Ann Craig – flutes
Kevin Blazé – guitars
Contemporary jazz standards, popular and classical music revoiced for chamber jazz
Playing a mix of gentle and upbeat jazz with classical, pop and Latin twists or pop and rock with jazz twists, the Duo combines the dynamic sounds of Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar) to suit wide-ranging tastes.
Ann and Kevin are classically trained but, after independently undertaking short courses with Australian jazz legend, Bob Sedergreen, both found the liberation offered by jazz. Then, a chance meeting led to the collaboration that is now the basis of Jazz Notes.
Jazz is at the heart of what we do. Our sets feature the seductive combination of flute and guitar, with music ranging from Bolling to Burrows, Jobim to Monk, and contemporary artists such as Laufey.
But we certainly don’t stop at jazz. Our repertoire also includes classical music and popular favourites by Lennon & McCartney, Queen, KISS, Coldplay, Bob Marley, Cold Chisel, Amy Winehouse and many more – often taking requests from the audience.
It’s a sophisticated mix of jazz standards, contemporary jazz and popular music revoiced for flute and guitar, giving us the flexibility to adapt our music to suit the audience and the occasion.
Although we play in many combinations and with some fabulous singers, we absolutely love the magic that happens when we play together as a Duo – and audiences do, too!
Since 2023, we have had a weekly residency at McAdams Wine Bar, Croydon, playing one set of jazz followed by another covering pop, rock and requests. Each month, we are joined by Stuart Cardell on vocals and percussion.
CD and USB drive
Details of ‘A Smooth One’ (on CD and USB drive) are available here
Videos
Links that you can copy
| Fool on the hill | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbMUt1mjfZ0 |
| Emily | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLvfZnjpSaY |
| Take five – Everything’s alright | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdT8-3gtVNk |
| Meditation | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d49jsYHqUfg |
| Somewhere, over the rainbow | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j59Cchq1InQ |
| Teach me tonight | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vw_f9dKEek |
| Mustang Sally – Halloween party at McAdams Wine Bar (with Stuart Cardell) | https://youtu.be/ljxsHHDluko?si=6nQFVEIh9mqWM26T |
| My blue heaven – McAdams Wine Bar (with Stuart Cardell) | https://youtu.be/j62JIgcR7t4?si=tjJlZextdySlF0zq |