Cuban Fire! — live event on Oct 9, 2026
Cuban Fire live at The Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury on Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 PM. Free entry. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
For ONE NIGHT ONLY witness the power, colour and spectacle of one of jazz's most thrilling orchestral works in a very special evening as 25 of Melbourne's finest musicians perform Stan Kenton's entire Cuban Fire Suite & other latin hits. All to be re-played from the original Johnny Richards & Gene Roland manuscripts used on the landmark 1956 & 1960 sessions. Audiences will have a unique opportunity to hear this extraordinary music performed LIVE, with its huge brass & reeds, driving percussion, colourful solos and latin fire which has made the work a milestone in jazz history. Set within the beautiful Thornbury Theatre, Cuban Fire! captures the lush style and atmosphere of the era, complete with themed cocktails, bar service and cabaret-style table seating. A bold, glamorous and unforgettable night of classic latin-jazz, Cuban Fire! celebrates the excitement and sophistication of big-band music at its most spectacular.
Starts: Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 PM
Ends: Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 PM
Where: 859 High Street, Thornbury, Victoria 3071, Australia
Price: $0.0
Lineup
Venue: The Thornbury Theatre
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