Jazz Factory (QLD)
traditional
The Jazz Factory draws its inspiration from an earlier era of love songs, rip roaring jazz and great fun times. If you like Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington, you will love this band! Three of the band members sing so you won't, go short of some great vocals. One of the great delights of this band is the clean sound and harmonic balance achieved by the musician's compatibility, no doubt partially as a result of the many gigs played together.
Ian Denovan: Trumpet, cornet, vocal
Peter Strokhorb: Clarinet and baby soprano sax
Greg Garrett: Banjo, vocal
Richard Stevens: Sousaphone and leader
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The Syncopators (VIC)
traditional/mainstream
Formed in 1984 by ex-leader of New Harlem, Chris Ludowyk hand picked the cream of Melbourne's jazz talent to form the “Society Syncopators”, now known as “The Syncopators”. With their versatility they cover a wide range of styles and material.
By excelling at the music they love and loving the music they excel at, they are recognized as one of the leading jazz groups in Australia by critics and jazz fans alike. Arguably they are regarded as the leaders in their field in the world. This, plus their stage presence and sense of humor invariably draw standing ovations worldwide.

Chris Ludowyk - Trombone/Vocals
Peter Gaudion - Trumpet/Vocals
Richard Miller - Clarinet/Sax/Vocals
Jeff Arthur - Guitar/Banjo
James Clark - Double Bass/Tuba
Andrew Swann - Drums/Vocals
David Allardice - Piano

Jan Preston (Sydney)
Boogie Woogie/Blues
Jan Preston is one of Australia’s leading female film composers and as a performer is known as ‘the Queen of Boogie Woogie piano’. Her stunning ability as a boogie, honky tonk and ragtime piano player, is matched by a richly resonant voice and a joyful and communicative stage personality. 
Jan has won 3 industry awards for her film scores - the Listener NZ film and TV awards for the feature Illustrious Energy, AGSC Best Music In A Documentary for An Imaginary Life, and the Asian Film Festival best Music award for the feature Pictures.
“…in a world which is, at times, very sad, there is nothing so joyful and uplifting as the boogie woogie piano beat.”
LIMITED PERFORMANCES

Matt Baker Trio –(Sydney)
modern
"Many things in life inspire different emotions within us; love, sadness, happiness, admiration, sorrow, and more. Music to me now is an expression of emotion; a portrait, in the form of melody, harmony and rhythm.”
An in-demand pianist as well as leading his own trio, Matt Baker has been performing nationally and internationally for the last several years.  Matt has toured Australia extensively with trumpet virtuoso James Morrison. He has played for Wynton Marsalis and Harry Connick Jnr., and has also been the support act for Jazz legends Tony Bennett and Al Jarreau.  This will see Matt playing with an array of talented musicians due to his amazing versatility..
Matt Baker - piano
Alex Boneham - bass

Guest performers
James Flynn - vocal

Ingrid James Quartet (NSW)
swing/ latin
"Ingrid James floats and swings effortlessly through the changes with a tone of honey... As well as great technique, there's an engaging warmth to her delivery like a close friend smiling at you."
"Thoughtful, inventive and, above all, swinging, Ingrid squeezes every line for nuance and meaning. The impeccable phrasing and accurate intonation come almost as a bonus".
These quotes leave no doubt about the popularity of the Australian Jazz singer whose infectious humour and delightful interpretations of jazz classics made her a Noosa Festival favourite for many years now.
Ingrid has been the recipient of 2 Queensland Music Industry Awards for both albums "Just Visiting" & "Lazy Afternoon" (Sunnie Awards for Best Jazz CD in Queensland).
Ingrid James – vocal
John Reeves –piano
David Pudney-bass
John McDermott – drums

Bob Barnard  Quartet -(Sydney)
Bob Barnard's playing is notable for his big, rich sound and the consummate ease of his flowing solo lines. Although his name was made, and his fame spread, through his forceful playing in the traditional jazz style this is by no means the extent of his huge talent.
Bob's style has been compared to the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bobby Hackett and Billy Butterfield, but many say that comparisons are perhaps not so appropriate... unique is the word!  Bob has recorded with some of the world's best musicians, received the Order of Australia and won two MO awards. 
Bob will be programmed with the cream of Australian Jazz talent throughout the 3 day festival and will lead each group into a truly spontaneous mix of all jazz genres, as well as play exclusive sets with his own Sydney band…
Bob's mellow tone and lyrical style have been an integral part of the Australian Jazz scene since the 1950's. More recently, Bob's music has become known to the rest of the world where he is in much demand and can be heard among the best musical company. On his regular trips to North America, he has performed with the likes of Jim Cullum, John Sheridan, Dan Barrett and Peanuts Hucko
Celebrating his 75 Birthday, the Noosa Jazz Festival will celebrate with Bob in a stellar line up as musicians vie for the opportunity to explode into some hot smoking jazz..

George Washingmachine – Various Line-ups(NSW)
George Washingmachine, swinging and eccentric singer as well as dazzling violin player, accomplished actor and unabashed showman. Singing and fiddling aside, George is a multi-instrumentalist - proficient on double bass, guitar or anything with strings!
Leader of the self-dubbed jazz community 'Bonzer Vista Social Club' which includes some of the biggest names in the Australian jazz world; Grahame Bell, Don Burrows, James Morrison, Bob Barnard, Ian Date and  Monica Trapaga.
George has toured the world performing at the Athens Olympics, France, Holland, Martin Taylor's Guitar Festival and Edinburgh Jazz Festival in Scotland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, playing with Les Paul in New York and continues to appear at all the major jazz and arts festivals in Australia.
George will be touring with his own group for 2009, featuring the sultry Julie O’Hara, Peter Baylor & Lyn Wallace, yet look out for his ‘breakaway’ performances…
George can been seen performing as he does best, “spontaneously”…. Check the program for details
LIMITED PERFORMANCES

JULIE O’HARA – (Melb)
"An outstanding singer".....Laurence Donahue -Green (All about Jazz, New York)

Vocalist, improvisor and songwriter, Julie O'Hara has been active in jazz for almost twenty years, growing up in Melbourne, Australia, performing with Big Bands, gypsy swing, traditional jazz, R&B swing, bebop and vocalese.

Julie has earned a reputation for her prodigious activity in Melbourne's jazz and music clubs, national and international music and jazz festivals as a versatile and committed vocalist and songwriter.

Currently performing in Melbourne with the Julie O'Hara sextet - vocalese project. In the spirit of vocalese, O'Hara has written original lyrics to songs composed by jazz horn masters from the 40's and 50s's including; Cannonball Adderley, Hank Mobley, Blue Mitchell, Dexter Gordon, Dizzie Gillespie, Charlie Parker and more.

Julie performed at Wangaratta Jazz festival 2008 and performs regular gigs at Bennett's Lane Jazz Club, Paris Cat jazz club, Transit Lounge and national festivals.  See Julie perform exclusively with George Washingmachine during the Festival with like minded virtuosos Peter Baylor and Lyn Wallace from Sydney.

Anita Spring  & Todd Hardy (NSW)
Swing/mainstream
Like her cabaret performer parents before her, Anita Spring’s passion for music has taken her around the country and the globe doing what she says is the only thing she was ever good at, singing.
“As a kid I was strongly influenced by my mother towards mainstream jazz. These days my repertoire includes popular jazz standards such as 'Under my Skin' and 'The Nearness of You' alongside some tunes less recognizable like 'Dancing in Dark'. Without a doubt I am unbiased, I love singing them all!"
Anita’s performances are limited, so make sure you do not miss seeing this amazing diva in song….
Anita will be joined by Todd Hardy, Matt Baker, Alex Boneham & Anthony Howe
Anita Spring – vocal
Alex Boneham – bass
Anthony Howe – drums
Todd Hardy - brass
LIMTIED PERFORMANCES

Geoff Bull Big Band (NSW)
traditional
Geoff Bull is a renowned trumpet player who has lead his own bands since the early sixties. Arguably the best New Orleans Style Jazz trumpeter produced in Australia Geoff Bull has sought and received his recognition on the world stage. Geoff's credits include bringing some of the greats of New Orleans music out to Australia.  Geoff is always in demand and constantly tours every year in Europe and Japan. Geoff would have to be the best exponent of the New Orleans style trumpet in Australia and among the last of them in the world. 

Pugsley Buzzard (NSW)
Blues/modern/funk
Piano player and gravel voiced singer Pugsley Buzzard performs both solo and with Anthony Howe (drums) drawing from a rich vein of piano based music from Harlem stride, New Orleans Funk, Jazz, Barrelhouse Blues to Modern Improvisation.
Pugsley’s sound has been compared to Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Tom Waits and Captain Beefheart and his piano stylings draw on influences as diverse as Thelonious Monk,  Chico Marx and Professor Longhair.
Together Buzzard & the Howler brought the roof down at Café Lemonde and they promise to hot it up for 2009.