Live jazz music in Melbourne, Australia. Vocal and instrumental bands, large and small.
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
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
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
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!’
On Friday, 14 November 2015, we’ll be in the newly-renovated 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!
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 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.
03 9876 1467
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.
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
Pippa Wilson joined Jazz Notes again for a wonderful night of music and fun at the Dandenong Club.
We had searched early in the year for a new venue and were very excited when we found the Dandenong Club. The management was great to work with this helped make the night one to remember.
Pippa was in fine form, the band was ready for some fun and the room was full; and the feedback from the audience was great.
We really love what we do on these nights: playing with some of the nicest people to a receptive and enthusiastic audience.
We’re hoping to do another with Pippa, later in the year. If you’d like to know when this is on and how to get discounted tickets, please subscribe here.
Thanks to Marion and Ashley for their help before, during and after the event.
Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Friday 14 August 2015
Photographs by Marion Blazé
From Sunday 9 August, Jazz Notes will be playing Sundays 2-5pm at the Ringwood RSL.
We’ll be playing as a trio and looking to explore some musical colours as well as covering a variety of music.
There’ll be the usual jazz and pop and, if the audience is receptive, might something a bit more classical. Of course, we’ll take requests.
The Ringwood RSL is located directly over the road from Ringwood Station and the bus interchange. There is also plenty of parking.
So why not make Sundays at the RSL your new thing! Nothing like LIVE music to soothe the soul.
Free entry
Ringwood RSL
16 Station Street
Ringwood 3134
Very happy to be invited back to Open Studio.
Thanks to all the Meetup people who came along.
Sat 25 July 2015
Photos by Marion Blazé
Peter O’Brien of 3ECB (Eastern FM) kindly invited Ann and Kevin to his afternoon radio program.
We played 5 songs (apparently the first time for live music in their studio) and talked about what we’ve been up to and what’s coming up.
Photographs by Marleen Pruys
Mon, 13 July 2015
Jazz Notes made a welcome return to Dizzy’s, fronted by Wade Morgan (vocals) and introducing Joshua Sihombing (piano), playing to an enthusiastic audience.
Wade Morgan (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Joshua Sihombing (piano)
Daniel Pickard (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Thu, 9 July 2015
