THE JOURNAL OF THE
central coast
LEAGUES
CLUB
JazzLeague
www.jazzleague.net
P0 BOX 1360 GOSFORD NSW 2250 FAX 43224590
E mail: [email protected]
ABN 97 898 349 607 [est. 1993]
PATRON DOT WHITE
PRESIDENT EILEEN LEDWIDGE
HON. SEC. ROD GALE 4322 4591 (mob. 0404 144 201)
VICE PRES. & EDITOR JOHN O’CONNOR 4352 2485
ISSUE 239
DECEMBER 2014
FREE LIVE JAZZ 2–5 EVERY SUNDAY
[NO entry to room until tables & chairs are reset]
NOVEMBER
23
The Jive Bombers Dancers’ Special
on the BIG dancefloor in the Parkview Room
– take lift near STAR Buffet
Wishing all of the
Jazz Family a very
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy & Jazzy
New Year
WELCOMING NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS
Susan Sinclair, Dianne Murray, Lesley Davies,
’Rene Jamison, Brian Broadman, Sinead Drummond,
Ruth & Malcolm Beckett, Ruth Elliott, Paul Bruton.
30
Trevor’s JAZZ RIPPERS Quintet
DECEMBER
7 Laurie Bennett All Stars with Marilyn Mendez
14
Jingle Boys Jazzband
[Col, Jim, Chris & Dave with guests Paul Furniss & Hendo]
+ Jazzleague Members-Only Xmas party 5.30pm
21
28
WILDRICE
George Washingmachine & his band
2015 JANUARY
4
John Mackie/Yuki Kumagai Jazz Band
11
Paul Furniss’ SAN FRANCISCO Jazz
18c The Robbers Dogs
25
Goldie’s SHEEPSHEARERS OZday band
FEBRUARY
1
Jiri’s Red Hot Papas
8
Benny’s Boys
15c Bridge City Jazzband
22 TROMBONE POWER +JF@noon James Power Qtet
C = Committee meeting 12.30
Scenic Lounge - Central Coast Leagues Club
Sunday Jazz is "Family Jazz" every Sunday
[Under 18’s must remain in the company of an adult]
[For the information of members & their guests]
LIVE JAZZ NEEDS YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Show your support for LIVE JAZZ by joining/renewing.
* First, Join the Leagues Club [for 1, 3 or 5 years] at
the Main Entry Welcome Centre.
* Then bring that CCLC card along to Sunday Jazz
[preferably between 1- 3pm] and pay Jazzleague subs
- $5 for 1 year / $10 - 3 yrs / $15 - 5 yrs [all gst incl.].
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to these members this
month DECEMBER: Robert BROWN David CASEY
Des FOSTER Harry HARMAN David HURLEY
Bobbie MARTIN Jonathan SHAPCOTT Shen ZAPPIA
Susan SINCLAIR Margaret WENDT Paul KNOX
Janice BISSETT Helen LLOYD Donald MACKLIN
Keith ROBSON Robyn WEIGE Cynthia BROOKS
Geoff FURNISS Victor GLEESON David HALIFAX
Mervyn LONGLEY John MARTINO Anne MILES
William PERRY-HANCOCK Don Robertson
Robert STAMMERS Margie HODGE Dot WHITE
Also a reminder to check your VALID TO date, and If
due, renew both CCLC & Jazzleague memberships
separately. These members’ subs are now due:
Robyn BROMHEAD Arch CANNON Joyce CRANE
Anne HILL George KEELING Tina LARKIN
Carmen PACE Theresa SATTAR
If we have your birth month incorrect, or you’ve been
omitted, please contact the Secretary any Sunday or
email [email protected]
Members-Only Christmas Sun 14 Dec 5.30-7.30
Chinese Banquet in Peking Garden Restaurant
Jazz Member card MUST be shown & tickets [$15]
paid by Sunday 7 Dec. Provide us with your list of
10 paid-up members or we will add you to a table.
JAZZ FESTIVALS & OTHER EVENTS:
Nov
29-30 New Ivanhoe Jazz Festival, Blackheath
Nov 28-Dec 5 Norfolk Island Jazzes it up
Dec
26-31 69th Aust Jazz Convention Swan Hill Vic
’15 Jan 1-3 Forbes JF
14-16 Thredbo Blues
Feb
13-15 27th Grampians JF
March 7-9 Kiama JF,
8-11 Inverloch JF
Date change 14-15 Southern Highlands Jazz Bowral
This information is published in good faith but its accuracy
cannot be guaranteed… check the organiser/venue. If you
are travelling away, we have contacts, prices, programmes,
registration forms, details etc. where it has been provided.
Check the noticeboard & “Festivals File” any Sunday.
FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ IN SYDNEY
7.30-10.30pm Club Ashfield - Bridge City JB & guests:
Nov 21 Al Davey tp Peter Locke pi Jim Morrell dr 28 Paul
th
Furniss 70 Birthday Geoff Bull tp Gary Walford pi Joel
Davis dr Dec 5 Geoff Power tp Peter Locke pi Joel Davis dr
12 Canberra Trio 19 Bill Dudley cnt Gary Walford pi Jim
Morrell dr 26 no jazz Jan 2 no jazz 9 Bill Dudley ct Bradley
Newman pi Jim Morrell dr 16 Paul Furniss ssx Frank Watts
pi Graham Hilgendorf dr 23 Canberra Trio 30 George
Washingmachine v Gary Walford pi graham Hilgendorf dr
Feb 6 Bob Barnard tpt Frank Watts pi Jim Morrell dr 13 Al
Davey tpt Peter Locke pi Lawrie Thompson dr 20 DQ’s 70!
SATURDAY JAZZ IN SYDNEY
2-5pm Penrith RSL 4728 5200 www.penrithrsl.com.au
Nov 22 Birdyard Big Band 29 Bob Gillespie & Friends Dec
6 Geoff Bull’s Finer Cuts 13 Bob Barnard 20 Jazz Express
27 Jeff Duff Jan 3 Maree Montgomery 10 Big Swing 17
Lionel Robinson 24 Errol Buddle 31 Mike Hallam Hot Five
3-6pm Windsor on Park, Town Hall Bob Henderson
HENDO’s GIG continues at WINDSOR ON PARK
Every Saturday The Bob Henderson Band plays in the
1st floor Bistro 3 – 6pm. It was originally for the month
of September, after 7 years at Tailors, but they are to
stay on…with $15 food specials between 3pm-7pm. A
short stroll from Town Hall, cnr Park & Castlereagh St.
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PO 1360 Gosford 2250 or Email:
[email protected]
MEMBERS’ LUCKY DRAW
Every Sunday a lucky Jazzleague member
who is present will win a $20 voucher*…
about 3.45pm EVERY Sunday before the raffle.
You have ‘til the Raffles end to claim a $20 shopping
voucher [increases to $50 if not won after four weeks]
or choose another prize from the raffle prize selection
RADIO NEWS Members on local community radio:
- Bill Nicol Sat 1-4pm & Harry Harman’s Rhythm Club
Wed 1-4pm on Radio 50+ 93.3fm
- Garry Bromhead Tue 10am-1pm & Colin Monk Fri
12noon - 3pm on Lake Macquarie www.97-3fm
- Brian Bourne Jazz Night Thurs 8-11pm 2NUR 103.7fm
- Albert Adm Voyager Int’l Music Sun 12-2pm coastfm 96.3
- Colin Monk Mon 8-12noon, Reg Davis Fri 8-10am,
Russell Thornton Sat 10am-12noon…and [if you can’t make
it to our Jazz] Reg Davis Sun 2-5pm on radio1629am.com
Jazz on Radio 24/7 Listen to Traditional Jazz, Swing &
your favourite vocalists online at Peter Cowden’s Jazzology
Radio www.jazzology.com.au Listen on your computer,
tablet or mobile phone by visiting that site. Alternatively,
access the station through “Shoutcast” or should your
device not play Flash then find Jazzology Radio by
Googling “Tunein Radio”. This broadcast is already heard
worldwide and your ideas will help make it grow. Peter
broadcasts from Woy Woy, NSW, Australia and is on air 24
hours 7 days a week. He is more than happy to play any of
your requests emailed to [email protected]
Locally owned specialist
HI FI retailer with over
twenty years of quality
service & honest advice.
HAVE MOVED WEST to 3/10 Kirrawee Rd, Gosford
[off Glennie St behind Showground] Ph 4324 1247
Email [email protected] 9an-5pm Mon-Fri.:
SYDNEY JAZZ CLUB: www.sydneyjazzclub.com
Jazz at the Squaddy 12.30-3, 2nd Wed month, $10 Kirribilli 16’
Berry Island Picnic 12-3 Dec 14 Creole Rice
Pres 9719 3876 V/Pres 0417 417586
NEWCASTLE JAZZ CLUB www.newcastlejazz.com.au
Info: Pres. Judy Preston 4963 7237
ILLAWARRA JAZZ CLUB www.illawarrajazzclub.com
Info. 4285 1903 or 0403 750 724.
NB dates & venues can change after publication – check first!
‘JAZZSCENE’ newsletter is published monthly and is available for
collection Sundays in the Scenic Lounge. However, if you wish to
have it mailed, you need to send your address + $7 postage p.a. to
the Secretary. Alternatively, we will E-mail a copy to you FREE
each month. E mail:
Swinging coffee or brunch overlooking the beach.
Every Wednesday morning around 10.30am a group
of old & young musos gather for a blow on the terrace
of the Surf Club at MacMasters Beach. The kiosk is
open 9am for breakfast/coffee/lunch. It’s a great spot!
For more information, ask “Ronnie the Raffle Seller”.
JAZZnPIZZA at the AVO! Avoca Pizza & Pasta with
Jiri Kripac’s band, 7pm Thurs fortnightly from Nov 20
BYO $9 - kids free, 4382 3506 www.harlemswing.com
Newsletter Deadline no later than 15th month prior.
The Editor & Committee accept no responsibility for opinions expressed
other than their own. Correspondence will be received c/- the Secretary.