Three young performers will be presented with Jazzleague Scholarships on Sunday, July 6, at the league’s regular gig.
They are: vocalist Elise Leonard, who can be seen and heard out front with the Dennis Walsh Big Band; 19-year-old drummer Sophie Hawthorne who beats out the rhythm for Newcastle Band Half Nelson; and trumpeter Dominic Chehade, who shines with the Tuggerah Lakes Show Band.
They will get to sit in with the New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra which is led by Greg Englert.
Englert is a trumpeter, trombonist and filmmaker and will be welcomed as the latest in a distinguished group of Patrons of Jazzleague.
President Bob Brooks will present a framed certificate to Englert, who will then welcome the three awardees and present a certificate to each.
The scholarships include some cash to help the recipients further their jazz journey, with the amount to be announced on the day.
Presentations will take place after the first bracket which starts at 2 pm.
Attendees will be able to dance or simply sit back and appreciate the fine orchestra comprising brass, saxophones, strings, piano, bass and drums as they entertain with music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
Admission is $10 at the door, with entertainment continuing from 2pm-5pm in the Park View Room of Central Coast Leagues Club.
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