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It was a fun night at La Niche. Very relaxed.

Intimate (squeezy): Kevin had to find a new way of playing the guitar to avoid hitting Ann!

Antony joined us for a couple of songs.

Thanks to those who came along. From the sounds of things, we’ll be back!

Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

Saturday, 27 September 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

What a glorious afternoon it was: the sun was shining and there were many new faces at The Treble Clef.

Marion didn’t want to miss the opportunity to get some photographs – especially of Kevin’s first flute lesson!

Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

Jazz Notes supported Alexa Blazé’s ‘For The Best’ team in a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘Light The Night’ campaign (http://www.lightthenight.org.au).

Guest performances by Pippa Wilson, Jan Blake, Alexa Blazé and Luke McDonald.

The event was held at The Treble Clef Jazz Lounge on Friday 22 August, 2014 and raised over $1000.

Sevil Sabah (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

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

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

You can hear see and hear one minute of our recent Ringwood event by going to the Watch & Listen page (menu at the top of this page).

Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes at the Ringwood RSL

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

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

A cosy afternoon at Burrinja Café: Jazz Notes playing as a trio with some songs from Juliane Pasternak (after a long break) and Sevil Sabah (for the first time).

Juliane Pasternak (vocals)
Sevil Sabah (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
David Taylor (bass)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

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.

Continue reading “Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes on World Music Day”

Seeing a gap in the program, Kevin decided to fulfil an ambition: to play with Nicole Thorne. Andrew Eames and Simon Atkinson held the band together.

With no time for rehearsal and some challenging music, this was musically risky but there were some very good musical moments and a lot of fun.

Nicole Thorne (piano)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Saturday at The Comma
Sunday at The Bridge Hotel

Photographs by Marion Blazé

Kevin was originally scheduled to play in a guitar duo but illness interfered.

Ann Craig (flute) stepped in and, on Saturday night, we were joined by Brian Paulusz  (who was available to play guitar at 5 minutes notice but for only 20 minutes), giving Frank O’Brien (bass) just enough time to travel from his previous set!

On the Sunday, Ann, Kevin and Frank settled into some playing when Anne Hayres appeared, joining the trio with some vocals.

On both occasions, the audience was enthusiastic and supportive.

Anne Hayres (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Brian Paulusz (guitar)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Frank O’Brien (bass)

Photographs by Marion Blazé

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

Kevin filled the vacant guitar spot for the Synopsis Combo at the Cumberland Hotel (Saturday) and the Public Inn (Sunday) playing Colin’s sax favourites.

Colin and Kevin played in The Jazz Drive together so it was great to renew the musical experience.

Colin Garrett (tenor saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Jess Wood (bass)
Monique Zucco (drums)

Photographs by Marion Blazé