Jann Rutherford's father Peter visited the Sirens rehearsal at Newington 5/6/10
We are thrilled to announce that the latest recipients of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award are Sydney musicans bassist Jessica Dunn and saxophonist Harriet Harding. Their exciting 16-piece all-female big band aims to create a unique sound by combining jazz and world music influences with a strong focus on improvisation.
The Jann Rutherford Memorial Award was founded in 2005 at the instigation of a private benefactor who recognised a need to support young female jazz musicians at the beginning of their professional careers. The award is a professional development opportunity worth up to $8000 to the recipient.
The Award is named in honour of the late jazz pianist Jann Rutherford, and is funded by private donations in partnership with Melbourne International Women’s Jazz Festival (MIWJF), Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) and ABC Radio National.
Sirens Big Band – next performance for SIMA at the Sound Lounge is sold out. A return performance being arranged later in the year.
Further information, interviews, photographs etc please contact
Jane March
Administrator Jann Rutherford Memorial Award
T/F | 02 9938 2180 | M | 0407 220 380 | E | jrma@ozemail.com.au
