Doors open at 6pm, bands starts at 7pm

Sassafras at The Duke of George 

After yet another sell out performance at the Duke of George in May, Perth’s premier gypsy jazz group ‘Sassafras’ returns to the Duke on Saturday November 23rd. Featuring Jessie Gordon (voice), Adrian Galante (clarinet), Lachlan Gear & Aaron Deacon (guitars) and Pete Jeavons (bass), Sassafras combines toe-tapping swing, breakneck gypsy classics, wistful french ballads and re-worked jazz standards in a vibrant and engaging mix of acoustic music, all performed with the dazzling virtuosity and passion that is intrinsic to the gypsy jazz tradition.

REVIEWS

" Acoustic gypsy jazz band Sassafras presented a world-class musical performance to the capacity audience that filled (the) Ellington Jazz Club..."

Steve Baitz, Seesaw Mag, Jan 26th 2019

" What a truly extraordinary group of talented performers. This 5-piece Perth jazz band is a amalgamation of 4 of the most enigmatic musicians you'll ever see. Not to mention, the vocals of Jessie Gordon who has the most astoundingly powerful range"

Amanda Lancaster, Fourth Wall Media, Jan 31st 2018

" Sassafras, the gypsy jazz band won a heap of local fans at Juniper Studio... A full house relished performances from consummate musicians, with Jessie Gordon singing, encouraging audience participation and pulling it all together with engaging humour." 

Darlington Review, July 2017

" Sassafras is undoubtedly a smooth, well-rehearsed and tightly run ship headed by a sassy great singer..."

Mariyon Slany, Artshub, Feb 1st 2016