The Woodend Winter Arts Festival presents the Melbourne Octet in concert in Woodend on April 3.
Much of the repertoire in this program was written in a period of history that saw recovery from a war and a devastating pandemic followed by the rule of several dictators across the world, mass unemployment, discrimination against and persecution of various groups, and unrest in international relations.
Nearly a century later, the world has a disturbingly similar set of circumstances.
The lighthearted, slightly naughty, uplifting songs of this period were an escapist remedy for the times.
Sumptuous harmonies, witty lyrics and cheerful melodies are an excellent distraction for the times we are now in.
Afternoon Jazz with the Melbourne Octet will be held at 2pm on Sunday April 3 in St Ambrose Church, Woodend.
Book tickets via the festival website at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au
