A free community event at Stiggants Reserve, Warrandyte on Sunday 17 November 2024, 1:45-8:00pm. A day of jazz with six bands, youth spotlight acts, food, coffee, wine and beer.
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Stiggants Reserve
45-55 Yarra Rd
Warrandyte 3113
The bands
An enthusiastically unique Jazz Group from day one, the members of DR Big Band have been singing, performing, and playing in sync for over 25 years. The personnel has changed, but the joy of bringing exciting big band jazz to music lovers all over Victoria has continued.
The DR Big Band was formed over 25 years ago in the Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne, under the auspices of the Dandenong Ranges Music council consists of an 18-piece jazz band with trombones, trumpets, saxophones and rhythm section, DRBB plays a range of music from the original swing era of Count Basie, through Latin, Be-Bop to Jazz Rock and many genres in between.
The DRBB (Dandenong Ranges Big Band) has performed at Port Fairy, Halls Gap, and Inverloch Jazz festivals, at concert venues and jazz clubs.
The DR Big Band can also be seen performing regularly at the monthly CMaP Jazz on Sundays community event.
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The 18-piece jazz band with trombones, trumpets, saxophones and rhythm section
Simple Syncopation is made up of select students from the Jazz Band Program at Donvale Christian College. With three big bands, four concert bands, four string orchestras, and a plethora of smaller ensembles scattered throughout the school, these students know what it means to be immersed in music.
This student-run ensemble has been playing together regularly all year, and had their first major performance at Mt Gambier, Generations in Jazz 2024.
With a selection of repertoire from the old school, as well as the new school, this group of musicians will provide listeners a chance to sit back and relax, and to relish in the knowledge that jazz is truly going strong with the next generation!
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Selected students from the Jazz Band Program at
Donvale Christian College.
Riley Linden tenor saxophone
Alistair Rowse alto saxophone
Soren Swan trumpet
Reuben Swan guitar
Noah Sharwood piano
Ray Quadros bass
Tarquin Nielsen drums
With special guest: Zoe Young vocals
For over a decade, Shirazz has held a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most exciting Dixieland bands, playing to packed houses across Australia and New Zealand.
Shirazz’s irrevererent take on the trad jazz classics, their inventive reworking of pop tunes, smoky low down blues dirges and cheeky original material gives the band their unique appeal – jazz, but not quite how you remember it.
“A lively dance set with a sense of fun… they delivered in spades – with some mischief, humour and a couple of singalongs!” – Michael Stewart, Director, Newport Folk Festival
At home, they perform regularly at bars, pubs, dances and parties.
They have released five albums, including one nominated for an Australian Jazz Bell Award.
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Melbourne’s famous Shirazz the masters of trad jazz and the New Orleans sound. A potent blend of classic jazz and reworked modern favourites.
Shirazz is a brilliant and exciting band that is a festival favourite for many of us. We’re sure you’ll enjoy their lively music and infectious antics at Jazz In The Park 2024.
Matt Dixon trombone/vocal
Adrian De Fanti clarinet/saxophone
Miles Izzo trumpet
Will Purcell banjo
Gideon Marcus drums
Stephanie Bell double bass
Bob and Mal Sedergreen are well known jazz and blues identities in Melbourne’s live music scene. Both have performed locally and internationally at concerts and major jazz festivals.
Ivan Rosa is an experienced, driving and empathetic bassist whose association with Bob, spans decades, involving many live gigs, residencies and recordings.
Mark Voogd is a popular drummer due to his ability to handle most musical situations but especially his affinity of propulsive jazz time a la Jimmy Cobb.
Bob’s special guest, Rohan Wallis is, perhaps one of Melbourne’s most eclectic musicians. A handy trumpeter/flugelhornist, a swinging and relaxed vocal delivery and in demand DJ. His influences include as well as jazz, electronic music and progressive and post modern music. Rohan always connects with his audience.
Whatever these musicians choose to play on the night will reflect their years of dedication to the playing and teaching of music in Melbourne. You can hear a blend of jazz and popular standards with this exceptional group.
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Legendary, award-winning pianist, Bob Sedergreen, is joined by some of Melbourne’s foremost jazz musicians to present a blend of jazz and popular standards.
Bob Sedergreen piano
Mal Sedergreen saxophone
Ivan Rosa double bass
Mark Voogd drums
Rohan Wallis vocals/trumpet/flugelhorn
Performing with Jazz Notes gives Pippa a chance to shine, stripping back the sound and allowing our audience to get close and personal to this lovely lady.In the last few years, Jazz Notes have been working with Pippa to great responses:
‘Just love Pippa singing with Jazz Notes! They are just a perfect fit!’ (Jenny)
‘Terrific – great. Loved everything.’ (Bev)
‘I’m not sure who enjoyed it more, the band or the audience!!’ (Pippa)
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Pippa Wilson, Melbourne’s classy lady of jazz, has been entertaining audiences in Melbourne, interstate and overseas for many years. Pippa is a popular performer on the jazz festival scene as well as at our special events.
You’ll enjoy sets that include old-style traditional jazz, more-modern cool jazz, jazz-inspired pop, Latin and some surprises. Of course, Pippa will belt out some of her crowd-pleasers so there’ll be something to suit everyone’s taste.
Pippa Wilson vocals
Ann Craig flute
Ashley Thomas saxophone
Kevin Blazé guitar
David Rowlands piano
Frank Morgan bass
Marek Podstawek drums
Stuart Cardell is a versatile and in-demand singer from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
With a career spanning 40 years, he effortlessly sings gospel, pop, rock, jazz, and blues.
He has performed at numerous gospel rallies, worked as a music teacher, vocal coach, and session vocalist, appearing on albums by internationally recognised gospel artists. Stuart is currently working on his debut album, set for release in 2025.
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A favourite at Melbourne’s Showbiz Club and increasingly with various big bands, Stuart will perform with Jazz Notes at Jazz At The Park 2024, featuring a mix of hard swing, gentle bossa, and jazz-rock.
Stuart Cardell vocals
Ann Craig flute
Ashley Thomas saxophone
Kevin Blazé guitar
David Rowlands piano
Frank Morgan bass
Marek Podstawek drums
Since our formation in 2012, we’ve played with a range of musicians and backed various singers but we have a stable core of talented singers and instrumentalists on whom we call for special events.
We can put together a program to suit any function from creating an atmosphere with an intimate vocal or instrumental combo to a larger group with driving rhythms for an energetic party.
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Jazz Notes plays in various combinations from gentle instrumental duo to dynamic vocal octet covering a broad range of musical styles:
- Moody and gentle jazz
- Latin standards
- Funky pop
- Jazz standards – some with a twist
- Classical
At the core of Jazz Notes are Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar).
Ann Craig flute
Ashley Thomas saxophone
Kevin Blazé guitar
David Rowlands piano
Frank Morgan bass
Marek Podstawek drums
Youth Spotlight Acts
During band changeovers, Anja & Hamish will provide entertainment.
Youth Spotlight Acts are sponsored by Nicole Werner MP
Food & beverages
More information coming soon
Principal sponsor
Jazz In The Park is a free community event is presented by Community Music and Performances Inc. with major sponsorship from Manningham Council’s Community Grants Program.
Our community partners
Rotary is renowned for its humanitarian and community support worldwide.
CMaP is grateful to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale for generously supporting Jazz In The Park 2023 and 2024.
A cool, trendy wine bar that supports LIVE music and is great for special functions.
Don’t forget Jazz Thursdays.
McAdams is sponsoring our ‘Green Room’.
Nicole Werner MP is sponsoring our Youth Spotlight Acts.
Nicole has dedicated her entire career to serving our community, including working with young people.
Established in 1968, VJC is dedicated to promoting live traditional Jazz performances. They host bi-monthly performances at Clayton RSL, providing opportunities for local and young musicians.
Jazz Notes plays in various combinations from gentle instrumental duo to dynamic vocal octet and covering a broad range of musical styles.
In addition, Jazz Notes organises and runs events such as Jazz In The Park.
About Stiggants Reserve
How to get to Stiggants Reserve
Jazz at the Lake will be held in Stiggants Reserve, Yarra Street, Warrandyte, 30kms north-east of the city.
Driving
Stiggants Reserve is located at the corner of Stiggants St and Yarra St, Warrandyte.
During the day, street parking is free but may be limited in the streets surrounding Stiggants Reserve.
Parking inspectors often check the area so please park in designated parking spaces only.
Permit parking areas are strictly reserved for permit holders only and permits must be displayed at all times.
We encourage you to car pool, walk, ride or take public transport.
Limited disabled parking is available courtesy of St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Stiggant St. Note: you MUST have a valid permit on your vehicle.
Public Transport – Bus
From the City: Bus 906 to Everard Dr/Yarra St, Warrandyte. Then walk 100m.
From Ringwood Station: Bus 364 to Trezise St/Yarra St, Warrandyte. Then walk 200m.
From Eltham Station: Bus 578 or 579 to Trezise St/Yarra St, Warrandyte. Then walk 200m.
Toilets
There are toilets (including disabled) in the park, near the small car park, 50m down the hill from the stage area.
Disabled toilets are available courtesy of St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Stiggant St.
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