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Pippa Wilson coming to Burrinja Café, Sat 25 Oct 2014

We had a lot of fun with Pippa, last time we appeared at Burrinja so we’re delighted that Pippa Wilson will appear again with Jazz Notes in October.

Saturday, 25 October 2014
7:30-10:30pm (meals from 6:30)

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Ron Sandilands (drums)

Entry is $20
Bookings are recommended:
burrinjacafe@gmail.com
03 9735 5707

Burrinja Café
351 Glenfern Rd
Upwey 3158

You can hear see and hear a minute of our June event with Pippa:
Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes at the Ringwood RSL

Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes at Burrinja Café

It must have been the coldest and wettest night of the year but the audience was warm and enthusiastic!

Pippa was in fine form vocally and bantered with the audience and the band – especially Daniel Pickard and Ann Craig.

‘It was great music, musicians, venue and sound.’
‘Very enjoyable night. Pippa was great with Jazz Notes providing excellent entertainment. Lovely local venue hopefully I will be back in October.’

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Allan Smith (drums)

Thanks to everyone who came, including members of the Australian Jazz Museum and the Melbourne Jazz Music Group (Meetup).

Photographs by Marion Blazé

 

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Pippa Wilson coming to Burrinja Café

Following on the success of our event at the Ringwood RSL, last month, Pippa Wilson will be appearing with Jazz Notes at Burrinja Café, Upwey on Friday, 1 August 2014.

7:30-10:30pm (meals from 6:30)

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Allan Smith (drums)

Entry is $20
Bookings are recommended:
burrinjacafe@gmail.com
03 9735 5707

Burrinja Café
351 Glenfern Rd
Upwey 3158

You can hear see and hear a minute of the Ringwood event at:
Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes at the Ringwood RSL

Isabella and Marcus Fundraiser

Jazz Notes supported Jan Blake’s fundraiser for the Isabella and Marcus Paediatric Brainstem Tumour Fund. On this night, Jazz Notes comprised: Jan Blake (vocals), Ann Craig (flute), Brett Willis (saxophone and clarinet), Kevin Blazé (guitar), Frank Morgan (bass).

http://www.isabellaandmarcusfund.org.au

 

Photographs by Marion Blazé

 

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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – 21 June 2014

A great night with Pippa at the Ringwood RSL on Saturday 21 June!

It was a good-sized and enthusiastic audience (at least, judging by the whooping and hollering on our recording) for dinner and the show. The music gelled well and we even managed two unrehearsed requests. There were calls for ‘one more’ even after ‘just one more’!

A few dancers, too.

We received a couple of emails the next day:
‘Have listened to Pippa many times and havn’t heard her sound better —-flute and strings rhythm worked really well’
‘Thank you – a wonderful night, thoroughly enjoyed by all !’

Thanks to John Craig for suggesting the event and providing some of the equipment.

A lot of preparation went into this event: graphics for printed materials, lighting, candles and gemstones for the tables, … . So many hours put in – especially by Ann! And then there was the preparation of the Ringwood RSL’s Function Room. Thanks to Justin, Ashley, Andrew and Marion for helping with setting up, working the door and packing up.

Marion’s really getting the hang of the photographs, too. Some examples below.

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

 

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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes on World Music Day

Pippa Wilson will perform with ‘Jazz Notes’ on Saturday 21st June 2014 at the Ringwood RSL (16 Station Street, Ringwood).
Pippa Wilson – vocals
Ann Craig – flute
Kevin Blazé – guitar
Andrew Eames -bass
Rob Mercer – drums
‘The notes dip and flow with the ease that comes from artistry of a high calibre which has made her one of the most sought after and admired performers on the Australian jazz scene’
Doors open at 7 pm. Music starts at 7:30 pm.
Entry: $20
Tickets available at the door (booking recommended). For Bookings, call 0412 063 603 or email – bookings@jazznotes.net.au .
Drinks at Club prices. Meals available from 6:00 to 8:30 pm; can be served at the show.
Dance floor
The Ringwood RSL has loads of off-street parking and is opposite Ringwood Railway Station.
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Jess Wood Quintet – Castlemaine Jazz Festival 2014

Jess formed this quintet on the Sunday – it was a delightful surprise for everyone! Thanks for inviting Kevin.

Alex (sax)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Ben Hooper (keys)
Jess Wood (bass)
Monique Zucco (drums)

 

 

Photographs by Marion Blazé

 

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Jazz Notes Quintet – Castlemaine Jazz Festival 2014

Three great sets with the Jazz Notes Quintet: Luella at the front. Two sets on Saturday night (at the Public Inn and the Cumberland), both with Chelsea on drums. Then, Sunday night at the Bridge Hotel with Mark on drums.

Enthusiastic and appreciative audiences at all of them.

Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Chelsea Allen and Mark Voogd (drums)

 

Photographs by Marion Blazé

 

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Jazz Notes at Burrinja Café

Our first Saturday night at Burrinja Café. Very warm and friendly atmosphere, thanks to all who came!

Special thanks to Pippa Wilson and Sarah for making guest appearances at the microphone.

 

Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

 

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Jazz Notes at Inverloch Jazz Festival 2014 – Friday

It was a good crowd in Warrawee for our first set at Inverloch. Some blues, some more modern and, of course, some jazz.  We even had some people dancing!

Probably the best venue for sound: great for Luella’s debut at a jazz festival.

 

Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Allan Smith (drums)

 

Photographs by Neville Sampson and Marion Blazé

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Jazz Notes at the Inverloch Jazz Festival

Jazz Notes will be presenting two different line-ups at the Inverloch Jazz Festival:

On Friday night (7 March at 11pm), Luella McCormack will be vocalising and Allan Smith drumming.

On Saturday night (8 March at 11pm), we’ll be fronted by Chelly Parisi with Nicole Thorne (piano) and Rob Mercer (drums) storming behind.

On both nights, Ann Craig (flute) will lead the front line while Andrew Eames (bass) will hold down the bottom end; Kevin Blazé (guitar) will try to control the band!

 

Jazz Notes at Kelly’s

Jazz Notes had the featured spot at Kelly’s Bar and Restaurant, bringing a rather different style of music to the venue.

Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)

Wed 25 Sep 2013

Photographs by Marion Blazé, Lynne Gough and Helen Davis

 

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We’re heading for the hills!

Last Sunday, Jazz Notes played the afternoon at the Burrinja Café in Upwey.

Great fun – thanks to the enthusiastic audience, who came and stayed!

The management must have liked us because they’ve invited us back – although their calendar’s pretty full for this year.

Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Joseph Darmenia (percussion)

Thanks to John Craig for providing the PA and twiddling knobs throughout the afternoon.

And to Ashley Thomas and Ann Craig for taking photographs.

If you’re out that way, we’ll be playing at Kelly’s in September.

 

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Jazz Notes to appear at Burrinja Café

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On the afternoon of Sun 18 August 2013, Jazz Notes will play at Burrinja Café, Upwey.

There’ll be jazz standards, blues and some more modern vocal and instrumental surprises!

All accompanied by lunch or afternoon tea with coffee, cakes and wine.

And, of course, the fabulous indigenous art!

 

Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Joseph Darmenia (percussion)