Vince Jones & The Astral Orchestra

VAN MORRISON'S MASTERPIECES

'Astral Weeks' & 'Moondance'

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Event Venue

Princess Theatre, Launceston

Event Dates & Times

  • Thu, Apr 15 2021 7:30pm

Running Time

2 hrs including interval

Notes

Please refrain from attending this event if you are feeling unwell or are carrying respiratory symptoms.

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Recommended for ages 15+.

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Details

Vince Jones & The Astral Orchestra

VAN MORRISON'S MASTERPIECES

'Astral Weeks' & 'Moondance'

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When The Beatles stopped touring and progressed to psychedelic rock and Dylan left folk and went electric, Van Morrison hired some of New York’s finest jazz musicians and recorded two of the classic albums of that golden era – Astral Weeks and Moondance. Both albums had enormous impact on aspiring musicians and singers around the world. Australian Jazz legend, Vince Jones was one of them.

Now, Jones, a remarkable jazz interpreter, has invited a selection of the Australia’s finest jazz/rock musicians to form The Astral Orchestra. His Music Director, Matt McMahon joins him in this homage to Van’s extraordinary repertoire; his most acclaimed album, the magical Astral Weeks – a poetic, mercurial blend of jazz, folk and blues – and most commercially successful, the wonderful soul/jazz influenced Moondance.

Sold–out concerts during the 2016 Melbourne International Jazz Festival at the Melbourne Recital Centre and, more recently, Sydney’s City Recital Hall confirmed the demand for Morrison’s repertoire and these iconic masterpieces.

Vince Jones has set the benchmark for Australian jazz vocalist/musicians across a 20 album, international career and his Celtic/jazz/blues influences provide the perfect blend for his reading of two of contemporary rock music’s greatest works.

Presented by Beatroot Services and Theatre North.

Ticket discounts available to Friends of Theatre North.

Prior to the performance, be sure to book with Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, our pre-show dinner specialists.


Prices

Ticket Pricing

  • $79 - Full
  • $70 - Concession
  • $70 - All Friends of Theatre North

Please refrain from attending this event if you are feeling unwell or are carrying respiratory symptoms.

On entry, patrons will be required to check-in via the Check In Tas app. Please download it prior to arrival.

Concessions available for Pensioners, Seniors, Health Care Card holders and Full Time Students.

Companion Cards accepted. Please advise at time of booking if you require any specific seating requirements (front row only, wheelchair accessibility) or hearing enhancement facilities.

Reserved seating

No Babes in Arms.

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