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Bula Vinaka and welcome to the Fiji 2012 International Jazz & Blues Festival!It is my pleasure to deliver a 2nd festival here in beautiful Fiji and bring to her shores some of the best musicians in the world to perform amazing music under the ‘Jazz and Blues’ umbrella. We have close to 100 musicians from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Fiji performing here and all of them have been selected because of their musical ability and commitment to give the festival and you their very best performances.

I am particularly proud to have legendary US Jazz singer / performer, and US State Department Jazz Ambassador, Lenora Z Helm perform at this festival with her world class band. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Suva based, US Embassy for their support in helping to bring this wonderful Jazz singer to our festival.

As you look through the schedule in this booklet you will see a range of artists who each offer a unique performance and voice to you - from the party tunes of the Mofo Party Blues Band from California, to the incredible guitar skills of Paul Ubana Jones, the vocals of Blues Mama Mahia Blackmore and the modern Jazz of Fiji’s Deja Vu - I am proud of our line up.

Our free programme at Port Denarau will feature a schedule that will keep you well entertained and the Port’s iconic bars and restaurants such as Lulus and Cardo’s will keep you fed and watered. The best coffees of course are at Biloccino coffee house!

Our ticketed events - the Prime Minister’s Flood Appeal Gala Dinner at the Sheraton Events Centre will feature Lenora Z Helm, Paul Ubana Jones, Billy TK jnr and Jade Leonard in a very exclusive 3 course dinner and show - we hope that you will come to this sublime event and support the flood relief cause. The ticketed festival finale event will be held at the beautiful Denarau Golf and Racket Club Lawn in a relaxed all day programme starting at 2 pm with crescendo at 10 pm. Wood fired pizzas and great food and beverages will be available all day.

Finally, with sincere thanks to Air Pacific, Tourism Fiji and all of our sponsors, I pray that you will have a safe and wonderful experience at our festival and enjoy the wonderful music and incredible warmth of the Fijian people. As ever, my team and I and Port Denarau’s ambassadors are here to help you should need any assistance or information.

Vinaka vakalevu (thank you very much)

Billy Te Kahika aka Billy TK JnrFESTIVAL DIRECTOR

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Bula Vinaka and welcome to the Fiji 2012 International Jazz & Blues Festival!It is my pleasure to deliver a 2nd festival here in beautiful Fiji and bring to her shores some of the best musicians in the world to perform amazing music under the ‘Jazz and Blues’ umbrella. We have close to 100 musicians from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Fiji performing here and all of them have been selected because of their musical ability and commitment to give the festival and you their very

Department Jazz Ambassador, Lenora Z Helm perform at this festival with her world class band. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Suva based, US Embassy for

As you look through the schedule in this booklet you will see a range of artists who each offer a unique performance and voice to you - from the party tunes of the Mofo Party Blues Band from California, to the incredible guitar skills of Paul Ubana Jones, Party Blues Band from California, to the incredible guitar skills of Paul Ubana Jones,

Our ticketed events - the Prime Minister’s Flood Appeal Gala Dinner at the Sheraton

Leonard in a very exclusive 3 course dinner and show - we hope that you will come to this sublime event and support the flood relief cause. The ticketed festival finale event will be held at the beautiful Denarau Golf and Racket Club Lawn in a relaxed all day programme starting at 2 pm with crescendo at 10 pm. Wood fired pizzas and great food

Finally, with sincere thanks to Air Pacific, Tourism Fiji and all of our sponsors, I pray that you will have a safe and wonderful experience at our festival and enjoy the wonderful music and incredible warmth of the Fijian people. As ever, my team and I and Port Denarau’s

The elder statesman of this festival is Kevin Borich – a name that resounds in music legend and folklore since his early days as a member of the La De Das and the Kevin Borich Express. Kevin Borich always leaves the same impression on fans - they leave knowing they have just witnessed a world class performance!

International Kiwi guitar sensation, Billy TK Jnr was a feature of the 09 ‘A Day on The Green’ concert series where he played support for Jimmy Barnes, leading to an invitation to play lead guitar with Jimmy as special guest on two songs.

Billy is sure to rock your socks off so make sure you catch him – he’s hot!!!

Paul Ubana Jones, UKThe elder statesman of this festival is Kevin

Kevin Borich, Australia

International Kiwi guitar sensation, Billy TK Jnr

Billy TK Jnr, New Zealand

Lenora Z Helm, USA

artist profiles

Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul Ubana Jones was playing guitar by the age of eleven, beginning a three decade career that would see him crossing continents and recording eight albums.

“Trying to describe just how good Paul Ubana Jones is, is like trying to define why the Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world - words pale in comparison.” Evening Post.

America’s most respected African American jazz singer and her world class band. Lenora has won countless awards and has won an honorary doctorate in jazz performance as well as being the US State Department’s official Jazz Ambassador.

“Lenora possesses an astonishing voice… she improvisess harmonic changes with undeniable ingenuity.” Geoffrey Himes, Washington Post.

A gutsy entertainer, Dorothy-Jane performs, lives, writes and breathes with grit, determination and “a passion that knows no tomorrow.” She connects with her audience and delivers a powerhouse performance “full of energy and natural open-hearted emotion.”

words pale in comparison.” Evening Post.

A gutsy entertainer, Dorothy-Jane performs,

Dorothy Jane Gosper, Australia

witnessed a world class performance!

Mofo Party Blues Band, USA

The MoFo Party Band is a real blues band playing the Music influenced by their surroundings and life experiences growing up in California’s Central Valley. The band came into being when former well drilling brothers John and Bill Clifton decided to hang up their shovels and leave the hard labour behind to pursue their mutual love of music. The MoFo Party Band’s high-energy show will keep blues fans Groovin’ all night long!

Déjà Vu is an 11 piece group with accomplished musicians and vocalists, spanning some 30 years. The line-up features a mix of guitars blended with keyboards, horns and a strong emphasis on lead vocals. Lead singer Eni is backed by fiercely talented musicians with vast experience specialising in jazz, funk, R&B and Latin. If you’re the kind of person that likes easy listening, laid back, cool jazz, then “Bula Vinaka” to you all and welcome to our tropical paradise!

Warwick Murray is one of the most enter-taining and energetic bluesmen around. An accomplished singer and guitarist, it is on the harmonica that he truly excels. He has played with first division blues artists including Steve Gibbons and supported dozens of top level acts including Steve Earle and UB40.

Mama Blue Mahia Blackmore has a wealth of experience performing in festivals, concerts, caberet, clubs and entertainment venues in New Zealand and overseas. In the late 70s she worked with Billy TK’s Powerhouse and has been the backbone of many bands including ‘Meg and the Fones’, ‘Tony Littlejohn Band’, ‘Wahine Collective’ and the ‘Rhythm Mamas’.

David Black and Fiji Fusion, Fiji

Déjà Vu is an 11 piece group with accomplished

Deja Vu, Fiji

Warwick Murray is one of the most enter-

Warwick Murray & The Brew, UK

Mama Blue Mahia Blackmore has a wealth of

Mahia Blackmore, New Zealand

David Thomas, New Zealand

Larry Morris Band, New Zealand

artist profiles

David Black and Fiji Fusion are familiar faces at Port Denarau - young talented musicians who will have you going with the flow. They love playing all kinds of music from swing and jazz, to blues, funk and reggae. The Local boys are from various provinces around the Fiji Islands blending together harmonies in one voice.

“There’s rock - and there’s rock ‘n roll, an attitude to a song and to life. Larry is and always has been a rock ‘n roller - and like all the other greats, he’s also a great romantic. When you hear Larry Morris, you’re hearing the past, the present and the future of New Zealand rock ‘n roll music.” Bruce Morley, NZ Musician Magazine.

An amazing piano player and singer, DT blends humour with his performance that features piano greats in the style of Elton John, Billy Joel and classing jazz renditions. He is sure to be a favourite, as you enjoy your sunset beverage.

Laisa, known in Fiji and throughout the Pacific as the VudeQueen, or ‘Pop Queen’ has been singing professionally for 15 years. Her style is primarily contemporary Fijian but she also performs a wide variety of styles from Jazz and Blues to Rock and Country. She has recorded 14 Albums and toured widely throughout the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and America.

Rick Stringer was born in Auckland and raised on a strict diet of New Orleans Jazz until being infected with The Blues on a pilgrimage to Chicago. Living close to Memphis in the early 90s further fuelled his love for Blues and Soul. A talented vocalist and blues harp player, Ramblin’ Rick has a husky sound once described as “Eric Clapton meets Joe Cocker” and his blues harp is moulded on the styles of Kim Wilson and Lee Oscar.

Laisa Valukoro, FijiThe Knox Brotherhood, FijiRick Stringer was born in Auckland and raised on a

Ramblin’ Rick Stringer & The Federation, NZ

artist profiles

Jade Leonard, Australia

Jade Louise Leonard is an Australian singer and pianist, specialising in original, contemporary and jazz music. She is best known for her lyrical vocal tone and insightful lyrics.

The Knox Brotherhood consists of frontman, Knox Kalounisiga (guitar and vocals), Johnny Bola on vocals and drums and Kurt Petersen on bass guitar and vocals. Knox has had a couple of hits around the Pacific Islands as a solo artist. Johnny was part of one of Fiji’s top bands, Rootstrata. Kurt grew up playing bluegrass with his father and has been part of Fiji’s stand-out music acts, Jericho and Four Jams.

Fiji’s Tom Mawi is a legend of South Pacific jazz and music and has been labeled the ‘George Benson of the Pacific’. Tom’s career spans over 3 decades and he was even noted as one of the world’s top jazz guitarists in the world in 1971!! Don’t miss out on seeing this inspiring legendary Fijian and Pacific guitar player.

Fiji’s Tom Mawi is a legend of South Pacific jazz

Tom Mawi, F iji

programme

THURSDAY 10TH MAY

START TIME AQUA PACIFIC WATER STAGE VICTORIA WINES JAZZ STAGE SOFITEL / HILTON6.00 PM Rick Stringer and The Federation, NZ David Thomas, NZ 6.00 PM Hilton: Warwick Murray7.00 PM Déja Vu Band, Fiji David Black and Fiji Fusion, Fiji 7.00 PM Hilton: David Thomas

8.00 PM Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Australia Warwick Murray and The Brew, UK 8.00 PM Hilton: Finish

9.00 PM Mofo Party Blues Band, USA Mahia Blackmore, NZ 6.00 PM Sofitel: Jade Leonard & Nathan Slater

10.00 PM Billy TK Jnr Band, NZ Jade Leonard and Nathan Slater, Australia 7.00 PM Sofitel: Tom Mawi11.00 PM Larry Morris Band, NZ Tom Mawi, Fiji 8.00 PM Sofitel: Finish

SATURDAY 12TH MAY

START TIME AQUA PACIFIC WATER STAGE VICTORIA WINES JAZZ STAGE SOFITEL / HILTON2.00 PM Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Aus David Thomas, NZ 6.00 PM Hilton: Warwick Murray3.00 PM Laisa Valukoro, Fiji David Black and Fiji Fusion, Fiji 7.00 PM Hilton: David Black

4.00 PM Warwick Murray and The Brew, UK Tom Mawi, Fiji 8.00 PM Hilton: Finish

5.00 PM David Black and Fiji Fusion, Fiji Rick Stringer and The Federation, NZ

6.00 PM Rick Stringer and The Federation, NZ Laisa Valukoro, Fiji 6.00 PM Sofitel: Dorothy Jane Gosper

7.00 PM Mahia Blackmore, NZ Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Australia 7.00 PM Sofitel: Tom Mawi

8.00 PM Knox Brotherhood, Fiji Déja Vu Band, Fiji 8.00 PM Sofitel: Finish

9.00 PM Kevin Borich, Australia Mahia Blackmore, NZ

10.00 PM Mofo Party Blues Band, USA Warwick Murray and The Brew, UK

11.00 PMBilly TK Jnr Band, NZ

Post Gala Dinner PartyKnox Brotherhood, Fiji

FRIDAY 11TH MAY

START TIME AQUA PACIFIC WATER STAGE VICTORIA WINES JAZZ STAGE SOFITEL / HILTON5.00 PM Rick Stringer and The Federation, NZ Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Australia 5.00 PM Hilton: David Thomas6.00 PM Déja Vu Band, Fiji Tom Mawi, Fiji 7.00 PM Hilton: Knox Brotherhood

7.00 PM Larry Morris Band, NZ Laisa Valukoro, Fiji 8.00 PM Hilton: Finish

8.00 PM Mofo Party Blues Band, USA Jade Leonard and Nathan Slater, Australia 5.00 PM Sofitel: Mahia Blackmore

9.00 PM Kevin Borich, Australia Knox Brotherhood, Fiji 7.00 PM Sofitel: Rick Stringer

10.00 PM Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Australia Warwick Murray and The Brew, UK 8.00 PM Sofitel: Finish11.00 PM Mahia Blackmore, NZ David Black and Fiji Fusion, Fiji

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SUNDAY 13TH MAY

PORT DENARAU OFFICIAL BLUES BRUNCH

START TIME CARDOS LULU’S10.00 AM Warwick Murray and The Brew, UK Rick Stringer and The Federation, NZ

11.00 AM Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Australia Mofo Party Blues Band, USA

12.00 PM Tom Mawi, Fiji Knox Brotherhood, Fiji

1.00 PM Close Close

DENARAU GOLF SHOP LAWN FINALE3.00 PM Dorothy Jane Gosper Band, Australia 6.45 PM Paul Ubana Jones, UK

3.40 PM Mahia Blackmore, NZ 7.20 PM Lenora Helm, USA

4.20 PM Déja Vu Band, Fiji 8.10 PM Billy TK Jnr Band, NZ

5.00 PM Jade Leonard and Nathan Slater, Australia 9.10 PM Kevin Borich, Australia

5.30 PM Mofo Party Blues Band, USA 10.15 PM Finish

6.15 PM Knox Brotherhood, Fiji

FIJI JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

5.30 PM Seated

5.30 PM Jade Leonard and Nathan Slater, Australia

6.15 PM Paul Ubana Jones, UK

7.30 PM Lenora Helm, USA

8.45 PM Billy TK Jnr, New Zealand

10.00 PM Close

Part proceeds to the Prime Minister’s Flood AppealPart proceeds to the Prime Minister’s Flood Appeal

SATURDAY 12TH MAY

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The Sheraton Resort Events Centre Saturday 12th May 2012 6pm - 10pm

THE FIJI JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

The gala dinner will be a wonderful meal, with set entrée, choice of three mains and set dessert plus a free glass of wine or beverage of choice upon arrival. Tickets $250 FJD per person, which also allows entry into any of our other ticketed events (Denarau Lawn finale etc).

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Part proceeds to the Prime Minister’s Flood Appeal

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Valid Thurs 10th May - Sun 13th May 2012.

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