MJJ Xmas!!! Lots of Photos This Week

MJJ Aug 16, 2011
MJJ Xmas!!! Lots of photos this week.
For more photos (and higher resolution) go to the Picasa link that came with this newsletter.
What a super turnout!

What a super turnout for the Christmas in July in August session at the Leinster! Delightful to see the return to Australia of Anton and the presence of some Jammers from long ago, welcome back all. The music was ripping along at a pace, the nibblies went down well with the drinks, Becky's Christmas cake went off well with coffee, and the kids knew what to do with the balloons.... A fabulous day, a wonderful way to slide out of the winter doldrums and lots of fun, and many thanks to all the musos and vocalists making it come together so well. Marg
Whatsmore . . .
Shadrach: Jesus, its cold Meshach: This camel is giving me the hump Abednego: How come I get lumbered with the silly name and the Myrrh? Shadrach: Collingwood in August? We're a long way from Bethlehem... Meshach: instead Sod this, I'm going to the Leinster
Abednego: With you there, brother
Fergus & Vincent
The Leinster Christmas in August. Well that was a silly idea . . . kind of fun, but
I recommend Ashley's Book of Knots: it is the seminal work on ropework for sailors. It purports to carry every knot ever invented, or a variation thereof. Close perusal, whilst rewarding, will reveal however, that it fails to mention the Embraceable You tangle, of the labyrinthine version of the Blue in Green Hitch. Both were amply demonstrated at the Dementia Arms Hotel on Sunday: Also mentioned in dispatches: Elm, a Louis fave, for occupying my addled brain for the next four hours, Is You Is or Is you Ain't for having 2
a chart that appeared to be written in two keys, in fact, the afternoon was a joyous cockup from start to finish, with all sorts of musos casting a full toolkit of spanners into the works. Fantastic! In amongst the balloons, the dips, the vacuous gossip, the lunatic soup and the greeting of old friends, were, bizarrely in the circumstances, some musical gems, and some performances which reached the modest heights of pretty damn good. Props to POCKOTL, who had the silly idea in the first place, to Bec for the cake, to Maria who insisted on everyone wearing a suitably Yuletide hat, to Anton for emigrating from Indonesia after two and a half years , to Alan for having the good sense to spend the afternoon chatting up nurses in RMH, and to everyone else in the front bar and back yard who had the good sense to shut the doors, turn up the TV and have a good time anyway.
Now, the music and some entirely random observations:

Rob "Inky Fingers" McCue kicked off with some fine piano before re-assigning himself to the Photography Department of the Melbourne JazzJammers Newsletter, Brian, faced with one of the aforementioned charts, played a great solo anyway. Keef was as good as they come on clarinet, although he had to elbow the Karutz out of the way (nicely of course), Captain Chaos kept the whole plot moving along, and managed to get most people up for a rattle twang tickle or blow. Elliot played the smallest guitar, Jack the Lad turned up doing his Jack Nicholson Chinatown impersonation, and later trommed some great 'bone. Sam the Ham got his organ pumping. Marion really struggled with a couple of dud charts (Unembraceable?), but came good on the good ones. David got the rhythm section rocking. Jan lit the place up with a couple of great songs, later followed by Ann Hayres (Loverman Where Can You Be? ) showing the entirely agreeable effects of having a few more gigs under her belt. Maria swung the proverbials off If I Were a Bell. Paul and Paul, Taariq and Jeremy played bass, thereby freeing up Frank The Indefatigable to concentrate on the dips, although he came good with some nice guitar work later on, David Ruiz decided to leave his run until after I had left (he was fantastic, of course), Ceau Lin played some brief and elegant keys before leaving for China again (come back, they was real good!), someone whose name I can't remember sang a couple of difficult songs brilliantly, and either the lunatic soup had kicked or were there really three percussionists and a shaker going at one stage? If I haven't mentioned your name, that is because you are young, talented and good looking and the rest of us are jealous. I think we just broke the record for most musos at a Leinster session. Or not as the case may be. Don't all turn up next week, it would be chaos. Actually it will probably be chaos anyway. So you might as well turn up after all. See ya at the jam? TW
Anne singing some impressive numbers and some cool backing by an A little quiet but those that came enjoyed accomplished rhythm section the music themselves. was at a very high standard for very low cost. Hope to catch you next week Ted (keys), Frank (guitar and bass) Anne CG (vocals and drums) and myself kicked off the proceedings. We were joined by Kay (vocals) PS: Sunday was a hoot. Jan Blake, Anne Ivan (bass) and Maurizio (guitar). Jeremy Hayres and Jenna provided great vocals and his real bass joined a little later along along with regulars Debbie and Maria. with Sagigo (the cool guy from Japan) on Maria performed a great version of If I guitar. As usual Glen did a few numbers on were a Bell. Great to see Paul and then the drums. Paul, who said the previous Jeremy on bass. David and Peter on week that he wasn't coming, came in on percussion and everybody else who made trombone towards the end. (I think Louis great music. Louis was definitely there at came as well . . . having a senior moment this session (I think . . . ). here). With Kaye and CG
Friday night at the Leinster
The Leinster Arms Hotel

66 Gold Street, Collingwood For dinner bookings phone 9417 5720
Jam Sessions at the Leinster Arms Hotel Friday 7:00pm till late Sunday from 4pm
www.leinsterarms.com.au
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.
Live Music Dates Guildford Lane Specials

Steve Sedergreen has been artistic director of a series of Friday nights at Guildford Lane. Two of our Jammers are appearing this month Jeff Karutz and Buddy Love. Make the effort to support them if you can. They have a very special program arranged. Both concerts are at the Guilford Lane Gallery from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Entrance from Flanigan Lane. Ph 9642 0042
Jeff Karutz and Friends

Guilford Lane Gallery Sat 27th August 6pm to 9pm For over a year I've been playing in Steve Sedergreen's workshops at Guilford Lane Gallery. Join us for an evening of jazz with some fellow travellers from the workshops: Dan Robertson, Piano, Daigo Nakai, Bass, Les Oldman, drums and guest singers Julie Bailey and Sue Ann. Door $15.00.
The Buddy Love Jazz Trust

Guilford Lane Gallery Sat 20th of August 6pm to 9pm Featuring : Buddy Love, Vocals Lisette Payet, Piano James Osborne, Drums Phil Hayter, Alto Sax Dave Taylor, Double Bass Door $15
Other Live Music Dates Anne Hayres Kojo Brown 7 to 10.30pm Sat Aug 20 294 Bridge Road Richmond 94289800
Chat Noir, Anne on vocals with John Curtis Piano, Rene Tessmer Bass and Jules Suthibutr on Drums.
Steve Sedergreen Paris Cat Sat 3 September 9.30pm

Mistaken identity, Steve & Mal, Ted Vining, Nick Haywood Cost: $20 adults, $15 concession
The Maurocco Bar, 4 Templeton St, Castlemaine

7.30 Sat 20th Aug This is the venue where John Hannah held his party and a number of the Jazz Jammers came and jammed. We're excited about this upcoming show, we love the venue. It's delightfully deco with a European Supper Club feel. There will be food available on the night, great entertainment and for the light of foot (feet?) dancing is an optional extra. For out of towners they also have lovely rooms for the night. www.themidland.com.au The band is Grant Mathers keyboards (Grant runs the Jazz at Ballarat Uni) Chris Burke on Bass (a young wunderkind) on sexy swinging drums the fabulous Daryl Eastcott and on vocals with lots of duets and wicked banter Louis Payne (from Louis& the Jump Jivers and Shades of Blue) and Paris Payne (from Truly Madly Deeply) Book ahead to be guaranteed a great night ph5472 1085 from the editor
The Photographs
Along with the newsletter there is a link to a Picasa photo album. For those not familiar just try clicking, it should work ok. The photos on Picasa are of a higher resolution than those in the newsletter. For those interested, if you want originals (very high res) let me know. Rob McCue, 16 Aug 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 for a weekly trad jazz jam. Other instrumentalists and vocalists are also most welcome but just 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 0407 342 882 6
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.
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

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MJJ Aug 16, 2011

MJJ Xmas!!! Lots of photos this week.

What a super turnout!

Abednego: With you there, brother

Fergus & Vincent

Now, the music and some entirely random observations:

Friday night at the Leinster

The Leinster Arms Hotel

The Jam Sessions

Live Music Dates Guildford Lane Specials

Jeff Karutz and Friends

The Buddy Love Jazz Trust

Steve Sedergreen Paris Cat Sat 3 September 9.30pm

The Maurocco Bar, 4 Templeton St, Castlemaine

Have an enews item? Send by Tuesday night to

David Ruiz & Trumpet Friday 7.30 to 11pm

Learning Steve Sedergreen

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