Posted on January 5th, 2019 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
The Miners’ Tavern is nicely set up with a stage and lighting but the 10am start was somewhat challenging. For the evening set in the George Hotel, we had people managing the sound and the result was very pleasing to the large audience and us. You can watch and listen to ‘When Sunny Gets Blue’. […]
Posted on October 1st, 2018 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Rick Correnza fronted Jazz Notes at Dizzy’s in August and September. With Oliver mixing, sound in the room was very good. Thanks to Marion Blazé for taking photos and video on both occasions. Dizzy’s has closed at its location above Bohème restaurant and will be reopening elsewhere in 2019 – we look forward to playing […]
Posted on June 16th, 2018 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Coming in July: Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – A Time For Love Pippa sings the love songs of her favourite artists. Saturday, 14 July 2018 7:30-10:45pm Pippa Wilson (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) Dean Cooper (drums) Ringwood RSL 16 Station St Ringwood 3134 Tickets $40 at the door $37.50 […]
Posted on March 14th, 2018 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Now with only three venues, the Inverloch Jazz Festival has become a more exclusive affair but Jazz Notes was there with Rick Correnza for two excellent sets to enthusiastic audiences in the best venue, Warrawee. Rick Correnza (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) Simon Atkinson (drums) Photos by Marion Blazé 10 […]
Posted on February 5th, 2018 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
We were delighted to be invited to back Pippa Wilson at the Victorian Jazz Club. Pippa, Ann and Kevin were reunited with Ron Sandilands (drums). At the last minute, we learned that our bass player was unwell so we were very pleased to meet the safe hands of Geoff Woods. 3 Feb 2018 Photos by Liz Thommers
Posted on December 30th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 2, Jazz Notes 5, Jazz Notes large band by admin
The Australian Jazz Convention 2017 was held again in Ballarat and Jazz Notes appeared there in various guises: Ann and Kevin again performed as the Ann Craig Duo and were joined for one piece by Tonia Baker. Rick Correnza fronted Ann, Kevin, Frank Morgan (bass) and Marek Podstawek (drums) The House Cats, house band of the […]
Posted on October 15th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Jazz Notes keenly supports the activities of the Australian Jazz Museum and we were doubly pleased to have Pippa Wilson fronting the band for this special event at the Museum. Pippa Wilson (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Doug Kuhn (bass) Simon Atkinson (drums) Thanks to Ashley Thomas for photos. 171013 Pippa […]
Posted on July 8th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Rick Correnza made his debut with Jazz Notes at Hysteria Lounge, Lilydale for Jan’s Jazz Night on 6 July 2017. Rick’s renditions in the style of Sinatra, Bublé and Cocker were much-appreciated by the audience. Rick Correnza (vocals) Ann Craig (flutes) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) Simon Atkinson (drums) Thanks to Marion Blazé for […]
Posted on June 20th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Bringing the swinging sounds of Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé to Lilydale – Jazz Notes with Rick Correnza. From ballads to Latin and lots of swing with the smooth crooning of Rick Correnza backed by Jazz Notes, featuring Ann Craig on flute. Rick Correnza (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) Simon […]
Posted on June 15th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Pippa Wilson swinging large and enthusiastic audiences at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival, 2017. Pippa Wilson (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Daniel Pickard (bass) Mark Voogd (drums) Thanks to Marion Blazé for photos.
Posted on June 15th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Funky sounds of Caught In The Act! at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival 2017. Missing our usual sax player but managed to find a fill-in! Ann Craig (flute, saxophone) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Tony Luxmoore (keyboard) Andrew Eames (bass) Marek Podstawek (drums) Thanks to Marion Blazé for photos.
Posted on June 15th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Risa Kodani’s honeyed voice held the audience spellbound at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival, 2017. Risa Kodani (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Daniel Pickard (bass) Marek Podstawek (drums) Thanks to Marion Blazé for photos.
Posted on May 8th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
A great night at the Ringwood RSL for Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes on 6 May 2017. Photos and video from the event are below. Pippa Wilson (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Andrew Eames (bass) Rob Mercer (drums) Highlights of the show: ‘Sophisticated Lady’ – Pippa Wilson and Kevin Blazé 170506
Posted on March 10th, 2017 in Jazz Notes 5 by admin
Buy tickets now: https://www.trybooking.com/NEHO . Over the past few months, we’ve done several private gigs with Pippa Wilson and drawn many positive comments from audiences. So, we are organising another cabaret night at the Ringwood RSL on Saturday 6 May, 2017. Discounts are available for groups of 6 and 8. For the best discounts, please sign up for the […]
Posted on December 28th, 2016 in Jazz Notes 2, Jazz Notes 4, Jazz Notes 5 by admin
21-23 Oct 2016 The inaugural Halls Gap Jazz and Blues Festival with Jazz Notes in various guises: the Ann Craig Duo – Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar) Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – Pippa Wilson (vocals), Ann Craig (flute), Kevin Blazé (guitar), Frank Morgan (bass), Marek Podstawek (drums) Flute, Vibes and Tw Gits […]