Jazz at West Winds

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

SOLD OUT
Delightful Divas Sun 21st at West Winds Community Centre
SOLD OUT

16/06/2026

Randal Muir, a stalwart of the Hobart music scene, is well known for his prowess on the keys with piano, piano accordion and his beloved Hammond organ. Randal’s career spans jazz, folk, blues and classical genres, with a deep passion for the rich traditions of European café music.
Randal and Kaye started working as a duo over 30 years ago.
On Sunday at West Winds, Randal will be playing piano and bass as well.
In Kaye’s words, ‘Randal is a master at his craft.

At the time of writing this, ticket sales were close to being sold out. Don't miss this performance, the last time Kaye and her band will be presenting 'Delightful Divas'.
Tickets $20 + booking fee – https://events.humanitix.com/kaye-payne-10th…/tickets

10/06/2026

Derek Grice
Derek is a Woodwind (Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute) specialist and performs in numerous ensembles in a wide range of genres. He plays casually with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and has performed in the orchestras of countless Tasmanian musical and theatre productions.
Derek is also an inaugural member of the Matt Ives Big Band and is also a "Trad Jazz" clarinet specialist. He teaches individual and group lessons at numerous private schools in Hobart including The Hutchins school, St Michael Collegiate and Sacred Heart College.
One of his latest adventures is playing Sax and Flute in the 1970/80's Yacht Rock band "Baby Come Tack".

02/06/2026

The core duty of a drummer is to keep time. To create a rhythmic foundation that the rest of the band can rely on. This responsibility involves a keen sense of timing and an unwavering focus.
This brings us to Matthew Ives, drummer extroadinare, who will lead and keep the band in rhythm at West Winds on the 21st June.

Matthew had a brief career in Science having graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor’s degree in
Mathematics, Physics and Chemisty. In 2003, Matthew enrolled at the Conservatorium of Music,
Hobart in Drum Set performance and attained a B. Mus. with First Class Honours in 2007. Since then, Matthew has played drum set in countless bands and has been the musical director for local theatre productions. His bands backing for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ was brilliant. Matthew formed his now popular big band in 2008 that is also the band-on-stage fort the local CROON shows. Matthew also has an interest in choral and barbershop singing. During his spare time and in order to eat and pay the rent, Matthew teaches drums and percussion at both The Hutchins School and St. Michael’s Collegiate and teaches general music at Bothwell District High School.

Matthew has performed at West Winds on numerous occasions , twice with his big band and other times backing other artists, always a class performance. Always good to have Matthew back.

26/05/2026

In just 3 1/2 weeks we will be welcoming Kaye Payne and her band back to WOW our beautiful audience at West Winds.

KAYE PAYNE, the most talked about Jazz/Blues singer in Tasmania today, is no overnight wonder.
It all started with singalongs at home and a television show at the age of nine.
From there Kaye dabbled in just about all the popular music styles, appearing in Brisbane and Sydney floorshows and with various rock and country bands then eventually following her passion, Jazz.
While on the cabaret scene Kaye toured with people like Chubby Checker, Des O'Conner, The Ink Spots and the Shadows.
Kaye's influences are great’s like Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Bette Midler. Kaye features the music from before the 1950's. She excels at ballads and has been classed as a "torch singer" by the Tasmanian media.
Kaye is known throughout Tasmania and the mainland for her pure voice, stage presence and her work with the arts industry. Jazz is her first love but she cannot resist the urge to perform all types of music when the opportunity arises.

You can 'Wake up with Kaye' every Tuesday morning on Hobart FM 96.1 from 6 - 9am.

Our (Heather & Graeme) first contact with Kaye was around 18 years ago when her name was suggested to us for the first Rock and Roll Dance we had ever organized. Kaye rustled up another 2 musicians and had us rocking and rolling all evening. Her talent has no bounds.
I hasten to add the music will be very different on the 21st June.

21/04/2026

JAZZ AT WEST WINDS
KAYE PAYNE presenting DELIGHTFUL DIVAS
June 21st. Start 2pm to 4.30pm
Tickets $20 + booking fee - https://events.humanitix.com/kaye-payne-10th-anniversary-june-jazz-at-west-wind-community-centre/tickets

Door sales only if not booked out. Room limit applies.
Children under 16 free.
Settle in for an afternoon where the air hums before the first note even lands. Powerhouse vocals, deep blues grooves, and that rare kind of musical electricity you feel in your ribs are all on the menu. Tasmania’s own Delightful Diva, Kaye Payne, returns to mark a milestone moment—10 years of Jazz and Blues at West Winds—with her unmistakable voice and magnetic, soul-soaked presence. She’s joined by an exceptional ensemble with Matthew Ives - drums, Randal Muir - piano/bass, Derek Grice - reeds and flute,
From late-night velvet ballads to foot-tapping, heart-thumping music, Kaye doesn’t just perform—she invites you in, wraps you in the music, and leaves a little echo behind. Whether you’ve followed her journey for years or are stepping into her world for the first time, this is the kind of live music that lingers long after the final chord fades.
🍷 Wine Bar: Open for refreshments (No BYO).
🍢 Nibbles: Light snacks available for purchase.
🚗 Parking: Ample parking on-site.
🏠 Indoor event

📞 Call us at (03) 6267 4713
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Don’t miss this chance to celebrate together the magic of 10 years of Jazz and Blues at West Winds! Book your tickets now!

15/03/2026

A big shout out to the West Winds audience, supporting our musicians and keeping live music happening down the Channel.