Paul Hendon's Goodman Sextet

Tuesday 15 July 2025 | 07:00 PM

Southport

Bringing the sound of the Benny Goodman Small Group recordings to life! Including Sydney vibraphonist Glenn Henrich.

Made famous by the Goodman/Lionel Hampton collaboration all those years ago, the combination of clarinet and vibraphone still offers a delightful pairing where the clarinet's focused sound is juxtaposed with the vibraphone's resonant, shimmering tones to create a unique and engaging musical experience.

Backed by a seasoned and sympathetic rhythm section, the group is looking forward to presenting their version of standards such as 'Avalon' & 'Moonglow', as well as a few of the lesser known but equally beautiful tunes hidden away in many of Goodman’s recordings.

There will also be a nod to some of Goodman’s big band recordings from the Swing Era, and with two of those on stage also talented vocalists, they may even break out in song at some point!

Paul Hendon – clarinet, saxophone
Glenn Henrich (Sydney) – vibraphone, saxophone
Jo Bloomfield – piano
Alex Compton (Sydney) – double bass
Dave Burrows – guitar
Rod Ford – drums

Doors open at 6pm, concert commences at 7pm. Bar and bistro available.

Book your seat by call or text to Keryn on 0419 658 983 or Dianne on 0402 895 008.

Presented by the Gold Coast City Jazz Club. Concerts are held twice monthly, usually on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.