MJJ Aug 2, 2011

MJJ Pictorial News

For a change we have pictorial essays this week. After all a picture says (paints?) a thousand words. Or so the picture people say! At any rate here are a small selection of our favourite people.

Frank and Ray

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

The Leinster Arms Hotel

66 Gold Street, Collingwood For dinner bookings phone 9417 5720

www.leinsterarms.com.au

Ted

Friday at the Leinster

Small, but enthusiastic Jammers enjoyed playing despite the hubbub of a large crowd of diners and regulars at the Leinster. Glen (our host) was so busy he only found time to do one number on the drum kit. Frank and Paul held down the bass section. Ted and Terry held down the keys. Louis and I were the only reeds and Anne Smith (pictured left) provided some excellent vocals and a stint on the drums. Louis's mate (sorry, forgotten his name) also provided some strong rhythm on the kit. Maria chipped in at the end on vocals. Everything got a bit ratty towards the end but that usually happens at the start. Hope to see you all next week. CG

Anne Smith

Jammers Newsletter
The Newsletter informs interested people of Jazz Jammers events, CD launches and jam sessions. It reviews past sessions, promotes events being put on by Jammers and encourages people to get involved in live performance. It also provides an informative and friendly network for musicians and followers of jazz.

The Jam Sessions

The jams feature a blend of accomplished musicians and those beginning their jamming careers. A great opportunity to drop in, meet other musicians, blow your heart out on your favourite tune or kick back and listen in. The music may be good, bad or bebop, swing, blues, latin or lousy anything can happen and often does! All are welcome. Bring charts, instruments, voices.

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melbournejazzjammers@gmail.com

Jammers website
http://melbournejazzjammers.com/

Letters to the editor Derek writes . . . Some of the members might be interested in getting paid to play their own stuff. Just received this reminder about putting in one's performance returns to APRA. Regards, Live Performance Returns due August 31! Write music? Play live? Get paid! If you perform original music live, you're entitled to royalty payments. You just need to tell APRA, by submitting your Live Performance Return (LPR) by August 31. www.apra-amcos.com.au Noel writes . . . Not your usual Ray Charles, but forwarded to observe that there is still a lot that can be done within the blues framework and at most three or four chords . . . Preferably at a little less breakneck tempo than 300 bpm though!!! Cheers www.jazzonthetube.com/page/967.html

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

ChatNoir Guildford Lane Gallery

Chat Noir with Anne Hayres is performing this Saturday evening from 69pm. This is a fascinating venue in an old wool warehouse on one of Melbourne's lesser known lanes. We'd love to see you there if you are free. Cheers John Curtis

Steve Sedergreen Paris Cat Sat 3 September 9.30pm

Mistaken identity, Steve & Mal, Ted Vining, Nick Haywood Cost: $20 adults, $15 concession

The Buddy Love Jazz Tryst Zartowa

114 Ormond Rd Elwood Sat 6th of August performs at 2 to 5 pm Ph 9525 6937

Marek Podstawek's band 'Arachnids' Fri 5th Aug 8.00 PM

The Upper Room, 1st Floor, 106 Main St, Lilydale (opp station) JAZZ on MAIN (1st Friday in Month) This awesome band showcases Marek's talents in writing, arranging and his expertise on percussion. Come prepared to be entertained and enthralled by these gifted musos!

David Ruiz & Trumpet Friday 7.30 to 11pm

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.

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).

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

Venues Dizzys Jazz Club

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

La Niche
67 Smith Street Fitzroy 9416 3439

Treble Clef Jazz Lounge

17 Paynes Road, Chirnside Park 9739 6739 (free entry)

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