HJC GPO Box 803 HOBART. 7001. Email: hobartjazzclub@gmail.com

Promo ng Australian Jazz and Jazz in Australia.

Hobart Jazz Club Inc.

December / January 2017

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From the Ed Team:

We endeavour to give you up-to-date information; but we also rely on you to tell us when something is happening so we can inform all of our members.

Any contributions are personal opinions and not necessarily the opinion of the Committee of the Jazz Club . KP

Publicise your gig.

Tell me what is happening Email: hobartjazzclub@gmail.com mob: 0412 825 967

Inside Jazz Bizz

♦ December Jazz Club ♦ Pics ♦ Calendar ♦ Clarence Jazz Festival ♦ Gig guide ♦ And more … more ...

Claremont RSL

The RSL club is located in Bilton St Claremont near the shopping centre.

Phone number 6249 2099 You must book whether you intend to have a meal or not.

Meals will start at 6pm and finish at 8pm, entertainment at 7.30pm.

Suggestion box There is a suggestion box at our club nights.

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to have your say. Start making your lists now.

This Newsletter and more pics at www.hobartjazzclub.com

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Your 2017 - 2018 Hobart Jazz Club Committee

Kaye Payne - 0412 825 967 Viv Curtain - 0438 283 583 Carol Bowers - 0438 505 450 Christine Bailey - 0438 722 137 Terry Patterson - 0435 759 123 Stephen Smith - 0402 483 355 Irene McGuire - 0437 450 585 Anita Van Riet - 0409 968 132 Stephen Marskell - 0409 827 845

Do you have comments or suggestions about the club? Use the suggestion box or speak to one of the Committee; we meet every month the night after club night.

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/HobartJazzClub

Lots of pics and you can post your gigs on our Facebook page

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December Jazz Club Tuesday 12th December

Meals from 6pm, music from 7.30pm @ Claremont RSL

9 Bilton St Claremont To book your table phone 6249 2099

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The last Dixieland Express gig. John Broadby, Ken Martin, Clem Meehan, Paul Martin, Eric Johnstone and below Doug Sheehan on cornet.

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Jazz around Hobart This is our major fundraiser for Hot August Jazz 2018.

Our Jazz around Hobart Calendar shows some venues, local iconic loca ons and musicians in the Hobart Area. Many thanks to the Clarence City Council for their generous sponsorship of the Calendar; this just shows their incredible support for Tasmanian Jazz. We would also like to thank our Photographer Sarah Walker from Paper Lantern Photography for running around all over the place taking photos of the musicians, Wrest Point Casino and of course the calendar par cipants. I think you will enjoy this li le piece of memorabilia. We have printed a limited number so get yours early. They will make fabulous Christmas gi s and be ideal for people from the north Island and overseas. The calendar is available at Jazz Club events, or simply by contac ng us to arrange your copy hobartjazzclub@gmail.com Cost: Standard - $20 per calendar Jazz Club members: $15 per calendar Postage nego able

Last chance before 2018: Jazz Calendar is available - get yours now

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Weekly Hobart Gypsy Jazz Jam at the Cascade Hotel, South Hobart,

7.30-9.30pm every Wednesday. Come along and play a tune or two if you feel like it!

All acoustic, all jammers and audience especially welcome .

Wrest Point Casino Showroom Tickets $24.50 online at www.tixtas.com.au or phone 1300 795 257. ‘Door Sales’ at Guest Services on your way through to the Showroom

Croon Christmas Featuring guest vocalists

John X, Collin Dean, Andrew Colrain

December 20 @ 8pm Wrest Point Casino Showroom

Always the 3rd Wednesday of the month

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Summer Series Jazz in the Gardens

Cascade Reception Centre. Every Sunday 1pm to 4pm.

Free entry

Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Free entry

3/12/2017 Kel's Vibes 10/12/2017 Presiden al Suite 17/12/2017 The Rhythm Factor 7/01/2018 Nadira and Friends

14/01/2018 Billy & the Cats 21/01/2018 Django's Tiger 28/01/2018 Les Coqs Incroyables 4/02/2018 Presiden al Suite 11/02/2018 Dave Sikk Quartet 18/02/2018 Presiden al Suite 25/02/2018 Billy & the Cats

4/03/2018 The Rhythm Factor 11/03/2018 Deluxe 18/03/2018 Dave Sikk Quartet 25/03/2018 The Rhythm Factor

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Clarence Jazz Fes val 2018 A er a stellar 21st birthday celebra on, the Clarence Jazz Fes val will con nue its mission to seek out amazing musicians, explore new styles, and boldly go to beau ful loca ons all over the city. This 8 day music fes val will be held from the 18th to 25th

February hos ng its favourite elements including the Twilight Series - a range of free concerts in parks around Clarence; the Jazz Lounge – in mate performances in the Rosny Barn; and the ever popular weekend of free music accompanied by food and wine at the Bellerive Boardwalk. George Washingmachine returns as Fes val Ambassador and will join some of the acts performing including Too Hot For Jazz, Mouldy Fig, Bootleg Gin Sluggers and Django’s Tiger (just to name a few). CJF has focused 2018 on female in-strumentalists through the Clarence Jazz Scholarship Program and by en-deavouring to book acts with female players. Special guests on Friday and Saturday evening in the Jazz Lounge is a combo put together by CJF to feature the amazing talents of Sandy Evans from Sydney (sax) Andrea Keller from Melbourne (piano) and local ex-patriate Elly Hoyt on vocals. The full program will be available in January at www.clarenceartsandevents.net/clarence-jazz-fes val. To get your hard copy, put it in your diary to buy The Mercury on Thursday 8th February and receive your 8 page Clarence Jazz Fes val program insert!

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We do take payment up until the AGM in March 2018. Remember we have a

new category for musicians. Musicians subs are now

only $10 per year. Please complete the form in this

newsletter and return ASAP.

Happy New Year

GARMENTS with HOBART JAZZ CLUB LOGO Some members will have seen other members sporting a polo or rugby shirt embroidered with the Jazz Club logo. Anyone wanting to purchase one (or more) may do so by filling in the order form below. Please use a separate order form for each shirt type. There is also the option to bring in your own garment to have the HJC logo embroidered onto it with the proviso that the garment is either brand new, recently dry cleaned or freshly laundered. LOGO (only) $ 12.00 on own garment If you wish to purchase a shirt or garment from the club, prices range from $18 to $35. The garments come in a wide range of colours and are very good quality and value for mon-ey. They come in a wide range of sizes from small to 4XL. The logo is in colour, as on our name tags. The word TASMANIA under the logo is embroidered in gold. Hot August Jazz Logos are also available; these are best on a black garment.

We require the money with your order on the Official Order Form below and shirts may be collected at any Jazz Club night. They will not be posted. Order Form: Name: _________________________________ Phone: _____ _________________________________ Please circle the appropriate box Garment type: Polo Shirt Rugby Top Polarfleece Vest Logo only - Jazz Club logo - Hot August Jazz Logo Number of shirts ordered: ___________________ Amount enclosed: $____________________ Please put size shirts required:- No. of shirts: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EITHER post with your cheque to the Treasurer, Hobart Jazz Club, G P O Box 803, HOBART, TAS 7001, OR pay the Treasurer direct on any Jazz Club night.

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Polo shirt $21.00 + logo Polarfleece vest $20 + logo

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This performance explores the life of Judy Garland, from a vaudevillian child star to

an acclaimed actress and singer. Be a part of her ups her downs, her

movies and music featuring songs by Gershwin, Arlen, Rodgers/Hart and more.

Reflection: Matthew Ives and his Big Band (3rd Wednesday of each month in the Showroom at Wrest Point) clockwise from top left: Mai Palencia,

Matthew Ives, Christine Bailey, Wendy Moles and Colin Dean.

December 1st. Ma Ives and the

Timeless Hot Many

Bookings are now all online through either the Timeless Way website (timelessway.com.au), the Facebook page or directly with Try Booking

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hobartjazzclub@gmail.com

Sites of interest

FUTURE EVENTS Hobart Jazz Club

December 12 - Christmas Bash February 13 - Black Cat Trio March 13 - TBA March 18 - Ross Jazz Jam April 10 - TBA May 8 - TBA May 25, 26, 26 - Taz Jazfest (venue TBA)

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Joining the Club? Renewing your membership?

When you join the club or renew your membership you can collect your receipt and annual membership card at the door at any monthly club night after that year's AGM. By practicing such economies we can keep our club subscriptions as low as possible. See you at the next club night!

Find out more at www.hobartjazzclub.com

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12th December 2017 Meals from 6pm Music from 7.30pm

December Jazz Club

RSL Bookings phone 6249 2099 9 Bilton St Claremont

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