The Castlemaine Rotary Art Show opened the night before the Castlemaine Jazz Festival and Andrew was invited to put together the band for it.
Ann Craig (flute)
Ashley Thomas (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Photos by Marion Blazé
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The beautiful voices of Risa Kodani and Ann’s flute enthralled listeners at the Cumberland Hotel and the Faulder Watson Hall.
Risa Kodani (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Marek Podstawek (drums)
Photos by Marion Blazé
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Funky grooves with interplay between Ann and Ashley when Caught In The Act! played at the Cumberland and Bridge Hotels.
Ann Craig (flute)
Ashley Thomas (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Tony Luxmoore (keyboard)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Marek Podstawek (drums)
Photos by Marion Blazé and Shaanine Dove
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We’ve had some pretty special events with Pippa Wilson:
‘great interaction between Pippa and band.’ (John)
‘… with all of you so obviously having so much fun it took the evening to a new level and place.’ (Barry)
‘As usual thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment … lots of fun and great music’. (Janice)
‘Have listened to Pippa many times and haven’t heard her sound better — flute and strings rhythm worked really well’
‘Thank you – a wonderful night, thoroughly enjoyed by all!’
Feedback from our two events with Pippa, last year, was great as was the audience reaction at the Grampians Jazz Festival 2016 so we’ve decided to do it again.
‘Anything Goes’ this time: we’re taking requests (in advance). Please contact us with suggestions for songs!
On Saturday, 2 July 2016, we’ll be returning to the Ringwood RSL.
Doors open at 6:30 and the entertainment warms up at 7:30 with Jazz Notes until 8:00, when Pippa will move the show into top gear.
Together, we’ll take you through a range of jazz, blues and a little gospel with the usual fun and banter that has characterised these shows. And, of course, of course, there’ll be some surprises for Pippa!
Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Facilities
You can dine in the function room during the show (until 9:00) or in the bistro, before the show.
There is a full bar in the function room and we’ll try to leave some room for dancing.
The venue is serviced by train and bus (within 100m), has excellent parking and has excellent disabled access.
Don’t miss out
There were no empty tables at our last event – so book early!
Online bookings
Ticket bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/JFML
Online bookings are now open. Online bookings close automatically on Fri 1 July 2016 at 5:00pm.
Individual tickets: $28*
Or book a table of 8 for $23 per ticket: $184*
Jazz Notes subscriber discounts available until Sat 25 June 2016.
* TryBooking will add $0.30 service fee per ticket.
At the door
Tickets at the door on the night: $30 (subject to prior sale).
Please note that the last two events were sold out.
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What a great setting for a house party: amongst Marj’s vibrant artworks.
We were asked to play popular music from the 60s to the 90s which we obediently did. Seeing the band’s name, one of the party-goers asked for some jazz and we were pleased to oblige.
Towards the end of the party, we were playing requests to back guest singers. We were fortunate that Ann knew so many of the songs; Tony and Kevin were able to find the charts on their iPads.
It was great fun: we’d like to do more of these!
Sat 7 May 2016
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Tony Luxmoore (keyboard)
Photos by Marion Blazé
The late set at Warrawee on Sunday 13 March 2016.
Wade Morgan (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Gordon Gunn (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Photos by Marion Blazé
At the Stadium on 12 March 2016.
Great vocals from Wade and a very special version of Charlie Parker’s Ornithology played by Robyn Payne!
Wade Morgan (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Robyn Payne (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Photos by Marion Blazé
New charts, new arrangements!
Caught In The Act! for funky rhythms and smooth jazz – this time, with no vocals.
Ann Craig (flute)
Jon Magill (sax)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Tony Luxmoore (keyboard)
Rob Mercer (drums)
13 and 14 Feb, 2016
Photos by Marion Blazé
Marek Podstawek has played drums with us several times and occasionally on other instruments. After exploring his versatility at the Australian Jazz Convention, we thought we’d do it again at the Grampians. Marek’s very entertaining and a lot of fun!
Ann Craig (flute, percussion)
Marek Podstawek (vibes, melodica, percussion)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
13 and 14 Feb 2016
Photos by Marion Blazé
An unexpected set with short notice at the Punjab restaurant – carried off with aplomb by Debbie Woodroffe. And, thanks to Stan for stepping into the breach.
Sun, 14 Feb 2016
Debbie Woodroffe (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Stan Van Hooft (bass)
Photos by Marion Blazé
Two sets: opening the Festival at the Mountain Grand on Fri, 12 Feb, 2016.
Then, the open stage on Sat, 13 Feb 2016 with special guest vocalist, Pippa Wilson.
Lots of scatting on the outdoor stage: evidence of kangaroos!
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (vocals)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Photos by Marion Blazé
Large and enthusiastic audiences for Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes.
Antics, as usual – lots of fun!
And, surprise guest vocalist, Anita Harris.
Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Photos by Marion Blazé
12 and 13 Feb 2016
Two sets on 28 December 2015: one in the Provincial Hotel, the other in the Miners’ Tavern.
Wade Morgan (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Photos by Marion Blazé
The Ann Craig Duo played on 27 Dec in the Provincial Hotel and then the last set of the night (28 Dec 2015) in the Miners’ Tavern.
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photos by Marion Blazé
