May 2018 Newsletter

BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER

Ballarat Jazz Club Inc. No. A7121 P.O. Box 408 Ballarat, Vic., 3353 Newsletter Sponsored by Eclipse Ford www.ballaratjazzclub.weebly.com [email protected] President John Bunn 0408 542 455 Vice President Gerard Ballinger, Secretary Steve James Treasurer Andrew Vagg Newsletter Editor Marion NunnBookings Marion McHenry, Band Coordinator Gerard Ballinger, Photos Cindy Turnbow

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REVIEW ...... GIG GUIDE ...... HISTORY HIT ......  JAZZ TRIVIA …………….. QUIZZ ...... WHATSINANAME ...... MEMBERS CONTRIBU- See you at our next gig! Ballarat High School has over 250 TION ...... students participating in its instrumental music program. The music department has a strong emphasis on performing and this drives CLUB NEWS…………….. the ethos of both students and staff. Performances by the students FESTIVALS ...... are in a wide range of formats involving a variety of genres from pop to classic to jazz. Ballarat High is extremely grateful to the Ballarat Jazz Club for the opportunities and support that it has provided over the last few years and is proud of our connection with the club. This is the 5th edition of our annual Jazz Club shows and it is certainly a highlight of the Ballarat High Music Department’s calendar of events and the students are looking forward to the occasion. Ballarat High School

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B.J.C. 2018. B.J.C. All 2018 rights ALL reserved.RIGHTS RESERVED HISTORY HIT Jazz music has a long history in Austral- bands, and this style enjoyed wide popu- ia. Over the years jazz has held a high- larity. profile at local clubs, festivals and other music venues and a vast number of re- It was not until after World War II that cordings have been produced Australian jazz scene began to diversify by Australian jazz musicians, many of as local musicians were finally able to get whom have gone on to gain a high profile access to recordings by leading African- in the international jazz arena. American jazz musicians like Charlie Par- ker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Da- Jazz is an American musical gen- vis and Thelonious Monk, re originated by African Americans but and bebop, cool jazz and free the style was rapidly and enthusiastically jazz exerting a strong influence on Aus- taken up by musicians all over the world, tralian musicians in the late 1950s and including Australia. Jazz and jazz- beyond. Australian Dance band at the influenced syncopated dance music was Jack Keating Dance Studio being performed in Australia within a year of the emergence of jazz as a definable Although jazz in Australia suffered a sig- circa 1930 from the Tom Len- nificant drop in popularity during the Six- non collection, courtesy of musical genre in the United States. ties, as it did in most other countries, the Powerhouse Museum Until the 1950s the primary form of ac- there was a marked resurgence of inter- companiment at Australian public dances est in the Seventies, Eighties and Nine- was jazz-based dance music, modeled ties as a new generation of musicians on the leading white British and American came to the fore. jazz

LIFE IS A LOT LIKE JAZZ, IT’S BEST WHEN YOU IMPROVISE…….. George Gershwin

WHATSINANAME—TEN QUESTIONS 1. Where were you born? Rochester New York in 1907. 2. Is there something in particular that you remember of your childhood? Mother was a teacher and father was a lawyer. 3. What musical interests did you have if any? Began voice lessons in 1922.

4. Did you have a childhood ambition? To be a singer and musician.

5. What career paths did you eventually pursue? Began studying Law at Crane College.

6. At what stage, did you become interested in jazz? At College after going to Sunset Café and meeting Louis Armstrong who taught him to sing “scat”.

7. Do you play an instrument or do you wish you could play an instrument? Play drums and sing. 8. Have you travelled? All over America and starred in many films that were seen throughout the world.

9. Who is your favourite musician (dead or alive)? His sister Blanche Calloway a great musician and bandleader in her own right.

10. What is your name? Cab Calloway.

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The Orchestra was formed as a result of a lifelong interest in early 20th Century history and thus the inspiration for an ensemble arose out of Andrew Nolte’s vast collection of old records, orchestrations, piano music, film, magazines and newspa- pers. After their early appearances the Orchestra had developed a reputation for performing music of the 1920s with an unmatched pep and vitality, a dedication to authenticity, and highly focused on engaging their audiences. In an age where the Art Deco age is nearly en- tirely lost from living memory, the era of the wireless, pre-sound motion pictures and the gramophone it strongly evoked and lives on within the Orchestra! . DAVID GARDNER QUARTET David has composed and recorded many of his own compositions, notably on his ARIA nominated disc titled ‘Artistic Lament’. He has 3 compositions for big band published by Brolga Music, distribut- ed internationally by C Alan publications, one of these was featured by a band at each of the Chica- go Midwest Clinics 2014 & 2015. He has arranged for many different ensembles, for small chamber groups to large orchestral and concert bands. These arrangements were written at many levels of performance skill from beginner primary school student level, through to advanced tertiary and pro- fessional level arrangements. David has had the honour of many of his arrangements being performed and/or recorded by groups.

JAZZ QUIZ ………………….. BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB—SPECIAL EVENTS A great day was held on the 21st April at Which of Woady Yallock Recreation Facility to these women was remember Geoff Herkes. often called the "Queen of Jazz" and People came from far and wide to join earned over 14 together for music, drinks, dancing, fun Grammy awards dur- and laughter thanks to Geoff’s generosi- ing her lifetime? ty.

Our next gig on Sunday 27th May will  Patti Austin once again show how dedicated and  Chaka Kahn encouraging Geoff was in his efforts to  Timmi promote Jazz.. Rosenkrantz Ballarat High School band was one of  Ella Fitzgerald Geoff’ great loves as he was a great Answer: Ella Fitzgerald advocate for young musicians. What is the best sell- Come along and join us for a great ing Jazz album of all afternoon on Sunday 27th May. time?

Answer: Kind of Blue

What was Jazz referred to, before it was known as "Jazz"?

Answer: Jass

What was the ground breaking album recorded in 1949 by the Miles Davis Nonet that usherred in a new era of jazz?

Answer: Birth of the Cool

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THERE IS TWO KINDS OF MUSIC, THE GOOD AND THE BAD, I PLAY THE GOOD KIND……...Louis Armstrong

LOCAL CLUB GUIDE Club News— Festivals—Conventions

MAY 20TH: Jazz at the Green, DES CAMM JAZZ BAND JUNE 2nd: LOUISIANA SHAKERS BOOKINGS: Noreen 0410466251 Susie 52828330

MAY 26TH: GEORGIA BROOKES SWINGTET

JUNE 2ND: ROYAL GARDEN JAZZ BAND BOOKINGS: Rhonda 98748870

JUNE 10TH: (SUN 1.30PM TO 4.30PM) MARYBOROUGH JAZZ ENSEMBLE WERRIBEE JAZZ CLUB JULY 8TH; (Sun 1.30pm to 4.30pm) GEORGIA BROOKS SWINGTET

JUNE 17th: SHIRAZZ PENINSULA JAZZ CLUB BOOKINGS Jude 95582801 Harry 0422657634 For further information about any of the events listed, ring the President Harry Daniels on 9580 2906 or mobile 0422 657 634.

PHILLIP ISLAND JAZZ CLUB JUNE 17th :Island Jazz JULY 15th: Anita Harris & Friend Bookings: Jill 0417416300

MAY 27th: DES CAMM JAZZ BAND JUNE 24TH: New Nite Owls

BOOKINGS Bruce 51743516

20th May 2018 The Back Burners Williamstown Jazz/Swing Club 17th June 2018 Island Jazz Bookings: Joy 93976198 FESTIVALS—CONVENTIONS Karen 0431313616

STONINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 10 to 20 MAY 2018 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ 1 to 10 June BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB MERIMBULA JAZZ 6 to 11 JUNE P O BOX 408 BALLARAT CASTLEMAINE 8 to 11 JUNE VIC .3350. BALLARAT HERITAGE WEEKEND 25 to 27 MAY