GEELONG JAZZ CLUB and THE GEELONG JAZZ JAMMERS
We want to keep live jazz music alive in our community, and have embarked on a program to encourage and promote younger musicians to play in an environment that is supportive, inclusive and non-threatening. The program uses a coaching and mentoring methodology through a series of jam sessions. We are conducting four Jam sessions throughout 2024. The first was held on the 17th March and was a resounding success. The Club is focusing on local schools, concert and brass bands and community centres for potential jam session players.
Congratulations to Isaac Jamal and Megan Moore the winners of the inaugural Felix Blatt Encouragement Award. (2024) This award will enable both Isaac and Megan to have improvisation lessons to the value of $500. They will also appear at several Geelong Jazz club gigs in 2025. Congratulations again, and we look forward to hearing you play again soon.
Information about the 2025 Jazz Jammers program will appear here shortly.
The Jazz Club hopes that these Jam Sessions will entice younger/new players to play jazz, in order to continue the strong music culture in Geelong and bring the new musicians and families into the Club.
Contact Felix Blatt on: 0419 522 633 or fblatt@bigppond.net.au
OR Contact The Geelong Jazz Club thegeelongjazzclub@gmail.com for more information.