The 2025  Jazz Jammers program 

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.

Our first session for 2025 will be held on the 25th May at the same venue, the Geelong West Neighbourhood House, 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West (cnr Pakington and Autumn Street.)

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. The Club is focusing on local schools, concert and brass bands and community centres for potential jam session players.

As with previous jam sessions the afternoon will be stage managed by Bob Pullin, also a committee member of the Geelong Jazz Club and well known for his announcing abilities on radio and at events.

Sit-in musicians are to bring their own instruments, no restriction on age or gender. Musicians are expected to be competent players of their instrument and understand tune structure (melody and chords).

If you have any questions about the afternoon please contact:

Felix Blatt ph: 0419522633 email: fblatt@bigpond.net.au

Please contact Felix Blatt for the application/registration form which must be submitted by Friday 16th May 2025. Return is by email to the following addresses:

Email: fblatt@bigpond.net.au or thegeelongjazzclub@gmail.com

A second jam session is proposed for some time in September this year. A date and location will be advised when confirmed.