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July 2018 Newsletter Pg 1 BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB JULY 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 Ultrafox was formed by well known guitarist Peter Baylor over seven years ago and has built a growing reputaton of one of the SPONSORED BY fnest swing bands around. ECLIPSE FORD BALLARAT Seeking their inspiraton from the famous manouche jazz swing ' of The Hot club of France featuring Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelly of pre war Paris. Their Inside this issue music is characterized by the mus- cular hard driving swing of gypsy REVIEW ...................... style acoustc guitars laced with lyrical GIG GUIDE .................. yet fery solos . Hot swinging jazz, HISTORY HIT ............... tender lyrical ballads, French JAZZ TRIVIA …………….. melodies, gypsy waltzes and origi- nal compositons make up the QUIZZ ......................... band's extensive repertoire. WHATSINANAME ....... Ultrafox create an atmosphere of elegant swing and exuberant , MEMBERS CONTRIBU- dynamic dance tempo jazz. TION ........................... Joining Peter will be Special CLUB NEWS…………….. guests Jo Abbot on accordion and Brennan Hamilton Smith on clari- FESTIVALS ................. net as well as Ashley Kluss on gui- tar and Steve Temple on double bass. The band has a new cd out called Nocturnal blues. Bobby Ballinger B.J.C. 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Pg 2 2 A FOND FAREWELL TO A MUCH LOVED BJC MEMBER……... JOHN DAVID COPPING - 16/3/1943—6/7/2018 John passed away peacefully, asleep in his own He was also very talented on stage, singing with bed, on Friday July 6, 2018 at age 75. his siblings. As a young teenager, his first job was Our sympathies to John’s wife Margaret and their in the record bar at Nock and Kirby’s Department three sons Shaun, Chris and Matt and family. Store in Sydney. While working his way up to de- John was a great family man. He loved his boys partment manager of electrical goods, he met and actively involved himself in all of their pur- and worked with the likes of John Laws, Joe the suits. He served as a treasurer on committees, a Gadget Man, The Everly Brothers, Johnny O’Keefe coach, a manager, a mentor, a fundraiser, a cook, and many other celebrities. This is where his love a taxi. There was no job to big or small for John. of music developed. He will be sadly missed. IF YOU ARE NOT DOING WHAT YOU LOVE, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME…..ANONYMOUS WHATSINANAME—TEN QUESTIONS 1. Where were you born? New Zealand , and came to Melbourne in 2000 2. Is there something in particular that you remember of your childhood? Came from a musical family. 3. What musical interests did you have if any? I have sung for as long as I can remember. 4. Did you have a childhood ambition? To sing 5. What career paths did you eventually pursue? Cultural Liaison Officer Department of Justice and Professional Jazz Singer . 6. At what stage, did you become interested in jazz? Experimented in many styles over the years but now it’s only jazz. 7. Do you play an instrument or do you wish you could play an instrument? No 8. Have you travelled? Yes, many and varied places 9. Who is your favourite musician (dead or alive)? You gravitate to where the creative spark is and try and keep those musicians that kindle that flame. 10. What is your name? Ruby Page 2 B.J.C. 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 2 b>B.J.C 2018j Pg 3 3 BAND REVIEW ……………… John Bunn Davey G and Strings At our last Gig on the 15th July we were fortunate to welcome Davey G and Strings to our club with Dave Gardener (Reeds); Edward Fairlie (Trumpet); Peter Hooper (Banjo); James Clark (Bass) and Daniel Zampatti (Drums) They played a good range of Jazz with most featuring many fine tunes made famous by the one and only Louis Armstrong. At first, I thought that they may only play a few of his songs in the 1st bracket but to my surprise “Satchmo” was being featured throughout the day which was very well received. During the 1st bracket there were many great standards such as “All of me”; “When you’re smilin’”; “A kiss to build a dream on” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Looking out onto the Golf Course around 2.00pm, it looked a really love- ly day but only when you were inside listening to “Davey G” as it was very icy cold and rather windy (a very lazy wind at that). For us, the 85 members and guests, we had the perfect seat – listening to the band playing such won- derful music in the warmth of the Club house and being waited upon by the very busy Golf Club staff. During the second bracket, Louis fea- tured again with “Hello Dolly” from 1963; “West End Blues” (1928) in which Louis was noted to have been the first to Scat and to perform as a soloist in a Band. Then there were songs such as “Blues, my Naughty, sweetie baby gives me” – such a great rendition; Just Squeeze me” and “High Society”. During the last Bracket we were treated to “Pennies from Heaven”; “The Panama Rage”; “Bourbon Street Parade” (and to those who did not hear the introduction by Dave, it wasn’t called Burger Street Parade). This was sung by Edward Fairlie who was supported by an eager Dave Gardener (but he was singing “Bill Bailey”). I am not sure what you call this double song, but it was very well done. Dave and Edward also com- bined well during this tune to carried out a “duelling Scat” which was quite fascinating – a definite first for me. I’m sure that a lot of the audience were sitting there hoping and praying for a certain finale to complete proceedings and they were not let down as Dave (Clarinet) and Dan- iel (Drummer), performed the “Golden Wedding/Caravan”. I have heard Dave play it on a number of occasions and he does so well. This was such a wonderful arrangement to complete the day. Well done Davey G and Strings, for an excellent afternoon of quality entertain- ment. John Bunn—President 3 B.J.C. 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Pg 4 38th MERIMBULA JAZZ FESTIVAL- 8-11 JUNE 2018 Jim & I travelled4 to Merimbula BALLARAT JAZZ CLUB— staying overnight at Lakes Entrance th and arrived Friday 8 June. My daughter Natasha who lives in Can- berra & husband Frank arrived 7pm, fed & put children, Marley & Lonneke to bed and off they went to the Jazz. We offered to babysit for them! Saturday morning was full on! Jim put the banner together and I attended to the costumes in readiness for the Jazz Street Pa- rade. The colours this year were Orange, Yellow & Green. The owners of the Wharf Museum & Restau- at Merimbula for many years, Canberra shone out rant, Anthony & Sally brought their children along as with 14 school/college bands as well as 19 small last year their daughter Imogen walked with us and I bands as they did last year. It’s great to see all these brought along a costume for her. Their son Alex & young ones taking an interest in Jazz . We had a spe- Marley were the banner holders. Some of you may cial interest in the Canberra bands as our Marley is know Anthony’s father – he was Michael Daly who taking an interest in music. was the retired barber who made headlines in the Two bands I took special interest in were Rob- Ballarat Courier for his many years attending to the bie Rags The Classics and Zackerbilks and yes they are hair of many gentleman around Ballarat & district in- from Canberra. I found out that both Robbie Mann cluding Jim. (pno) & Zach Raffan Tpt had both been to Ballarat The parade made its way down the street and playing at the Australian Jazz Convention. Don’t for- ended in Beach St overlooking the sea. The musos get to catch them at this years Convention! And then played 5 tunes:- to my delight Rod Andrew leader of Hot 7 Jazz Band Bourban Street Parade, Dr Jazz, Bill Bailey, Royal who has played for many years for Ballarat Jazz Club Garden Blues and ended with When The Saints Go had Zach Raffan playing Tpt in Twyford Hall. Marching In. Well, I’ll be waiting for my Merimbula Jazz Once again the Canberra Swing Katz enter- festival newsletter to see what colours they will be tained the crowd in front of Twyford Hall ahead of the choosing for 2019 festival and the two young banner street parade. They held dance lessons in Twyford boys Marley & Alex asked if I could make them a vest Hall on Sunday morning followed by some demonstra- like Jim was wearing. tion dancing on the deck near the Waterfront Café. Marie (Wilson) As well as our regular bands who have been SAW THIS SHOW….. FANTASTIC, CONGRATULATIONS BALLARAT WINTER FESTIVAL AND THE JAZZ SERIES….MARION NUNN 4 B.J.C. 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Pg 5 SAVE THE DATE……… 5 B.J.C MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE NOW—$30 PER PERSON PER YEAR. A MEMBERSHIP FORM WAS ATTACHED TO MARCH NEWSLETTER. PLEASE MAKE SURE BJC HAS YOUR CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS AS ALL NEWSLETTERS AND NOTICES ARE FORWARDED BY E-MAIL TO ALL MEMBERS.
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