On Thursday March 16, at Club Sapphire, Merimbula, the Down South Jazz Club will be presenting a sensational evening of music by bringing you Australia’s First Lady of Jazz, Janet Seidel, in concert with a brand new show reprising the rich treasures of the Gershwin songbook specifically arranged for Janet’s trio which features Janet Seidel on vocals and piano, David Seidel on bass and Chuck Morgan on guitar. In addition there is to be a special guest, UK drummer Cyril Bevan, on his 54th tour of Australia.
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In 2016 the trio toured UK with highlights such as sold out gigs at many of England’s top venues. They were lucky to have Cyril accompany them on that tour.
From the moment Janet walks on stage it will be clear we are in for something really special. This lady is the embodiment of style. Based in Sydney, vocalist/pianist Janet Seidel is a seasoned live performer with some 18 CDs to her name. All recorded in Australia, the CDs range from easy listening to lounge, cabaret and jazz content. Janet has been performing jazz oriented material and the Great American Song Book in particular since her high school and university days in South Australia in the 1970s.
Janet’s brother David worked as bassist and guitarist with a great variety of local and world renowned artists in his own right before forming Janet’s first trio along with Adelaide’s legendary drummer Billy Ross in the early 1980s and subsequently they have been fortunate to work with some great Australian jazz musicians.
Chuck Morgan is one of Australia’s most in demand guitarists, working with leading jazz musicians and acknowledged as a highly talented and versatile musician. Born in New Zealand of Maori/European descent, Chuck was for many years guitarist with the Television New Zealand Orchestra and the Auckland Radio Orchestra before moving to Sydney. He has played and recorded with many international artists in New Zealand and Australia.
Cyril Bevan was house drummer at London’s Talk of the Town for 16 years and for many years was regular drummer for worldwide piano legend, Winifred Atwell. At one time his father was butler for the Governor General in Canberra. He is an inspiration for young and old and won fans on every performance he made with The Janet Seidel Trio during their UK tour last year. Now Australian music fans get the chance to see him in action
Janet, Chuck and David last performed for the DSJC in September 2013 when they played to an extremely appreciative audience. We are looking forward to an exciting night of easy listening and jazz at its best. We are indeed extremely fortunate that they have included Merimbula during their present tour and anticipate a full house.
Cost is $15 for jazz club members and $20 for visitors with music commencing at 7.30 pm. Bookings can be made with Aileen/Kevin Walsh (64959853), by email to bookings@downsouthjazzclub.org.au , or will be available on the night at the door. The Club Sapphire bistro opens at 6.00 pm with its extensive menu; meals can either be eaten in the bistro, or ordered, collected and eaten at leisure while listening to the music.