Hot n' Cool Live Jazz

Hot n' Cool Live Jazz

At the Polish Club Ashfield Members Lounge

Hot n Cool is a new series of live jazz gigs curated by three of Sydneys finest Dan Barnett (vocals/trombone), Paul Mitchell Brown (guitar) and Andrew Dickeson (drums). These evenings will feature the very best of local, Australian and international talent for your listening and entertainment pleasure.

Sit back and relax or take the dance floor as they present a mix of standards, soulful ballads, Latin jazz and original music thats guaranteed to make your weekend extra special.

UPCOMING DATES

SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2025 | Special guests David Siedel and Peter Locke on piano

SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2025

SATURDAY 28 JUNE 2025

LEARN MORE >> https://polishclub.au/hot-n-cool-live-jazz/

ABOUT THE MUSICIANS

ABOUT ANDREW DICKESON | Drummer Andrew Dickeson is Australias premier Jazz drummer, a renowned bandleader and an esteemed music educator. For over 40 years he has been working with the biggest names in Australian music James Morrison, Renee Geyer, Monica Trapaga, Don Burrows, Justine Clarke, Simon Tedeschi and many more. He is regular fixture in jazz clubs and festivals here and worldwide Manly Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Ascona Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is the first call drummer for visiting International artists such as Veronica Swift, Led Delaria, Annie Ross, Mark Murphy and many more. He is known for his tasteful, energetic and swinging style.

ABOUT DAVID SEIDEL | With more than 50 years of professional music experience to date, bassist David qualifies by now as one of Australias elite veteran musicians.

He has taught music at Secondary and Tertiary level and played on recording sessions, concerts, festivals, tours and shows in Australia and all over the world. He has worked in many roles with famous artists at times and also produced many CDs for example Janet Seidel, Bob Barnard, Tom Baker, Col Nolan, Monica Trapaga, Geoff Bull and so on, with releases in Australia and abroad,(particularly Japan).

Currently playing regularly around Sydney for some of Australias finest singers and musicians, David still enjoys his role as a supportive musician as much as ever.

ABOUT PETER LOCKE | Peter Locke is one of Australias most highly respected jazz pianists, accompanists and musical directors. A protege of piano master the late Chuck Yates, few musicians move so seamlessly from interpretations of the works of Bix Beiderbecke and Duke Ellington to Be-Bop and beyond.

Based out of Sydney, Peter is in high demand in many musical settings and, in addition to his own Peter Locke Trio, he performs regularly with Andrew Dickesons Blue Rhythm Band, Dan Barnetts Big Band and Nicki Parrotts Trio. Peter was resident pianist in the late Bob Barnards Quartet for the last ten years before Bobs retirement from the stage and is often pianist of choice with Bill Burton, Al Davey, Adrian Cunningham, Bob Henderson and Geoff Power.

Peter accompanies many of Australias top vocalists including Gregg Arthur, Monica Trapaga, Di Bird, George Washingmachine, Marilyn Mendez and the late, great Marie Wilson. He also receives warm praise for his tasteful trumpet and flugelhorn solos. Peter has appeared by request at many Australian jazz festivals and has toured internationally in the USA, Brazil, Cuba, Europe and New Zealand.

ABOUT THE VENUE

GETTING THERE | The Polish Club Ashfield is located 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. Pedestrian access is only available from Liverpool Road.

TRAIN | We are conveniently only a 5 minute walk from Ashfield Train Station. Take the Brown Street Exit from the train station, and continue up Browns Street until you reach Liverpool Road. Cross the road and continue left. The destination will be on your right.

PARKING | We are delighted to welcome our guests to park their vehicles in our underground carpark. The entrance is located via 73 Norton Street. You can easily enter the club from the carpark using the lift. Alternatively, there is always plenty of street parking in the surrounding area with access to the club via the front entrance on 182 Liverpool Road.

CHECK-IN | Ensure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to be able to check-in at reception. Members can easily scan their members card, and guests can either scan their drivers license or become an associate member for $2. Allow 5 minutes to become a member.

DINNER AT STO LAT | Pair this event with a dinner (5:00pm 9:00pm) reservation at Sto Lat Restaurant. Bookings highly recommended to avoid wait time on the day.

RESERVATIONS >> https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=c71a0472-60ae-4c8e-a0f3-fde580c6f89b&venueid=9955