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Coming in November – Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes

September 19, 2016October 28, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 5

Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes
Maybe this time…

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Saturday 12 November 2016, 7:30-10:45pm

Ringwood RSL
16 Station St, Ringwood 3134

Excellent parking and excellent disabled access.
Train and bus stations are within 100m.

‘… 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)

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Just love Pippa singing with ‘Jazz Notes’! They are just a perfect fit! (Jenny)
‘Terrific – great. Loved everything.’ (Bev)

Taking requests

‘Loved the range of music and requests.’ (Naomi & Liz)

Last time, we took requests in the weeks leading up to the event and were able to play most of them.

We are again taking requests for Pippa to sing. Please click here to submit requests for Pippa via Facebook.

Dining

A full bar (but not meals) service will be available in the Function Room.Please note that, due to changed catering arrangements, meals will NOT be available in the Function Room during the show.

If you are intending to dine, please book a table in the Bistro (which opens at 5:00pm). It is a popular venue so we suggest that you book well in advance: (03) 9870 6604. The show commences at 7:30pm.

As a guide to prices, the Bistro’s winter menu is here but it might change before November.

Seating

We’ve arranged for some smaller tables of 6 to bring everyone closer to the stage.Seats will be allocated in order of purchase.

Book early to secure these tables.

Dancing

Of course, there’ll be a dance floor.

‘Thank you – a wonderful night, thoroughly enjoyed by all!’

Tickets

At the door (subject to prior sale!)

A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door: $30 each

Online tickets – available until 5pm on Friday 11 November 2016

One to seven tickets: $28* each
Group of 8: $24.50* each 8 seats for the price of 7
Jazz Notes subscribers: $24.50* each
If you’re not a subscriber, sign up before Wednesday 9 November to get your discount promo code.*Our booking service (TryBooking) adds a $0.30 fee per person.Go to the Booking Page

Programme

‘Have listened to Pippa many times and haven’t heard her sound better — flute and strings rhythm worked really well’

7:00pm Doors open
7:30pm Jazz Notes
8:00pm Pippa Wilson joins Jazz Notes
10:45pm Approximate finishing time

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, there’ll be some surprises for Pippa!

‘great interaction between Pippa and band.’ (John)

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Enquiries

Kevin Blazé
03 9876 1467
info@jazznotes.net.au

Jazz Notes with Wade Morgan at Eira Café

August 8, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 7

We’ve been playing monthly Soirées at Eira Café with the Melbourne Music Performers for a year but this is the first time that Jazz Notes has played there.

So, we decided to make it a big one!

Wade Morgan (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Paul Carter (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Tony Luxmoore (keyboard)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Marek Podstawek (drums)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Ann and Kevin return to Open Studio

August 8, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 2

After a year’s absence, Ann and Kevin returned to Open Studio, Northcote.

A listening audience(!) making requests.

Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – ‘Anything Goes’

August 8, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 5

A great night at the Ringwood RSL.

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Jazz Notes Trio at the Brunswick Green Hotel

August 5, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 3

Our first gig as Jazz Notes in the great atmosphere of the Brunswick Green Hotel.

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

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Ann Craig Trio at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival

August 5, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 3

The Ann Craig Trio played for the opening of the Castlemaine Jazz Festival 2016 by the mayor, Councillor Christine Henderson, held in the Market Hall of the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre. At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, Councillor Henderson joined the Ann Craig Trio, singing I’m Beginning To See The Light. We played there again on the very cold Sunday morning.

The Ann Craig Trio played sets in the Cumberland and Bridge Hotels and, as last year, on the train to Maldon and back.

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

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Andrew Eames Band opening Castlemaine Rotary Art Show

August 5, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 4

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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Jazz Notes with Risa Kodani at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival

August 5, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 5

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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Caught In The Act! at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival

August 5, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

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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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – Sat 2 July 2016 – Book tickets here

May 28, 2016May 29, 2016 by adminin Home page carousel, Jazz Notes 5

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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!

Saturday, 2 July 2016 at the Ringwood RSL

On Saturday, 2 July 2016, we’ll be returning to the Ringwood RSL.

Ringwood RSL
16 Station St
Ringwood 3134

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!

Tickets and Booking

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.

Enquiries

03 9876 1467

House party

May 12, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 3

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

Jazz Notes with Wade Morgan at the Inverloch Jazz Festival 2016 – Warrawee

April 3, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 5

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

Jazz Notes with Wade Morgan at the Inverloch Jazz Festival 2016 – Stadium

April 3, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 5

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

Caught In The Act! at the Grampians Jazz Festival 2016

April 3, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

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

Flute, Vibes and Two Gits at the Grampians Jazz Festival 2016

April 3, 2016September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 4

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