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What a wonderful night of music, laughter, fun & friendship was had!

The vibe was palpable: the magnificent swing dancers strutted their fun and well-rehearsed moves, so many people having a super time. Pippa was on fire and  the crowd cheered for more! Jazz Notes rose to the challenge and backed Pippa perfectly. 

We welcomed Marek Podstawek on drums for his first time at the VJC and he was fantastic! Right in the pocket, as they say. With Malcolm Hornby on keys, Kevin Blazé on guitar/banjo! and Leon Heale on that magnificent double bass that just speaks “Jazz”. Ann Craig kept the crowd entertained with her fantastic flute and on-stage shenanigans . 

Our thanks to the VJC and especially to Liz, Ian & Warren for a great night. Looking forward to being back again to support live jazz at the VJC. 

Pippa Wilson – vocals
Ann Craig – flute
Kevin Blazé – guitar/banjo
Malcolm Hornby – keyboard
Leon Heale – bass
Marek Podstawek – drums

Thanks to Marion Blazé for the photos.

Sat 22 June 2024

The D.R. Big Band, Jazz Notes, featured singers, jazz jam, open mic – all on a Sunday afternoon at Ringwood RSL.

A guest singer will join the 17-piece DR Big Band for some big band favourites, old and new. And Jazz Notes – Caught In The Act! will bring you some funky Latin music and more.

It’ll be a huge afternoon of music at Ringwood RSL with the bands followed by a jam.

The music commences at 1:30pm.

Sunday 5th March 2023
Sunday 2nd April 2023
Sunday 7th May 2023
Sunday 4th June 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Sunday 13th August 2023
Sunday 10th September 2023
Sunday 1st October 2023
Sunday 12th November 2023
Sunday 10th December 2023

Please note that all dates are correct at the time of publication but we occasionally have to move them due to other commitments of the RSL.

Booking

Entry for the entire afternoon of music is $15. Please book through TryBooking to ensure your place – tickets will be on sale UNTIL 5:00pm on THE DAY BEFORE the event.
https://www.trybooking.com/BVWQE

Tickets will also be on sale at the venue, subject to availability.

It helps us with room arrangements if you book in advance.

Entry after 4:30pm is by donation.

Jazz jam and open mic

The jazz jam runs 4:30-5:30pm: singers and all instrumentalists are welcome. The house band will fill gaps in the line-up.

For the lead sheets, see: https://www.swiss-jazz.ch/partitions-real-book.htm#real-book

If you’d like to bring along a song, please bring 4 copies of the lead sheet.

Singers: please bring your microphone!

And, please let us know that you’re coming so that we can include you in our programme.

Food and drinks

A full lunch/dinner menu is available in the Bistro and a low-cost menu is available in the Anzac Bar.

Or you can order in the Function Room.

This event is run by:

Some photos from Jazz On Sundays

We were thrilled to be invited back to the Phillip Island Jazz Club and were warmly received by the very friendly audience. We played several songs from our ‘Pretty Eyes’ album plus a number of more traditional jazz songs – all to enthusiastic reception.

Some surprise visitors make the trip to the Island and were happy that Pippa got up to sing a couple of her crowd-pleasing favourites.

We were also able to see President Robin Blackman receive a donation from the Bendigo Bank. The Bendigo Bank is a great contributor to our local communities, including the Arts community.

Thanks to our amazing band: Ashley, Malcolm, Frank, Simon, Ann & Kevin, and to our partners for joining us for the afternoon.

And thanks to Marion (again) for these fabulous photos.

Thanks for having us again at the Phillip Island Jazz Club, Robin & Jill: we’d love to come back again!

Saturday’s set in Warrawee and Sunday’s in the Community Hub.

Ann Craig (flute)
Ashley Thomas (saxophone)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Malcolm Hornby (piano)
Frank Morgan (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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The first winter jazz festival for Inverloch and the crowds were out to see Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes at the Community Hub.

Pippa Wilson (vocals)
Ann Craig (flute)
Kevin Blazé (guitar)
Malcolm Hornby (piano)
Frank Morgan (bass)
Simon Atkinson (drums)

Photos by Marion Blazé

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Note: This is a past event. For the current event, go back to the Home page and choose there.

The D.R. Big Band, Jazz Notes, featured singers, jazz jam, open mic – all on a Sunday afternoon at Ringwood RSL.

A guest singer will join the 17-piece DR Big Band for some big band favourites, old and new. And Jazz Notes – Caught In The Act! will bring you some funky Latin music and more.

It’ll be a huge afternoon of music at Ringwood RSL with the bands followed by a jam.

The music commences at 1:30pm.

Booking

Entry for the entire afternoon of music is $10. Please book through TryBooking to ensure your place – tickets will be on sale UNTIL 5:00pm on THE DAY BEFORE the event.
https://www.trybooking.com/BVWQE

Tickets will also be on sale at the venue, subject to availability.

It helps us with room arrangements if you book in advance.

Entry after 4:30pm is by donation.

Jazz jam and open mic

The jazz jam runs 4:30-5:30pm: singers and all instrumentalists are welcome. The house band will fill gaps in the line-up.

For the lead sheets, see: https://www.swiss-jazz.ch/partitions-real-book.htm#real-book

If you’d like to bring along a song, please bring 4 copies of the lead sheet.

Singers: please bring your microphone!

And, please let us know that you’re coming so that we can include you in our programme.

Food and drinks

A full lunch/dinner menu is available in the Bistro and a low-cost menu is available in the Anzac Bar.

This event is run by the Melbourne Music Performers and Jazz Notes:

https://jazznotes.net.au

https://www.facebook.com/jazznotes

Live music for the community – as audience and participants

Sun 5 June 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Sun 3 July 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Sun 14 August 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Sun 11 September 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Sun 2 October 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Sun 6 November 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Sun 11 December 2022, 1:30-5:30pm

Some photos from Jazz On Sundays – 20 March 2022

Melbourne’s Lady of Jazz, Pippa Wilson, will sing some of her favourite crowd-pleasers including jazz standards, jazz-inspired pop, a bit of Latin – all with her beautiful velvet tone.

Backed by the Jazz Notes band: Ann Craig (flute), Kevin Blazé (guitar), Grahame Taylor (piano), Leon Heale (bass) and Larry Kean (drums).

Saturday 21 May 2022, 7:30-10:30pm (doors open 7:00pm)

Ringwood RSL
16 Station St, Ringwood 3134

Tickets

Buy online $25* (until Fri 20 May, 5:00pm)

www.trybooking.com/BYQRT

At the door (subject to availability): $30

*TryBooking charges a $0.50 service fee.

We’ll be back, LIVE at the Ringwood RSL.

Entry for the entire afternoon of music is $10. Please book through TryBooking to ensure your place – tickets will be on sale UNTIL 5:00pm on THE DAY BEFORE the event.
https://www.trybooking.com/BVWQE

Tickets will also be on sale at the venue, subject to availability.

Please RSVP to the event to say that you’re Going.

It’ll be a huge afternoon of music at Ringwood RSL with the bands followed by a jam.

A guest singer will join the 17-piece DR Big Band for some big band favourites, old and new. And Jazz Notes – Caught In The Act! will bring you some funky Latin music and more.

The music commences at 1:30pm.

The jazz jam runs 4:30-5:30pm: singers and all instrumentalists are welcome. The house band will fill gaps in the line-up.

There’ll be more songs in the jam but here are some to get started:
Autumn Leaves – Em
Blue Bossa – Cm
Take The A Train (C)

For the lead sheets, see:
https://www.swiss-jazz.ch/partitions-real-book.htm#real-book

If you’d like to bring along a song, please bring 4 copies of the lead sheet.

Singers: please bring your microphone!

And, please let us know that you’re coming so that we can include you in our programme.

Entry after 4:00pm is by donation.

A full lunch/dinner menu is available in the Bistro and a low-cost menu is available in the Anzac Bar.

Please RSVP for the event and remember to check into the RSL using the state government’s COVID-safe app. You will need to be fully-vaccinated to enter the RSL.

This event is run by the Melbourne Music Performers and Jazz Notes:https://jazznotes.net.auhttps://www.facebook.com/jazznotes

Some photos from Jazz On Sundays – 20 March 2022

The Newport Jazz Festival is coming: Fri 29 Apr to Sun 1 May, 2022.

Caught In The Act! and the Jazz Notes Duo will be playing.

Details to come.

Jazz on Sundays returns to the Ringwood RSL on Sun 20 March 2022.

1:30-5:30pm

Ringwood RSL

16 Station St

Ringwood 3134

For full details of upcoming events, see the Meetup page of the Melbourne Music Performers.

Eight bands present a full day of free entertainment at Ringwood Lake Park on Sunday 6 March 2022.

Bob Sedergreen, Pippa Wilson, DR Big Band, Rick Correnza, Li’l Miss Jazz, Vince Bradley, Jazz Notes, RSC Senior Jazz Combo, Jazz Running Wild, Caught in the Act!

Get the Program and full details

This is a free community event organised by Jazz Notes with much generous support…

Financial support from: City of Maroondah, Bendigo Bank (Ringwood East), Forté Music School (Wantirna), Graeme Howie Foundation, Melbourne Music Performers

In-kind support from: National Seniors Australia, Australian Jazz Museum, Barry Plant (Heathmont), Central Ringwood Community Centre, Jazz Notes

Jazz on Sundays

1:30-5:30pm

Ringwood RSL

16 Station St

Ringwood 3134

For details of upcoming events, see the Meetup page of the Melbourne Music Performers.