Hi and welcome to Melbourne Jazz
Jammers enews for 16 February 2011
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.
Welcome
New Jazz Jammer subscriber Emily – no.400!!!!
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The Friday night session…….
From Rob
In my first visit for the new year the jam was in full
swing when I got to the Leinster at 7.30.
Buddy was crooning with Keith on clarinet, Tim on
sax, Alex on drums, Tony on piano and Frank on
bass.
Later newcomer Emily sang a few songs and was
joined by Buddy for a funky Summertime by which
time newcomer Alex was on guitar and setting the
funk!
Glen joined on drums for Buddy’s fine rendition of
Nature Boy.
By the time Tim took us through Milestones I had
forgotten how to count all these bars with the one
chord but he enjoyed it (I think).
All in all lots of fun. See you all next week
Regards
Rob McCue
From Amanda Jayne
Accommodation for Inverloch Festival
I'm looking to either share some existing
accommodation or find accommodation with
others who may be looking for a house for Inverloch
Jazz Festival 11 March for two or three nights (Im
flexible).
Either way can you contact me: Amanda at
amandajc1966@gmail.com
Thanks, Amanda 0402 812 262
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
Amanda Cox, Anne Hayres (backed by John Curtis)
and David Ruiz Trumpet performed (David, Anthony,
Elliot, Jules and Mihoko) in their usual slick manner.
Kevin Blaze, Brad Lau and myself performed with
Jazz Drive and others. Brett Willis and Brian Paulis
and Rod performed in the group….. Princes of
Swing. Marion Lustig was there with her Frilly Knickers
(the group ”Frilly Knickers” not her …….)
Paul Bonnington played with Kevin Blaze in a a
band called "Its a Vibe"
My summation
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,,,
Lowlights: Not being able to get to see all the
performers that I wanted to as there was so much
going on at the one time.
Getting a good jamming session going late Friday
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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Where did they go? post – email taariq69@yahoo.co.in on how to buy
or try before you buy here
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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

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 or 0407342882.
From Anne Hayres

Amanda Jayne & The Rory Clark Trio

Dizzys Jazz Club, 381 Burnley Street, Richmond
8pm Thursday 10 March
Amanda Jayne joins forces again with The Rory Clark
Trio - (Rory Clark - piano, Vincent Weinkowski -
double bass and Scott Hay - drums), to bring you
some soulful interpretations of the finest jazz
standards and lesser known hidden gems in addition
to some original material from Rory's CD 'New
Beginnings'…..

…also ……..

The Amanda Jayne Quintet Jazz Lovers rejoice!

Inverloch Jazz Festival
Friday night, 11 March
Saturday 12 March - Sunday 13th (Time TBA)
The Amanda Jayne Quintet (Amanda Jayne -
vocals, John Curtis - piano, David Taylor - double
bass, Brad Lau - drums, Tony Clement - sax)
Amanda
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
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
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

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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
0413 008 924 allo@rocketmail.com
http://www.maestroceremonies.com.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
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
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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
MBAS Monthly Blues Musician Workshops
Wednesday 23 February 8 –10pm
$10 door charge. Meals from 6pm
Alex Burns - Blues Lap Style Slide Guitar
Wednesday night once a month, beginners &
proficient players will be able to learn from blues
masters themselves. The 2 hour sessions will
comprise a workshop for the first hour. In the
second hour, a rhythm section will accompany the
guest artist as they show how it's done in a band
context. Accompanying Alex members of “Black
and Blue” Patrick DeGuara (Paty Oh) on bass and
Kevin Starling on drums. Although primarily for
musicians, workshops are open to all punters - you
may just want to start learning a musical
instrument! www.mbas.org.au
www.royalstandardhotel.com.au
Hello Fellow Fans of our Legendary
Australian Bluesman, Dutch Tilders
Dutch Tilders has been forced to retire from his full-
time career as an extraordinary gentleman
entertainer, performing live Blues Music for fifty two
years.
Sadly our General Blues Master can no longer sing
due to the pain it causes to his diaphragm. Dutch is
now homebound and in a happy place, walking
very little and sleeping much more due his much
needed dosage of medications.
Dutch is nearing the end of his journey battling
incurable cancer and is accepting of life's
everything.
Thankyou on behalf of our friendly family man as
the love continues to be there for him from so many
and this definitely puts a grin within him.
I understand some may feel a special thought, story
of a time with the Dutchman and if you wish please
do not hesitate to write.
Lynne Wright
Peanuts Promotions 0419308781
 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

Deniliquin Jazz Reunion

5 March
03 5898 3000
Backto@deniliquin.nsw.gov.au

Inverloch Jazz Festival,

March 11-14
03 5674 6086
www.inverlochjazzfest.org.au That’s all folks… Marg
Jazz links
Melbourne Jazz Jammers
melbournejazzjammers.com
Jazz Scene
http://www.jazzscene.com.au
Jazz and Beyond
http://www.jazzandbeyond.com.au/festival.html