House party

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

 

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

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

 

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Caught In The Act! at the Grampians Jazz Festival 2016

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

 

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

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

 

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Jazz Notes with Debbie Woodroffe at the Grampians Jazz Festival

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

 

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Ann Craig Trio at the Grampians Jazz Festival 2016

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

 

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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes at the Grampians Jazz Festival 2016

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

 

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Jazz Notes with Wade Morgan at the Australian Jazz Convention 2015

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

 

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The Ann Craig Duo at the Australian Jazz Convention 2015

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

 

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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – Sold Out!

We were sold out again for this night with Pippa. (We even brought in an extra table in the afternoon.)

What a great night it was: Pippa was in fine voice and the band managed to keep up with her. Only a couple of surprises for Pippa but, this time, she had some surprise lyrics for each member of the band. Audience participation, a mystery backing vocalist and even the sound of sleigh bells: we had it all!

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a great night.

And, thanks to those who used the booking system – it makes the administration so much easier!

 

Saturday, 14 November 2015

Photos by Marion Blazé

 

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Jazz Notes spring to Burrinja Café

We left Mark, Tony and Frank to hold the fort at the Ringwood RSL while Ann, Kevin, Daniel and Wade played a previously-booked engagement at Burrinja Café.

The beautiful spring day provided an opportunity for some photographs in the garden.

 

27 September 2015

Photos by Lea Morgan and Marion Blazé

 

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Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes – coming in November

Pippa Wilson, Jazz Notes, announcing event
Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes in cabaret at Ringwood RSL on 14 November 2015

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!’

 

At the Ringwood RSL

On Friday, 14 November 2015, we’ll be in the newly-renovated 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!

This will be the last event for Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes in 2015 so we thought we might include a couple of our favourite Christmas songs.

 

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Ron Sandilands (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.

 

Don’t miss out

There were no empty tables at our last event!

We’ve decided to make this a more intimate event with fewer (and smaller) tables so book early!

 

Tickets and Booking

Tickets at the door on the night: $30 (subject to prior sale)

Or book online and save.

 

Online bookings

http://www.trybooking.com/JFML  (online bookings close automatically on Fri 13 Nov 2015 at 5:00pm)

Individual tickets: $26*

Or book a table of 8 for less than the price of 7: $182*

Jazz Notes subscribers who book before Fri 30 Oct 2015: $22 (requires promo code – see Jazz Notes Newsletter).

You can subscribe and contact us to receive the promo code up to Wed 28 Oct 2015

* TryBooking will add $0.30 service fee per ticket.

 

Enquiries

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    Jazz Notes at the Australian Jazz Museum

    In June, Ann and Kevin ran some workshops in the use of technology for gigging musicians. These were conducted at the Australian Jazz Museum.

    Subsequently, Ann and Kevin were asked to play for one of their open days.

    But it grew: on Wednesday, 26 August 2015, the FULL band played at the Museum.

    Wade Morgan (vocals)
    Ann Craig (flute)
    Kevin Blazé (guitar)
    Frank Morgan (bass)
    Rob Mercer (drums)

    Thanks to Ashley Thomas for photos.

     

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    Sunday afternoons in Ringwood

    We’ve had the last three Sunday afternoons playing a range of instrumentals in the relaxed setting of the Ringwood RSL.

    For the first two weeks, it was:

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

     

    On the third occasion, it was:

    Ann Craig (flute)
    Kevin Blazé (guitar)
    Tony Luxmoore (keyboard)

     

    Photographs by Marion Blazé
    Sun, 09 Aug 2015
    Sun, 16 Aug 2015

    Photos by Inga McPherson
    Sun, 23 Aug 2015

     

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