Official Newsletter of The Jazz Club of W.A. Inc ISSN 0817-6442 Patron : John Henderson Number 438 October 2021 ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ Enquiries: Phone 0414 942 730 ( Caterina ) Email : [email protected] Web : www.jazzclubofwa.asn.au Facebook : www.facebook.com/JazzClubofWA The Club meets Every Tuesday Night at The Yokine Bowling Club ; 10 Wordsworth Ave Yokine 7.00 - 10.00 pm Admission at door: $15 members, $20 non-members. Annual membership: $25 Caterina’s chatter October 2021 October Bands Here we are well into spring, I feel so energised when I wake up to a sunny day, but its human nature really. Soon it will be 5th October Hills Big Band too hot, too cold, humid or dry, it’s out of our control, just as Brought to us by their President, John Perry. well. 12th October Kent Street Riverside Welcome September, now in the past. We did have great Stompers bands. “Vintage JB” opened with some very good music and varieties of tunes. We all did enjoy the dancing as well. Roaring Twenties Night “Rampart Street Ramblers” a true trad jazz band also with Martin Jones (Bass Sax), Steve Searle (Trumpet), great tunes, even though I find it too fast to dance to, but great Hermann Scheidler (Trombone), Peter Groos jazz for listening. Dr. Jazz, an interesting group of musicians (Reeds), Barry Bruce (Piano), John Lee (Banjo/ including Tristan on vocals. They feature the American Vocals), Bob Appleyard (Drums/Vocals). songbook and trad, a variety to be enjoyed. Whilst closing the month “Swingy and Hot”, put together by Barry Bruce for our 19th October That’s Jazz benefit with some of Perth’s most experienced musicians in Don Slaughter (Piano), Rob Watt (Trumpet), Bob early jazz, trad, swing, as well as mainstream jazz. An Benton (Trombone), Martin Jones (Reeds), Elph enjoyable night. Hensler (Bass), Mark Hastings (Drums), Bob Appleyard (Vocals). October promises some exciting nights, including a Roaring th 20’s Theme Event on Oct. 12 with the “KENT STREET 24th October Jazz in the Park RIVERSIDE STOMPERS”! Get ready to party with us. Ladies and Gentlemen get your attire ready and have some fun. Tell Round Midnight Quintet friends in advance to join in the fun, the more the merrier… 26th October Powerhouse Jazz Band Did you know that the Club HIRE THE SERVICES of around 16 Hermann Scheidler (Trombone), Rob Bresland regular bands per year in rotation, plus featuring guest bands? (Trumpet), Phil Hatton (Reeds), Barry Bruce (Piano), John Healy (Bass/Vocals), Kim Anning I attended KYSB on their presentation concert, an enjoyable (Guitar), Tim Woolley (Drums). afternoon listening to their youngsters performing with great spirit, whilst their senior band has come back in good form after many hiccups with the Covid virus restrictions - and reshuffling of management. I enjoyed their music and would 7pm START - from 5 OCTOBER be happy to have them back at our club in due course. Feedback from members: nothing is too insignificant, all is valued. Some suggestions that were expressed, 1- Bring a friend night 2- Earlier finish time. Our club is the only one in WA that promotes Traditional jazz Please note that commencing October 2021 our now for 37 years. All things possible must be tried to keep it Tuesday gigs will run from 7.00pm—10.00pm. Continued next page Page 2 Committee of Management for 2021 - 22 PHIL’S JAZZ CHAT – 25/09/21 President: Caterina Ranieri 0414 942 730 Traditional New Orleans style jazz is based on collective improvisation. As I outlined in my piece last month, each Vice President: Hermann Scheidler 0403 255 909 instrument has its role in the ensemble and much of what is played is spontaneous in response to what is happening at Secretary: Mike Lowe 0424 291 770 the time musically. Treasurer: Keith Terry 0419 965 891 When good musicians who are compatible stylistically and familiar with each other’s musical predilections get together to Assistant Treasurer: Graham Jamison 0411 185 361 play, the result can be a beautiful thing which could not be produced by any of them alone. The whole is greater than the Membership Officer: Angela Fairbairn 0419 246 316 sum of the parts as the saying goes. This was jazz for about the first ten years until the magic of Band Coordinator Hermann Scheidler 0403 055 909 Louis Armstrong started the trend towards the individual solo becoming more important. Louis was such a prodigious and Raffle Coordinator Beth Forbes 9447 9714 powerful soloist that bands started to become more a showcase for his improvisational flights than relying on the Committee Members: Tony Moore 0414 352 067 power of group improvisation. Vacant x2 By the time the 1930s swing era came along the cult of the soloist was well established and people like Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Bunny Berrigan and Harry James became superstars who bands were built around. Of Louis Armstrong remained a superstar until his death. Caterina’s chatter continued from previous page However, for me, there’s nothing more thrilling than hearing, going. Club members, the majority being seniors and or playing in, a great traditional band in full cry, everyone because it has been asked many times, the Committee have playing together with empathy. The energy and feeling discussed in depth and decided that we must at least try it. produced says something about the human spirit which we all share. Maybe it’s the ultimate example of democracy? Long Getting home at 11 pm or later is a deterrent for some not may it live! to come to their loved jazz. We are doing our best, keep those suggestions coming, don’t be shy. It is your club, we Phil Hatton can all help to make it thrive! * What we will see! October 5th. Start NEW time on trial ~ Door: Opens at 6, with Bands starting 7 and finish 10.00 pm. It will be assessed. # BYO food - Drinks at Bar. (PS) We tried different ways for food NEW CLUB BANNER but no takers for anything under 55. However, Beth and Mike say a Dog Swamp food place will deliver free, if group pre booked and paid, Beth have pamphlets, please ask if interested. Great NEWS: Congratulations to Hermann Scheidler. At the last committee meeting he volunteered to fill the vacant Vice President position, as well as band coordinator. Thank you, your decision is much appreciated. Booking bands months ahead is not an easy task, but you do it so well and fair. Thank you to the Radio stations and presenters promoting our Trad Jazz Club. A great service certainly helps to expose us. Rob Anderson is hosting Jazz Café with a live slot @ 2 pm each Friday for our musicians to take up to talk about the club and their bands. Thank you to the muso that are taking this up, fantastic knowing it can only help! Thank you also to Mick Tee at “Admiral Printing” for looking after Have you noticed our new Club banner flying in front of the Bowling Club on Tuesdays? the club, with pricing of our new flags and new sign for jazz in the park, we highly recommend his printing service. Our thanks to Mike Tee, from Admiral Printing, for his “Mates Rates” on these two flags. Mike will be happy to Warm regards assist any club member on any printing requirements. He may be contacted on 9314 1201. Caterina Ranieri When you find yourself remembering a pleasant experience try to extend that feeling for longer. OUR MONTH OF OCTOBER BANDS Page 3 OCTOBER 5 HILLS BIG BAND The HILLS BIG BAND a community based non-for-profit big swing jazz band playing a popular variety of well known tunes both old and new , including two vocalists. Formed in 2002 we have performed at many community events across the Perth area nd the Ellington and Fremantle Jazz clubs. Nothing beats the sound of a big band in full flight. OCTOBER 12 KENT STREET RIVERSIDE STOMPERS The Kent St Riverside Stompers were actually formed to play the music of the 1920’s . This was an era of celebration after the dreadful times of the First World War. It is the only era where some bands used the bass saxophone which pushes the band along with the happy music of the Charleston era. The band has the usual lineup - Barry Bruce on piano, Martin Jones on bass saxophone, John Lee on banjo, Peter Groos on reeds and Herman on trombone, Steve Searle on trumpet, but we have changed our drummer. We needed someone who can handle all the Roaring Twenties songs and who better than Bob Appleyard who has so much experience of cabaret singing. So girls get out your boas and beads, and guys “shine your shoes and slick your hair and get yourself a boutoniere” and all be prepared to try a Charleston. We look forward to entertaining you for a fun evening. OCTOBER 19 THAT’S JAZZ “This Band was born in Mandurah as a Trio (John Twycross, Harry Horne and Don Slaughter) in late 2003. This was increased to 7 piece and the Mandurah Jazz Club commenced on 28th March 2004. We’ve now performed 181 Jazz Club gigs in such venues as the Atrium Basement and then Ballroom, Silver Sands Hotel, Mandurah R.S.L., Bowling Club, Leslie Street Hall and the Bridgewater Lifestyle Village Auditorium. On quite a few occasions we have even been known to have ventured as far afield as Downtown Yokine, where we have all enjoyed playing at the renowned Jazz Club of W.A. Our present group consists of: Trumpet: Rob Watt, Reeds: Martin Jones, Trombone: Bob Benton, Vocals: Bob Appleyard, Bass: Elph Hensler, Drums: Mark Hastings and Piano: Don Slaughter OCTOBER 26 POWERHOUSE JAZZ BAND The popular Powerhouse Jazz Band was formed in Perth in early 1997 with the commitment to perform a variety of popular jazz styles, but playing mainly dixieland, swing and some latin.