The Carolina Moon Musik Ensemble -perform an unconventional brew of world music and jazz with ancient and modern roots, evocative looped guitar scapes, exotic grooves, flavours of flamenco, klezmer, Arabic and Gaelic and wild, boundary stretching improvisations - at the heart of which lie the beautiful Ladino melodies of Judeo Spain.

TEK TEK Ensemble -is a festive anthropological mini-orchestra consisting of three guys and three girls playing trumpet, trombone, violins, percussion, guitars, double bass, piano accordion, and the human voice. TEK TEK ensemble experiments and creates new compositions with inspiration from exotic and festive music from across the globe. The encyclopaedic repertoire of the ensemble is bound by the strict yet simple stipulation of danceability.

Feel The Manouche -Manouche is a term derived from the Romany gypsies of Europe, what we in Australia call gypsy jazz. This fine band has been put together by it’s individual members as an exercise in small group swing. Feel the Manouche has a ‘world music’ feel. Through it’s use of double bass, guitar, accordion & fiddle, the band achieves a strong melodic groove that can take on gypsy waltzes, swing jazz, choro and many other flavours of music from our diverse planet.

Lionel Robinson & The Dukes of Lounge -WARNING: This act could be too much fun! British singer / pianist / tunesmith LR returns to Thredbo with a sackful of songs, an outrageous line-up of musos and a couple of nice shirts. Take a blend of Latin rhythms & sizzling swing, add a smattering of smoochy American songbook and plenty of sixties sauce and you’ve got the delicious Dukes. ADDITIONAL WARNING: Book early for Cascades Sunday lunch!

Rick Robertson Trio -Well known for his work with internationally acclaimed and award winning acid jazz band d.i.g, Baecastuff and more recently with Eon Beats, saxophonist/vocalist Rick Robertson has a wealth of experience and success being one of the founding members of D.I.G and Eon. He has played all over the world at major festivals and funky clubs from New York to Berlin, won Mo and Apra awards and been nominated for 3 Aria Awards.

Afrobeat - Don’t miss Afro Moses and his 3 piece band “AFROBEAT / REGGAE SPIRIT - the dynamic dreadlocked showman is back from Africa to blow you away with his unique blend of Afro-fusion - Reggae, afrobeats, funk, jazz, percussion and more as he teams up with superstar multi- instrumentalists Asim Gorashi and Blair Greenberg. Afro is an incredibly diverse artist who is fresh from performing and writing with reggae greats, The Australian Chamber Orchestra, various choirs, music for Aussie and International films and much more. A vibrant, high-energy stage show - be prepared to dance, jump, singalong and sweat to these infectious grooves.

Indiajiva - is centred around multi-instrumental duo Ron Ragel and Vicki Hansen, based around classical Indian and jazz fusion. They perform an array of traditional and modern instruments, such as sitar, lap steel guitar, keyboards, flutes, didgeridoo and voice. The five piece global collective is completed by Nigel Date on guitar, tabla player and percussionist Nila Hagglund and saxophone/flute master Emanuel Leiberfreund.

Jeff Duff All Stars - In a flamboyant & often controversial career Jeff Duff has been one of the most popular and regular performers at Thredbo Jazz Festival and this year he’ll be bringing his star-studded trio featuring Glenn Rhodes [keyboards] & Ben Isackson [drums].Jeff posseses one of the finest voices in Australia and his albums and live performances cover just about every musical genre. Fronting half a dozen uniquely eclectic line-ups including ‘Ziggy’ his David Bowie spectacular, Jeff performs regularly at the Opera House, State Theatre, Enmore Theatre, Basement and most major music festivals in Australia.

“The Rinky Dinks” - Will be featuring “Continental” Robert Susz (vocals & harmonica), Clayton Doley (Hammond organ & vocals), Adam Pringle (guitar & vocals) & Antero Ceschin (drums & vocals). Playing a mix of down home blues jazz & boogaloo & inspired by greats like Jimmy Smith, Charles Brown, T. Bone Walker, Little Walter to name a few, they’ll be combining their original compositions with versions of some of the treasures from the vaults. Their sole aim is to turn on the audiences by playing the music they love!

The Harry Brus Rhythm Ride - The Harry Brus Rhythm Ride is a melting pot of soulful and funky grooves, rounded out with elements of jazz, blues and R&B, featuring the fresh new talents of soulful blues vocalist, Milena Barrett. The sweet guitar tones of Franco Raggatt & premier Hammond organist, Sam Boyd are blended with the solid, dynamic and soulful style of Harry Brus on bass & the king of cool groove, Keith Sullivan on drums to provide a world class outfit.

Nigel Gavin & Richard Adams - As two members of the Nairobi Trio, Adams and Gavin will need very little introduction. Gavin on guitars and Adams on violin continue to explore a palette of colours Gavin and Adams have a knack of exploring sounds with wit and grace and a real ear for melodic themes which makes for an easy on the ear yet memorable experience. Guitarists will be simply astonished by the technique on display here. Nigel’s finger-picking is so fast, so smooth, and so laden with sudden virtuoso explosions that it is damn near impossible to work out either what he’s doing, or how he’s doing it. is one of New Zealand’s musical treasures. The eccentric range of his musical projects is matched only by his astonishing virtuosity with stringed instruments and his prodigious musical imagination.

The Hot Potato Band - Be prepared. Anything could happen! The Hot Potato Band brings New Orleans to the streets of New South Wales with traditional and modern arrangements of some of the hippest tunes to date. Sure to put a smile on your face, this exciting and energetic band is filled with life, fun and laughs as they make you the centre of their performance... literally!

The Redeemers - Performing at the Thredbo Jazz Festival for the first time, Jules Boult will bring his seasoned professionalism, and a little bit of Melbourne, to the stage in New South Wales. He will be joined by his band - The Redeemers. This promises to be an unforgettable performance that all music lovers will enjoy.

Raphael A. Nazario’s - ‘Trio Sol’ embodies a synthesis of straight-ahead jazz and Latin music sensibilities. Raphael’s love for melody is amply demonstrated in his original works. Reverence for the classics and an adventurous spirit shed fresh light on well-known Latino and American Songbook standards. Stylistically, they manage to bridge straight-ahead Swing jazz with Salsa, Bossa and Bolero. Trio Sol is Raf Nazario on keyboards, Andrea Pacifico on Percussion and Junichi Shiomi on Bass. www.thredbojazz.com.au

“Catch great music & wines from YALUMBA”

Program

This year it’s all about Jazz flavours from around the world,

featuring outstanding International and Australian musicans.

PLUS: JEFF DUFF, GEORGE WASHING MACHINE, THE REDEEMERS, HARRY BRUS’S RHYTHM RIDE, RICK ROBINSON TRIO, RAF NAZARIO TRIO, HOT POTATO BAND, INDIAJIVA, AFROBEAT, L IONEL ROBINSON’S DUKES OF LOUNGE, CONTINENTAL ROBERT & HIS RINKY DINKS, N IGEL G AVIN & R ICHARD ADAMS AND THE K IRRAWEE H IG H SCHOOL BAND.

TEK TEK ENSEMBLE, CAROLINA MOON MUSIC

ENSEMBLE, FEEL THE MANOUCHE

FEATURING

For further Festival Information please visit:

www.thredbojazz.com.auProgram, ticket prices, restaurants

& bookings

dining outguideThredbo’s restaurants are very popular

during the festival, so book early!

RESTAURANT PHONE B’FAST LUNCH DINNER BOOKINGSAlfresco Pizzeria 02 6457 6327 NA

Altitude 1380 Café 02 6457 6190 NA

Apre Bar 02 6457 6222 NA

Avalanche Café 02 6457 6131 NA

Bernti’s Tapas Bar 02 6457 6332 NA

The Pub Food 02 6459 4200 NA

Kebabz 02 6457 7080 NA

Cascades Restaurant 02 6459 4200 Essential

Eagle’s Nest Restaurant 02 6457 6019 NA

Santé Restaurant 02 6457 6083 Essential

Terrace Restaurant 02 6457 6222 Essential

Bean & Grain 02 6457 7157 NA

House of Ullr Bar & Grill 02 6457 6210 For Dinner

Black Bear 02 6457 6216 For Dinner

T-Bar Restaurant 02 6457 6355 NA

Gourmet 42 02 6457 7500 NA

Festival InformationBAD WEATHER ALTERNATIVESAll outdoor performances will be rescheduled to the venues highlighted in grey as the wet weather alternate venues. See the Festival ticket booth for exact venues and any program changes.

FESTIVAL PASSESThredbo’s festival passes are a wristband that must be secured to the wrist to gain entrance to festival venues, please help our festival hosts to check your wristband as you enter each venue. All details were correct at time of printing, however Tourism Thredbo reserves the right to change information at any time, without notice, without incurring obligations.

ACCOMMODATION HOTLINESThredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589 Australian Alpine Resorts 1300 138 311 Visit Snowy Mountains 02 6457 7132 or www.thredbojazz.com.auJoin the MAILING LIST at the Ticket Booth to receive regular Jazz Information..

Festival Prices...Full Weekend $150Day Pass $75Friday / Saturday / Sunday From 6pm $50Student (14-17yo) / U18 HalfChild U14 (Doesn’t include chairlift) Free

Free Chairlift rides available from Midday Friday through to Sunday afternoon for Full WEEKEND TICKET HOLDERS only.Late night ticket sales available from the Hotel Reception $20.

VenueFriday 3rd May Saturday 4th May Sunday 5th May

6pm 7 8 9 10 11 12 10am 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1am 10am 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1am

PUBLIC INDOOR VENUES

Kosciuszko Room THREDBO ALPINE HOTEL

WET WEATHER (Village Square)

10.00 a m - 1.30p m

WET WEATHER (Poolside)

1.30p m - 4 .30p m

Raf Nazario Trio

7.00p m - 9.00p m

Tek Tek Ensemble

9.00pm - 10.30pm

WET WEATHER ALTERNATIVE (Poolside and Village Square)

Lounge Bar THREDBO ALPINE HOTEL

George Washingmachine

6.00p m - 8.30p m

Raf Nazario Trio

9.00p m - 11.00p m

WW (Poolside)

NOON - 1.30p m

WW (Village Square)

The Redeemers 3 . 3 0 p m - 5 . 3 0 p m

Indiajiva 6 . 0 0 - 8 . 0 0 p m

The Redeemers 8 . 3 0 p m - 10 . 3 0 p m

Rick Robertson Trio

11 .0 0 p m - 1 .0 0 a m

WW (Village Square)

WW (Pool Side)

Indiajiva 4 . 0 0 - 6 . 3 0 p m

Feel the Manouche

7. 0 0 p m - 9 . 3 0 p m

Tek Tek Ensemble

10.00pm - M I D N I G H T

Schuss Bar THREDBO ALPINE HOTEL

The Harry Brus Rhythm Ride 8 .0 0 p m - 1 1 .0 0 p m

Feel the Manouche

1 1 . 3 0 p m - 1 . 0 0 a m

Rick Robertson Trio

4 . 3 0 p m - 6 . 3 0 p m

Carolina Moon Ensemble

7.0 0 p m - 9 .0 0 p m

Jeff Duff All Stars

9 . 3 0 p m - 1 1 . 3 0 p m

The Harry Brus Rhythm Ride

M I D N I G H T - 2 .0 0 a m

Nigel Gavin & Richard Adams

3.00 - 5.00pm

Jeff Duff All Stars

5.30 - 8.00p m

The Rinky Dinks

8 . 3 0 p m - 1 0 . 3 0 p m

The Harry Brothers Rhythm Ride 11 .0 0 p m - 1 . 3 0 a m

PUBLIC OUTDOOR VENUES

Pool Side THREDBO ALPINE HOTEL

Jeff Duff All Stars

NOON - 1.30p m

The Rinky Dinks

1 . 3 0 p m - 3 . 0 0 p m

Hot Potato 3.30-4.30

Carolina Moon 11 .0 0 a m -NOON

Tek Tek Ensemble

12.30pm - 2.00pm

Feel the Manouche 2.30-3.30

Village SquareKirrawee

High School 10.00am - 11.30am

Hot Potato NOON - 1.30p m

Afro- beat

2.00-3.00pm

Kirrawee H.S.

10.00am - 11.00am

Hot Potato 11.30am - 12.30pm

Nigel Gavin & Richard 1.00-2.00pm

RESTAURANT DINING VENUES

Cascades Restaurant

Lionel Robinson’s Dukes of Lounge

8.30p m - 11.00p m

Lionel Robinson’s

Dukes of Lounge NOON - 2.00p m

Indiajiva 2 . 3 0 - 4 . 0 0 p m

Afrobeat 7. 3 0 p m - 9 . 3 0 p m

Lionel Robinson’s Dukes of Lounge

1.00p m - 3.30p m

Sante Restaurant

Rick Robertson Trio

7.0 0 p m - 9 . 3 0 p m

George Washingmachine

8.30p m - 10.30p m

Terrace Restaurant

Jeff Duff All Stars

9 .0 0 p m - 1 1 .0 0 p m

Raf Nazario Trio

1.00p m - 3.00p m

The Rinky Dinks

9 . 0 0 p m - 1 1 . 0 0 p m

Apre Bar Afrobeat 6 . 3 0 p m - 8 . 3 0 p m

Jeff Duff Duo

3.00 - 5.00p m

The House of Ullr

The Redeemers 7. 3 0 p m - 9 . 3 0 p m

Nigel Gavin & Richard Adams

4 .0 0 p m - 6 .0 0 p m

2013 Program Guide * In the event of extreme wet weather please refer to the GREY HIGHLIGHTED Wet Weather Alternate Venues. WINE TASTING BARS will be open at particular Indoor, Outdoor & Restaurant Venues.

WINE TASTING BAR: 5.00pm - 8.00pm at the Festival Ticket Office.