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Ballarat Jazz Club

Inc. No. A7121 P.O. Box 408 Ballarat, Vic., 3353

Newsletter Sponsored by Eclipse Ford www.ballaratjazzclub.com

ballaratjazzclub@gmail.com President Gerard Ballinger

Vice President Geoff Merritt Secretary Steve James Treasurer Pamela McKee Bookings Marion McHenry,

Newsletter Editor Marion Nunn Band Coordinator Gerard Ballinger,

Photos /Graphics:Contributors, Members, Websites, Editor

BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB

Inside this issue

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

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

JAZZ TRIVIA ……………..

HISTORY HIT…………….

CONTRIBUTIONS .......

CLUB NEWS……………..

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

Our final gig for the year is here, we can’t wait to catch up with everyone, have fun, dance, laugh and enjoy the fabulous

sounds of Ruby Page and Jo Ruberto.

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year and we look forward to seeing you in 2020.

BJC Committee, Members, Supporters, Friends & Family

SPONSORED BY ECLIPSE FORD

BALLARAT

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CHRISTMAS LUCKY DRAW! LUCKY DRAW! LUCKY DRAW!

Current member number eligible to enter.

Must be present at the gig!

$30 Jackpot per draw — Jackpot for Dec $90 !!!

YOU GOTTA BE IN IT TO WIN IT !!!!!!! GOOD LUCK

DECEMBER 2019

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SPECIAL EVENT……………….. JOIN IN THE FUN AND SUPPORT JAZZ

THE DARYL MCKENZIE JAZZ ENSEMBLE Daina Jowsey - vocals, Daryl McKenzie - Musical Director/ trombone Lachlan Davidson - Saxophone, John Turcio - Piano, Toshi Clinch - Bass, Kieran Rafferty – Drums The Ballarat Jazz Club is very proud and excited to announce that the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Ensemble will be performing for our opening gig for 2020 on Sunday 23rd February. Daryl McKenzie has impressive Jazz C.V. with a long history in performing at the highest level. Daryl is the Music Director of the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, but at our Ballarat performance, he is bringing his small-er ensemble. The musician accompanying Daryl are all top musicians, so make sure you book early.

Daryl’s Bio The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra is an Australian cultural icon, bringing together Melbourne’s most excep-tional instrumentalists to perform original jazz music as well as accompany some of the country’s finest local and international performances across multiple genres and mediums. The DMJO is a hugely important part of Australian music history. The ensemble began in the 1980’s as the Graeme Lyall Orchestra and the Australian Showband. It was in the 1990’s however that the orchestra began to hit its stride as the band for the iconic Australian TV show ‘Hey Hey its Saturday’, under the leadership of musical director, trombonist, composer and arranger Daryl McKenzie. Since this time, the orchestra has con-tinued to diversify and broaden its audience to include the jazz-going public as well as commercial and corpo-rate contexts. The DMJO’s experience with international artists is unparalleled in Australian music. They have backed artists as significant as Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Barry Manilow, Bonnie Raitt, Tommy Emmanuel and Billy Thorpe.

Just as importantly, they have sustained long working relationships with some of Australia’s finest performers over the past 20 years. Such artists include Wilbur Wilde, Rhonda Burchmore, Grace Knight and Nichaud Fitz-gibbon. They have performed with countless other artists from across the country and the world. They have performed at various jazz festivals, including in the USA and Malaysia, and major Australian events such as the Melbourne and Adelaide Grand Prix. They have also held a 17-year monthly residency at The Apartment/ Paris Cat Jazz Club, performing original Australian jazz compositions, often by band members in-cluding McKenzie, as well as international works.

The DMJO has recorded five critically acclaimed albums of original music, and also rec-orded sections of the soundtracks for iconic Australian films such as Bran Nue Dae, Two Hands and Love and Other Catastrophes. Members of the band under Daryl’s direction have also provided music for TV series Australia’s Got Talent, the Good Friday Appeal and Dancing With The Stars. The DMJO is musically adaptable, able to perform original music, big band works from the standard American repertoire, and arrangements in countless other genres for artists big and small. They perform as an eight—piece band, right up to fifty piece-orchestra if

needed.

SO JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT AT THE BJC 23RD FEBRUARY—BOOK EARLY

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UPCOMING EVENTS……………………. Jazz Focus

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FOR 2020-2021 WILL BE DUE IN

APRIL 2020 AFTER THE AGM

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All contributions to the news-

letter are very welcome.

We love to hear about your trav-

els, stories, family,photos and

any exciting gigs that you have

been to.

Send all contributions to the

Newsletter Editor:

Ballarat Jazz Club

bamfn@outlook.com

or

0409529952

or

let a Committee member know

you have a contribution on gig

day.

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BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB 2019 SAVE THE DATE

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1. Where were you born? (Town, city, etc.). Ballarat

2. Is there something in particular you remember of your childhood? Watching brothers

play cricket

3. Did you have a favourite subject during your schooling? Art

4.What musical interests did you have if any? Always different types

5.Did you have a childhood ambition (fireman, nurse, vet, etc.)? To be a Hairdresser

6.What career paths did you eventually pursue? Kindergarten teacher

7.At what stage, did you become interested in jazz? Teenage years

8. Do you play an instrument or do you wish you could play an instrument? Piano

9. Have you travelled? Where? Within Australia and overseas

10.Any other interests? Jazz Club, art, gardening, reading, sewing, & playing Marjong

11.If you had your life over again, would you choose a different career and if so, what would

it be? No

12.If you had the opportunity, who would you like to invite to a din-

ner party? reasons why? Neil Diamond—love his music

13.Who is your favourite musician (dead or alive)? Benny Goodman

14. Any other comments you wish to make? No

15.What is your name? – Noreen Brookes

BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB INTRODUCES THEIR LATEST ADDITION AT

GIGS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS,

YOU CAN NOW “TAP N GO”

You can use you credit/debit card to pay for your gig entry and memberships by tapping on

our new “Tap N Go” system. A receipt can be issued immediately in person or sent to your

mobile phone if we have your phone number registered. So give it a go, and “Tap N Go”

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BJC …. Presidents Report ………………. Gerard Ballinger

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Presidents Report Nov 2019

One of the highlights of the year, was the return visit of the Royal Australian Navy Jazz Band, for our

November 17th gig. Apart from band leader Gregory Smith, it was a completely new line-up of musi-

cians this year. The music arrangements, all done by Gregory, were wonderful. Vocalist Stephanie

McCorkelle was professional and interacted with the crowd very well. It is not often you see a lady in

advanced stages of pregnancy performing, I wish her well, when the baby is due in January. All other

members of the band played so very well. Joe Wherrit flew in from Tasmania for the performance,

wow how amazing was he. Gregory Smith’s saxophone playing was such a treat, as were other band

members Martin Duck (Trumpet), Daniel McIllvride (trombone) and Hayden Murtagh (Double Bass)

and Luke Kennedy (Drums). I publicly invited Gregory and the band back in 2020, which he enthusias-

tically accepted, subject to confirmation and checking of other bookings for November 2020.

We are all looking forward to our end of year Christmas function on Sunday 8th December. Ruby Page, Joe Ruberto and

band will be performing, which will add to the Christmas cheer and atmosphere. The music, the food and the camaraderie

will make this day very special. If you phone Marion on 0456 689 123, she will to check to see if there are any

spots available.

The club has been very busy, booking all bands for 2020. We have a great line-up, with five new bands booked and the re-

turn visits from some our more popular bands.

NEW FOR 2020

23rd February - Daryl McKenzie Band (ex Channel Nine). See separate write-up

19th April – Indigo Jazz Band – very experienced combo. A mix of modern and older jazz

21st June – Jam Jar – popular high energy youth, playing great trad style jazz

19 July – Two Swingin’ Pitches – Featuring Pippa Wilson and Anita Harris – Jazz Standards

18th October – Robbie Mann & the Parlour Social (great stride pianist) and hot jazz

RETURNING IN 2020

15th March – Mike Field and band – a brilliant trumpeter from Canada – not to be missed

3rd May - Steve Waddell's Creole Bells Revival Band with Bev Sheehan. A big hit with patrons

17th May – Ballarat High School – supporting youth in Jazz 16th August - Royal Garden Jazz Band – Classy Trad and Modern Jazz

20th September - Maryborough Traditional Jazz Band - very popular Trad musos and friends

15th November – Royal Australian Navy Jazz Band – back by popular demand 6th December – Shirazz – High standard Trad Jazz, great music and lovable characters

As previously announced, our club will be participating in the 2020 Begonia Festival Parade, being

held Monday 9th March. We invite you to get involved, to dress in 1920’s costume and follow the

band that will play New Orleans street jazz. Let’s get excited about this, it will be a lot of fun. More

details to follow.

I would like to wish everyone a very merry and safe Christmas and a happy new year. Thanks for your

support in coming to our jazz days throughout the year, I hope you have enjoyed the jazz music as

much as I have. I look forward to seeing you soon. Gerard

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A STORY OR TWO…………………… Christmas Jazz

While old Christmas songs and great jazz seem as com-

patible as egg nog and beer, there have been instances

where the planets have aligned to create songs that dis-

play the best of both genres. Eight instances, to be ex-

act, and you'll find them below. Do you agree?

The Christmas Song" by Dexter Gordon From The Panther! (Original Jazz Classics)

Master of the saxophone ballad transforms a holiday pop favorite into a soulful blues improvisation.

"Here Comes Santa Claus" by Ramsey Lewis From Sound Of Christmas (Chess/MCA)

In their prime, Ramsey Lewis and his trio could make anything sound great. Here lies the proof.

"Jingle Bells" by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra From Jingle Bell Swing (Columbia/Legacy)

Classic Duke sound and great choruses played with typical economy from his sidemen circa 1962.

"Skating" by Vince Guaraldi From A Charlie Brown Christmas (Fantasy)

The melody captures the essence of the title in this masterpiece from the uncanny Guaraldi.

"Good Morning Blues" by Ella Fitzgerald From Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (Verve)

A hipster-ish Ella swings the Basie blues in merry 6/8 time.

"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by Ella Fitzgerald From Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (Verve)

No one does this song better. The shyness and longing of Ella's persona are palpable.

"Christmas In New Orleans" by Louis Armstrong with the Benny Carter Orchestra From Hipster's Holiday (Rhino)

Louis recorded a lot of Christmas tunes. This one wins for the combination of Armstrong's obvious love for his sub-

ject and golden trumpet cadenzas.

"O' Tannenbaum" by Vince Guaraldi From A Charlie Brown Christmas (Fantasy)

Guaraldi's elegantly stated theme and sudden shift to 4/4 create yuletide jazz perfection. Is this the most popular

jazz song of all time?

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BAND REVIEW…………..Royal Australian Navy Band (see Presidents Report)

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Club News— Festivals—Conventions

FESTIVALS—CONVENTIONS

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WERRIBEE JAZZ CLUB

All GJC functions are held at the Vines Rd ,Comm Centre, 49 Vines Rd,

Hamlyn Heights (Melway 441 E9)

Bookings Noreen 0410466251 or Susie 52828330

INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/geelong-jazz-club

VJC Website www.vjc.org.au

Bookings Rhonda 98748870

Elspeth 0425735428

INFORMATION: www.vjc.org.au

3rd Saturday of the month—Facebook

Gigs at RSL Bowling Club, Werribee

Bookings Neville 0428544943

INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/werribee-jazz-club

Bookings Dave 97726502

Patterson Lakes Community Centre

INFORMATION:www.peninsularjazzclub.com.au

Bookings Jill 0417416300

Ramada Resort Phillip Island

INFORMATION: www.philipislandjazzfest.org.au

Bookings Bruce 51743516

Moe RSL Albert St. Moe.INFORMATION: moelatrobevalleyjazzclubub.weebly.com

South Gippsland Jazz Society Inc

2nd Sunday of month at Inverloch RSL

Enquiries Neville Drummond 56742166

INFORMATION: www.southgippslandjazzclub.org.au

Norfolk Island Jazzes It Up Dec 1-8 2019

Jazz Convention 26 –31 December—Albury NSW 2019

Port Fairy Jazz Festival 7-9 February 2020

Eltham Jazz Festival—March 6-9 2020

Tooleybuc Jazz Festival - April 17-19 2020

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