Hi and welcome to Melbourne Jazz
Jammers enews for 9 March 2011
My apologies
This week’s edition is late and so the jam
reviews relate to the previous week….,…
Marg
The Jam Sessions
Fridays 6:00pm till late
Sundays 4.00 till late
The Leinster Arms Hotel
66 Gold Street, Collingwood
9417 5720
www.leinsterarms.com.au
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This jams feature a blend of accomplished musicians
and those beginning their jamming careers. A great
opportunity to drop in, meet other musicians, blow
your heart out on your favourite tune or kick back
and listen in. The music may be good, bad or
bebop, swing, blues, latin or lousy – anything can
happen and often does! All are welcome. Bring
charts.
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Friday at the Leinster
From Colin
An enjoyable musical evening developed mostly
due to a the efforts of vocalist Emily. She was able
to quickly adapt to the the musicians backing her
and was very entertaining for the small but
receptive audience. Jack (trom), Peter (Tenor)
Malcom (alto and drums) Keith (bass clarinet) Tony
(keys and bass) Frank (bass) and Marion( keys and
recorder) quickly got into to the mood of the night.
Late in the evening Richard arrived to take over the
keyboard and injected even more excitement into
the jam.
Personally, my wife and I entertained two non
musco friends whilst the jam took place. They were
surprised by the range and quality of the music and
they thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the
Leinstne,. Mostly they were very complimentary
about the quality meal that we shared in the
atrium. If you haven't experienced the warm
hospitality and great food at the Leinster then i
suggest you give it a try.
Off to Inverloch Jazz Festival next weekend. Frank,
Tony and Keith will be there to welcome you next
Friday and Sunday
Hope to see you the following Friday
Colin
 From Sonya Veronica
From Ted Dizzy's Jazz Club 381 Burnley Street, Richmond
There's a cat on the roof: it isn't hot, it isn't tin but it is Thursday 31 March $15/ 12
definitely a cat. There were jazzisti at the Leinster, Bookings 9428 1233 dizzys@dizzys.com.au
they probably weren't hot, it may not have been In her debut performance, singing from Léo Ferré’s
jazz, but it was definitely the Leinster.... and all for a Avec Le Temps, Miles Davis’ Seven Steps to
Sunday arvo jazz jam session... Heaven, Billy Strayhorn’s A Flower Is a Lovesome
A student's lot is not a happy one: Thing to Piaf’s La Vie En Rose, Sonya Veronica will
This week saw a lively debate on Facebook from a be joined by Mark Fitzgibbon (piano), Howard
number of students at or near the ends of their Cairns (double bass) and Raj Jayaweera (drums).
course at one or other of our esteemed Universities. Come, bring along friends, family and join us at
The debate, which is an annual event, consistently Dizzy's tigger123au@yahoo.co.uk
has six themes, all about how to make enough
money as a jazz muso, which beg a cynical
deconstruction:
1 There aren't enough live venues: that would be
because they tend to go broke (see 2 below)
2 We don't get paid diddley squat: that would be
because live music costs more than it makes (see 1
above)
3 If we all refuse to take low paying gigs... there
will be no gigs (see 1 and 2 above)
5 Lowlife venue managers are avaricious leeches:
yup, that should persuade them to hire you...
6 We should all support each others gigs: which
you ain't doing if your idea of spending up big is to
get a door pass , and drink water.
4 You can always take up teaching: your teacher
got you into this position in the first place: (send your
students to Item 1 above)
We have this debate every year because that is the
exact fequency with which the Universities turn out
another batch of highly talented musicians, almost
all of whom are destined to a life of washing dishes,
It's The Vibe! with Anne Hayres
penury and/or teaching, and I am not sure which is Inverloch Jazz Festival
worse. Teaching probably, as it perpetuates the Saturday 9:30pm and Sunday 10pm
system. At least washing dishes gets the dishes clean, Anne Hayres (vocals) David Templeman (sax)
and I am not really sure what penury entails. Not a Kelvin Legg (vibes) Kevin Blazé (guitar)
lot, I suspect. Paul Bonnington (bass) Brad Lau (drums)
Hortense, Madge from Altona, the Vicar's bicycle, You'll know SOME of us from the Leinster jams but
Rotten Ronnie and both Erics may be at Inverloch you can catch ALL of us at at the festival!
this week end.
See ya at a jam? Ted

The Rory Clark Trio

The Buddy Love Jazz Band Inverloch Jazz Festival
Resort Marquee Inverloch Jazz Festival Friday night, 11 March
4.15 Saturday 12 March Saturday 12 March - Sunday 13th (Time TBA)
FeaturingKosta Glouzman on Keys The Amanda Jayne Quintet (Amanda Jayne -
Geoff Woods on Double Bass vocals, John Curtis - piano, David Taylor - double
Tony Clement Sax and bass, Brad Lau - drums, Tony Clement - sax)
Buddy on Vocals Amanda

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Maestro Of Ceremonies
Templestowe Village Festival
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
0413 008 924 allo@rocketmail.com
http://www.maestroceremonies.com.au
Dizzy's Jaz Club
381 Burnley St, Richmond
Thursday 7 April, 8:00pm till 11:00pm
$14 full fee, $12 concession
http://www.dizzys.com.au/)
A showband featuing horns, which performs covers
of jazz classics as well as their rehashed versions in
the style of Michael Buble and Robbie Williams. We
also cover modern songs as well, which appeals very
strongly to the younger audiences. Come along and
not only to listen to great jazz and funk music from
today's and yesterday's era, but also catch up with a
whole lot of faces from from the Melbourne Jazz
Jammers, as well as to meet some new ones! This will
be a social event not to be missed, and a fantastic
night out!
Alex Loh Band Director
Maestro Of Ceremonies 0413 008 924
allo@rocketmail.com
http://www.maestroceremonies.com.au
The Morris-Ward Combo
Sunday 12 March at 9-45pm
Inverloch Jazz Festival.
Featuring Annie Smith - will be playing in the
Community Centre on They are only programmed
for the one set at the Festival so make sure to get in
there before it gets crowded.
We have an exciting set for you. I will also be playing
Trombone with the Cut-n-Run Big Band and also the
Westingport Community Band in the Marquee on
Sunday and also the Dar-e-Beats Big Band
on Sunday.
Jack Morris
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jam at the Elsternwick Club
19 Sandham Street, Elsternwick
Most Monday nights from 8-10 p.m.
A pianist and banjo or guitar players are needed
for a weekly trad jazz jam. Players of other
instruments and vocalists are also most welcome.
We generally roster the drummers and pianists (one
of each at a time) but everyone else is welcome to
turn up. Bring your own chord books/charts if you
need them. No audience, just a fun jam.
Enquiries: Marion Lustig 95715444 0407342882
The Arts Centre presents James Morrison
Shows 11am and 1.30pm 29 March
The Arts Centre, State Theatre Tickets $19
Morrison leads his talented band through a soulful,
swinging and funky selection of standards and
originals, spiced with humour and a real upbeat
feel. Extraordinary virtuosity from all concerned, but
especially the man out front, a titan of the trumpet
and trombone and about a dozen other
instruments too! James works regularly with other
international jazz stars in Europe, most recently, with
four-time Grammy winner Lalo Schifrin. This show
will take you on an entertaining musical journey of
discovery. Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Ella
Fitzgerald are just some of the influences you will be
exposed to.
Thanks, Amanda Fairbairn
Marketing Coordinator, the Arts Centre
03 9281 8315
http://www.theartscentre.com.au/whats-
on/event.aspx?id=2373
Jazz Lovers rejoice!
Adam Rudegeair (piano) and Adam Spiegl (bass)
performing Sundays 3 - 6pm at the wonderful
Nichols Food and Wine bar on Nicholson Street,
North Carlton
Great wine, tapas style nibble, and full meals.
Playing jazz in a duo context. Expect the usual
eclectic mix of standards, originals, and the odd
surprise cover version of anyone from Bjork, Pink
Floyd, Rolling Stones, to Lily Allen! Hope you can
come and chill with us!
Adam
Chat Noir
Kojo Brown
March 9 and April 16 - third Saturday of each month.
Hope to see everyone at Kojo, nice food or you can
just come for a drink or cake andcoffee for the
abstemious amongst you.
Chat Noir are off to the Inverloch Jazz festival this
weekend - come along to that if you are in the area
for the long weekend - Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Chat Noir are playing together and in different
bands with other friends.
Hall Gap Jazz festival last month was a blast - so
many talented wonderful bands, Inverloch promises
more exciting moments......
Cheers, Hope you are all well and happy.
Love from Anne
From David Ruiz
City Tiler
Corner Bay Street and Graham Road
Friday nights 8pm-11pm
We play there weekly, very nice place with drinks
and Spanish tapas.
David
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James Osborne Jazz Collective CD Launch
Thursday 24 March 2011 9pm $15/12
The James Osborne jazz Collective presents the
launch of their Newmarket CD ”Playtime”. The
Collective features some of Australia’s finest jazz
musicians performing contemporary and classic
jazz. The band includes Tamara Murphy-bass, Simon
Mavin-piano, Christophe Genoux-tenor, Brae
Grimes trumpet and James Osborne-drums. Come
and celebrate the inaugural recording of what
promises to be a fruitful musical collaboration.
Body and Soul at Jazz on Main
8pm $10.00pp
1st Friday in the month unless notified otherwise
Upper Room 1st Floor 106 Main Street, Lilydale
A great selection of Jazz, Latin, swing and bluesy
tunes. The band lineup will be….Vocals/Jan Blake,
Piano/Neil Taylor, Sax,Clarinet/Trevor Firth,
Flute/Anne Craig, Bass/Frank Morgan, Drums/Alan
Richards
Pop on your dancing shoes and tap your toesies
along to the groove.! Invite some friends and or
maybe meet some new ones !!!!! Lounge
environment. Dance Floor, Snacks, coffee included.
Details Jan Blake 0411 342 337
noelnjan@optusnet.com.au
www.thebandman.com.au
From Marek
Looking for people who want to play live, record,
produce with me, promote my original compositions
and create a fully professional high quality smooth
jazz, Latin funk fusion stuff
Marek marekpodstawek@yahoo.com.au
From Mike Hirsh
MCS Recording Studio
Purpose built 24 track studio with Yamaha grand
piano now available for your recording project.
Great mics like Neumann, Sennheiser and AKG and
a live area, separate drum and vocal booths.
Musicians reduced rates on all recordings for a
limited period. Mike
0417 383 583 9312 7391 ratty7@aapt.net.au
From John Hanna
Penny School in Maldon looking for acts to perform
2.30pm Sundays
I went to a performance by Doug Owen at the
Penny School in Maldon and talking to the owner
and manager, Barry Vieth is or was a big band muso
and organiser. It is a good venue and I believe Barry
and his wife Marilyn are good employers of musos.
They have an excellent grand piano. I have seen
Jan Preston (piano), Miles White (guitar) and Mark
Hannaford (piano) play there. The venue probably
suits smaller groups best. I thought you might be able
to pass the word out to people looking for gigs. It’s
about an hour and a half from Melb. They are also
looking to attract audiences from Melbourne
info@pennyschoolgallery.com.au 5475 1911
http://www.pennyschoolgallery.com.au
Could you please pass on our best wishes to all at
the jams. We miss you all and hope to see you again
soon.Love and best wishes,
John and Gwynn
Friday Night Jazz Workshop
Guildord Gallery
Guildford Lane, City
4.30-9pm from 6pm entry is on Flanigan’s Lane, rear
of Guildford Gallery
$10/$5 students
Be involved in live performances under the
direction of Steve Sedergree
glginfo@guildfordlanegallery.org
Jazz links
Jazz Scene
http://www.jazzscene.com.au
Jazz and Beyond
http://www.jazzandbeyond.com.au/festival.html
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Festivals
Mordialloc Food and Wine Festival, VIC.
19-20 March 2011
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/page/page.asp?p
age_Id=167
Brunswick Music Festival
16–27 March
A fabulous feast of music!
9387 3376 johnbmf@vicnet.net.au.
http://www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/
Inverloch Jazz Festival, VIC.
March 11-14
03 5674 6086
www.inverlochjazzfest.org.au
2011 Melbourne International Jazz Festival!
June 4 to 13
Festival now includes the Queen’s Birthday Long
Weekend, allowing more time to enjoy the wonders
of jazz in its many forms. The playful curiosity ever-
present in jazz and improvisation
Ready yourself for an adventurer’s playground
where sounds of every shape and colour will be
catapulted out into the city and beyond.
Australian artists James Morrison, The Raah Project,
Jamie Oehlers, Scott Tinkler, Katie Noonan
and many, many more
With over 400 performers, more than 120 events -
including 46 free events, six world premieres, 20
Australian premieres, 16 Festival exclusives and 12
Australian/international collaborations - the 2011
Melbourne International Jazz Festival is the largest
and most diverse festival of its kind in Australia.
Explore the full program and book your tickets at
www.melbournejazz.com.
Join A Jazz Vocal Class
Next series beginning late June/July
Get your name down now!! If you’re interested
in joining one of Bob’s Join A Jazz Vocal
Course or The Master class course
For those who’ve already completed the first
course let me know will run in late June /July
Courses running depend on sufficient
enrolments.
Rae Sedergreen raeseds@ozemal.com.au
Join a Jazz Band
Apply now…Term 3 2011
Have fun learning to play in a Jazz band with
Australia’s educators/musicians
Bob Sedergreen
Eight sessions culminating in a concert.
Tue 7-9pm Manningham Arts Centre
177 Foote Street Templestowe
Dorian Jones 98409381
MBAS Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society
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

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