Fiji International Jazz and Blues Festival
Jeff Bradley
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| Country and Region | Fiji — Central |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Port Denarau, Central, Fiji |
| Festival Contact Information | Billy Te Kahika, Festival Director Anne Gill, Executive Support Manager |
| Festival Description | The annual jazz and blues festival celebrated its inaugural edition in 2011. The lineup includes acts from Fiji and around the world. The festival takes place at Port Denarau. |
| Festival Dates | May 10 - 13, 2012 |
| Festival Links | http://www.fijijbfest.org/ |
Festival Events:
Artist feature 2012:
- Jeff and The Delta Swing (New Zealand)
- Born in Christchurch New Zealand Jeff Bradley was first inspired by seeing the film, The Benny Goodman story at the age of 13. Jeff’s interest in the clarinet and in particular Mr. Benny Goodman began a life-long passion with the instrument. As a traditional jazz musician Jeff made a point of attending touring Jazz Bands that included: Louis Armstrong’s All Stars, The Dutch Swing College Jazz Band, Eddie Condon’s All Stars, Terry Lightfoot’s All Stars, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, The Count Basie Orchestra and eventually Mr. Acker Bilk who was a true inspiration and partner in music. Mr. Acker Bilk and Jeff have remained close mates over a 40 year period. Over the years Jeff has both formed and performed in many bands both in New Zealand and Australia. It was in New Zealand however that Jeff formed his own band performing his unique vibrant tone and technique on his clarinet. This was “Easy Swing Jazz”, an uplifting and exciting experience for his listeners. For more information visit
http://www.myspace.com/jeffbradleymusic, or contact ppm_swing@xtra.co.nz.
- Born in Christchurch New Zealand Jeff Bradley was first inspired by seeing the film, The Benny Goodman story at the age of 13. Jeff’s interest in the clarinet and in particular Mr. Benny Goodman began a life-long passion with the instrument. As a traditional jazz musician Jeff made a point of attending touring Jazz Bands that included: Louis Armstrong’s All Stars, The Dutch Swing College Jazz Band, Eddie Condon’s All Stars, Terry Lightfoot’s All Stars, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, The Count Basie Orchestra and eventually Mr. Acker Bilk who was a true inspiration and partner in music. Mr. Acker Bilk and Jeff have remained close mates over a 40 year period. Over the years Jeff has both formed and performed in many bands both in New Zealand and Australia. It was in New Zealand however that Jeff formed his own band performing his unique vibrant tone and technique on his clarinet. This was “Easy Swing Jazz”, an uplifting and exciting experience for his listeners. For more information visit
Lineup 2012:
- Kevin Borich
- Billy TK Jr.
- Paul Ubana Jones
- Deja Vu
- Edwina Thorne Band
- Warwick Murray
- Phil Broadhurst and Julie Mason Band
- Laisa Vulakoro
- Micheal Benebig
- Ramblin’ Rick Stringer
- Tom Mawi
- Mahi Blackmore and the Paradise Band
- Jeff Bradley and The Delta Swing
- and more…
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