A typical school visit may involve John working with the stage band in a workshop or rehearsal setting, while Jacki works with vocalists in either a group masterclass or one-on-one setting. In the evening, the stage band performs, with John and Jacki either making a guest appearance with them, or performing with their band, “New Generation”.
For more information on how a stage band/vocal workshop may be designed to suit your needs, call John Morrison on 0418 855 636 or email john@swingcity.com.au
For vocal masterclass only enquiries, call Jacki Cooper on 0419 868 515 or email jacki@jackicooper.com
John Morrison – www.swingcity.com.au— has delighted audiences for more than 25 years with his humour and dedication to sounds that swing.
John has spent much of his musical life playing and recording with his younger brother, trumpeter, James Morrison. Together they have toured the world, performing at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreaux Jazz Festival, Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, and many more.
As the driving force behind The Swing City Big Band, John, who was voted Australia's best big band drummer, led the band in a career highlight – performing at the opening of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000.
In July 2007, John and Jacki toured to Shanghai, China to perform with the Shanghai Symphony Big Band at the Oriental Arts Centre.
Jacki Cooper – www.jackicooper.com— is an exciting performer who has been living and working all over the world, and now calls Sydney home. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz voice at Adelaide’s prestigious Elder Conservatorium.
Her career highlights include performing with international jazz greats, Mark Murphy, John Clayton, Madeline Eastman, and Jim Cullum. Australian highlights include performances with Don Burrows, George Golla, Graeme Bell, James Morrison, Dave Dallwitz, and of course, John Morrison. In 1994, Jacki was invited to teach jazz voice for the Stanford Jazz Workshop in California.
Jacki has toured Europe with an 8 piece swing band, sung with jazz luminaries in the USA, and performed with jazz stars in Viet Nam and China. |
