OnFire Big Band
This 17 piece jazz ensemble play all styles of big band jazz, ranging from Swing to Latin, Funk to Blues, Ballads to Gospel. OnFire's mission is to attract the jazz listening public of Australia to the message of Christ and to enhance the worship experience within their own church (and the Australian church at large).
The band has played events such as the Manly Jazz Festival, the Youth in Swing concert series, and many concerts with James Morrison. During 2001, the Band toured the South Island of New Zealand. In 2003 OnFire had a guest spot on ABC Radio accompanying James Morrison.
In 2000, the band released their self-titled debut album, In March 2002 they released a second album entitled Jazz with Heat and Direction and In 2007 they released their 3rd album Unfinished Business.
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