Fever
At times bold, brassy and energetic, and at others introspective and improvisational, Jazz has intrigued and beguiled listeners for more than a century. Join Adelaide bands The Tunisian Nights Little Big Band and The Basement Sextet for a celebration of this enchanting art form. Featuring music made famous by artists like Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, Nat King Cole, and many many more.
Take a journey through iconic and timeless melodies, rich harmonies and inspiring artistry delivered by some of Adelaide's finest musicians. The immediacy and intensity of big band arrangements, contrasted with the meditative self expression of smaller format improvisation. A swingin good time!
Presented by: Dennis Russell
As Musical Director and front man for Adelaide swing group “The Tunisian Nights Little Big Band”, Dennis Russell is used to being a musical chameleon. It is a knowledge hard won through 30 years of performing with everything from brass bands to mass choirs, orchestras to heavy rock bands. From swinging as a lead trumpet player in big bands, to writing and performing original music that has been heard all over the world.
His vision for a stripped-down big band has brought classic vocal swing charts back to the audiences of Adelaide in the past 3 Adelaide Fringe Festivals and has been met with sell out crowds and rave reviews. With a committed group of brilliant musicians, the Tunisian Nights Little Big Band are proof that our home grown talent can match it with the best!