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REVIEW ......................

GIG GUIDE ..................

HISTORY HIT ...............

JAZZ TRIVIA ……………..

QUIZZ .........................

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MEMBERS CONTRIBU-TION ...........................

CLUB NEWS……………..

FESTIVALS .................

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IF YOU HAVE TO ASK WHAT JAZZ IS, YOU’LL NEVER KNOW……...Louis Armstrong

HISTORY HIT

BAND REVIEW ………...Gerard Ballinger

Post-World War II jazz

After the end of World War II Australian jazz began to diverge into two major strands: dixieland or 'traditional jazz' (early jazz) and modern styles like progres-sive swing, boogie-woogie and bop as ex-emplified by the music of Charlie Par-ker and Dizzy Gillespie. Graeme Bell was an important contributor to Melbourne's 1940s traditional jazz boom and in 1947 his band

was a great success when they played at the World Youth Festival in Prague, Czechoslovakia, going on to tour Europe and finally basing themselves in England where they are said to have exert-ed a strong influence on the European tra-ditional jazz revival of that era. On returning to Australia Graeme Bell's Jazz Band worked successfully on the local club cir-cuit, as well as recording and touring ex-tensively.

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Ballarat High School 27th May 2018 – Ballarat Jazz Club

Over the past five years, The Ballarat Jazz Club has supported the Ballarat High School, by providing an avenue, whereby stu-

dents and teachers can present a jazz concert. On Sunday 27th, Bryn Hills MC and teacher, announced their presentation

would be in honour of Geoff Herkes and thanked the club for their ongoing support. Bryn ’s talent was reflected in the stu-

dents performances and his own trombone playing.

Once again, the students and teachers provided an outstanding afternoon of entertainment. The level of musicianship was

very high throughout the afternoon, with several “special surprises” given. One in particular was from former student Josh

Woods (on saxophone). Since graduating, Josh has gone on to achieve many great things and is now a well sought after musi-

cian. Josh relayed the story of how some of the money donated by the Ballarat Jazz Club while he was a student, enabled him

to purchase his first saxophone.

The current students, all presented some very good numbers. Paula Maki is a very talented student and is a very capable sing-

er, as well as saxophone player. Members of the audience enjoyed her interpretation of the tune Moondance, as well as the

duets she performed with Josh Woods.

Another student, Peggy Hills, performed very well. She is also multi-talented, an excellent singer and trombone player. In her

final year at high school, she presented very good vocal performances with Georgia and Bad Habits. Other excellent student

performances included Peter Wynen with an excellent rendition of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Swing, Emily singing her VCE

exam piece My Romance. Harry Phillips did a very good job in performing the Miles Davis tune Milestones.

The special surprises kept coming. For the first time in the Ballarat Jazz Club’s history, the vibraphone was heard and played

capably by teacher Al Lethlean. Al is an excellent drummer and provided solid rhythm throughout the afternoon.

Former student and now teacher, Ashley Craven, presented powerful vocal performances, in particular with such tunes as

Sky Fall (from the James Bond Film), Perhaps Perhaps, Perhaps and Who’s Lovin you. Ballarat High School are very privileged

have Ashley as a member of staff. Other brilliant staff members and musicians were Damien Woods (piano) and Ian (double

bass) and Simon Marcolo (trumpet). Students are in very capable hands with these three gentlemen, all outstanding musician

and very likable individuals.

The finale of the High School performance, was presented from another staff member Heather George. With a large backing

ensemble, Heather presented a first class rendition of the classic tune Golden Wedding.

Well done Ballarat High School, an extremely enjoyable afternoon of music presented, enjoyed by all.

Review by Gerard Ballinger

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1. Where were you born? Baroowa, NSW 2. Is there something in particular that you remember of your childhood? There was always music in our home, my mother played alto sax, piano and organ, my sister played trumpet and my brother played drums. My father was a Methodist Minister. 3. What musical interests did you have if any? I loved horn’s and practised since I was seven on my broth-ers cornet. 4. Did you have a childhood ambition?. To play music and learn how to play the trumpet 5. What career paths did you eventually pursue? Jazz trumpeter, attended Sydney Conservatorium of Mu-sic and studied Jazz. 6. At what stage, did you become interested in jazz? When I was seven. 7. Do you play an instrument or do you wish you could play an instrument? I play trumpet, trombone and piano 8. Have you travelled? I have travelled all over the world but Australia is the place I love. 9. Who is your favourite musician (dead or alive)? I met many wonderful musicians in my life but meeting Don Burrows at The Sydney Conservatory was the highlight of my career ,as he became my mentor and my friend for life.t 10. What is your name? James Lloyd Morrison

WHATS IN A NAME …………..TEN QUESTIONS

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BAND REVIEW ………… Dawn Houghton

Slipdixies

We have just enjoyed a great afternoon with the talents of Dario Ogrin ( various reeds), Jamie Barling (trumpet /

trombone), Alastair Carr (banjo / acoustic guitar ), Mark Zerafa ( (sousaphone) and the forever smil-

ing Susy Hull ( washboard / vocals / mandolin ukulele)

The afternoon started with St Louis Blues, Careless Love sung by Susy surprised me as few bands play the verse

and at first I did not recognize the tune.

I stopped counting after awhile , but the verse was played in many tunes. This is one of the things that stood out

for me , that they had gone to the trouble to source the music to the verse.

Susy , except for two instrumental tunes, sung Oh Daddy, Baby Won't You Come Home, Someday

Sweetheart, Don't Fish in My Sea and many more.

In the second set , out came the 1959 Banjo Ukulele with Susy singing Just a Closer Walk With thee.

Another old tune Whispering , again with verse , this brought memories for me of my days with the Victorian

Banjo Club, it was a tune I played often.

Now I cannot write without mentioning Alastair who showed his talent in playing Avalon and later The World

Is Waiting For The Sunrise .

Jamie definitely showed his skills with playing with the trumpet in his r ight hand and the tr ombone in his

left hand – very impressive – swapping bars with himself.

Mark did what all souse players do – was there playing every note, Dario ,well what can I say, was there

with his excellent clarinet and saxophone playing.

The audience was encouraged to join in for a sing-a-long with You Are My Sunshine which, when I looked

around, the majority where happily singing along.

The last tune Alcoholic Blues ended a great afternoon. Dawn Houghton

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JAZZ QUIZ …………………..

What guitarist backed up

Ella Fitzgerald on her

memorable “Cole Porter

Songbook” recordings in

1956?

Answer… Barney Kessel

This Washington, guitar

player made a lot of won-

derful music with his bass

playing brother Joe?

Answer… Charlie Byrd

Which modern day African

born guitarist is celebrated

for his fusion of traditional

west African music and

modern jazz?

Answer… Lional “Tin Man”

Louke

Which famous guitarist

said” jazz isn’t dead, it just

smells funny”?

Answer… Frank Zappa

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IT’S NOT EXCLUSIVE, BUT INCLUSIVE, WHICH IS THE WHOLE SPIRIT OF JAZZ…………. Herbie Hancock

A night out in the Big Smoke

Maree and I had a couple of days in Melbourne early in May and we no-

ticed a referral to Birds Basement – a Jazz Club in the CBD.

We booked seats on line with the help of the young receptionist at the Jazz

Corner Hotel on the corner of Williams and Latrobe streets. The Hotel is at

the front and, of course, above the basement. We were surprised when we

heard that 86yera old Freddy Cole was playing – he is the young brother,

by 12 years, of Nat King Cole and the youngest of 4 boys.

The doors opened at 6pm to allow us to have a meal and the show com-

menced at 7.30pm with Freddy playing to an almost full house (probably

150 or so) and he did not stop until 9.15pm. He played piano and sung to

most of the 18 tunes with many being his own work. He had a very raspy,

deep voice, much the same as Nat’s – oh, so mellow.

His backing band was made up of Jay Sawyer who played the Drums in

perfect harmony with Freddy, Adam Moezinia who put on some fantastic

Guitar solos (could almost hear it talking), and Mr. Cool-Cat himself, Elias

Bailey who seemed to be having a full-on battle controlling his Bass – while

it was singing he was grinning like a Cheshire cat. Man, was he well and

truly “in the groove”. We spoke with him after the show and he was just a

lovely young man who loved his music and, of course, his bass.

We had a sensational evening of food, wine and Jazz – what a wonderful

way to enjoy a mild Autumn night in Melbourne!

John and Maree Bunn

HOLIDAYS…………….Queensland

I have just spent some time in central

Queensland in a lovely coastal town called

Yeppoon, what a magical place it is my 4th

trip there and a perfect place for retire-

ment. On my most recent trip I had the

pleasure of coming across a new little mu-

sic spot set up in a very old bakery in the

town center, it is called Pie Ally Blues. I

spent a fantastic Sunday afternoon there

listening to various local and visiting per-

formers playing, blues, jazz and rock. There

was an open mike session which was so

much fun and gave some non experienced

local talent a chance to perform. Pie Alley

Blues serves some great snacks and a range

of beers, wine , coffee and fresh fruit

drinks. If you are ever up that way drop in

and you will be very pleasantly sur-

prised. Marion Nunn

JAZZ TRIVIA………...

Jazz is hands down,

the most hybrid

form of music in the

world. Drawing from

the largest number

of influences, includ-

ing everything from

African rhythms, to

European Chamber

Music to modern

day pop elements!

Going by those

three vastly differ-

ent genres alone, it's

quite apparent that

there's truth to this

fact!

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