MJJ July7, 2011

Happy Birthday is in F and Hortense has been out shopping

It is almost gratifying to hear people ask after Hortense, she who hovers in the nether recesses of the room, acquiver with excitement at the thought of yet another jam session; or not, as the case may be. She would not, as it turns out, have been disappointed with Sunday's shenanigans at all, leavened as it was with the 76th celebration of Alan's birth. (pictured right) There was an afternoon of fine music making, aural delights, wild jazz and blues, artistic creativity of the highest order etc etc. or she could have gone to the Leinster Jam Session instead, and heard the usual suspects mangling the usual tunes in the usual way, whilst the rest of us gossiped maliciously, spread doubtful rumours and sipped the occasional lunatic soup by way of diversion. The Captain, as ever, in the chair and blowing up a storm on sax, Frank on bass, Brian on guitar, Keef giving Peter some curry on 66 Gold Street, saxaphone, the Luxmoore Collingwood getting into his stride on For dinner bookings piano with the smoothest phone combo of the session 9417 5720 (piano, bass, drums, sax), www.leinsterarms.com.au Angie singing as (contd p2)

The Leinster Arms Hotel

Jam Sessions at the Leinster Arms Hotel Friday 7:00pm till late Sunday from 4pm

Happy Birthday is in F...(contd)

sweet as ever, and Brad playing a neat set on drums, before we turfed him off in favour of the Birthday Boy.

Al "Papa" Jazz is, as we are slowly realising, a natural on drums - you can tell he has never had a lesson in his life. In fact he could play drums just as well in his sleep. . It seems like only yesterday that he discovered that drumsticks come in pairs. It is indeed a rare talent that takes seventy six years to reach this level of See ya at the jam. competence.

your name, it is because you are young, good looking and talented, and the rest of us are jealous. If you weren't there, then we were probably talking about you anyway. But I digress. Hortense spent Sunday furniture shopping. (ah yes, that was the point I was getting to), so she may not have been at the Leinster after all. Intrigued by an ad that said all furniture was 50% off, and "Hurry!!! at this price the stock won't last long!" she rushed out and bought a sofa. Truth in advertising: the legs fell off on Monday morning.

All in all, this was The Leinster Arms at You can read more of this rubbish at its finest: packed to the gills and rocking. www.jazzidiot.blogspot.com If you were there, and I haven't mentioned Ted

Marg writes
. . . what a fabulous session on Sunday! The place was packed . . . Marg and Al would like to thank all those who showed up last Sunday to help celebrate Alan's birthday the lad had a fabulous time, was thoroughly spoilt by everyone and loved every minute of it!!

Friday Night
Big turn out of Jammers on Friday night at the Leinster Arms in Collingwood. It did not seem all that busy at first but behind the scenes there was plenty of activity as repairs were being made to get the keyboard to play. Alls well that ends well as Glen completed the repairs to get the show on the road. We kicked off with Frank soloing on guitar while others waited for the keyboard repairs. Pretty soon Col was saxophoning, Alan on drums, Buddy singing, Frank on bass and I was on keys. Combinations varied enormously but included Tim on alto (Lisa was listening), Ray on guitar, Kay singing, Annie more drumming than singing, Dario, Ted on piano, Ivan on bass, Mark on piano, Taariq on everything and a bit later Shigeo, on accoustic amplified guitar. Other regulars included Marg, Denise, Mark and Maurizio (listening rather than playing guitar) and Maria (note the shoes!). 2

One of the nights special moments included a bass solo from Ivan accompanied by Glen on hi-hat. We also welcomed a return visit by Mark from Wollongong who brought some friends and played piano for us. He was even brave enough to take some of the guys through So What from the Miles Davis album, Kind of Blue. Mark is actually a classical music composer who now plays jazz for fun. A previous teacher of his is the well known Judy Bailey. Rob

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Last week I wrote You could tell whenever the band was playing, because the audience would be outside on the sidewalk, and then when the intermission came, theyd go into the club for a drink. Questions: Who was playing? Where? When? this was Ornette Colemans debut at the Hillcrest Club in Los Angeles in 1958 Feedback or comments can be emailed to melbournejazzjammers@gmail.com Rob McCue 7 July 2011

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Trad Jam at the Elsternwick Club 19 Sandham Street, Elsternwick Most Monday nights from 8-10 p.m.
A pianist is needed to be part of a roster for a weekly trad jazz jam. Players of other instruments and vocalists are also most welcome. We generally roster the drummers and pianists (one of each at a time) but everyone else is welcome to just turn up (but check that it's on first). Chord booklets are provided, but bring your own melodies and/or words for vocals if you need them. No audience, just a fun jam playing classic, old-style jazz. Enquiries: Marion Lustig 95715444 or 0407342882

Live Music Dates Annie Smith with The Jazz Drive 8pm Thursday 14 July Dizzys Jazz Club
Annie Smith and the Jazz Drive are at it again at Dizzy's on Thusday July 14th at 8pm. All our expletives that night will be in French in honour of Bastille day and the wearing of berets will be encouraged. Just realised I've lost mine. Bum!..... or should I say Burm!!! Je ne regret rien and we hope you won't regret coming to Dizzy's on the 14th. ($14/$10) A bientot. Annie

Sonya Veronica 9pm Friday 8 July Dizzy's Jazz Club

Come and join us at our upcoming gigs! I will be joined by James Sherlock (guitar), Howard Cairns (double bass) & Gideon Marcus (drums). Check out some songs at http://www.reverbnation.com/sonyaveronica Thank you for supporting us! Keep live music alive!"

Sonya Veronica
8pm Thursday, 11 August l'Alliance Franaise de Melbourne Grey Street, St Kilda (ph 9525 3463) As part of their Jeudi Jazzy series, with Mark Fitzgibbon (piano), Howard Cairns (bass) & Raj Jayaweera (drums). We'll be playing some chanson Franaise, rearranged by Mark Fitzgibbon with some jazz twists, from Hymne de l'amour to La Vie En Rose, dare I say Ne Me Quitte Pas? We'll see. We'll mix good old standard in the mix as well. Limited seats - Tickets: $23/18 (member of l'Alliance Franaise) - Please confirm with AF.

Sonya Veronica 9pm Friday 12 August Dizzy's Jazz Club

with Mark Fitzgibbon (piano), Howard Cairns (bass) & Raj Jayaweera (drums).

Live Music Dates (contd) Jan Blake Jazz on Main 1st Floor 106 Main Street, Lilydale 8pm 1st Friday of month
Hi Jazz lovers and others. My Fab Band 'Body and Soul' is playing this month with a few differences in the lineup ......ie Alan Richards is O.S. at the mo, so Brendan Elliot (from 'Soead Q' fame) is filling in on drums/percussion. Neil Taylor is recovering from health issues, so James Hampton is filling in on the keys. James is an extremely gifted young man (song writer, arranger, band leader, pianist etc). We will be able to brag that we experienced his talent before he was famous. Coffee, snacks included, dance floor lounge environment. www.thebandman.com.au Cheers, Jan

Adam Rudegair 8pm Saturday 16 July

You can see Adam on 16 July at Windmill Studios 717 High St, Thornbury, 0413 812 313 VIC, AU

Chat Noir Anne Hayres and John Curtis 3rd Saturday of each month Kojo Brown Restaurant and Bar
The food is great and you can book a table by phoning 9428 9800 Hope to see everyone at Kojo, nice food or you can just come for a drink or cake and coffee for the abstemious amongst you. We look forward to seeing you there if you can make it. Cheers John curtisjw@optusnet.com.au Anne annehayres@internode.on.net Annes MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/anniehayres

Vince Jones Quartet Bennetts Lane 8.30 Sat 16 Jul

Nurul Fri 8th July, at 12 noon

Nurul is appearing with her band at the The undeniable sincerity of a seasoned opening of Cupcake Central at level 2, performer, a devoted musician and an Dining Hall, Melbourne Central. honest song-writer, Vince Jones is Australia's National jazz treasure.

David Ruiz & Trumpet

We play every Friday night at the city tiler corner Graham street and Bay street, Port Melbourne, it's a groovy place that sells tiles by day and beers by night. We play jazz mainly but mix in some blues and a little early fifties style music to keep people dancing. We are called Trumpet and are comprised of me, David Ruiz on Vocals, Elliot Joe on guitar, Anthony Pell on double bass, Mihoko Abe on the saxophone and Jules on drums. Come join the action between 7.30-11.00pm.

The Swinging Rendez-Vous Metropolis Eating House 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia 14 July. 7pm.
Jeremy is inviting you all to come celebrate Bastille day. The Swinging Rendez-Vous is a new Melbourne based quartet composed of Thibaut Favalessa (voice, guitar and piano), Tim Willis (guitar), Jeremy Marozeau (Double-Bass) and Chelsea Allen (Drums). We are playing some french traditional song and some Jazz Manouche in the pure style of Django Reinhardt. Come see us, as it is Fresh, French and Fun.. 5

The Buddy Love Jazz Tryst at Zartowa 114 Ormond Rd Elwood 2 to 5 pm Sat 9th of July Ph 9525 6937 The Buddy Love Jazz Troika at Kojo Brown 294 Bridge Rd Richmond 7pm Sat 16th of July Ph 9428 9800

CD Releases Neon Bogart (Adam Rudegair) CD Release From Taariq

CD#4 is coming out December 2011! I'm thrilled to announce my future noir project It could be a 2 x CD set and will have Neon Bogart's latest single Weightless is new original jazz and world tunes plus more stuff featuring Taariq on a range available online now on bandcamp! of instruments plus some guest spots adamrudegeair.bandcamp.com/album/weightless- from people such Ed Bates, Mihoko under-the-rainbow-double-single Abe, Mike Hirsh, Angie Strickland and others. Meanwhile CDs 1, 2 and the This June 2011 single from Neon Bogart (alias latest 3rd installment are still Adam Rudegeair), Weightless is a post- available. apocalyptic trip-hop love song. Featuring The Contact me for details Jane Austen Argument's Jen Kingwell on taariq69@yahoo.co.in vocals, and Justin Ashworth on bass. take a listen here. We've released this new music to raise funds http://www.myspace.com/hassantaariq for our forthcoming European and US tour. So if you like the music, please purchase it to help us get there! Our single debuted at #5 of the international bandcamp charts, help us get to #1!

Learning Steve Sedergreen

Steve has just published a book on playing jazz piano, Start Playing Jazz Piano Now! Talk Steve into an autographed copy, you can contact him at his website www.stevesedergreen.com He also has classes you can participate in but hurry as they are restricted to 8 10 people.

MBAS
Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society www.mbas.org.au The Royal Standard Hotel 333 William Street, West Melbourne Featured artist 8.00 pm Jam Tuesdays 9.00-11.00pm

Other Items From Marek

Looking for people who want to play live, record, produce with me, promote my original compositions and create a fully professional high quality smooth jazz, Latin funk fusion stuff. Also, a good lyric writer to write own lyric to my original smooth jazz latin funk compositions and can record and perform with my band, Arachnids. I have a lots of my original compositions but they are only instrumental and need lyrics. Call me 9465 4545 mob 0402 432 918 Marek marekpodstawek@mail.com

Jazz links Jazz Scene

www.jazzscene.com.au

Jazz and Beyond

www.jazzandbeyond.com.au/festival.html

Melbourne Jazz Co-operative

Presenting presenting original jazz and improvised music since 1983.
www.mjc.org.au

Venues Dizzys Jazz Club

381 Burnley Street, Richmond 9428 1233
www.dizzys.com.au

La Niche
67 Smith Street Fitzroy 9416 3439

Jazz on Main
1st Floor 106 Main Street, Lilydale

Kojo Brown Restaurant and Bar

294 Bridge Road, Richmond 9428 9800

Alliance Francaise
www.afmelbourne.asn.au/arts.html

Paris Cat
6 Goldie Place, Melbourne 9642 4711
www.pariscat.com.au

Bennetts Lane
25 Bennetts Lane, Melbourne 9663 2856
www.bennettslane.com