Following our first visit to Prosciutto Bros, Eltham, in September, we were invited to present monthly Sunday afternoon events for the early months of 2018. Wade Morgan (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) Jan to Apr 2018 Photos by Marion Blazé and Ashley Thomas
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 […]
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
We were invited back to Eira Café to soothe the delicate sensibilities on the morning of New Year’s Day, 2018. Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) 1 Jan 2018 Photos by Marion Blazé
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 […]
Jazz Notes with Rick Correnza played a corporate end-of-year function at Sarti in Melbourne. We were asked for the big, party band so we were: Rick Correnza (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Ashley Thomas (saxophone) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Tony Luxmoore (keyboard) Frank Morgan (bass) Simon Atkinson (drums) Some gentle music over lunch and building to the […]
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 […]
Wade Morgan singing ballads, bossas and pop classics at Prosciutto Bros, Eltham. Great pizzas and a huge array of craft beers! Wade Morgan (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Frank Morgan (bass) Thanks to Marion Blazé for photos. 170910 Jazz Notes with Wade Morgan
The opportunity to play as a duo AND so close to home – in the lovely setting of Rosebank North. Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Thanks to Marion Blazé for photos and video excerpt of Sting’s Fragile. 170723 Rosebank duo
Ann, Tony and Kevin played for Chris’s 60th birthday party. Cocktail party background music to start and then building to some more funky tunes. And, of course, playing requests! 170805 Chris’s 60th birthday
Coming to Ringwood North on Sunday 23 July, 2017, 2-5pm. Ann Craig (flute) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Taking requests. Join us for a drink, coffee, afternoon tea or a meal at: Rosebank Restaurant and Receptions 147-151 Warrandyte Rd Ringwood North 3134 Thanks to Joseph Darmenia for the photograph.
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 […]
Debbie Woodroffe and Buddy Love presented a combined event at Farouk’s Olive, Thornbury with a mix of band members! Debbie Woodroffe and Buddy Love (vocals) Ann Craig (flute) Keith Hughes (saxophone) Kevin Blazé (guitar) Matthew Birtchnell (bass) Alan Richards (drums) Thanks to Marion Blazé for photos. 170618
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 […]
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.
