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Jazz Notes CD ‘A Smooth One’ – it’s here!

April 21, 2020June 17, 2021 by adminin Jazz Notes 2, Jazz Notes 6

It took a little longer than we expected but we are thrilled to have our CD available NOW for purchase.

We hope you enjoy our first CD: we certainly loved recording the tracks!

There are 18 tracks from Ann and Kevin and one bonus track from Caught In The Act! with Ashley Thomas (saxophone), Tony Luxmoore (keyboard), Frank Morgan (bass) and Simon Atkinson (drums).

At this time of social distancing, there are no festivals or venues at which we can have a CD launch so we have had a virtual CD launch: thanks to John Kumnick of 96.5 Inner FM.

It’s the perfect time to imagine you are having your own private concert, so pour a glass of something special and maybe some lovely cheese as an accompaniment, sit back and enjoy A Smooth One.

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We are already working on our second CD (from a distance) and we have a rather large repertoire but would welcome your suggestions.

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Rick Correnza with Jazz Notes at Inverloch

March 17, 2020March 14, 2021 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Inverloch in March 2020 was the last festival before Victoria went into COVID lockdown.

Rick was in fine voice for our sets in the Hub.

Rick Correnza (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Ashley Thomas (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Frank Morgan (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Caught In The Act! popup band at Inverloch

March 15, 2020March 14, 2021 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Inverloch in March 2020 was the last festival before Victoria went into COVID lockdown.

Caught In The Act! appeared as a pop-up band on a lawn in the centre of town and attracted a good crowd

Ann Craig (flute)
Ashley Thomas (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Tony Luxmoore (keyboard)
Frank Morgan (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Rick Correnza with Jazz Notes at the Inverloch Jazz Festival 2019

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Rick Correnza (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Ashley Thomas (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Frank Morgan (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

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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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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

Jazz Notes with Wade Morgan at Dizzy’s

July 12, 2015September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

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

Pippa Wilson to sing with Jazz Notes (again!)

April 25, 2014May 22, 2014 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Pippa Wilson fronted Jazz Notes for our inaugural performance so we’re delighted to have her sing with us again.

Saturday, June 21, 2014
7:30-10:30

Ringwood RSL
16 Station St
Ringwood 3134

Drinks until late
Meals available 6:00-8:30
Download the menu

$20

Bookings:
0412 063 603 or by email

More about Pippa Wilson

If you’d like to send a flyer to your friends, download one here.

Deborah Woodroffe with Bob Sedergreen and friends

March 20, 2014September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Debbie featured at the Kingston Arts ‘Curtain Call’ competition and has invited a few friends to join her in her debut at the Chandelier Room in Moorabbin at 9:30pm on Saturday, 29 March, 2014.

Deborah Woodroffe (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Bob Sedergreen (keyboard)
Ivan Rosa (bass)
Monique Zucco (drums)

Photograph by Costa Hagi

Jazz Notes in the newspaper!

March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

This picture from the South Gippsland Sentinel-Times (12 March 2014) is of Jazz Notes on the Saturday night of the 21st Inverloch Jazz Festival. It features Rob Mercer (drums), Chelly Parisi (vocals) and Ann Craig (flute) .

Thanks to Neville Sampson for sending us the article.

Jazz Notes at Inverloch Jazz Festival 2014 – Saturday

March 18, 2014September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Our second set, fronted by Chelly Parisi, was mainly jazz standards but with the added drive of Nicole Thorne on keyboard.

Kevin was thrilled to play a duet with Nicole.

Again, there were dancers!

Chelly Parisi (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Nicole Thorne (keyboard)
Andrew Eames (bass)
Rob Mercer (drums)

Photographs by Neville Sampson and Marion Blazé

Jazz Notes at the Inverloch Jazz Festival

February 27, 2014February 27, 2014 by adminin Jazz Notes 5, Jazz Notes 6

Jazz Notes will be presenting two different line-ups at the Inverloch Jazz Festival:

On Friday night (7 March at 11pm), Luella McCormack will be vocalising and Allan Smith drumming.

On Saturday night (8 March at 11pm), we’ll be fronted by Chelly Parisi with Nicole Thorne (piano) and Rob Mercer (drums) storming behind.

On both nights, Ann Craig (flute) will lead the front line while Andrew Eames (bass) will hold down the bottom end; Kevin Blazé (guitar) will try to control the band!

Jazz Notes returns to Bar Oussou

May 19, 2013June 19, 2013 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

In 2012, Jazz Notes had a residency at Bar Oussou, playing for eight Sundays.

On Sun 12 May 2013, we returned to Bar Oussou for just one night. It was a relaxed evening with much fun, playing to friends, regulars at Bar Oussou and drop-ins.

Joseph Darmenia augmented the usual band, playing percussion for the night.

Juliane Pasternak and Luella McCormack (vocals)

Ann Craig (flute)

Kevin Blazé (guitar)

Andrew Eames (bass)

Joseph Darmenia (percussion)

Rob Mercer (drums)

It’s The Vibe! at the Inverloch Jazz Festival 2013

March 9, 2013September 22, 2016 by adminin Jazz Notes 6

Sat 9 Mar 2013

The late set on a very hot night started with ‘A Smooth One’ with cool vibes; then a hot cadenza on sax to start Ringo Oiwake (Apple Blossoms); and a range of lovely vocals from Anne.

Anne Hayres (vocals)

Nakase Izumi (alto saxophone)

Kelvin Legg (vibes)

Kevin Blazé (guitar)

Andrew Eames (bass)

Rob Mercer (drums)

Photos by Clive Budd and Neville Sampson