Previous Bands
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Friday, January 19th, 2018.
PETER’S PICK in action playing a wide range of numbers across many music genres.
Featuring Lesley Rose vocals, Trevor Rippingale, Alan Murray, Milton Q, Warren Whittaker and the man himself, Peter McLaughlin, leading the team. |
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Friday, November 24th, 2017.
This was special with the whole 5 piece band coming together. Scrubby Pete, Justin Pfeiffer, Toby Barron, Derek Siddon and of course, Trombone Kellie.
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Friday, October 27th, 2018
Another highly successful Awards Night presentation was held in October. The winners Mt.St Patricks and vocalist Nicola Barrett. Ably supported by the Murwillumbahbarians with Patti Boogaerdt. |
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Friday, September 29th, 2017
The Col Atkinson Quartet with Col Atkinson, bass and vocals, Willy Qua, alto sax and flute, Wil Sargisson piano and Rodney Ford drums delight the audience. This quartet covered an enormously wide range of jazz, mainstream standards and their own compositions. Col’s vocals stirred many emotions, not least the need to smile. |
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Friday, 25th August, 2017
The Dan Bolton Quartet. What a stunning band, great original vocals and the best of Australian jazz musicians.
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The Clarence Jazzmen
July 28th from 7:30 after a special
early spot with community band
The Hump Day Horns from 6:00
July 28th from 7:30 after a special
early spot with community band
The Hump Day Horns from 6:00
Goodman Swings Again
June 30th from 7:30 after the TVJC regulars the Earlybirds at 6:00
June 30th from 7:30 after the TVJC regulars the Earlybirds at 6:00
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Royden Ainsworth: tenor and soprano saxes, has played with the Billy Burton Big Band and Combo at Chequers Night Club and Silver Spade Room Chevron Hotel. Also with Geoff Harvey band on Channel 9's Midday Show and recorded with John Sangster, Don Burrows, Errol Buddle and many others. He currently leads the Northern Rivers Big Band.
Steve Russell keyboards, a top grade local musician Jack Thorncraft: is from Sydney and is rated one of Australia's top bass players. A good group man he can contribute some quality vocals. He has played and recorded with many of the number one players. Ben Cox on drums a regular with Northern Rivers BigBand JAZZ IN EXTENSO plays Mainstream, Swing, Bebop, Bossa Nova. The combo has performed at the Lismore Jazz Club and many other venues many times . |
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Friday 24th February 2017
6.30 - 10.30pm. Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal) Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15 First Act (6.30pm) - The Earlybirds Main Band (8.00pm) - The Mojo Webb Band. Our next show on the 24th of February features The Mojo Webb Band who last performed here to a packed house in 2013. The Mojo Webb Band has forged a unique path in the Australian music scene, performing an original brand of blues and roots music. The trio of Mojo Webb, Coojee Timms and JB Lewis have toured the nation, performing at major music festivals including Womadelaide, Byron Blues and Roots Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, The Australian Blues Music Festival, Bridgetown Blues Festival and Thredbo Blues Festival among others. Mojo's solo debut 2006 album "The Burden" was awarded the Australian Blues Music "Chain" award for "Best new talent of the year". He played every instrument on the album, including guitar, bass, drums, harmonica and saxophone as well as writing and singing all the songs. The trio work as one, creating a sound that's fresh yet steeped in tradition. They are equally at home in a small music club or on a large festival stage. In 2011, the band won the Blues Association of S. E. Queensland (BASEQ) "Memphis Blues Challenge". As a result, they were sent to Memphis Tennessee in Feb 2012 to compete against acts from around the world. They made a huge impression reaching the semi final stage. Invitations to US and European festivals were among the results that the band achieved. |
Friday 27th January 2017 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act (6.30pm) - The Early Birds.
Main Band (8.00pm) - The Nev Ollis Quintet. This great combo has all the talent and creativity to present a wide range of music - from stomping trad jazz through to more sophisticated, often cool numbers.
Nev Ollis has been on the Brisbane Jazz Scene since 1987 when he retired from journalism to join the MetroGnomes, a jazz quartet run by trombonist Tom Nicolson. The quartet became very tight through working daily at its given task and a recording was made labelled "Gnomes Gnome More".
Nev Ollis leads the quintet on trombone and vocals and Peter Uppman features on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals. The driving rhythm section consists of Bill White on drums, Glenn Flenady on banjo and guitar with Chris Schnack on tuba and string bass.
Combining international recognition with many years working in Australia, these musicians are the only guarantee needed of a great night to start the 2017 jazz season at TVJC.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act (6.30pm) - The Early Birds.
Main Band (8.00pm) - The Nev Ollis Quintet. This great combo has all the talent and creativity to present a wide range of music - from stomping trad jazz through to more sophisticated, often cool numbers.
Nev Ollis has been on the Brisbane Jazz Scene since 1987 when he retired from journalism to join the MetroGnomes, a jazz quartet run by trombonist Tom Nicolson. The quartet became very tight through working daily at its given task and a recording was made labelled "Gnomes Gnome More".
Nev Ollis leads the quintet on trombone and vocals and Peter Uppman features on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals. The driving rhythm section consists of Bill White on drums, Glenn Flenady on banjo and guitar with Chris Schnack on tuba and string bass.
Combining international recognition with many years working in Australia, these musicians are the only guarantee needed of a great night to start the 2017 jazz season at TVJC.
Friday 25th November 2016 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $25 Members $20
First Act (6.30pm) - The Early Birds.
Main Band (8.00pm) - The Northern Rivers Big Band. have NRBB plays a selection of the very best big band arrangements, including the heirloom work of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Count Basie, Glen Miller and Benny Goodman.
Talent abounds throughout this great band with their concerts combining the awesome sound only a big band can generate with sparkling individual solo interpretations of compositions every jazz fan has embedded in their DNA.
Royden Ainsworth will lead the band with a selection of those greats including "It Don't Mean a Thing" by Duke Ellington, a set of tunes by Glen Miller including "American Patrol", original New Orleans jazz with "Muskat Ramble", "One O'Clock Jump" by Count Basie and many more.
The band features vocalist Laura Nobel and Kristan Keogh who will present some spine tingling jazz and blues numbers.
Laura's career spans work with leading musicians and bands in Lismore, Sydney and Melbourne.
Her latest album "Since the Blues Caught My Eye" includes her own compositions.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $25 Members $20
First Act (6.30pm) - The Early Birds.
Main Band (8.00pm) - The Northern Rivers Big Band. have NRBB plays a selection of the very best big band arrangements, including the heirloom work of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Count Basie, Glen Miller and Benny Goodman.
Talent abounds throughout this great band with their concerts combining the awesome sound only a big band can generate with sparkling individual solo interpretations of compositions every jazz fan has embedded in their DNA.
Royden Ainsworth will lead the band with a selection of those greats including "It Don't Mean a Thing" by Duke Ellington, a set of tunes by Glen Miller including "American Patrol", original New Orleans jazz with "Muskat Ramble", "One O'Clock Jump" by Count Basie and many more.
The band features vocalist Laura Nobel and Kristan Keogh who will present some spine tingling jazz and blues numbers.
Laura's career spans work with leading musicians and bands in Lismore, Sydney and Melbourne.
Her latest album "Since the Blues Caught My Eye" includes her own compositions.
Friday 28th October 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act (6.00pm) - Winners of Performing Arts, jazz section. Under 20 years of age acts.
Main Band (7.30pm) - Murwillumbahbarians have been playing for more than 10 years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia. Although the line up changes from time to time, the band plays trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm.
They are always entertaining, good fun and gauranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on vocals and trumpet, Peter Mchutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo and guitar, Dave Robinson on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums, Jed Stone on piano and John Hallgram on clarinet.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act (6.00pm) - Winners of Performing Arts, jazz section. Under 20 years of age acts.
Main Band (7.30pm) - Murwillumbahbarians have been playing for more than 10 years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia. Although the line up changes from time to time, the band plays trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm.
They are always entertaining, good fun and gauranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on vocals and trumpet, Peter Mchutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo and guitar, Dave Robinson on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums, Jed Stone on piano and John Hallgram on clarinet.
Friday 30th September 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act (6.00pm) - The Early Birds
Main Band (7.30pm) - Trombone Kellie and the Muddy Roaders have a well deserved reputation for not only their skills as musicians, but also the gift of being truly entertaining and fully engaging with their audience. They entertain with their unique and versatile blend of blues, jazz swing, rockabilly, New Orleans styles, trad jazz, gospel, western swing, soul and more.
They love their music, and it shows in their performance, which features inspirational vocals and raunchy horns, with provocative guitar and a driving rhythm section.
The band lead by Kellie on vocals and trombone, features Toby Baron on drums, Justin Pfeiffer on double bass and vocals, Derek Siddon on trumpet and vocals, with Scrubby Pete Hurcombe on guitars and vocals.
This is a great combination. www.trombonekellie.com
Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act (6.00pm) - The Early Birds
Main Band (7.30pm) - Trombone Kellie and the Muddy Roaders have a well deserved reputation for not only their skills as musicians, but also the gift of being truly entertaining and fully engaging with their audience. They entertain with their unique and versatile blend of blues, jazz swing, rockabilly, New Orleans styles, trad jazz, gospel, western swing, soul and more.
They love their music, and it shows in their performance, which features inspirational vocals and raunchy horns, with provocative guitar and a driving rhythm section.
The band lead by Kellie on vocals and trombone, features Toby Baron on drums, Justin Pfeiffer on double bass and vocals, Derek Siddon on trumpet and vocals, with Scrubby Pete Hurcombe on guitars and vocals.
This is a great combination. www.trombonekellie.com
Saturday 27th August 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm. Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $25 Members $20
First Act (6.00pm) - The Early Birds
Main Band (7.30pm) - George Washingmachine is a multi-instrumentalist more than proficient on anything with strings, is one of Australia and the jazz worlds most sought after entertainers, renowned for his virtuoso feats on the violin and seductively smooth vocals.
He is associated with talent such as James Morrison, Bob Barnard, Ian Date, Dan Barnett, Monica Trapaga. and international stars such as Sarah Vaughan, Al Jarreau, Leo Kottke, Leon Redbone and Lenny Henry, to name a few.
George has toured the world for the last fourteen years performing throughout Europe and Scandinavia and appears at major jazz and arts festivals in Australia, and New Zealand.
He has hosted Jazz in the Domain, Darling Harbour and Thredbo Jazz Festivals and is now touring his ‘Feel the Manouche’ gypsy jazz show, derived from the Romany gypsies of Europe.
They can take on gypsy waltzes, swing jazz, choro and many other flavours of music.
Band line-up: George on violin, ukulele & vocal, Arthur Washington (Guitar) and Nigel Date (Guitars), Stan Valacos (double bass) and the sensational Kate Wadey on vocals.
(Attendance : 106 Patrons)
Admission -Visitors $25 Members $20
First Act (6.00pm) - The Early Birds
Main Band (7.30pm) - George Washingmachine is a multi-instrumentalist more than proficient on anything with strings, is one of Australia and the jazz worlds most sought after entertainers, renowned for his virtuoso feats on the violin and seductively smooth vocals.
He is associated with talent such as James Morrison, Bob Barnard, Ian Date, Dan Barnett, Monica Trapaga. and international stars such as Sarah Vaughan, Al Jarreau, Leo Kottke, Leon Redbone and Lenny Henry, to name a few.
George has toured the world for the last fourteen years performing throughout Europe and Scandinavia and appears at major jazz and arts festivals in Australia, and New Zealand.
He has hosted Jazz in the Domain, Darling Harbour and Thredbo Jazz Festivals and is now touring his ‘Feel the Manouche’ gypsy jazz show, derived from the Romany gypsies of Europe.
They can take on gypsy waltzes, swing jazz, choro and many other flavours of music.
Band line-up: George on violin, ukulele & vocal, Arthur Washington (Guitar) and Nigel Date (Guitars), Stan Valacos (double bass) and the sensational Kate Wadey on vocals.
(Attendance : 106 Patrons)
Friday 29th July 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Seven Deadly Swings
SDS is a 7 piece neo-swing ensemble ideal for retro swing functions & dance parties. The band dresses in character of the 40’s with tight harmonies and horn arrangements what we would expect from this era. This is show band at its best for all who like to see outstanding musicians put on their best for a totally entertaining event.
Material comes from the masters of swing such as Cherry poppin’ Daddies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Louis Jordan, Micheal Buble, Paul Anka and Royal Crown Review.
The band also features a selection of original tracks penned by various band members.
Band line-up is : Andrew Cox – lead vocals, Derek Siddon – Trumpet & backing vocals, Jesse Edwards – trombone, Peter Bauers – saxes & clarinets, Robbie Cenda – guitar & backing vocals, Michel Voets – bass duties & lead vocals & Gil Rasmussen – drum duties
(Attendance : 120 Patrons)
Admission -Visitors $20 Members $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Seven Deadly Swings
SDS is a 7 piece neo-swing ensemble ideal for retro swing functions & dance parties. The band dresses in character of the 40’s with tight harmonies and horn arrangements what we would expect from this era. This is show band at its best for all who like to see outstanding musicians put on their best for a totally entertaining event.
Material comes from the masters of swing such as Cherry poppin’ Daddies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Louis Jordan, Micheal Buble, Paul Anka and Royal Crown Review.
The band also features a selection of original tracks penned by various band members.
Band line-up is : Andrew Cox – lead vocals, Derek Siddon – Trumpet & backing vocals, Jesse Edwards – trombone, Peter Bauers – saxes & clarinets, Robbie Cenda – guitar & backing vocals, Michel Voets – bass duties & lead vocals & Gil Rasmussen – drum duties
(Attendance : 120 Patrons)
Please note: This is our 20th birthday. come on in and enjoy the revelry!
Friday 24th June 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm. Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Red wine and Cheezie Grin Band .....featuring the combined talents of the remarkable HARRY LYNN (Vocals & Keys).....The sophisticated COLIN JONES (Vocals & Trumpet) and introducing the very talented from Sydney, TREVOR RIPPINGALE (Vocals & Reeds) .....And in the engine room....the incomparable PETER McLAUGHLIN (Bass).....OWEN SMITH (Drums).......
Trevor is relatively new to the coast over the past few months or so, is a master of the reeds, tenor, alto and clarinet. Also sings pretty good as well.
(Attendance : 50 Patrons)
Friday 24th June 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm. Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Red wine and Cheezie Grin Band .....featuring the combined talents of the remarkable HARRY LYNN (Vocals & Keys).....The sophisticated COLIN JONES (Vocals & Trumpet) and introducing the very talented from Sydney, TREVOR RIPPINGALE (Vocals & Reeds) .....And in the engine room....the incomparable PETER McLAUGHLIN (Bass).....OWEN SMITH (Drums).......
Trevor is relatively new to the coast over the past few months or so, is a master of the reeds, tenor, alto and clarinet. Also sings pretty good as well.
(Attendance : 50 Patrons)
Friday 27th May 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm. Bookings Condong Bowls Club Ph (02) 6672 2238 (essential if having a meal)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - The TVJC is very excited to have this band for the second time and is part of our program to keep big bands alive! The last time this band played was January 2015 to an enthralled audience.
Band leader Roger Munsie engaged the crowd with an almost endless set of history or interesting anecdotes about the songs they were performing, some going back to the 1920’s.
The repertoire consists mainly of well trodden big band material of the 30’s and 40’s such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington. The swing dancers seemed to never be off their feet!
This band consists of 15-16 dedicated players who are keeping alive the wonderful music of the big band era, with some other interesting modern pieces added to the repertoire.
Band line-up is led by the very talented Roger Munsie on alto sax and clarinet. Other prominent musicians in the group include Tab Paenga on Tenor sax, John Edwards on bass, Gary Matthews on piano, Martin Wyatt on guitar, Barry McKenna on alto sax and Reg Payne on baritone sax. They play dances at the last remaining ball rooms on the Gold Coast and are looking forward to playing for us.
(Attendance 71 Patrons)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - The TVJC is very excited to have this band for the second time and is part of our program to keep big bands alive! The last time this band played was January 2015 to an enthralled audience.
Band leader Roger Munsie engaged the crowd with an almost endless set of history or interesting anecdotes about the songs they were performing, some going back to the 1920’s.
The repertoire consists mainly of well trodden big band material of the 30’s and 40’s such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington. The swing dancers seemed to never be off their feet!
This band consists of 15-16 dedicated players who are keeping alive the wonderful music of the big band era, with some other interesting modern pieces added to the repertoire.
Band line-up is led by the very talented Roger Munsie on alto sax and clarinet. Other prominent musicians in the group include Tab Paenga on Tenor sax, John Edwards on bass, Gary Matthews on piano, Martin Wyatt on guitar, Barry McKenna on alto sax and Reg Payne on baritone sax. They play dances at the last remaining ball rooms on the Gold Coast and are looking forward to playing for us.
(Attendance 71 Patrons)
Friday 29th April 2016 6.00 - 10.00pm (EST).
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Blueskillet Rovers Jug Band formed early this century – as a result of the need for up-front, accessible, on the level entertainment. Music and performers that you can see, connect with, even get involved with.
Performing mainly on the street, and as acoustically as is possible, ‘The Rovers’ present old school, jug band style blues, with a zest and passion, that emanates the good times within the music. Keeping it real folks!
Banjo, washboard, resonator and cigarbox guitars, bass, trombone and harmonica blend authentically and acoustically, as the tunes were played before the days of amps, cables and electricity.
The BlueSkillet Rovers have been a hit on the street and on the stage, at Woodford Folk Festival, Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Gympie Muster, Village Blues, – and a host of weddings, parties, rodeos, markets, themed events, centenaries, festivals and other small events.
‘The Rovers’ are renowned for not using, and in fact boycotting, the use of any electricity in as many of their performances as possible, (except to power fridges for beers and bourbon – rehydration fluids) in the aim to keep the music ‘alive’ with the use of good old acoustic instruments…and a ‘shit load ‘ of energy!! This really allows the audience to BE a part of the show…the band can mingle with the crowd, and the audience can get right up close to the performers. Music …keeping it real folks!
Banjo, washboard, resonator and cigar box guitar, bass, trombone and harmonica blend authentically and acoustically, as the tunes were played before the days of cables and electricity.
It has taken a while, and a great deal of convincing, but BlueSkillet are moving with the times……. They have printed business cards AND…. Now they’re on Facebook! Hold on to your hats folks! Yip Yah!
(Attendance - 96 Patrons)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Blueskillet Rovers Jug Band formed early this century – as a result of the need for up-front, accessible, on the level entertainment. Music and performers that you can see, connect with, even get involved with.
Performing mainly on the street, and as acoustically as is possible, ‘The Rovers’ present old school, jug band style blues, with a zest and passion, that emanates the good times within the music. Keeping it real folks!
Banjo, washboard, resonator and cigarbox guitars, bass, trombone and harmonica blend authentically and acoustically, as the tunes were played before the days of amps, cables and electricity.
The BlueSkillet Rovers have been a hit on the street and on the stage, at Woodford Folk Festival, Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Gympie Muster, Village Blues, – and a host of weddings, parties, rodeos, markets, themed events, centenaries, festivals and other small events.
‘The Rovers’ are renowned for not using, and in fact boycotting, the use of any electricity in as many of their performances as possible, (except to power fridges for beers and bourbon – rehydration fluids) in the aim to keep the music ‘alive’ with the use of good old acoustic instruments…and a ‘shit load ‘ of energy!! This really allows the audience to BE a part of the show…the band can mingle with the crowd, and the audience can get right up close to the performers. Music …keeping it real folks!
Banjo, washboard, resonator and cigar box guitar, bass, trombone and harmonica blend authentically and acoustically, as the tunes were played before the days of cables and electricity.
It has taken a while, and a great deal of convincing, but BlueSkillet are moving with the times……. They have printed business cards AND…. Now they’re on Facebook! Hold on to your hats folks! Yip Yah!
(Attendance - 96 Patrons)
Friday 1st April 2016 6.30 - 10.30pm (DST).
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band -HORN AMONG THE ROSES
John has put together the unusual combination of the incredible talents of Elizabeth Lord and Sharny Russell and his own incomparable flugelhorn playing. Audiences who have experienced this joyful, inspired trio have been absolutely captivated.
JOHN HOFFMAN
U.S. born John Hoffman has toured and recorded with the Buddy Rich Band, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Buddy de Franco Band and the Harry James Orchestra. He has performed with Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sara Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Sammy Davis Jnr., Shirley Bassey, Ray Charles and other greats.
Living in Australia since 1977, John has led his own Big Band in Sydney, has performed and recorded with leading Australian artists, and is truly a legend in Australian Jazz.
John currently lectures in Jazz Studies at Qld Conservatorium Griffith University, where he directs the renowned Con Artists. He travels to all states as one of Australia’s leading trumpet players and music educators.
ELIZABETH LORD
Reminiscent of the great song-stylists of popular music’s golden age, vocalist Elizabeth Lord delivers a stellar performance that is at once classy and feisty! The musical and emotional range of her voice, coupled with a torchy, seductive flair for the jazz standard, lifts her beyond simply a tribute to a bygone era – the audience simply cannot resist.
“I grew up on a musical diet that included Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Doris Day and Julie London, singers who heard the call to keep the familiar and beloved songs of the past alive, with a fresh and original approach”.
In recent years, Elizabeth has enjoyed experimenting with a more contemporary repertoire, including songs from The Beatles, Hal David and Burt Bacharach and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
“What appeals to me most is a strong sense of beauty in both the melody and the lyric. A song can be incredibly simple, yet, hold a magic and mystery just waiting to be discovered, and each one is subject to the interpretation of the performer. I have found that the real delight of it all is in the sharing between audience and performer, and also between the musicians on stage. When we are open to discover something new in a song, as if we were greeting it for the first time, wonderful things can happen!”.
SHARNY RUSSELL
In a world of over-rated and over-stated singers, Sharny Russell-van Herp is a gem. Listening to her is an exquisite experience.” – that’s how Eric Myers, editor of National Jazzchord Magazine, views Sharny, after seeing her perform with her trio at the Bellingen Jazz Festival.
Known and respected as one of Australia’s best jazz singers, Sharny brings a wealth of experience to her performances. Having performed at “The Basement” in Sydney with her own band, which included James Morrison, she has been a regular feature act at many jazz festivals around the country – most recently, the North Coast Jazz Festival.
Being also a pianist, composer and arranger, Sharny has played and sung with many of the top names in jazz. A unique artist, Sharny is equally at home on vocals and keyboard. Loved by musicians and audiences alike for her obvious musical skills, her warm personality, and her dazzling vocal improvisation, she enthralls audiences continually.
Sharny released her original 10 track CD “A Good Thing on Hold” on the ABC Jazz label, and in 2004 won the APRA (Australian Performing Rights Association) Jazz Award.
(Attendance - 53 Patrons)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band -HORN AMONG THE ROSES
John has put together the unusual combination of the incredible talents of Elizabeth Lord and Sharny Russell and his own incomparable flugelhorn playing. Audiences who have experienced this joyful, inspired trio have been absolutely captivated.
JOHN HOFFMAN
U.S. born John Hoffman has toured and recorded with the Buddy Rich Band, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Buddy de Franco Band and the Harry James Orchestra. He has performed with Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sara Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Sammy Davis Jnr., Shirley Bassey, Ray Charles and other greats.
Living in Australia since 1977, John has led his own Big Band in Sydney, has performed and recorded with leading Australian artists, and is truly a legend in Australian Jazz.
John currently lectures in Jazz Studies at Qld Conservatorium Griffith University, where he directs the renowned Con Artists. He travels to all states as one of Australia’s leading trumpet players and music educators.
ELIZABETH LORD
Reminiscent of the great song-stylists of popular music’s golden age, vocalist Elizabeth Lord delivers a stellar performance that is at once classy and feisty! The musical and emotional range of her voice, coupled with a torchy, seductive flair for the jazz standard, lifts her beyond simply a tribute to a bygone era – the audience simply cannot resist.
“I grew up on a musical diet that included Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Doris Day and Julie London, singers who heard the call to keep the familiar and beloved songs of the past alive, with a fresh and original approach”.
In recent years, Elizabeth has enjoyed experimenting with a more contemporary repertoire, including songs from The Beatles, Hal David and Burt Bacharach and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
“What appeals to me most is a strong sense of beauty in both the melody and the lyric. A song can be incredibly simple, yet, hold a magic and mystery just waiting to be discovered, and each one is subject to the interpretation of the performer. I have found that the real delight of it all is in the sharing between audience and performer, and also between the musicians on stage. When we are open to discover something new in a song, as if we were greeting it for the first time, wonderful things can happen!”.
SHARNY RUSSELL
In a world of over-rated and over-stated singers, Sharny Russell-van Herp is a gem. Listening to her is an exquisite experience.” – that’s how Eric Myers, editor of National Jazzchord Magazine, views Sharny, after seeing her perform with her trio at the Bellingen Jazz Festival.
Known and respected as one of Australia’s best jazz singers, Sharny brings a wealth of experience to her performances. Having performed at “The Basement” in Sydney with her own band, which included James Morrison, she has been a regular feature act at many jazz festivals around the country – most recently, the North Coast Jazz Festival.
Being also a pianist, composer and arranger, Sharny has played and sung with many of the top names in jazz. A unique artist, Sharny is equally at home on vocals and keyboard. Loved by musicians and audiences alike for her obvious musical skills, her warm personality, and her dazzling vocal improvisation, she enthralls audiences continually.
Sharny released her original 10 track CD “A Good Thing on Hold” on the ABC Jazz label, and in 2004 won the APRA (Australian Performing Rights Association) Jazz Award.
(Attendance - 53 Patrons)
Friday 26th February 2016 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band -Maggie Britton and her Band of Friends has just finished their new Album "Live at Lovestreet" and no doubt will be showcasing material of it.
The band presents new arrangements of music from the ‘Great American Song Book’ as well as Latin Jazz. The group’s recent single ‘Lazy Latin Life’ is receiving both national and international airplay. This track and other original jazz tunes written by Maggie and arranged by Col Atkinson compliment Jazz standards including This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, The Man I Love, Blue Skies and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child.
Maggie (Joddrell) Britton is an international recording artist who performed regularly on Brian Henderson’s Bandstand and has performed with The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees.
Among the highlights of Maggie Britton's many international appearances is a Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal family. Recently Maggie and her band of exceptional friends have appeared at the B Flat Jazz Club and the Intercontinental Ballroom, Tokyo, Crown Casino Ballroom Perth, The Ellington Jazz Club Perth, Jazz Fremantle, GPAC Theatre, also Brisbane Jazz Club, Toowoomba Jazz Club, Gold Coast City Jazz Club, The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club and corporate shows.
Col Atkinson brings that subtle depth with his Bass playing and his Latin Jazz Standard vocals makes any band complete. Locally, he has backed Kamal, Kerry Anne Kennerly, Tanya Kernigan, and has performed with Australian musicians such as Ed Wilson and Willy Qua.
Willy Qua (multi-instrumentalist) is best known as the co-founder of the iconic Australia’s very own “Galapagos Duck”, and is arguably one of the best saxophonists Australia has ever produced.
Will Sargisson, is also a present member of Galapagos Duck. He has performed at many jazz festivals, including the “Piano Night” concert at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, where he alone received a standing ovation.
Band line-up: Maggie Britton (Vocalist), Willy Qua (drums/saxophone/flute), Will Sargisson (keyboard) and MD Col Atkinson (bassist/vocalist).
(Attendance - 36 Patrons)
Admission -Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band -Maggie Britton and her Band of Friends has just finished their new Album "Live at Lovestreet" and no doubt will be showcasing material of it.
The band presents new arrangements of music from the ‘Great American Song Book’ as well as Latin Jazz. The group’s recent single ‘Lazy Latin Life’ is receiving both national and international airplay. This track and other original jazz tunes written by Maggie and arranged by Col Atkinson compliment Jazz standards including This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, The Man I Love, Blue Skies and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child.
Maggie (Joddrell) Britton is an international recording artist who performed regularly on Brian Henderson’s Bandstand and has performed with The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees.
Among the highlights of Maggie Britton's many international appearances is a Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal family. Recently Maggie and her band of exceptional friends have appeared at the B Flat Jazz Club and the Intercontinental Ballroom, Tokyo, Crown Casino Ballroom Perth, The Ellington Jazz Club Perth, Jazz Fremantle, GPAC Theatre, also Brisbane Jazz Club, Toowoomba Jazz Club, Gold Coast City Jazz Club, The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club and corporate shows.
Col Atkinson brings that subtle depth with his Bass playing and his Latin Jazz Standard vocals makes any band complete. Locally, he has backed Kamal, Kerry Anne Kennerly, Tanya Kernigan, and has performed with Australian musicians such as Ed Wilson and Willy Qua.
Willy Qua (multi-instrumentalist) is best known as the co-founder of the iconic Australia’s very own “Galapagos Duck”, and is arguably one of the best saxophonists Australia has ever produced.
Will Sargisson, is also a present member of Galapagos Duck. He has performed at many jazz festivals, including the “Piano Night” concert at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, where he alone received a standing ovation.
Band line-up: Maggie Britton (Vocalist), Willy Qua (drums/saxophone/flute), Will Sargisson (keyboard) and MD Col Atkinson (bassist/vocalist).
(Attendance - 36 Patrons)
Friday 29th January 2016 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission - Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Somethin Else, Jazz Latin.
Playing a fresh take on the beautiful songs of the past.
For more than 25 years, Giulietta & Justin Whyte have been staples in the Melbourne music scene. Jointly, they have performed with and lead bands covering genres of jazz & blues, Latin, as well as house & ambient. Their careers have seen them grace the stage of some of Melbourne’s most renowned venues and cultural events. More recently, they have carved a niche as house music producers with over 50 international releases with Soul Deep Collective on the label Integrity Recordings, remixing a plethora of international artists.
Justin Whyte is a classically trained jazz pianist, having studied in the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne. His first foray into live performance was with Melbourne’s premier salsa band as lead pianist, which connected him to a variety of musical experiences and a wide network of performers. Justin has trained with legendary artists such as the Buena Vista Social Club, acclaimed Australian Jazz pianist Barney McCall and New York Jazz legend Mickey Tucker.
Band lineup: Justin Whyte (Piano), Giulietta Whyte, Martha Baartz (Saxes), John Whyte and David Sanders (Drums)
(Attendance - 48 Patrons)
Admission - Visitors $15 Members $10
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Somethin Else, Jazz Latin.
Playing a fresh take on the beautiful songs of the past.
For more than 25 years, Giulietta & Justin Whyte have been staples in the Melbourne music scene. Jointly, they have performed with and lead bands covering genres of jazz & blues, Latin, as well as house & ambient. Their careers have seen them grace the stage of some of Melbourne’s most renowned venues and cultural events. More recently, they have carved a niche as house music producers with over 50 international releases with Soul Deep Collective on the label Integrity Recordings, remixing a plethora of international artists.
Justin Whyte is a classically trained jazz pianist, having studied in the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne. His first foray into live performance was with Melbourne’s premier salsa band as lead pianist, which connected him to a variety of musical experiences and a wide network of performers. Justin has trained with legendary artists such as the Buena Vista Social Club, acclaimed Australian Jazz pianist Barney McCall and New York Jazz legend Mickey Tucker.
Band lineup: Justin Whyte (Piano), Giulietta Whyte, Martha Baartz (Saxes), John Whyte and David Sanders (Drums)
(Attendance - 48 Patrons)
Friday 27th November 2015 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Sheps featuring Glen Sheppard and Teah Sheppard for the first time this year
Main Band - The Murwillumbahbarians, no stranger to our club, they have been playing for over ten years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia.
Although the line up changes from time to time, the band play trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm. They are always entertaining, good fun and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Peter McHutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo, Mike Murray on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums and vocals and Tab Paenga on sax and trombone.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Sheps featuring Glen Sheppard and Teah Sheppard for the first time this year
Main Band - The Murwillumbahbarians, no stranger to our club, they have been playing for over ten years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia.
Although the line up changes from time to time, the band play trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm. They are always entertaining, good fun and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Peter McHutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo, Mike Murray on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums and vocals and Tab Paenga on sax and trombone.
Friday 30th October 2015 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - Winners of Murwillumbah Performing Arts Festival Jazz Section
Main Band - Trombone Kellie and the Muddy Roaders
Trombone Kellie and the Muddy Roaders entertain audiences with their unique, versatile blend of what they call "Blazz Swing" - Blues and Jazz Swing, Rockabilly, New Orleans Styles, Trad Jazz, Gospel, Western Swing, Soul and more. Featuring inspirational vocals, raunchy horns, provocative guitar and a driving rhythm section. Always with some element of surprise, the Trombone Kellie and Muddy's experience is energetic and dynamic, set to get the voice box and dance floor humming and swinging all at the same time...
Band Lineup is Kellie Barnett Trombone & Vocals, Peter Hurcombe on Guitar & vocals, Jake Bryant on Tenor Sax, Justin Pfieffer on Bull Fiddle & Gill Rasmussen on Drums.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - Winners of Murwillumbah Performing Arts Festival Jazz Section
Main Band - Trombone Kellie and the Muddy Roaders
Trombone Kellie and the Muddy Roaders entertain audiences with their unique, versatile blend of what they call "Blazz Swing" - Blues and Jazz Swing, Rockabilly, New Orleans Styles, Trad Jazz, Gospel, Western Swing, Soul and more. Featuring inspirational vocals, raunchy horns, provocative guitar and a driving rhythm section. Always with some element of surprise, the Trombone Kellie and Muddy's experience is energetic and dynamic, set to get the voice box and dance floor humming and swinging all at the same time...
Band Lineup is Kellie Barnett Trombone & Vocals, Peter Hurcombe on Guitar & vocals, Jake Bryant on Tenor Sax, Justin Pfieffer on Bull Fiddle & Gill Rasmussen on Drums.
Friday 28th September 2015 6.00 - 10.00pm.
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Roger Munsie 6 Piece Band
Bio see current Newsletter
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Roger Munsie 6 Piece Band
Bio see current Newsletter
Friday 28th August 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Chillingham Voices + Backing Jazz Band
The group is an enthusiastic community choir led by choirmaster and trombone player, Harlie Axford who taught music at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane before retiring. The choir started in 2008 with eight members and now has around 40 people who regularly attend our weekly rehearsals.
This concert will be a bit of a sea-change for the group since the numbers are all jazz classics, some familiar and others less well known. The choir will be performing with a local classy jazz band of local performers. The numbers include Stormy Weather, first performed in 1933 in Harlem by Ethel Waters, an African- American blues, jazz and gospel singer,
The Joint is Jumpin' a 1937 number with music by "Fats" Waller, the influential American jazz pianist and Moonglow, a jazz standard from the same era. Other songs include Mood Indigo by Duke Ellington, Mack the Knife and All that Jazz from the musical Chicago.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Chillingham Voices + Backing Jazz Band
The group is an enthusiastic community choir led by choirmaster and trombone player, Harlie Axford who taught music at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane before retiring. The choir started in 2008 with eight members and now has around 40 people who regularly attend our weekly rehearsals.
This concert will be a bit of a sea-change for the group since the numbers are all jazz classics, some familiar and others less well known. The choir will be performing with a local classy jazz band of local performers. The numbers include Stormy Weather, first performed in 1933 in Harlem by Ethel Waters, an African- American blues, jazz and gospel singer,
The Joint is Jumpin' a 1937 number with music by "Fats" Waller, the influential American jazz pianist and Moonglow, a jazz standard from the same era. Other songs include Mood Indigo by Duke Ellington, Mack the Knife and All that Jazz from the musical Chicago.
The Chillingham Voices accompanying Jazz Band
Friday 31st July 2015 6.00 - 10.00pm. Bookings - Phone CONDONG BOWLING CLUB 6672 2238
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Maggie Britton and her Band of Friends
The band presents new arrangements of music from the ‘Great American Song Book’ as well as Latin Jazz. The group’s recent single ‘Lazy Latin Life’ is receiving both national and international airplay. This track and other original jazz tunes written by Maggie and arranged by Col Atkinson compliment Jazz standards including This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, The Man I Love, Blue Skies and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child.
Maggie (Joddrell) Britton is an international recording artist who performed regularly on Brian Henderson’s Bandstand and has performed with The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees.
Among the highlights of Maggie Britton's many international appearances is a Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal family. Recently Maggie and her band of exceptional friends have appeared at the B Flat Jazz Club and the Intercontinental Ballroom, Tokyo, Crown Casino Ballroom Perth, The Ellington Jazz Club Perth, Jazz Fremantle, GPAC Theatre, also Brisbane Jazz Club, Toowoomba Jazz Club, Gold Coast City Jazz Club, The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club and corporate shows.
Col Atkinson brings that subtle depth with his Bass playing and his Latin Jazz Standard vocals makes any band complete. Locally, he has backed Kamal, Kerry Anne Kennerly, Tanya Kernigan, and has performed with Australian musicians such as Ed Wilson and Willy Qua.
Willy Qua (multi-instrumentalist) is best known as the co-founder of the iconic Australia’s very own “Galapagos Duck”, and is arguably one of the best saxophonists Australia has ever produced.
Will Sargisson, originally from New Zealand is also a present member of Galapagos Duck. He has performed at many jazz festivals, including the “Piano Night” concert at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, where he alone received a standing ovation. He is regarded as one of the coasts top-shelf Keyboardists by many.
Band line-up: Maggie Britton (Vocalist), Willy Qua (drums/saxophone/flute), Will Sargisson (keyboard) and MD Col Atkinson (bassist/vocalist).
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Maggie Britton and her Band of Friends
The band presents new arrangements of music from the ‘Great American Song Book’ as well as Latin Jazz. The group’s recent single ‘Lazy Latin Life’ is receiving both national and international airplay. This track and other original jazz tunes written by Maggie and arranged by Col Atkinson compliment Jazz standards including This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, The Man I Love, Blue Skies and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child.
Maggie (Joddrell) Britton is an international recording artist who performed regularly on Brian Henderson’s Bandstand and has performed with The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees.
Among the highlights of Maggie Britton's many international appearances is a Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal family. Recently Maggie and her band of exceptional friends have appeared at the B Flat Jazz Club and the Intercontinental Ballroom, Tokyo, Crown Casino Ballroom Perth, The Ellington Jazz Club Perth, Jazz Fremantle, GPAC Theatre, also Brisbane Jazz Club, Toowoomba Jazz Club, Gold Coast City Jazz Club, The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club and corporate shows.
Col Atkinson brings that subtle depth with his Bass playing and his Latin Jazz Standard vocals makes any band complete. Locally, he has backed Kamal, Kerry Anne Kennerly, Tanya Kernigan, and has performed with Australian musicians such as Ed Wilson and Willy Qua.
Willy Qua (multi-instrumentalist) is best known as the co-founder of the iconic Australia’s very own “Galapagos Duck”, and is arguably one of the best saxophonists Australia has ever produced.
Will Sargisson, originally from New Zealand is also a present member of Galapagos Duck. He has performed at many jazz festivals, including the “Piano Night” concert at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, where he alone received a standing ovation. He is regarded as one of the coasts top-shelf Keyboardists by many.
Band line-up: Maggie Britton (Vocalist), Willy Qua (drums/saxophone/flute), Will Sargisson (keyboard) and MD Col Atkinson (bassist/vocalist).
Friday 26th June 2015 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Jack Thorncraft Trio with special guest, Martha Baartz on Saxophone
The group will be drawing on a variety of material including, songs, sung and played from the American Song Book, that is songs written mainly in the middle years of the 20th Century by the great songwriters such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Richard Rogers, George and Ira Gershwin and other greats.
The band will also be performing some original songs of Jack's, as well as Rhythm 'n Blues and soulful funk and latin feels. Dancers definitely welcome!
Jack Thorncraft is a highly respected & popular musician who made a name for himself in the 60’s & 70’s in Sydney. As a boy he learnt the violin & switched to the bass in his teens. In Sydney he played with Dave Levy, Tony Esterman & at the El Rocco with the Len Young Quartet. In London between ‘69-’72 he worked with John Hendricks, Ray Warleigh, Don Randell, Stan Tracey & Humphrey Lyttelton. Between ‘73-’76 he was the regular bass player with Last Straw in Sydney. He has backed the likes of Johnny Ray, Al Martino, Frankie Laine & has worked with Australian greats James Morrison, Don Burrows & Galapagos Duck.
Band line-up: Jack Thorncraft on vocals and double bass, Steve Russell on keyboards, Dave Sanders on drums & special guest Martha Baartz on saxophone.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Jack Thorncraft Trio with special guest, Martha Baartz on Saxophone
The group will be drawing on a variety of material including, songs, sung and played from the American Song Book, that is songs written mainly in the middle years of the 20th Century by the great songwriters such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Richard Rogers, George and Ira Gershwin and other greats.
The band will also be performing some original songs of Jack's, as well as Rhythm 'n Blues and soulful funk and latin feels. Dancers definitely welcome!
Jack Thorncraft is a highly respected & popular musician who made a name for himself in the 60’s & 70’s in Sydney. As a boy he learnt the violin & switched to the bass in his teens. In Sydney he played with Dave Levy, Tony Esterman & at the El Rocco with the Len Young Quartet. In London between ‘69-’72 he worked with John Hendricks, Ray Warleigh, Don Randell, Stan Tracey & Humphrey Lyttelton. Between ‘73-’76 he was the regular bass player with Last Straw in Sydney. He has backed the likes of Johnny Ray, Al Martino, Frankie Laine & has worked with Australian greats James Morrison, Don Burrows & Galapagos Duck.
Band line-up: Jack Thorncraft on vocals and double bass, Steve Russell on keyboards, Dave Sanders on drums & special guest Martha Baartz on saxophone.
Friday 29th May 2015 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Seven Deadly Swings
SDS is a 7 piece neo-swing ensemble playing retro swing and latin jazz, with a focus on dance music. The band dresses in character of the 40’s with tight harmonies and horn arrangements what we would expect from this era. This is show band at its best for all who like to see outstanding musicians put on their best for a totally entertaining event.
Material comes from the masters of swing such as Cherry poppin’ Daddies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Louis Jordan, Micheal Buble, Paul Anka and Royal Crown Review.
The band also features a selection of original tracks penned by various band members.
Band line-up : Andrew Cox – lead vocals, Derek Siddon – Trumpet & backing vocals, Mike Keogh – trombone, Peter Bauers – saxes & clarinets, Robbie Cenda – guitar & backing vocals, Michel Voets – bass duties & lead vocals and Gil Rasmussen – drum duties
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Seven Deadly Swings
SDS is a 7 piece neo-swing ensemble playing retro swing and latin jazz, with a focus on dance music. The band dresses in character of the 40’s with tight harmonies and horn arrangements what we would expect from this era. This is show band at its best for all who like to see outstanding musicians put on their best for a totally entertaining event.
Material comes from the masters of swing such as Cherry poppin’ Daddies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Louis Jordan, Micheal Buble, Paul Anka and Royal Crown Review.
The band also features a selection of original tracks penned by various band members.
Band line-up : Andrew Cox – lead vocals, Derek Siddon – Trumpet & backing vocals, Mike Keogh – trombone, Peter Bauers – saxes & clarinets, Robbie Cenda – guitar & backing vocals, Michel Voets – bass duties & lead vocals and Gil Rasmussen – drum duties
Friday 1st May 2015 6.00 - 10.00pm. (please note that this has been put back a week due to Anzac weekend)
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Lesley Rose & her Thorny Old Men
Lesley is no newcomer to jazz-lovers on the Tweed Coast. Her mother had a dance school so Lesley has been singing and dancing since she could walk. After leaving school she worked on the Gold Coast & Brisbane as a solo artist and band vocalist.
After a 4 month stint in a show in Vietnam Lesley was employed as the first female vocalist at the popular Bourbon & Beefsteak Bar in Kings Cross. Many years of gigs followed including touring with Johnny O'Keefe and working on various cruise ships. Back in Sydney Lesley took her show to numerous Sydney clubs. In Melbourne she supported Max Bygraves & others.
Lesley has been hosting the Saturday Jazz at South Tweed Sports for the last 16 years.
Lesley Rose - vocals
Dave Bridge will make his first appearance at the jazz club on guitar. Dave commenced his career as a promising 12 year old on radio in Sydney. His talent took him to the top even to playing the Sydney Stadium for 2 shows with Frank Sinatra. Dave is a very respected producer, arranger & recording engineer as well as a studio musician & worked in studios for 30 years.
Vern McGrath - piano/vocals. The son of well known band leader Les McGrath Vern is an exceptional pianist, bassist & vocalist & has been in demand for many years for his musical talents.
John Edwards is the 'go to' bassist for many of the coast's stop players. From orchestral tours all over Europe to shows, bands & festivals here in Australia he leads the rhythm section with brilliant bass lines & timing. John still works with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra & is always in demand.
Rick Woodwood needs no introduction and after a lifetime of working as a professional musician is a precision timekeeper and sensitive drummer. A joy to work with.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Lesley Rose & her Thorny Old Men
Lesley is no newcomer to jazz-lovers on the Tweed Coast. Her mother had a dance school so Lesley has been singing and dancing since she could walk. After leaving school she worked on the Gold Coast & Brisbane as a solo artist and band vocalist.
After a 4 month stint in a show in Vietnam Lesley was employed as the first female vocalist at the popular Bourbon & Beefsteak Bar in Kings Cross. Many years of gigs followed including touring with Johnny O'Keefe and working on various cruise ships. Back in Sydney Lesley took her show to numerous Sydney clubs. In Melbourne she supported Max Bygraves & others.
Lesley has been hosting the Saturday Jazz at South Tweed Sports for the last 16 years.
Lesley Rose - vocals
Dave Bridge will make his first appearance at the jazz club on guitar. Dave commenced his career as a promising 12 year old on radio in Sydney. His talent took him to the top even to playing the Sydney Stadium for 2 shows with Frank Sinatra. Dave is a very respected producer, arranger & recording engineer as well as a studio musician & worked in studios for 30 years.
Vern McGrath - piano/vocals. The son of well known band leader Les McGrath Vern is an exceptional pianist, bassist & vocalist & has been in demand for many years for his musical talents.
John Edwards is the 'go to' bassist for many of the coast's stop players. From orchestral tours all over Europe to shows, bands & festivals here in Australia he leads the rhythm section with brilliant bass lines & timing. John still works with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra & is always in demand.
Rick Woodwood needs no introduction and after a lifetime of working as a professional musician is a precision timekeeper and sensitive drummer. A joy to work with.
Friday 27th February 2015 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Fine Jazz Organizers
The Fine Jazz Organizers are Pietro Fine on organ, Azo Bell on guitar, and Louis Burdett on drums. Martha Baartz, guesting on sax is well known for her energy and spirited, melodic and soulful playing .
Pietro Fine has years of experience in jazz, funk, blues & world music on clarinet, piano & Hammond organ with footpedals as a composer/arranger and a band leader. He led the house jazz band at "Greenhills on Tweed" for almost 2 years in the early 80s.
Azo Bell is a master musician, both a virtuoso and highly imaginative improviser, who never fails to surprise and delight with his ever-changing ideas.
Louis Burdett is one of the most enigmatic and controversial performers working in Australia today. He has existed outside of the mainstream art/music scene for most of his professional career, which is to not say that his influence has been small. He played with the Ray Price Jazz Band, Paris Green, toured Australia with Louis Tillet and Tex Perkins and in India with Clarion Fracture Zone.
Over forty years ago, Azo and Pietro were both members of eclectic jazz collective Keys and the Keys Music Association, which has been considered influential enough in the development of Australian jazz to be discussed at length in both the Bruce Johnson's Book "Oxford Companion to Australian Jazz" and the John Clare/Gail Brennan book "Bodgie Dada and the Cult of Cool".
As well as their, own original compositions, FJO will play jazz standards and rearrangements of songs from the pop charts. Martha, Azo and Pietro alternate on leading the instrumentals or turning out a finely honed quartet.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - The Early Birds
Main Band - Fine Jazz Organizers
The Fine Jazz Organizers are Pietro Fine on organ, Azo Bell on guitar, and Louis Burdett on drums. Martha Baartz, guesting on sax is well known for her energy and spirited, melodic and soulful playing .
Pietro Fine has years of experience in jazz, funk, blues & world music on clarinet, piano & Hammond organ with footpedals as a composer/arranger and a band leader. He led the house jazz band at "Greenhills on Tweed" for almost 2 years in the early 80s.
Azo Bell is a master musician, both a virtuoso and highly imaginative improviser, who never fails to surprise and delight with his ever-changing ideas.
Louis Burdett is one of the most enigmatic and controversial performers working in Australia today. He has existed outside of the mainstream art/music scene for most of his professional career, which is to not say that his influence has been small. He played with the Ray Price Jazz Band, Paris Green, toured Australia with Louis Tillet and Tex Perkins and in India with Clarion Fracture Zone.
Over forty years ago, Azo and Pietro were both members of eclectic jazz collective Keys and the Keys Music Association, which has been considered influential enough in the development of Australian jazz to be discussed at length in both the Bruce Johnson's Book "Oxford Companion to Australian Jazz" and the John Clare/Gail Brennan book "Bodgie Dada and the Cult of Cool".
As well as their, own original compositions, FJO will play jazz standards and rearrangements of songs from the pop charts. Martha, Azo and Pietro alternate on leading the instrumentals or turning out a finely honed quartet.
Friday 30th January 2015 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - Denis Warren solo
Main Band - Hinterland Community Big Band
The TVJC is very excited to have this band for the first time and is part of our program to keep big bands a live!
This band consists of 15-16 dedicated players who are keeping alive the wonderful music of the big band era, with some other interesting modern pieces added to the repertoire.
Band line-up is led by the very talented Roger Munsie on alto sax and clarinet. Other prominent musicians in the group include Tab Paenga on Tenor sax, John Edwards on bass, Gary Matthews on piano, Martin Wyatt on guitar, Barry McKenna on alto sax and Reg Payne on baritone sax. They play dances at the last remaining ball rooms on the Gold Coast and are looking forward to playing for us.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Act - Denis Warren solo
Main Band - Hinterland Community Big Band
The TVJC is very excited to have this band for the first time and is part of our program to keep big bands a live!
This band consists of 15-16 dedicated players who are keeping alive the wonderful music of the big band era, with some other interesting modern pieces added to the repertoire.
Band line-up is led by the very talented Roger Munsie on alto sax and clarinet. Other prominent musicians in the group include Tab Paenga on Tenor sax, John Edwards on bass, Gary Matthews on piano, Martin Wyatt on guitar, Barry McKenna on alto sax and Reg Payne on baritone sax. They play dances at the last remaining ball rooms on the Gold Coast and are looking forward to playing for us.
Friday 28th November 2014 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission - Members $15 Visitors $20
First Band - The Early Birds Band
Main Band -George Washingmachine.
The ever popular, effervescent and entertaining Mr. George Washingmachine is back with “Feel The Manouche”. George has wowed audiences all over the world and we are very proud to have him playing at the CBC this year.
Manouche is a term from the French Loire region describing an accordion based Mussette - what we in Australia call “Gypsy Jazz”. This ensemble includes a vast repertoire of tunes to show the worlds diversity of musical styles and George is very proud to have his son Arthur playing in the band this year.
We invite you to sit back and “Feel the Manouche”.
Band line-up is George Washingmachine - violin/vocal/ukelele, Arthur Washington - guitar, Clare O’Meara - accordion/violin/vocal, and Stan Valacos - double bass
Friday 31st October 2014 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Band - Winners of Jazz Section in Murwillumbah Performing Arts Festival
Main Band - The Murwillumbahbarians, no stranger to our club, they have been playing for over ten years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia.
Although the line up changes from time to time, the band play trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm. They are always entertaining, good fun and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Peter McHutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo, Mike Murray on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums and vocals and Tab Paenga on sax and trombone.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
First Band - Winners of Jazz Section in Murwillumbah Performing Arts Festival
Main Band - The Murwillumbahbarians, no stranger to our club, they have been playing for over ten years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia.
Although the line up changes from time to time, the band play trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm. They are always entertaining, good fun and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Peter McHutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo, Mike Murray on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums and vocals and Tab Paenga on sax and trombone.
Friday 26th September 2014 6.00-10.30pm.
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
Early Band - "The Early Band"
Main Band - Owen Smiths Red Wine & Cheesie Grin Jazz Band
The band is made up of a smorgasbord of local players from the Gold Coast
The band consists of Harry Lynn on keys and vocals, Colin Jones on Trumpet, Bruce Johnston on reeds, Peter Mclaughlin on bass, and Owen Smith on drums & vocals
Admission - Members $10 Visitors $15
Early Band - "The Early Band"
Main Band - Owen Smiths Red Wine & Cheesie Grin Jazz Band
The band is made up of a smorgasbord of local players from the Gold Coast
The band consists of Harry Lynn on keys and vocals, Colin Jones on Trumpet, Bruce Johnston on reeds, Peter Mclaughlin on bass, and Owen Smith on drums & vocals
Fri 29 August 2014 6.00-10.30pm.
Early Band - The Early Band
Main Band -The Mello Notes
The Mello Notes are a group of seasoned players who play a variety of music, sticking close to the melody of the songs they play, while playing them in various styles of jazz including swing.
They regularly play at the North Kirra Surf Club on Sunday afternoons, and are well received at various other Tweed and Southern Gold Coast locations.
The band consists of Gary Matthews on piano, Martin Wyatt on bass, Les Kofoa on drums and vocals, Reg Payne on saxophones with Tab Paenga on tenor sax and trombone. Also Bob Fawaz will often play trumpet with the band.
Other well know identities who can be seen sitting in are Brian Homer, Roger Munsie and Alan Murray.
Early Band - The Early Band
Main Band -The Mello Notes
The Mello Notes are a group of seasoned players who play a variety of music, sticking close to the melody of the songs they play, while playing them in various styles of jazz including swing.
They regularly play at the North Kirra Surf Club on Sunday afternoons, and are well received at various other Tweed and Southern Gold Coast locations.
The band consists of Gary Matthews on piano, Martin Wyatt on bass, Les Kofoa on drums and vocals, Reg Payne on saxophones with Tab Paenga on tenor sax and trombone. Also Bob Fawaz will often play trumpet with the band.
Other well know identities who can be seen sitting in are Brian Homer, Roger Munsie and Alan Murray.
The Sheps
Fri 26 July 2014 6.00-10.30pm.
Early Band - The Sheps
Main Band -The Blue Skillet Rovers Jug Band - blues, jug band, skiffle & stuff (street busking band who have played Byron blues & roots for past 2 or 3 years), also Blues on Broadbeach 3 or 4 years, Woodford Folk festival 4 or 5 years & many other shows.
This band is something a bit left of centre for TVJC but is lotsa FUN!
Early Band - The Sheps
Main Band -The Blue Skillet Rovers Jug Band - blues, jug band, skiffle & stuff (street busking band who have played Byron blues & roots for past 2 or 3 years), also Blues on Broadbeach 3 or 4 years, Woodford Folk festival 4 or 5 years & many other shows.
This band is something a bit left of centre for TVJC but is lotsa FUN!
Oscar Huijsse
Friday 28 June 2014 6.00 - 10.00pm.
Early Band - Early Band featuring Oscar Huijsse (keyboards) and Peter MacLachlin (el. bass)+ guests
Main Band - Warren Earl Band specialise in a range of styles from Pre-War Blues, Western Swing to 50’s Rockabilly and Rock ’n’ Roll. Warren Earl is “re-creating” the lost sounds from the likes of Bob Wills to Blind Boy Fuller with a diverse set list and dynamic approach.
Taking up the guitar from the age of nine, Warren soon began studying with great performers active in the Melbourne Roots Music Scene.
In his early teens Warren had several East Coast tours, and then spent two years in the UK and Europe touring both as a solo and session musician.
In 2007 Warren recorded an album of original tracks playing every instrument. The Album was a sellout and a favorite in the Victorian music scene. In 2012 he recorded his second album with Red Rivers from Autone Records. Warren is currently living on the Northern Rivers of NSW and soon to tour the USA.
Early Band - Early Band featuring Oscar Huijsse (keyboards) and Peter MacLachlin (el. bass)+ guests
Main Band - Warren Earl Band specialise in a range of styles from Pre-War Blues, Western Swing to 50’s Rockabilly and Rock ’n’ Roll. Warren Earl is “re-creating” the lost sounds from the likes of Bob Wills to Blind Boy Fuller with a diverse set list and dynamic approach.
Taking up the guitar from the age of nine, Warren soon began studying with great performers active in the Melbourne Roots Music Scene.
In his early teens Warren had several East Coast tours, and then spent two years in the UK and Europe touring both as a solo and session musician.
In 2007 Warren recorded an album of original tracks playing every instrument. The Album was a sellout and a favorite in the Victorian music scene. In 2012 he recorded his second album with Red Rivers from Autone Records. Warren is currently living on the Northern Rivers of NSW and soon to tour the USA.
Friday 2nd May 2014 6.00 - 10.00pm.
First Band - "The Early Band". The line up changes from time to time. The band play trad jazz and other styles, all depending on who is present at the time. The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo and any other members of the Tweed Valley Jazz Club.
Members are welcome to join this crew and sit in for a fun time as the opening act for the main band on the night.
First Band - "The Early Band". The line up changes from time to time. The band play trad jazz and other styles, all depending on who is present at the time. The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo and any other members of the Tweed Valley Jazz Club.
Members are welcome to join this crew and sit in for a fun time as the opening act for the main band on the night.
Main Band - Diana Jo Faith Band, Diana has been involved in Jazz for the majority of her life. The last Band she formed was called "Jazzinfaith" or as some musos called it "faithinjazz".
Diana has worked with lots of great frontline players including Adrian Cunningham and James Greening. She has had guest spots with Bob Henderson, Dan Barnett, George Washingmachine and more.
Working the Sydney Jazz scene for many years including Redfern RSL with Chuck Yates on drums, Diana has developed an up tempo repertoire which is sure to please the dancers.
Diana is a regular visitor to the Tweed & Gold Coast areas and has loved singing at the Saturday sessions at South Tweed Sports Club, and recently with the Gold Coast Jazz Club.
For our club night on May 30th Diana will be supported by some of the best and well known players available. David Fennell is on piano, John Edwards on bass, Owen Smith drums and Colin Jones will be sitting in on Trumpet and vocals.
Diana has worked with lots of great frontline players including Adrian Cunningham and James Greening. She has had guest spots with Bob Henderson, Dan Barnett, George Washingmachine and more.
Working the Sydney Jazz scene for many years including Redfern RSL with Chuck Yates on drums, Diana has developed an up tempo repertoire which is sure to please the dancers.
Diana is a regular visitor to the Tweed & Gold Coast areas and has loved singing at the Saturday sessions at South Tweed Sports Club, and recently with the Gold Coast Jazz Club.
For our club night on May 30th Diana will be supported by some of the best and well known players available. David Fennell is on piano, John Edwards on bass, Owen Smith drums and Colin Jones will be sitting in on Trumpet and vocals.
Denis Warren
Friday 2nd MAY 2014
Early Band - Denis Warren (keys & Vocals)
Denis started at Twintowns in 1997, playing up to 3 gigs per week, and only finished working there just a while ago after over fifteen and a half years.
During that time, Denis also performed at several Brisbane clubs, including Coorparoo RSL, Redlands Sporting Club and Geebung RSL Club. Now living at South Tweed, Denis does a few solo gigs, and the "Have a Go Show" jam session at the Pottsville Sports Club every Sunday.
Main Band - Bob Reuben's Jazz Mechanix
The Jazz Mechanix is a Brisbane-based quartet which has worked every Sunday for the last 11 years at the Plainlands Hotel, making it Brisbane's 2nd longest jazz gig, after the Storey Bridge Hotel. The quartet plays well-known jazz standards, and regularly plays weddings, wakes, and other functions .
The band-leader is multi-percussionist Paul Freer, who played with the Australian Theatre Orchestra and the Q.S.O., and formed this group in 2002. He is an experienced band leader and conductor .
The quartet has recently been joined by the exciting American pianist Milton "Q", newly arrived in Brisbane, who is also an accomplished piano accordion and steel guitar player. Texas is all the poorer for his move to Australia.
It regularly features talented Bassist/Vocalist Wayne Harper, who also works with the Clare Hanson Trio and is in demand by other well-known Brisbane bands.
Bob Reuben plays sax, clarinet and flute, and adds the odd vocal, with the emphasis on "odd".
His distinctive white and gold clarinet has become his trademark over the years !
The Jazz Mechanix have recorded 3 CD's over the last 10 years, two of them live at gigs and one in the studio .
Early Band - Denis Warren (keys & Vocals)
Denis started at Twintowns in 1997, playing up to 3 gigs per week, and only finished working there just a while ago after over fifteen and a half years.
During that time, Denis also performed at several Brisbane clubs, including Coorparoo RSL, Redlands Sporting Club and Geebung RSL Club. Now living at South Tweed, Denis does a few solo gigs, and the "Have a Go Show" jam session at the Pottsville Sports Club every Sunday.
Main Band - Bob Reuben's Jazz Mechanix
The Jazz Mechanix is a Brisbane-based quartet which has worked every Sunday for the last 11 years at the Plainlands Hotel, making it Brisbane's 2nd longest jazz gig, after the Storey Bridge Hotel. The quartet plays well-known jazz standards, and regularly plays weddings, wakes, and other functions .
The band-leader is multi-percussionist Paul Freer, who played with the Australian Theatre Orchestra and the Q.S.O., and formed this group in 2002. He is an experienced band leader and conductor .
The quartet has recently been joined by the exciting American pianist Milton "Q", newly arrived in Brisbane, who is also an accomplished piano accordion and steel guitar player. Texas is all the poorer for his move to Australia.
It regularly features talented Bassist/Vocalist Wayne Harper, who also works with the Clare Hanson Trio and is in demand by other well-known Brisbane bands.
Bob Reuben plays sax, clarinet and flute, and adds the odd vocal, with the emphasis on "odd".
His distinctive white and gold clarinet has become his trademark over the years !
The Jazz Mechanix have recorded 3 CD's over the last 10 years, two of them live at gigs and one in the studio .
Cadillac Rockers
Friday 28th MARCH 2014 6.30 - 10.30pm.
This is an unusual night lineup as both acts have very strong following in their own fields so we are calling it a Dual Act night.
First band - Cadillac Rockers
Cadillac Rockers are an up and coming 6 piece Rock’n’roll/Swing band, located in Northern NSW.
All members of the band are aged between 15 and 17 years old, and have been performing individually for various amounts of time. Whilst the Cadillac Rockers only formed in early May 2012, the band have performed all over the coast for various festivals, charity events and Neo Swing Venues with a large dance following.
Second Act - Marcus Nassner & Rudi Gerhart Duo
Marcus Nassner: Tenor/Soprano Saxophone, Classical & Native Flutes, Didgeridoo & Vocals
Rudi Gerhardt: Classical/Jazz Guitar & Vocals.
Marcus Nassner & Rudi Gerhardt specialise in the Latin feel of the Bossa Nova, Tango, Samba, Beguine and Swing from the great composers like George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet and Astor Piazzolla.
Their style is a unique blend of World/Jazz with the emphasis on lyrical interpretation, harmony, improvisation and auspicious rhythms. The chemistry between Marcus and Rudi resonate a deep passion for the art of sophisticated music.
This is an unusual night lineup as both acts have very strong following in their own fields so we are calling it a Dual Act night.
First band - Cadillac Rockers
Cadillac Rockers are an up and coming 6 piece Rock’n’roll/Swing band, located in Northern NSW.
All members of the band are aged between 15 and 17 years old, and have been performing individually for various amounts of time. Whilst the Cadillac Rockers only formed in early May 2012, the band have performed all over the coast for various festivals, charity events and Neo Swing Venues with a large dance following.
Second Act - Marcus Nassner & Rudi Gerhart Duo
Marcus Nassner: Tenor/Soprano Saxophone, Classical & Native Flutes, Didgeridoo & Vocals
Rudi Gerhardt: Classical/Jazz Guitar & Vocals.
Marcus Nassner & Rudi Gerhardt specialise in the Latin feel of the Bossa Nova, Tango, Samba, Beguine and Swing from the great composers like George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet and Astor Piazzolla.
Their style is a unique blend of World/Jazz with the emphasis on lyrical interpretation, harmony, improvisation and auspicious rhythms. The chemistry between Marcus and Rudi resonate a deep passion for the art of sophisticated music.
Friday 28th FEBRUARY 2014 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Early Band - Oscar Huijsse Trio with Karen Brown (vocals) and Peter MacLachlin (bass)
Main Band - The Murwillumbahbarians who have been playing for over ten years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia.
Although the line up changes from time to time, the band play trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm. They are always entertaining, good fun and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Peter McHutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo, Mike Murray on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums and vocals and Tab Paenga on sax and trombone.
Early Band - Oscar Huijsse Trio with Karen Brown (vocals) and Peter MacLachlin (bass)
Main Band - The Murwillumbahbarians who have been playing for over ten years at festivals, conventions and venues, both locally and across Australia.
Although the line up changes from time to time, the band play trad jazz with passion and enthusiasm. They are always entertaining, good fun and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.
The band features Bob Fawaz on trumpet, Peter McHutchison on reeds, Harley Axford on trombone and vocals, Col Hobson on banjo, Mike Murray on bass and vocals, Ian Mckay on drums and vocals and Tab Paenga on sax and trombone.
Friday 31st JANUARY 2014 6.30 - 10.30pm.
Early Band - The Jazz Canaries with Peter Hurcombe, The band plays a mix of Blues and Jazz feels, saucing ideas from the 1920’s Acoustic sound through to contemporary players of today. Their original and borrowed material covers many aspects of life, with a tinge of irony & humour.
Main Band - Casino Street is a six piece outfit from the Northern Rivers of New South Wales with a repertoire spanning decades, including oldies such as Tuxedo Junction, All of me and many of the great standards of Ellington and Porter, Berlin, Kurt Weil as well as artists of today such as Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Nora Jones and Joni Mitchell.
The band members are vocalist Sally Gwynne, saxophonist Frank Williams, keyboard player John Derkley, guitarist Ben Rogers, bass player Don Peterson and drummer Tim Burrell.
Early Band - The Jazz Canaries with Peter Hurcombe, The band plays a mix of Blues and Jazz feels, saucing ideas from the 1920’s Acoustic sound through to contemporary players of today. Their original and borrowed material covers many aspects of life, with a tinge of irony & humour.
Main Band - Casino Street is a six piece outfit from the Northern Rivers of New South Wales with a repertoire spanning decades, including oldies such as Tuxedo Junction, All of me and many of the great standards of Ellington and Porter, Berlin, Kurt Weil as well as artists of today such as Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Nora Jones and Joni Mitchell.
The band members are vocalist Sally Gwynne, saxophonist Frank Williams, keyboard player John Derkley, guitarist Ben Rogers, bass player Don Peterson and drummer Tim Burrell.
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