THE CONCERT:
- Martin Litton, 'Spats' Langham & Paul Furniss
- Friday 6th November from 8pm - 10:30pm
- $30 online, $35 via cheque payment - Purchase Tickets
- Abbotsford Convent: 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
The Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne has an extraordinary history. It's no longer used as a convent, but it once housed over 100 nuns and more than a thousand girls. On Friday 6th November, the convent will host a special one-off jazz concert featuring the cream of local and international talent. UK virtuosos Martin Litton (Piano) and Thomas 'Spats' Langham (banjo/guitar/vocals) will be joined by the fantastic Sydney reedsman Paul Furniss. Local musicians Ian Smith on drums and Mark Elton on double bass will round out what is sure to be a memorable evening.
The evening's format will be a concert (i.e no tables) held within the intimate setting of the 'Linen Room' at the Convent. Alcohol will be available for purchase but there will be no food. Meals however can be purchased prior to the concert at a 'supper market' held on the grounds of the convent from 5pm. Why not arrive early, enjoy some food and bric-a-brac at the market and then relax to the wonderful sounds of Litton, Langham & Furniss? A great Spring evening!
BUYING TICKETS:
Tickets are strictly limited to 140 people due to the capacity of the venue. As soon as tickets are sold out there will be a notification on this webpage. Tickets are still available today.
- ONLINE PURCHASES
Online tickets are $30 and can be purchased by clicking on the "Buy Now" button below.
- CHEQUE PURCHASES:
Tickets for this concert can be purchased by cheque for $35 each. Please make cheques payable to:
Jason Downes Entertainment
PO Box 5020
Brunswick Nth
VIC 3056
Please include your name, a contact phone number (for overbookings/cancellations/etc) and email address (if you have one). Tickets can be collected at the door or include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like the tickets posted to you.
THE MUSICIANS:
MARTIN LITTON - Piano
Martin's early career included periods with Harry Gold and His Pieces of Eight and Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen, with whom he toured the Middle East and Russia. Later work included...more...
THOMAS 'SPATS' LANGHAM - Guitar/Banjo/Vocals
Spats was playing ukulele at a very early age. He took up the tenor banjo at the age of 13 with a local band in his native Buxton, Derbyshire, later studying music...more...
PAUL FURNISS - Clarinet/Saxophones
Paul is one of Australia's most respected jazz musicians and has had continuing associations with musicians such as Tom Baker and...more...
IAN SMITH - Drums and Vocals
Ian Smith is a one of the most popular and versatile musicians on the Melbourne scene. As well as being a wonderful drummer and vocalist...more...
MARK ELTON - Double Bass/Tuba
A highly regarded musician in the Melbourne music scene, Mark has established himself as one of Australia’s leading Double Bassists. He plays regularly with...more...
