Live jazz music in Melbourne, Australia. Vocal and instrumental bands, large and small.
It seems that Kevin’s flute-playing will advance very slowly: this was the first ‘real’ lesson and lasted at least 5 minutes. The good news is that sounds were heard, at last. In fact, there might have been a bit of a duet.
Prior to this, there were the rather more familiar flute and guitar sounds. Thanks to all who came along.
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Sunday, 9 November 2014
This event drew together several musical contacts.
It’s been some years since Kevin backed Buddy, so he was pleased to renew the musical acquaintance of Buddy Love. Buddy’s singing style is reminiscent of Vince Jones and Chet Baker, two of Kevin’s favourite male singers.
Ann (flute) has recently recorded with Buddy for his upcoming CD.
Kevin and Jess (bass) had played together at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival, a few months ago. And Spike (drums) came to the notice of Kevin and Ann at one of the events of the Melbourne Music Performers.
It was our first time at The Famous Blue Raincoat, a really nice venue where we were well looked after by James, Vanessa and Holly.
Unfortunately, the venue is changing hands and live music might not be in the future plans.
Buddy Love (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Jess Wood (bass)
Spike Kiernan (drums)
Photographs by Saraid.
Saturday, 1 November 2014
It was our third event with Pippa, this year, and they just keep getting better!
On this lovely night, Jazz Notes played to an almost full house and the enthusiasm was palpable.
‘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)
Pippa’s great fun to work with so we’re hoping to do more with her in 2015.
Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Ron Sandilands (drums)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Saturday, 25 October 2014
The birthday party of Kevin’s long-standing friend, Maurice, was a noisy affair! So much so that few would have heard Sevil. Those who did passed very favourable (and accurate!) comments.
Sevil wasn’t the only singer, that day: Maurice was joined by Neville (various guitars, piano, ukulele) and Kevin (guitar) for a few songs and then joined by others in some of the vocals.
Sevil Sabah (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Saturday, 25 October 2014
Thanks to Roger Clark for inviting us to play at his iconic jazz club.
For Sevil and Daniel, it was their first time at Dizzy’s and Sevil sang up a storm, under the watchful eye of Dizzy, himself.
Daniel, recently arrived from Newcastle, claimed it to be his first gig at a real jazz club in Melbourne. Not so Ann, who’s had several recent appearances at Dizzy’s (with one of her other bands!).
Some of us played with Monique at the recent Castlemaine Jazz Festival so we were very pleased that she joined us at Dizzy’s.
Sevil’s jazz career was nurtured by pianist, Ted Woollan, who made a guest appearance to accompany Sevil in a couple of songs. Similarly, Kevin began under the guidance of Colin Garrett and his presence on this night was a delightful surprise.
Sevil Sabah (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Monique Zucco (drums)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Thursday, 9 October 2014
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).
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
