Denis DiBlasio, former MD for Maynard Ferguson and jazz legend in his own right, returns to the SBF in 2018.
 
Denis will join John Morrison, Artistic Director of the Frank Coughlan Premier Big Band Event, for a weekend of sensational Big Band music and workshops.
 
Join us from Friday May 25th til Sunday May 27th for a series of Open Workshops and performances by Sydney’s leading school big bands. with Denis as Guest Soloist and clinician.
 
Denis will also be a headline act at the 2018 BIG BAND BLAST, to be held on Port Macquarie from Friday 1st June.
 
Denis is proudly supported by Yamaha.
 
Looking for PD or a Chance to Inspire Your Big Band?
 
During his time in Australia Denis DiBlasio will be available run a workshop with your Big Band or work with you on a 1:1 basis. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to work with one of the best in the business.
 
Contact Festival General Manager, Pat Devery, for details.