Bassist Camillo is also the director of the Too- woomba Youth Big Band and this
group of young people entertained the large audience during two of the breaks.
TOOWOOMBA JAZZ SOCIETY NEWSLETTER Sept/October, 2012 Newsletter
www.toowoombajazz.com 12 Oct. “The Clem Four”
A REMINDER THAT JAZZ NIGHTS ARE ON THE SECOND AND LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
26 Oct. “Hot Shots” with Amy Backhouse 28 Oct “Jazz Cats” @ City Golf Club
President’s Report:
If you are coming early for a meal ($12 two courses) at Toowoomba North Bowls Club, please ring Margaret at the club on 46 392338 to book.
Pat Murphy’s gig report September
Hi Jazz Lovers! Toowoomba has burst into activity since the beginning of Spring, the weather is warming up and the jazz lovers have come out to play. I’m very pleased to report that the combination of warmer weather and promotional activity we all have been engaged in has meant that the jazz club is attracting a small profit at the door to sustain our operations. I am keen to see how we can offer more to our members and musicians.
September 2012 has been an excellent month for the Jazz Society with two wonderful nights at North Toowoomba Bowls Club. Success could be measured by the quality of the music, 9 Nov. the attendance or the profit margin and I’m “Windy City” pleased to report that all three were achieved. The Alison Bryant Sextet was the featured TJS Committee group on Friday 14th. The usual quartet of Ali2012/13: son (keyboard), Greg Bird (vocals), Camillo Lanzafame (bass) and Mark Nuss (drums) were Emily McConochie (Pres) A big “thank you” to Camillo Lanzafame for bring- supported by James Mullis (tenor sax) as well 4638 0456 ing the Toowoomba Youth Big Band to the club. as Jamie Nuss (percussion/vibes). I have often Ken McKeown (Sec) Also a welcome to the Freeman’s dancers! We hope commented on the great ability of vocalist Greg 0408 303 774 to see you back again shortly. The hard work of Bill and his smooth presentation of swing tunes but Merv Rodgers (Treas) White in putting together our band list has shown a there were a number of other highlights. 0437 402 359 Pat Murphy 4635 5728 promising line up for the rest of the year culminating Father and son Mark and Jamie Nuss produced Bill White 4696 1349 in a two band New Years Eve Party at North Too- some slick combinations particularly in their Peter Fearon 4632 3032 woomba Bowls. Tickets will be available to pre- rendition of Cute, while tenor saxophonist Marlene Brunner 4638 0022 purchase by the end of the month at the Bowls club, James Mullis really impressed with his wonderMalcolm Charlesworth— and Jazz events. Thank you Pat for keeping us up to ful performance of Spring Can Really Hang 4636 2948 date by email and Dee with the website! You Up the Most. Trish Langan/Ron Porter Bassist Camillo is also the director of the Too4614 1167 A number of you have approached me with your fan- woomba Youth Big Band and this group of tastic ideas for 2013. The committee has already be- young people entertained the large audience gun working on its promotion strategy with sponsor- during two of the breaks. They came across as 102.7 FM Community ship options, possible dance classes to draw the ener- an extremely well rehearsed combination with Radio getic new crowds and further ways we can look after some excellent soloists. Do Nothing Till you our talented musicians. A number of venues have Hear from Me and Johnson Rag were two of approached me with thoughts on promoting jazz the arrangements that appealed to me. The throughout Toowoomba. Our Friday nights at North’s Queensland Education Department has offered are likely to maintain the high quality trad and swing their wonderful music program for the past 30 With Toowoomba Jazz Socienumbers we’ve come to know and love and yet as a years. Many students are given the opportunity ty member society many feel we are in a good place to support of playing an instrument and being exposed to PETER FOY 2 hours of Jazz every Thurs- and promote local jazz talent across the Darling a wide variety of music including Jazz. day from 7-9 Downs. If you know of up and coming acts, please The Carnival of Flowers festival offered opporfeel free to approach one of the committee and we tunities for a number of Jazz groups to play for will share the information. the general public. The Jim Miller Big Band performed in Laurel Bank and Spring Bluff to I’m looking forward to seeing you all on our Friday large audiences while the Paul Edwards and nights! Let me know how you’ve been promoting the Alison Bryant groups also had the opportunity Toowoomba Jazz Society! to present their superb repertoires. Both of these groups featured different vocalists and Warm Regards, musicians. Emily McConochie We were privileged to be entertained by visit-
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TOOWOOMBA JAZZ SOCIETY NEWSLETTER Evening Admission Members $10 Visitors $15 Children under 15 free ing musicians Margie and Tony Fullerton on Friday 28th. Together with drummer Peter Rodgers and reed player Pat Harrington, some fantastic music emerged. Margie’s keyboard ability was most impressive and it’s no wonder that she has played with Australian jazz icons Don Burrows and George Golla. One of her most impressive performances was Russell St Rag a tune written by Adelaide composer Dave Dallwitz (25.10.14 to 23.3.03) who specialised in Ragtime and Dixieland. She also performed a number of vocals as did her husband Tony and drummer Peter Rodgers.
Introducing Vicki Charlesworth Jazz Club Member And AVON LADY Keep up to date with Avon deals and bargains. Contact Vicki on 0746362948 or catch her at the Jazz Club on the 2nd and last Fridays of the month.
Vicky Charlesworth – would like to invite all who are interested to meet up at the Glenn Miller Orchestra event in Toowoomba. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get your tickets: TOOWOOMBA Empire Theatre Dates: November 2 http:// www.empiretheatre. com.au Box Office Number: 1300 655 299
Pat Harrington is always outstanding. His tenor rendition of Moonglow and a solo in a tune called He’s a Tramp were just wonderful. This tune was presented during the jam session by Peter’s vocalist daughter Julie. Currently, Julie is being tutored by Signey Arnison who will hopefully appear at the Jazz Club in December. The Clem Four will be the featured group this Friday. Their credentials are very impressive and trumpeter Ashley Moor is a Toowoomba boy. Later in the month we will also have the opportunity to hear current conservatorium student and former Toowoomba girl Amy Backhouse. Saxophonist in this group will be another former Toowoomba girl Katrina Fawns who has worked as a professional musician for a number of years.—Pat
Joyce’s Birthday Joyce Marlatt has been a member of the TJS for many years, she hasn’t been able to attend any functions at the club for medical reasons. For a few years now a group of TJS musos have taken the music to her, a couple of times a year, at the nursing home where she resides. Joyce’s 90th birthday was at end of July. So on Saturday August 4th Brian Close, Frank Early, Bill White, Ian Craig and Michael Stemmler played for an hour for Joyce, family, friends and a number of other residents of the Mt Lofty Heights Nursing Home. A good time was had by all and plans are afoot to meet again before Christmas. - Dee
Hi! from the Editor After a shaky first edition and with much support from committee members and others, here goes for its next edition. Jazzy snips: From our loyal Bar Keepers to Historians!! I’m happy to report that Ed
and Helen have agreed to delve into some our Club’s (hi)stories. They are originals in the true sense. A welcome home is in order to Frank Appleton, the mad adventurer who has another very worthwhile tale to tell about his amazing ‘Walk on the Camino’. More over a ‘red’! It’s great to see Marlene back with us after a nasty bout of winter ills. Looks very sprightly back on the dance floor! Ron and I were introduced to a band from Melbourne called Shirazz at the Newcastle Jazz festival. We enjoyed them so much we had to hit the BJC to hear again. Google them for more info if you enjoy trad jazz performed by a polished group of lively youngsters. Future Newsletters - Constructive comments and feedback are encouraged, and greatly appreciated! Deadline for submissions: Wed 7/11/12 That’s it from me! - Trish
New Year’s Eve A sub-committee has been formed with 3 people from each club, and will shortly release details for a smooth running function. We can say that a limited number tickets/seats will be available for each Club’s dispersal and will available through the individual clubs. We anticipate that two local bands will be performing - the format will closely follow our past events at the clubhouse. Start/finish 8.00 to 1.00am.
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