Live jazz music in Melbourne, Australia. Vocal and instrumental bands, large and small.
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
Burrinja Café has undergone renovation and change of management. During that time, there was no live music.
Jazz Notes opened Burrinja’s Sunday afternoon program on 28 June 2015.
It started with Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar). They were joined by Daniel Pickard (bass) and, for the second set, Wade Morgan (vocals).
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Sun, 28 June 2015
The duo of Ann and Kevin debuted at Open Studio on Saturday, 18 April, playing the late afternoon set.
We’ll return on Anzac Day and have been invited to make a more regular arrangement.
Thanks to everyone who came and for the kind comments:
‘great to witness such musical expertise from this duo!’
‘you guys were fab, well done’
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Sat, 18 April 2015
Ann and Kevin will be appearing at Open Studio, Northcote on:
Sat 18 April 2015, 5-7pm
Sat 25Â April 2015, 5-7pm
The Grampians Jazz Festival 2015 saw Ann & Kevin playing as ‘The Ann Craig Duo’ (we played under ‘Jazz Notes’ with Pippa Wilson).
The Duo’s first set was early in the programming and the room was filled for what was described as ‘Gentle Jazz’. In fact, we covered jazz, pop, classical, folk, … .
Although one the photographs might suggest some tension, it was ALL light-hearted and the audience joined in the fun.
We were quite overwhelmed by the response. Many people returned for our second set and some followed us in our other bands.
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Fri, 13 February 2015 and Sat, 14 February 2015
We didn’t know it, at the time, but this was our last event at The Treble Clef.
A few days later, it was announced that The Treble Clef would be closing for a year or so, while Damon, Bernie and Chris take a break and seek a larger venue. Our thanks to them for supporting us and live music generally and best wishes for the future.
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Sunday, 14 December 2014
It was a quick dash to Somerville after work on Friday.
A beautiful spring evening playing at Vesbar – clearly a popular gathering place for groups of friends.
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Friday, 21 November 2014
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
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
On Sunday 16 February, Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar) whiled away the afternoon at the Treble Clef Jazz Lounge in Chirnside Park.
We were joined for a few songs by Risa Kodani – and hope we can do that again sometime soon!
Photographs by Marion Blazé
Ann Craig and Kevin Blazé have been in the house band for many prior events of the Melbourne Music Performers but, from 4 Oct 2013, they will be now organizing the monthly Meetup events at Kojo Brown in Richmond.
8-10pm. Set Programme with invited guests.
10pm-midnight. Open Mic.
For more information, see the Melbourne Music Performers page.
