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Jazz Jammers at the Grampians Jazz
From Colin Garrett
After much trepidation re the state of Halls Gap
following the recent devastating floods we were
pleasantly surprised to find that all was in order and
that the festival proceeded without a hitch. Despite
Stony Creek being widened by a couple of meters
due to a massive flow of water and the slopes,
where people usually sat, denuded of all grass, it
proved to be one of the most successful venues due
to the last minute arrival of a few tonnes of tan bark
and some strategically placed logs to sit on. The
organising committee have made a tremendous
effort for which we were all grateful.
Anne Smith dominated the program with eight sets in
two days and drew a crowd on each occasion. She
made each performance different by changing her
outfit each time and not repeating any number so
she sang approximately 50 tunes.
Other singers from the jams to perform were Paul Bonnington played with Kevin Blaze in a a
Amanda Cox, Anne Hayres (backed by John Curtis) band called "Its a Vibe"
and David Ruiz Trumpet performed (David, Anthony, My summation
Elliot, Jules and Mihoko) in their usual slick manner. Most popular group: Solidad Q featuring Marek on
percussion. Dynamic Latin rhythms great gutrists
Most entertaining: Morris Ward combo featuring
Annie Smith and Jack Morris. Slick interpretation of
charts with a blend of comedy and audience
participation. … cont,,
My Favourite: Vintage Suits lead by Steve Silk (who
works at times with Buddy Love) Tightly arranged
standards, originals and popular tunes with rhythms
that varied even within numbers and excellent
vocals. Audience were pleading for more.
Highlight: Jamming alone in Ralphys with an 83 year
old pianist. So good in his genre, so relaxed,,,
Kevin Blaze, Brad Lau and myself performed with Lowlights: Not being able to get to see all the
Jazz Drive and others. Brett Willis and Brian Paulis performers that I wanted to as there was so much
and Rod performed in the group….. Princes of going on at the one time.
Swing. Marion Lustig was there with her Frilly Knickers Getting a good jamming session going late Friday
(the group ”Frilly Knickers” not her …….) night but eventually attracting about 12 musicians
who ended creating a wall of noise. … cont..
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… cont.. Annie Smith with the Neville Turner Quartet
Blooper: Anne Smith from stage when several young Tuesday 22 February
men in dark suits left the venue (to probably perform Dizzy's Jazz Club, Burnley Street Richmond
somewhere else) “Nice to see that the Seventh Day Entry is $14/$10 and dinner awaits if you wish.
Adventists are leaving” Check Dizzy's program at www.dizzys.com.au
Don’t miss it next year A tribute to Jimmy Van Heusen's music.
Colin Featuring the fabulous playing of Neville Turner on
the grand (it couldn't sound any grander!), Barry
The Sunday session Boyes (sax), David Taylor (double bass) and Barry
From Ted Buxton (drums) and of course moi on vocals.
Why do we do it? 'Twould be wonderful if you can make it but as
St Kilda Festival to the South, Halls Gap Festival to the always there are heaps of things going on in our
West, bugger all to the North unless you count busy lives. If time permits I would love to see you
Bendigo, and why would you want to do that? So there. I may wear a dress
no-one is going to turn up for a litlle ole Sunday
session de jam at the Leinster in Collingwobble, innit? From Adam
Bayou Tapestry Album Launch
Wrong, as it turns out - Keef, Frank the Indefatigable Wednesday February 23rd
and meself had a fine time amusing ourselves, and, Paris Cat 6 Goldie Place, City
peripatetically, a slightly bemused lone drinker at the 9pm $15/12
L for quite-a-while, until singers Maria, Lisbeth,
Malcolm the saxophonost, Alan the nearlytheworlds New CD by Taariq Hassan
greatest drummer and a whole bunch of listeners Songs for the Colonel is out now
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since the Jam sessions started back at the original
au/taariqhassan"
Dizzy's, there have been a considerable number of
jammers (well over 500), some of whom have gone
on to bigger and hopefully better things. Where did
From Sonya Veronica
they go? A quick survey this week came up with the Hi lovely peeps! Am gonna have my debut at
Dizzy’s Thursday 31 March with Mark Fitzgibbon on
following names
piano, Howard Cairns on double bass, Raj
Jayaweera on drums. The repertoire is going to be
Whilst Captain Col probably sat in with every band in
quite eclectic, from Seven Steps to Heaven, A
Halls Gap (I wouldn't know, I wasn't there), One time
Flower is A Lovesome thing to Piaf's La Vie En Rose.I
jammer Kate Vigo graced the stage at the St Kilda
Fest, jam session maestro Adam Rudegair launched Would be lovely to have y'all present on that day!
his CD (catch Black Wax on PBS FM if you can - he Thank you :D ox sonya tigger123au@yahoo.co.uk
presents an increasingly eclectic mix of jazz). One
time jammer Amanda has stopped sulking because
her band got balloted out of Halls Gap, and is going
to play Inverloch with Rory Clarke (reputedly a close
relative of the nefarious Sir Roger de Coverley whose
mediaeval exploits and bebop proclivities are
legendary)
Occasional jammer Cathoel is reading this in New
York, one time jammer Sam Izzo is too busy, also in
New York, to read this, (but is dropping some mighty
fine names of acts he has got to see there) and the
rest of us are too busy either gardening or just feeling
envious of all of the above...
Normal service will be resumed shortly, once the
medication kicks in. In the mean time, stick to the
black notes, they're cheaper
See ya round the traps..
Ted
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From David Ruiz Chat Noir @ Kojo Brown Restaurant
City Tiler 294 Bridge Road opposite the Town Hall Richmond
Friday nights 8pm-11pm 9428 9800 to book a table
Corner Bay Street and Graham Road 7-10.30pm Saturday 19 February
We play there weekly, very nice place with drinks Featuring Anne Hayres – vocal, Rene Tessmer -
and Spanish tapas. double bass, Jularaj Suthibutr – drums, John Curtis –
David keyboard. Everyone, we've just returned from an
inspiring time at Halls Gap Jazz Festival... some
From Marin Rotolo wonderfully talented performers. Be great to see
My band, "Quince", are playing . 6-8pm Fridays in you there! Anne.
February at the Wesley Anne Northcote. Playing Jazz
Standards with a great singer
Martin Rotolo martinrotolo@gmail.com Trad
…also ……..
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From Alex Loh
We are performing at the Templestowe Village
Festival on 3 April at 3.00pm, Was great to actually
come down and jam with all the members of the
jazz jammers group last Friday. Look forward to
seeing you again next Friday! Alex Loh
Band Director, Maestro Of Ceremonies MBAS Melbourne Blues Appreciation
0413 008 924 allo@rocketmail.com
Society
http://www.maestroceremonies.com.au
The Royal Standard Hotel
333 William Street West Melbourne- rear of Victoria
Market
MBAS Blues Jam Tuesdays 9.00-11.00pm
Featured artist starts at 8.00 pm
MBAS Monthly Blues Musician Workshops
Wednesday 23 February 8 –10pm
$10 door charge. Meals from 6pm
Alex Burns - Blues Lap Style Slide Guitar
From John Hanna Wednesday night once a month, beginners &
Penny School in Maldon looking for acts to perform proficient players will be able to learn from blues
2.30pm Sundays masters themselves. The 2 hour sessions will
I went to a performance by Doug Owen at the comprise a workshop for the first hour. In the
Penny School in Maldon and talking to the owner second hour, a rhythm section will accompany the
and manager, Barry Vieth is or was a big band muso guest artist as they show how it's done in a band
and organiser. It is a good venue and I believe Barry context. Accompanying Alex members of “Black
and his wife Marilyn are good employers of musos. and Blue” Patrick DeGuara (Paty Oh) on bass and
They have an excellent grand piano. I have seen Kevin Starling on drums. Although primarily for
Jan Preston (piano), Miles White (guitar) and Mark musicians, workshops are open to all punters - you
Hannaford (piano) play there. The venue probably may just want to start learning a musical
suits smaller groups best. I thought you might be able instrument! www.mbas.org.au
to pass the word out to people looking for gigs. It’s www.royalstandardhotel.com.au
about an hour and a half from Melb. They are also
looking to attract audiences from Melbourne Hello Fellow Fans of our Legendary
info@pennyschoolgallery.com.au 5475 1911 Australian Bluesman, Dutch Tilders
http://www.pennyschoolgallery.com.au Dutch Tilders has been forced to retire from his full-
Could you please pass on our best wishes to all at time career as an extraordinary gentleman
the jams. We miss you all and hope to see you again entertainer, performing live Blues Music for fifty two
soon.Love and best wishes, years.
John and Gwynn Sadly our General Blues Master can no longer sing
due to the pain it causes to his diaphragm. Dutch is
Body and Soul at Jazz on Main now homebound and in a happy place, walking
8pm $10.00pp very little and sleeping much more due his much
1st Friday in the month unless notified otherwise needed dosage of medications.
Upper Room 1st Floor 106 Main Street, Lilydale Dutch is nearing the end of his journey battling
A great selection of Jazz, Latin, swing and bluesy incurable cancer and is accepting of life's
tunes. The band lineup will be….Vocals/Jan Blake, everything.
Piano/Neil Taylor, Sax,Clarinet/Trevor Firth, Thankyou on behalf of our friendly family man as
Flute/Anne Craig, Bass/Frank Morgan, Drums/Alan the love continues to be there for him from so many
Richards and this definitely puts a grin within him.
Pop on your dancing shoes and tap your toesies I understand some may feel a special thought, story
along to the groove.! Invite some friends and or of a time with the Dutchman and if you wish please
maybe meet some new ones !!!!! Lounge do not hesitate to write.
environment. Dance Floor, Snacks, coffee included. Lynne Wright
Details Jan Blake 0411 342 337 Peanuts Promotions 0419308781
noelnjan@optusnet.com.au
www.thebandman.com.au
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Friday Night Jazz Workshop
Join a Jazz Vocal Course Guildord Gallery
Bob Sedergreen’s Join A Jazz Vocal Course or The Guildford Lane, City
Master class course for those completed the first 4.30-9pm from 6pm entry is on Flanigan’s Lane,
course, will run in June, rear of Guildford Gallery
Rae Sedergreen raeseds@ozemal.com.au
$10/$5 students
Be involved in live performances under the
Join a Jazz band - Bob Sedergreen direction of Steve Sedergree
Tue 7-9pm Manningham Arts Centre glginfo@guildfordlanegallery.org
177 Foote Street Templestowe
Enquiries Dorian Jones 9840 9381
Festivals
Brunswick Music Festival Have an enews item?
16 – 27 March Send by Tuesday night
A fabulous feast of music!
9387 3376 johnbmf@vicnet.net.au. for publication Wednesday to
http://www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/ melbournejazzjammers@gmail.com
Echuca-Moama Riverboats, Jazz, Food & Wine
Festival Echuca,
18-20 February
1800 804 446
www.riverboatsjazzfoodandwine.com.au