Spotlight Acts are generously sponsored by Nicole Werner MP.

Jazz In The Park is a free community event is presented by Community Music and Performances Inc. We could not present the event without the generous support of our sponsors.

The Community Bank Warrandyte not onlyprovides award-winning financial products and services but is also committed to returning profits to the local communities.

Community Bank Warrandyte

Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale

How to get to Stiggants Reserve

Jazz at the Lake will be held in Stiggants Reserve, Yarra Street, Warrandyte, 30kms north-east of the city.

Driving
Stiggants Reserve is located at the corner of Stiggants St and Yarra St, Warrandyte.

During the day, street parking is free but may be limited in the streets surrounding Stiggants Reserve.

Parking inspectors often check the area so please park in designated parking spaces only.

We encourage you to car pool, walk, ride or take public transport.

Permit parking areas are strictly reserved for permit holders only and permits must be displayed at all times.

Limited disabled parking is available courtesy of St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Stiggant St. Note: you MUST have a valid permit on your vehicle.

Public Transport – Bus
From the City: Bus 906 to Everard Dr/Yarra St, Warrandyte. Then walk 100m.
From Ringwood Station: Bus 364 to Trezise St/Yarra St, Warrandyte. Then walk 200m.
From Eltham Station: Bus 578 (via Research) or 579 (via Kangaroo Ground) to Trezise St/Yarra St, Warrandyte. Then walk 200m.

Toilets

There are toilets (including disabled) in the park, near the small car park, 50m down the hill from the stage area.

Disabled toilets are available courtesy of St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Stiggant St.

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