In 2012, Jazz Notes had a residency at Bar Oussou, playing for eight Sundays.
On Sun 12 May 2013, we returned to Bar Oussou for just one night. It was a relaxed evening with much fun, playing to friends, regulars at Bar Oussou and drop-ins.
Joseph Darmenia augmented the usual band, playing percussion for the night.
Juliane Pasternak and Luella McCormack (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Joseph Darmenia (percussion)
Rob Mercer (drums)
The bucolic setting is unusual for a jazz venue, but there we were on Sunday 28 May, at The Treble Clef Jazz Lounge in Chirnside Park.
It was a real treat to have three singers: Delia Gawthorne, Jan Blake and Luella McCormack (making her debut). Their three very different voices were backed by Ann Craig (flute), Kevin Blazé (guitar), Andrew Eames (bass), Rob Mercer (drums) and enthusiastically received by the large audience (standing-room only!).
We’ve been rehearsing with our singers and it sounds like it will be an exciting afternoon at The Treble Clef: Jazz Notes with three very different voices!
Although she is a newcomer to the jazz scene in Melbourne, Delia Gawthorne has performed on a variety of international stages including several well-known London jazz clubs. You can hear Delia at deliagawthorne.com.
Well-known at The Treble Clef, Jan Blake has sung in a range of venues and ensembles, including her own band, Body And Soul. You can hear Jan on YouTube. For example, this one: When A Woman Loves A Man.
New to jazz, Luella McCormack makes her debut at The Treble Clef.
Sunday 28 April, 2013
Treble Clef Jazz Lounge
17 Paynes Rd
Chirnside Park 3116
One of our fans sent this article from The South Gippsland Sentinel-Times (March 13, 2013, p. 15):
Some of the highlights of the 20th Inverloch Jazz Festival weren’t even on the program, like this put together band in the Marquee on Sunday night featuring sublime vocals, inspiring flute, drums, guitar playing.
Not mentioned was the bass and not seen were the drums, without whom there wouldn’t have been a band!
Juliane Pasternak (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Alan Richards (drums)
On the afternoon of Sunday 28 April, we will be at the Treble Clef Jazz Lounge, 17 Paynes Rd, Chirnside Park.
We will be fronted by three vocalists!
Jan Blake
Delia Gawthorne
Luella McCormack
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Sat, 23 March, 2013
Not really a busking group but there we were!
We were scheduled to play two short sets but were given another, when another artist didn’t show.
Jan Blake (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photos by Marion Blazé and Frank Morgan
Sun 17 March 2013
Another great evening at Vesbar (3/80 Station Street Somerville 3912).
Good company, good food, a glass of wine, … .
Beverly Fraser (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Fri, 15 Mar 2013
Jazz Notes played at the World’s Longest Lunch, a gourmet feast for 150 diners held in Gallipoli Park, Marysville.
It was a well-organized event with everything set up for us. The setting was lovely and the weather, perfect..
Dave Buchanan was the sixth member of the band, twiddling knobs to get the sound right.
Pam, one of the guests, was kind enough to take photos.
Kevin was thrilled to be invited to back Pippa Wilson at Inverloch’s closing picnic on Mon, 11 Mar 2013.
Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ron Anderson (sax, flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Neville Drummond (bass)
Alan Richards (drums)
Photos by Clive Budd
Sun, 10 Mar 2013
The last set of the night and the temperature had dropped to bearable!
A good mix of quiet numbers and some up-tempo songs to an enthusiastic audience.
Alan Richards was kind enough to play drums for us.
Photos by Neville Sampson
Sat 9 Mar 2013
The late set on a very hot night started with ‘A Smooth One’ with cool vibes; then a hot cadenza on sax to start Ringo Oiwake (Apple Blossoms); and a range of lovely vocals from Anne.
Anne Hayres (vocals)
Nakase Izumi (alto saxophone)
Kelvin Legg (vibes)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Photos by Clive Budd and Neville Sampson
Sun 24 Feb, 2013
It was in the middle of a heat wave but the audience had gathered early in the marquee and there was good involvement – especially the dancing children.
We were delighted to see some familiar supporters in the crowd, including Andrew from Canada, friends from the ‘Jazz Drive’ days and members of our families.
Parts of the event were broadcast by Plenty Valley FM and Kevin was interviewed after the performance.
Thanks to Joe for inviting us.
Juliane Pasternak (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Pictures by Andrew Wray and Ashley Thomas
Jazz Notes will play at the World’s Longest Lunch at Marysville on the afternoon of Friday 15 March, 2013.
Saturday 9 February, Sunday 10 February 2013
Jazz Notes made its first appearance at the Grampians Jazz Festival, playing sets on Saturday and Sunday.
Juliane Pasternak (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums – Saturday)
Allan Smith (drums – Sunday)
Photos by Marion Blazé and Brad Courtney
It’s The Vibe! returned to the Grampians Jazz Festival, playing one set on Saturday, 8 February and another on Sunday, 9 February, 2013.
Anne Hayres (vocals)
Jon Magill (sax, flute)
Kelvin Legg (vibes, sax)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Paul Bonnington (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums – Saturday)
Chelsea Allen (drums – Sunday)
From slow ballads (Windmills Of Your Mind) to bossas (Wave) to funkier numbers (The Chicken and Chameleon).
Photos by Marion Blazé
