Women in Big Band
1 May 2026 at 7:30pm Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre Buy ticketsPresented by Albany Entertainment Centre and WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Big band jazz has always been shaped by extraordinary women as composers, arrangers, instrumentalists, and bandleaders, even when their contributions haven’t always been given the spotlight.
Women in Big Band celebrates the powerful legacy and ongoing influence of women in large-ensemble jazz. Featuring music by trailblazers such as Melba Liston, Mary Lou Williams, and Toshiko Akiyoshi, alongside contemporary voices including Kristin Berardi, this program showcases the depth, innovation, and impact of women’s writing and artistry in big band music.
The West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra is joined by special guest artist Sue Bluck, one of Australia’s most respected jazz pianists and vocalists, educators, and bandleaders. Sue’s involvement offers a rare opportunity for emerging musicians to work closely with a leading artist while bringing this dynamic repertoire to life on stage.
Bold, swinging, and deeply expressive, Women in Big Band is both a celebration and a reframing, honouring the women who have shaped big band jazz and amplifying the voices that continue to drive it forward.
- Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.
- Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during the performance.
- Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.
- $45.00 Adult
- $40.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Health Care Card)
- $25.00 Under 25s
- $130.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children)
- $40.00 Groups 10+
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