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Canberra Jazz Club
Newsletter Dec 2011 − Jan 2012
Email: canberrajazzclub@bigpond.com
ISSN 1832-4649
Website: www.canberrajazzclub.com
Patron: Paul Furniss
CJC Committee 2011 – 2012
President:
Vice-President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Memberships:
Margaret Moriarty
John Madden
Ron Cook
Linda Wiese
Jenny Madden
6286 3936
6251 2621
0427363665
6291 9345
6251 2621
Members: Myrene Hickey
Garry Owen
Tony Thomas
Barbara Newman
Phone Tree : Barbara Newman
6251 0065
0409596888
6286 2815
6231 5406
6231 5406
This newsletter is proudly sponsored by
Jazz at the Cross
(Ph 6283 7200 Fax 6282 2553)
Canberra Southern Cross Club Limited
Woden, Tuggeranong, Yamba, Jamison, Turner, Kaleen, Yacht Club
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PRESIDENT‟S REPORT
Hello everyone
Here we are at almost the end of November and our Christmas party is not too far away. Members are
reminded that bookings have to be in fairly soon, in fact by the 27th at the latest. A number of our
musicians are attending so we will have a fine selection of sit-ins on the day. Remember you have to be a
financial member, otherwise you will be required to pay $25.
Thanks to all the people who turned up for the second of our functions at the Southern Cross Club in
Jamison, it was another successful day, enjoyed by all. Next year we will be doing some more afternoons
there. In fact next year is already organised with first of all the 12th of January concert at the Woden
Southern Cross Club. It will be great to hear the Sweet Lowdowns with all the fine musicians who started
here in Canberra, plus Peter Locke from Sydney.
Next comes the visit to Sydney for the cruise with the Sydney Jazz Club, the band for the day being the
Bridge City/Black Mountain combination. These guys are playing really well together, and I am sure will
be very entertaining on the day. Prices have gone up again, but it is still worth the trip to Sydney for the
lovely day on the Harbour. Note that the we will get another opportunity to hear the Bridge City/Black
Mountain boys when they play for us at our special concert at the Austrian Club, Mawson on 15 April.
Due to our splendid committee, we have monthly events planned for the first half of 2012. We will be
having another Pool Party at the home of Jenny and John, there will be the annual visit to Robertson and
more afternoons at the Southern Cross Club Jamison as I mentioned before.
As this will be the last newsletter for the year, I want to wish everyone a great Christmas and a very happy
New Year. I would also like to thank all the members of the committee who make my job so easy. To all
members, do book early for our functions as without you we could not manage.
Our newsletter editor, Linda, asked me to pass on a big thank-you to Margaret & Geoffrey Hawker for their
efforts to help us out with distribution of our last newsletter – things never go according to plan and they
had a fair bit of running around to do which they did most happily and with much enthusiasm.
Cheers to all
Margaret
Margaret Moriarty
Phone: 02 6286 3936
Email: mmo59530@bigpond.net.au
The Canberra Jazz Club warmly welcomes new and returning members:
Christina Coombs; Robin Gaskell
LooKING FOR OUR MYSTERY DEPOSITOR!
Some 2 months ago, Treasurer Ron noticed that $25 had been paid to the Canberra Jazz Club via a transfer
from the Civic Post Office. Unfortunately, no details were transmitted with the deposit so we have a
mystery $25 sitting in our account. If you can shed some light on the mystery, please contact Ron.
Editorial/Production Team
Editor:
Linda Wiese
(pyewood@grapevine.com.au)
Distribution: John & Jenny Madden
NEXT MEETING OF THE CJC
Tue 13 December 2011, 6.00pm at Canberra
Southern Cross Club, Woden
All members are welcome to attend
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UPCOMING CJC FUNCTIONS
Sunday 4 December – the CJC Christmas Party. It was such a great day last year at the Belconnen
Bowling Club at Hawker that we thought it worth repeating. The Golden Roast has catered most
successfully for our Christmas Party for the past two years so they will be catering again (we‟ve asked
for more beetroot this year!). Details on page 8.
Thursday 12 January 2012 – concert at the Southern Cross Club, Woden. As predicted, the previously
advertised show featuring the „Trumpeters‟ on tour was cancelled. Showcasing in their place will be the
very popular Sweet Lowdowns from Melbourne with special guest, Sydney pianist Peter Locke. We
need you support please to make this show a success. BOOK NOW! Details on page 10.
Thursday 26 January – Sydney Jazz Club‟s annual Australia Day jazz harbour cruise, this year
featuring the Bridge City/Black Mountain Jazz Band. Great company, great jazz and incredible sights as
thousands of Sydneysiders take to the water. Details on page 9.
Sunday 19 February – Pool Party at the Maddens. Please refer below for details.
Sundays 18 March & 17 June – another couple of afternoon gigs of great trad jazz at the Southern
Cross Club, Jamison (Wests). Join us for three hours of live jazz from 1.00pm. Details soon.
Sunday 15 April – a special afternoon of jazz at the Austrian Club, Mawson featuring our favourite
combo of Sydney‟s Bridge City Band and our remaining playing musos from the Black Mountain Band.
Another date for your diaries!! Details next newsletter.
Sunday 13 May (tbc) – annual bus trip to the Robertson Pub.
POOL PARTY AT THE MADDENS
12.00 PM – 4.00 PM, Sunday 19 February 2012
(weather permitting)
BYO everything!
John & Jenny Madden are again offering their backyard for a party by the pool and an afternoon of jazz as
we like it …..trad and more trad. For all our fine musicians out there, this will be another opportunity to
sit in on a jam session or two. Many thanks to our musos last year who entertained us so well and we
hope to see you all (and some new faces) at this year’s party.
Regular drummer, Garry Owen is taking off shortly for a 12 months holiday around Aussie land so if there’s
a muso out there who can help us out with some drumming for this event and over the coming year, that
would be great.
So, BYO your lunch, plates, drinks, and a chair if you can easily transport one – there will be some seating
but probably not enough to go round. And don't forget the swimmers if you’re game!
To make sure that there is space for all, John & Jenny would appreciate knowing numbers beforehand.
Please telephone 6251 2621 or email to: maddenski@optusnet.com.au.
Address: 2 Bandjalong Cres, Aranda (first house on the right off Bindubi Street)
REMEMBER: IF IT’S RAINING, IT’S OFF!
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Upcoming Festivals
Dec 26 - 31, 2011
66th Australian Jazz Convention
Bundaberg, Queensland
For more information please contact
Events Development Officer Bundaberg Regional
Council
1300 883 699
http://www.ajcbundy2011.com.au/
Feb 10 - 12, 2012
24th Grampians Jazz Festival
Halls Gap, Victoria
PO Box 503 Hamilton Victoria 3300
Ph: 03 5572 3443 (ah)
Mob: 0429 723 443
Mar 9 - 12, 2012
Inverloch Jazz Festival
PO Box 154, Inverloch, Victoria 3996
Ph: 03 5674 6086
Mob:0418 504 624
Email: info@inverlochjazzfestival.com
Web: www.inverlochjazzfest.org.au
March 23 - 25, 2012
Thredbo Jazz, Funk and Groove
Festival 2012
Ph: 02 9373 6582
http://www.thredbojazz.com.au/
Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2012
Maitland Taste, Food, Wine &
Jazz Festival
www.maitlandcitycentre.com.au
02 4934 1981
Apr 6 - 9, 2012
26th Illawarra Jazz Festival
Hosted by Illawarra Jazz Club inc.
Contact: Doreen Lee - Ph: 02 4285 1903 or 0403 750
724
Web: http://www.illawarrajazzclub.com/
jazzfestival.htm
Email: dorsm@optusnet.com.au
Apr 20 - 22, 2012
Tooleybuc's BIG Strictly Jazz'
Weekend
Tooleybuc Sporting Club, Lockhart Rd
PO Box 22, Tooleybuc, NSW 2736
Ph: Helen: 03 5030 5476
Fax: 03 5030 5397
June 1 - 10, 2012
Melbourne Jazz International
Festival
www.melbournejazz.com
June 8 - 11, 2012
32nd Merimbula Jazz Festival
PO Box 415, Merimbula, NSW 2548
Registration forms available at Twyford Hall Jazz Office or downloaded from website
Further information:
Jazz phone 0419 445 011
Fax/phone 02 6495 0673
Email info@merimbulajazz.org.au
Web: http://www.merimbulajazz.org.au/
Accommodation enquiries:
Tourist Information Centre, Ph: 02 6495 1129
Did you know?
CJC member Tony Lamb was recently in New York‟s Central Park and he
snapped a photo of jazz legend Duke Ellington‟s Memorial, not far from
Harlem. The Memorial is some 7.6 metres high and was the dream of
cabaret singer and pianist Bobby Short who was a huge fan of the “Duke‟ –
who died in 1974 at the age of 75. It took Bobby some 18 years of planning
to see the Memorial unveiled in 1997.
Tony discovered that the Duke‟s full name was „Edward Kennedy “Duke”
Ellington‟. I‟m sure you are all ahead of us here, but Tony noted that the
“Duke” had the same name as the late US Senator, Edward Kennedy.
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Bits and Pieces
The following article has been contributed by one of our life members, Bill Wheatley. Ed.
MY BRUSH WITH JAZZ – W.H. (BILL) WHEATLEY
Born 4th May 1935 at Gunning NSW
After WW2 my dad and I met up with some old diggers
who showed us a few chords on ukulele and guitar and I
became interested in Jazz music after hearing them (the
old diggers) doing the „Hot Club of France‟.
After listening to the local bands which were playing in
Canberra at the time – the Les Pogson Band and one led
by Muriel Hartigan – I decided to start playing piano (by
ear).
Dad and I became involved with a small local vaudeville
company called „The Cracker Jack Follies‟. I played ukulele, sang and pounded piano, accompanying a wonderful
female impersonator, Ernie Campion, star of the show.
My greatest thrill (although I did not recognise it at the
time) was touring with the „Cootamundra Jazz Band‟ playing piano. We toured and played southern NSW and the
ACT. I also played with the „New Zenith Jazz Band‟ from
Sydney at the old Leichardt Stadium with [Americans]
„Red Norvo‟ (vibes) and Eugene Wright (bass) on the program.
Towards the end of my playing days I was fortunate to
play with the finest classic jazz group in Canberra, the
„Capital City Jazz Band‟ – consisting of Greg Gibson
(clarinet), Keon Bell (trumpet), Scotty Laycock
(trombone), John Birmingham (drums), John Hammon
(bass), Ken Trat (banjo) and myself on piano. Boy was it
good!
After this I formed a little reading band (although I did not
Things really started to roll when the current Queen Elizaread myself) which featured baritone and tenor sax and
beth came to Australia in the 1950‟s. Together with Bob
Gordon „King Arthur‟ on trumpet on the front line with
„Steam Hammer‟ Brown, we did our bit to entertain troops
bass and drums and myself on piano. This little six piece
with piano and drums.
outfit proved popular around the traps. The last group I
played with was the „Canberra All Stars‟ – a 5 piece band
When I commenced work at the Public Service Board I
that went well. We made a recording which, thanks to
first met the fine musician Terry Wynn who took up the
John Sharpe, is now in the Jazz Archives.
clarinet after we both listened to the fabulous
„Cootamundra Jazz Band‟.
Other great players I met up with during my jazz journey
At this time I formed a pick-up group which appeared on include Bob Crosby, Kenny Ball, „Wocker‟ Dwyer, MiriAustralia Amateur Hour, live to air from the Albert Hall – am McPartland and Trummy Young, to name a few.
we performed „Alexanders Ragtime Band‟ but didn‟t win.
This short synopsis of my jazz associated connections
from the 50‟s to the end of the 60‟s saw a great change
Bob Brown and I, together with the „Coota Jazz Band‟,
musically from amateur presentation (like myself) to a
played when we could. I played with various pick-up
bands; accompanied on piano a vocalist appearing live to more musically skilled and professionally presented genre.
air on Radio 2CA; made recordings with various people,
I retired from playing in 1967 and enjoyed my playing
including Bruce Lansley, a local radio man and Len Moridays - a wonderful and enriching experience. I can be
arty and the „Sozzled City Seven‟.
found in the pages of the book “A Cool Capital: The CanI sat in and made recordings with the legendary Duntroon berra Jazz Scene 1925-2005” by John Sharpe (Canberra
Publishing and Printing 2006) and I am also a proud life
„Steam Boat Stompers‟ and played piano with them at a
Jazz Convention in Sydney in 1954 (if my memory serves member of the Canberra Jazz Club.
me correctly).
Bill Wheatley (22nd June 2011)
Would you prefer to pay for your CJC functions or membership on-line?
You can make a direct deposit from your bank account to ours. Just visit our website at
http://www.canberrajazzclub.com/ and click on the „Membership/Payments‟ tab (top of page).
Take a note of the CJC bank account details, fill in the information form and click on the „SEND‟ button –
the information form is important as it will allow us to identify your payment when it reaches our account.
THEN, to complete the process, continue on to your financial institution to do your usual bank transfer
and you‟re done. You can also pay for new memberships and renewals or update your details.
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What’s been happening
Sunday afternoon jazz at Jamison – OCTOBER 2011
The second gig for the “Canberra Jazz Club Band” at the Southern Cross Club, Jamison
was another great success.
Once again, many thanks to all of
you who supported us on the day
and a special thanks to our musicians who gave us 3 hours of terrific
jazz.
Special guest muso on the day and
currently at the School of Music,
Caleb Wearne, enjoyed himself
immensely and passed along that
“this trad stuff is all right”!
Around 45 members joined us on
the day and most also had lunch
and it all made for another great
afternoon out.
Terry Wynn, Jim Lole, David Lole and Caleb Wearne
The next appearance of the Canberra Jazz Club Band will be 18
March – mark it in your diaries now!
A tribute to John McCarthy (1930-2011) by his friend Bill Haesler OAM
When John McCarthy died suddenly at home from a suspected heart attack on 6th
October 20011 Australian jazz lost one of its greatest jazzmen. And I lost a dear
and long-time friend.
John [Johnny, 'Darky'] McCarthy (clarinet, alto/soprano/tenor saxes and flute)
was born in Sydney, NSW on 6th January 1930. He became interested in jazz at
school during his early teens and took up clarinet at age 15.
He joined the Riverside Jazz Band in 1947 and was with them until 1953. He then
left his day job and remained a professional musician for the rest of his life.
From 1953 John worked casually with the Port Jackson Jazz Band becoming a
full-time member in 1955. In 1958 he was also with the Ray Price Quartet but left
both groups in late 1962 to join Dick Hughes' Quartet and later Graeme Bell's All
Stars in the mid 60s.
For over 20 years John played with, then led, the Paddington-Woollahra RSL house band. In 1973 he was also with
Bill Haesler's Washboard Band and in 1974 became a founder member of Bob Barnard's Jazz Band including
tours of Australia and Asia, Europe and the US.
After leaving Bob in 1986 he freelanced, led small groups and worked with Geoff Bull's Olympia Jazz Band (19892006). He retired musically in 2007.
John recorded prolifically during his 60-year professional career and, as a popular sideman, appeared on countless
concert platforms at festivals and as support for visiting jazz artists.
Dick Hughes with Bill Haesler wrote a long article about John‟s life for the Sydney Morning Herald. Read more at:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/jazzman-admired-by-the-genres-best-20111104-1mzxz.html#ixzz1dFcDnyjm
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RADIO JAZZ
Canberra Southern Cross Club
WODEN
Check out the
“INTERNET RADIO” link
on the CJC website.
Listen to real time jazz
as its being played on
the world’s radio stations!
Fabulous Christmas Shows with Danny Fai Fai
Gather together friends, family, clients or workmates for a
brilliant night out! It doesn't matter whether you're 18 or
80, Mr Entertainment has an outstanding vocal ability and
pure entertainment energy that will leave you with an unforgettable experience.
Choose the theme that best suits you and your party:
Friday 2 December - 70's & 80's POP HITS
Put on your dancing shoes and get down to all your favourite classics from Abba, the Bee Gees, Michael Jackson and
more.
Saturday 3 December - MOTOWN
Enjoy high energy funk and soul featuring songs from the
Temptations, 4 Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey
Robinson and the Jackson 5.
Friday 9 December - Modern Latin
For an intense party night, enjoy all your Latin favourites
from the Salsa and Lambada through to modern hip hop.
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Our own stars of the Airwaves!
John Girdlestone and Cyril Monaghan present “Jazz
Odyssey” on Radio 1RPH (radio for the print handicapped and anyone else!) on AM 1125, Tuesday at
11:30am and repeated at 7:00am on Saturday.
ABC Classic FM 102.3
Jazztrack with Mal Stanley, Sat and Sun 5–7pm
Jazz Up Late with Gerry Koster, Fri 10.30pm
North Shores FM 99.3
Saturday 10 December - Legends of Show Biz
Relive the glory days as Danny belts out the powerful classics from musical legends such as Elvis, Tom Jones, Stevie
Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and more.
Tom Parker‟s “New York Nice „n‟ Easy”, Sun 9pm
Dinner and Show: $75 – 6.30pm
Show only: $35 – 8.30pm
2MBS-FM 102.5
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2XX 98.3 FM Community Radio
Colin Hay – Friday, 10th February 2012
Sundays – trad jazz from 7pm; Now‟s the Time, modern jazz
from 9pm; Jazz Made in Australia at 11pm; A Jazz Hour at
midnight & The Breeze & New York Jazz at 1am.
See Colin Hay at his best! He may be best known as the
lead singer of Australia‟s best export, Men at Work, but
since moving to LA, Colin Hay has created a massive body
of work that has attracted rave reviews. Interspersing classic and new songs with hilarious, poignant, and surreal
stories drawn from his remarkable experiences over the
past three decades, his solo show highlights his unrelenting
star quality and extraordinary talent.
Dinner and Show: $75 – 6.30pm
Show only: $40 – 8.30pm
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BOOKINGS AT WODEN. Online or call 6283 7288
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Rick Price - The Waters Edge
Saturday, 18th February 2012, at Tuggeranong
Featuring old hits and his latest material!
Rick returns to Australia to launch his latest CD – a beautiful meld of pop, country and blues. His powerful voice,
ability to write great songs and boyish charismatic charm
and humour guarantee a great night out for everyone.
Dinner and Show: $55 – 6.30pm
Show only: $22 – 8.30pm
John Buchanan‟s Archives, Sat at 10pm and Sun at 8am
Frank Presley‟s “Now‟s the time” Mon 9–11pm
Weeknights from 7pm and 1pm Wed, Sat and Sun.
JAZZ on ArtSound FM 92.7 & 90.3 (www.artsound.fm)
Sounds Early (Monday to Sunday 7am) – a mix of quality music, arts news, interviews & features.
SoundSpace (Monday to Friday 10am) – uninterrupted music
consisting of jazz, folk, blues & world.
Down in the Basement (Monday to Thursday 8pm) – jazz &
blues with splashes of soul & funk.
Jazz Made In Australia (Monday 10pm) – the best of traditional
& contemporary Australian Jazz.
Swingtime (Wednesday 4pm & Sun 4pm) – Your favourite big
band swing music from the 1930's to 1960's.
New York Jazz (Thursday 10pm) – presented by Tom Parker.
Friday Night Live (Friday 9pm) – live and pre-recorded jazz
concerts from the ArtSound FM Recording Studios.
The Music Works (Saturday 2.00pm) – explores the colours and
shades of contemporary jazz, word & traditional music.
A Jazz Hour (Saturday 6pm) – contemporary jazz presented by
Barry O‟Sullivan.
New Orleans All the Way Live (Sat 4pm) – music and culture of
the Crescent City presented by George Ingmire.
BOOK NOW at Tuggeranong 6293 7288
Jazz On-line at www.caseyradio.org.au
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Tommy Carter (well known brother of Kathy Allen) presents Jazz as you Like It on Casey Radio 97.7FM.
NOTE: Dinner & Show tickets can not be booked online.
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CANBERRA JAZZ CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday 4 December 2011, 12 – 5.00 pm
Our Christmas Party spit roast lunch at the Belconnen Bowling Club was such a
success last year that we thought we should repeat it. And the best part?
Its still free to members!!!! And the next best part?
We will again we providing a free welcome drink!!!!
Calling all musicians. We had some great jam sessions last year and we‟d love to see even
more musicians at this year‟s party. So don‟t forget to bring along your instruments.
Where:
Belconnen Bowling Club, Beetaloo Street, Hawker
When:
From 12 noon for lunch at 1.00 pm sharp (caterer‟s orders!)
What to bring: Drinks will be available for purchase from the bar so a bit of cash for your
drinks and the usual Christmas raffle
What‟s on:
A jam session or two compliments of our attending musicians
Are essential. Phone Margaret Moriarty on 6286 3936 or Linda Wiese on
6291 9345 (or email them), no later that Sunday 27 November
Non-members: Charge of $25 per head
Bookings:
Golden Roast Buffet
3 ROAST MEATS
Chicken, Lamb, Hot Ham
HOT ROAST POTATOES
cooked in their jackets with sour cream
SALADS and/or VEGETABLES
Pineapple, Beetroot, Fresh Tossed Garden Salad, Coleslaw, Creamy Pasta, Curry Rice
Mixed Vegetables (Cauliflower, Broccoli & Carrots)
FRESHLY BAKED BREAD
French bread sticks cut up and buttered
CONDIMENTS
Hot Homemade Gravy, Mustards, Mint Jelly, Salt & Pepper.
FRESHLY BAKED DESSERTS
Apple Strudel, Baked Cheese Cake, Carrot Cake, Fruit Salad
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SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB – AUSTRALIA DAY 2011
SYDNEY HARBOUR JAZZ CRUISE
Thursday 26 January 2012, 10am – 3pm
MV Bella Vista departs King St., Wharf 9,
at 10.am promptly
BYO food only, NO BYO alcohol – (drinks
must be purchased on board).
SJC’s very successful annual Australia Day cruise is held on the luxury glass boat MV Bella Vista which offers
360° views in air-conditioned comfort and a seat for everyone on the one level. The upper level and surrounding decks offer unsurpassed views of thousands of watercraft out sailing on the harbour for the day.
Enjoy 5 hours of ‘hot’ jazz featuring the very popular Bridge City/ Black Mountain Jazz Band.
The CJC has reserved 30 seats for members, but we can ask for more if necessary (if we get in early).
The cost of the cruise is $60 for CJC members, $50 if you are also a SJC member and $70
for others. To avoid any confusion with bookings, we would prefer that all bookings are made through us
so that we can coordinate any seating requirements with the SJC on your behalf.
Margaret is taking bookings on 6286 3936, no later than 18 December. Note that payment
will be required to confirm your booking (which you can do via our website if you like).
Because the cruise departs at 10:00 am it will probably be easier to travel the day before. Please note that
it is too difficult for the CJC to coordinate transport for this event.
Murray’s Coaches offer a number of departures each day that arrive at Sydney Central Station some 3.30
hours later. Ph 132251 or visit http://www.murrays.com.au/ExpressService.aspx
CountryLink runs a train from Canberra Railway station at 11.52 am that arrives in Sydney at 4.10 pm.
There is a return train at 12.05 pm. Go to www.countrylink.info
Accommodation arrangements will be up to individual members, but of course the CJC will help to coordinate twin-sharing of rooms if required. Suggested hotels near to the cruise departure point are:
Medina Grand Harbourside, 55 Shelley Street, Darling Harbour. Phone 02 92497000 (This is by far the closest – only 50m).
Hotel Ibis King St Wharf. Phone 02 82430700. Check out the Accor Hotels web site for special deals on this
hotel and nearby hotels, the Ibis on Murray St, the Grand Mercure and the Novotel – http://
www.accorhotels.com
Also close by are the Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour and Four Points by Sheraton.
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Canberra Jazz Club presents
Sweet Lowdowns
with special guest
Sydney pianist
Peter Locke
Top of the Cross, Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden
Thursday 12 January, 8.30pm
Melbourne's Sweet Lowdowns
present classic jazz in the tradition
of French gypsy swing, Western
swing, 1920‟s New Orleans roots
and 1930‟s speakeasy jazz and
blues.
With a vast repertoire including
original tunes, this band has been
impressing audiences across
Australia since 2003, and in 2008
won the Australian Jazz Bell
Award for Best Australian Classic
Jazz Album with their second
album "
Cuttin' Capers"
.
Sweet Lowdowns and insert: Peter Locke
The band's name refers to the
Gershwin tune and the Woody
Allen film of the same name,
"Sweet and Lowdown".
Sweet Lowdowns consists of Sandra Talty (vocals, drums), Michael McQuaid (reeds, trumpet), Liam
O'Connell (guitar) and Richard Mander (string bass), all of whom once called Canberra home.
For a special one-night show, Sweet Lowdowns will be joined by Sydney pianist Peter Locke. One of
Australia's top jazz pianists, Peter is in high demand and has toured the USA several times. He is the master
of many jazz styles and few musicians could move so seamlessly from interpretations of the works of Bix
Beiderbecke and Duke Ellington to be-Bop and beyond.
Show only $25. Bookings to the Canberra Southern Cross Club on 6283 7288
For the information of members and guests