Mace Francis Orchestra’s 15th Birthday

Fourteen of Perth’s finest musicians celebrate 15 years of original Australian jazz music and togetherness as a big band with a birthday show on Thursday October 22 at The Goodwill Club – downstairs at The Rechabite Northbridge at 7:30pm.

From modern swing through to raucous rock the joint is always jumpin’ at a Mace Francis Orchestra (MFO) show with compelling tunes in the style of the great modern big bands and a live sound that’s been honed performing at jazz festivals and clubs across the country.

Composer and arranger Mace Francis leads the 14-piece ensemble made up of the who’s who of Perth’s jazz scene plus Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) students and WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) members. Their swirly saxophones bold brass and a driving rhythm section get audiences up and swingin’ as they delve into music from the vault including all the hits (misses) and new pieces.

Since forming in 2005 MFO has also commissioned over 40 new works from Australian and international composers and released seven albums of original music live recordings and reinterpretation of classic jazz standards.

Limited capacity, so get your tickets quick. Door prizes on the night. 18+ event.