World Class Jazz
Comes to Coffs Harbour | Performing this month at the John Paul College Theatre in Coffs Harbour, Joe Chindamo is routinely described as one of the best jazz pianists in the world, though his art transcends jazz, having composed concertos, chamber music and music for many films.
What: Joe Chindamo Piano
Where: John Paul College Theatre, Coffs Harbour
When: 11/07/2026, 7:30pm
Joe is considered by his peers as a musical polyglot in the tradition of Bernstein and Previn.
With 23 CDs in his wake, countless world tours and a plethora of awards, he comfortably takes his place amongst the best jazz pianists in the world.
Joe has collaborated with such distinguished artists as James Morrison, Ray Brown (of Oscar Peterson fame) the Brecker Brothers, Ernie Watts, Brian Bromberg, Lee Konitz, Chuck Findley, Frank Morgan, James Morrison, Graeme Lyall, US drummer Billy Cobha, and renowned singers including Shirley Bassey, Ricky Lee Jones and many more.
Joe’s abilities and musical activities transcend jazz, as demonstrated by his recent outstanding work with various Australian and international orchestras where his unique gifts as a composer of chamber and orchestral music has come to the fore. Joe has been commissioned by leading ensembles such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Camerata, Australian String Quartet, Wilma & Friends, the Southern Cross Players, Ensemble Offspring and Omega Ensemble.
While Joe is currently and successfully distinguishing himself as a classical composer and performer, he is still compelled by his love of jazz piano. Coffs Harbour Music Society is delighted to lure Joe to Coffs Harbour where he will perform on the Society’s wonderful Kawai RX7. The lucky audience can expect an exceptional concert comprised of classics from the American song book, music from film scores, improvisations and an occasional opera aria all delivered with a Chindamo twist. (Jazz is never far from Joe Chindamo.)
The special free pre-concert talk will be presented by no less than 2MBS Sydney Jazz presenter Deborah Evans. Deborah has twenty years’ experience programming jazz for radio and is a self-confessed Joe Chindamo groupie. Her talk will be illustrated and no doubt hilarious. Deborah is a vibrant and knowledgeable presenter, do come early to catch her presentation. Deborah’s talk begins at 6.30 pm sharp. No bookings are required for the pre-concert talk but we urge readers to book early for this concert!
What Joe Chindamo Piano Where John Paul College Theatre, Coffs Harbour When 11 July 7.30pm Tix www.coffsmusicsociety.com.au or at the door | Free Pre-Concert Talk with Deborah Evans begins at 6.30pm sharp.
