Regular Gigs
Grand View Hotel
Grand View Hotel, Cleveland.
Clare Hansson Trio appears regularly monthly on the second Sunday of each month of 2010 from 12..00 noon to 4.00 pm. Ph: 3286 1002 Personnel: Clare Hansson (Piano), Wayne Harper (Bass guitar/vocals) Geoff Ovenden (drums). Clare and Geoff have performed at this hotel since 1993, which is something of a record.
Our dates for 2010 are: January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12.
The 2010 Grand View (Bayside) Jazz Festival will be held during the month of May. The Clare Hansson Trio performs in the Cleveland Courtyard Restaurant for brunch from 9 - 11 am, and again in the same room from 12 - 3 pm for an afternoon session of smooth jazz towards the end of the month (date TBA)
Gigs
Friday, 23rd of Feb 2007
Hervey Bay Jazz Club, Clare Hansson Quartet, Hervey Bay Boat Club (07) 4125 5174
Saturday, 3rd of Mar 2007
‘Brett And Clare’s Dilemma’, featuring Brett Iggulden and Mauri Thomas, Clare Hansson and Peter Freeman, Golf Club, Bellingen NSW 02 66551053
Friday, 30th of Mar 2007
Tweed Valley Jazz Club, Clare Hansson joins five other musicians Ph: 07 55909336
Saturday, 21st of Apr 2007
Rotary Dinner, Nudgee Junior Auditorium, Indooroopilly
Thursday, 24th of May 2007
Farewell function at Old Government House, Gardens Point. Clare Hansson playing and talking – "Music Is My Life" – followed by morning tea 10 am
Sunday, 27th of May 2007
"Jazz By The Bay" Festival, Grand View Hotel, Clare Hansson Trio brunch 9 – 11 am, afternoon performance in the Cleveland Courtyard 12.30 to 3.30 pm 3286 1002
Sunday, 3rd of Jun 2007
Clare Hansson Trio, "Jazz 'n' Shiraz", Ocean View Estates, Mt. Mee, Rotary Club fundraising event.
Saturday, 21st of Jul 2007
BRISBANE JAZZ CLUB – CLARE HANSSON TRIO, featuring double bassist Chris Schnack (touring from NZ) Geoff Ovenden (drums. 7.30 start, following a jazz workshop Talkin’ Jazz in the afternoon
Tuesday, 24th of Jul 2007
'Together Again’ Clare Hansson Quintet, Brisbane City Hall, 12.30 pm. The group consisted of Clare on piano, Chris Schnack from New Zealand on double bass, Geoff Ovenden on drums, and Sue Wighton on vocals. Clare proudly presented young guest musicians who were the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizewinners of the Clare Hansson/Brisbane Jazz Club 2007 Jazz Recording Prize.
Friday, 27th of Jul 2007
TWEED VALLEY JAZZ CLUB – "Together Again" Clare Hansson Quartet, Clare Hansson (piano) Chris Schnack (double bass), Sue Wighton (vocals), Geoff Ovenden (drums). 7.30 - to 10.30 pm Jazz Workshop for schools July 28 am
Sunday, 29th of Jul 2007
MAGGIE BLACK’S – "Together Again" Clare Hansson (piano) Chris Schnack (double bass) Sue Wighton (vocals) Geoff Ovenden drums) 2.30 to 6 pm 3367 2280
Fridays Tattersalls Club
Clare Hansson performs solo from 7 pm in the Healy Room in Tattersalls Club on Friday August 3, and Saturday August 25, 2007
Saturday, 4th of Aug 2007
Clare Hansson Trio – Sunshine Coast Jazz Club, Kawana Community Hall, Clare Hansson, Wayne Harper and Geoff Ovenden….. 8 – 11 pm. Jazz Workshop for at Sunshine Coast Grammar School afternoon - time TBA
Tattersalls Club
Clare Hansson plays solo in the Healy Room from 7 pm
Sunday 26th Of August Maggie Black's
Clare Hansson Trio featuring Clare on piano, Valentine Jones on bass and vocals, and Geoff Ovenden on drums appears at the new time of 1 pm to 4.30 pm on Sunday afternoon August 26
Noosa Jazz Festival
NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL, Clare Hansson Trio from August 31 to September 2 in various venues. The trio consists of Clare on piano, Val Jones on bass and vocals, and Geoff Ovenden on drums, and after sixteen years appearing at Noosa as a roaming musician, Clare was very proud to lead her trio in performances. They performed in various venues such as Ma Mensa, the Noosa Yacht Club, the Tewantin Golf Club, and in the Sebel Courtyard. The Trio appeared in "Jazz in the Woods" Sunday morning, September 2, proudly presenting the first three prizewinners of the Clare Hansson/Brisbane Jazz Club 2007 Young Jazz Recording Prize. Jamming with the trio on the Sunday night were Melbourne singer Beverley Sheehan and trumpeter Graham Steel.
Friday 7th Of September Piano Fest St. Mary's
On September 7, 2007, for a fundraising evening at St. Mary's Catholic Church in South Brisbane, Clare Hansson performed as part of Spring Piano Fest commencing at 6 pm. Performances from 20 pianists of varying ages included dinner. Clare played four jazz selections. and funds were raised towards restoration of the church Pipe Organ.
Friday 14th Of September All Hallows
To launch the magnificent Claver Theatre within All Hallows' School, Clare Hansson joined some of Brisbane's most famous classical pianists in the inaugural concert in this theatre on Friday September 14, 2007. Past pupils Clare and Sue Witham performed together, along with master pianists Max Olding and Pamela Page, and teachers at AHS Colin Noble and Sherelle Eyles. Drinks and nibbles after the concert in the Piazzza brought many All Hallows' supporters together
Sunday 14th Of October, 2007
Clare Hansson and Sue Wighton perform a dinner concert entitled 'Songbirds' at Le Classic Restaurant, Cavendish Road, Coorparoo. From 5.30 pm.
Tattersalls Club- Various
Clare Hansson performs for Dinner Dance at Tattersalls Club October 19. Solo in Healy Room on Saturday October 20, Friday November 9, for Dinner Dance, Saturday December 1, solo in Healy Room Saturday December 15, for Dinner Dance Friday December 21, 2007.
Thursday 25th Of October 2007
JANET IRWIN DINNER, PARLIAMENTARY ANNEXE from 5.30 PM - CLARE HANSSON GUEST SPEAKER TALKING AND PLAYING. The subject of Clare's address is "Is Jazz A Womanly Thing?" Clare's granddaughter Phoebe will accompany Clare to the dinner. The dinner celebrates Queensland women from different walks of life whom we wish to acknowledge for their contribution to their particular field of endeavour.
Art Exhibition
The Clare Hansson Trio will entertain at the opening of an Art Exhibition by the Governor of Queensland at Marymac Community Centre, 616 Ipswich Road, Annerley, on November 22. The evening promises to be very colourful, with a wide range of artworks by local artists.
News
My PhD Goes Live!
My PhD has gone live! Please follow the link below to view the Copyright Declaration and the chapters of the PhD on Marian McPartland's jazz career. Marian McPartland celebrates her 92nd birthday in 2010.
Marian McPartland, Jazz Pianist: An Overview Of A Musical Career
A PhD Thesis By Clare Hansson
Clare's News
2006 was an amazing year. A huge flurry of academic activity resulted in my doctoral thesis on jazz pianist Marian McPartland being awarded, with graduation on April 20, 2006, after a journey of nine years. A Graduation Concert in May raised $5,000 towards the establishment of the ‘Clare Hansson/Brisbane Jazz Club 2007 Young Jazz Recording Prize’ for which 20 young groups auditioned in 2007 for the chance to produce a professional recording.
2007 was an exciting performance year for Clare with much variety and many challenges. Highlights in 2007 were backing Melbourne singer Pippa Wilson at Sharks Club at the Gold Coast in January, a trip to Bellingen to perform with Brett And Clare's Dilemma in March, and a gig at Woodgate near Childers. I was able to entice double bass player Chris Schnack across the Tasman for a series of four concerts and jazz workshops in July. In honour of Chris's tour, I released a CD 'Jazz Flirtations' featuring Chris and I interpreting the music of J. S. Bach (see Discography). This CD has now been re-recorded for re-release.
Clare appeared at three Jazz Festivals in 2007. First, the Palmer Street Jazz Festival in Townsville in August was an outstanding success, with Clare backing vocalist Wilma Reading. The second Festival was the Newcastle Jazz Festival, again backing Pippa Wilson with her Melbourne band, The Noosa Jazz Festival was again a sensational few days with a large contingent of musicians from all over Australia. For the first time, the Clare Hansson Trio worked as a unit. Clare on piano, Val Jones on double bass, and Geoff Ovenden on drums. Clare was honoured to be interviewed about her life in jazz by Lachie Thomson, against the backdrop of some video footage of jazz moments in her life. This set the scene dramatically, and to conclude the interview the Clare Hansson Trio played 'Jitterbug Waltz' by Fats Waller.
2008 began with a wonderful week in Sydney enjoying the ambiance of the Sydney Festival. Two gigs with sax player Paul Furniss at the Four Seasons Hotel were exciting. I attended other jazz performances, and saw the show Billy Elliott at the Capitol Theatre. An Oscar Peterson Tribute Concert for the Sunshine Coast Jazz Club was hugely successful. Two very special cameo appearances with the St. Lucia Orchestra for Sue Wighton and I billed as the Dynamic Jazz Duo was sensational and very well received. Two more Oscar Peterson Tribute Concerts were enthusiastically received, one at Brisbane's City Hall on September 9. The highlight of 2008 was the opportunity to accompany the silent film featuring Josephine Baker 'Siren Of The Tropics' in Brisbane's City Hall to a capacity audience.
Jazz in 2009 was affected by the 'economic downturn' but I managed to survive without resorting to busking!! Regular gigs kept the wolf from the door, and a highlight of 2009 was a fundraiser at Brisbane Jazz Club on June 13 to raise funds for the Queensland Jazz Archive.
Family news is that my son Philip’s backpacker resort Cloud Nine is powering along, and the newly-completed bar Beetle Bar a stunning space. My granddaughter Phoebe turned 18 on February 10 and celebrated with family and friends in the Beetle Bar. Phoebe is studying to be a beautician, as well as holding down a job with several shifts at McDonalds. Phoebe graduated from the Gap State High School at the end of 2009 after celebrating her Formal and ending the year with Schoolies. My grandson Jake is doing very well at school and loves his sport of Rugby Union, tennis and fishing. He celebrates his 11th birthday on July 7, 2010. He is a very competent drummer, holding his own with a professional rock group in the Beetle Bar.
My big news for 2010 is that I was honoured to be chosen among 25 Queensland artists who made a vital contribution to artistic life of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. I am the only jazz person to be so honoured in the celebration of QPAC 25. From 1985 to 1989, my son Philip was my double bass player for many foyer performances, concerts and cabarets. Philip accompanied me to the lavish launch, and the stunning exhibition of portraits by photographer Justine Walpole was an eye-opener to all in the Tony Gould Gallery. I donated a sequined vest to the QPAC Museum, and it is also on display.
Clare on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR from New York
Clare Hansson's guest appearance on Marian McPartland's radio program Piano Jazz was rebroadcast to millions throughout the United States and places beyond on November 28, 2006. Marian is delighted that my Website thesis on her jazz life is complete and has been launched globally. Clare has the honour of being the only Australian musician to make a guest appearance on Piano Jazz.
