Ian Cooper
Ian Cooper is Australia's most exciting Jazz violinist. His dynamic and humorous show draws on many musical styles from Classical, Jazz, Gypsy, Latin, Irish, & the Blues and he is a regular attraction at concert venues and festivals throughout Australia, Europe, Japan and New Zealand.
Cooper was commissioned to compose the "Tin Symphony" for the opening ceremony of the Games of the XXVII Olympics in Sydney and is a performer of many musical styles including Classical, Gypsy, Jazz, Irish & Country music. He has performed with Silverchair, Tommy Emmanuel, James Morrison, Deni Hines, Olivia Newton-John, Barry White, and Simon Tedeschi.
Ian began learning the violin at age 4 from his mother Jan Cooper, a Suzuki Violin teacher. He performed the Seitz violin concerto at age 6 on the Seven Network's 11AM program with Roger Climpson.
At age 7, Cooper performed concerts in the USA, including in Hawaii, representing Australia at the Suzuki Violin World Conference. At age 8, he was awarded a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where he studied with Christopher Kimber, Harry Kurby, and Laslo Kiss. He subsequently was awarded a music scholarship to Knox Grammar School where he studied drums and percussion. At age 10, his performance in Japan was broadcast on NHK Television. In 1990, Cooper was mentored by the French Jazz Violinist Stéphane Grappelli. After performing with the guitarist Tommy Emmanuel at his invitation at the Sydney Opera House in 1992, Cooper joined Emmanuel on tour until 1997. Cooper has also been a member of trumpeter James Morrison's sextet since 2007.
Coming up:
We have a terrific line up of stars appearing with our wonderful Jazz band every Wednesday evening!
July 13 - Ian Cooper
July 20 - Jacki Cooper & John Morrison
July 27 - Dan Barnett
August 3 - Helen Fenton
Aug 10 - Edo Santoni
Aug 17 - George Washingmachine
Aug 24 - Virna Sanzoni
Aug 31 - Gregg Arthur
Sept 7 - Joy Yates.
A fabulous line up - not to be missed on any super Wednesday night, but book early to ensure seats. Limited tickets available.
Shows start at 7:00pm until 9.30pm. Bar always open of course!
TICKET INFORMATION
TICKET INFORMATION
$20 Single Ticket
Dinner from 6.30pm, Show 7pm - 9.30pm.
Alfonso’s Pasta Special - $18
Option of two pasta dishes, pre-booking essential
TO PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE CALL 9918 3231 or VISIT THE CLUB DURING TRADING HOURS.
* All pre-purchased tickets must be purchased by 4:30pm on day of performance. Limited tickets available at the door.