The Jazz Jammers Newsletter 10th September 2026
The 6th of September Jam
2:30-5:30 @ The Palace Hotel 893 Burke Rd Camberwell 3124 (9813 3566)
Musicians by instrument in alphabetical order:
Bass: Edi, Ivan
Clarinet: Paul
Drums: Clara and friend, Xavier
Guitar: Julian, Mike, Neville, Roger
Keyboard: Marion, Philip
Percussion: Mike
Saxophone: Brenton, Colin, Jeff
Recorder: Marion
Vocals: Buddy, Gilbert, Rose
A smaller gathering due to Father’s Day but good fun was had by all.
Anyone interested in performing at a free gig, Festival Indonesia 24/10/26 Federation Square main stage, Indonesian Traditional songs in full jazz mode. Antonius Tobing bass will be at the jam next Sunday for info.
Please forward any pictures to 0423499836, one picture per band.
Ensure your name is on the attendance sheet.
Parking a problem? - Camberwell railway station is next door to The Palace.
Thanks to Mike Powell for providing this report.
More Gigs and stuff....
Jazz at the Boatshed Cafe
The next Boatshed Cafe session will be on
Sunday 12th September,
10.30am - 1.30pm.
Featuring Joys Njambi on vocals, backed by Paolo Taliano on guitar, Kip Dale on bass, and Ted ('the usual') on keys.
The Boatshed Cafe, Albert Park: stop in the Aquatic Drive car park, and head for the water's edge. Munchies, toasties and a coffee served by Anna's hand-picked friendly staff...
The Duchess
The Captain Chaos Quartet will appear this Saturday, 12th September with Buddy singing.
Drop by for a coffee and/or stay for lunch!
The Duchess of Spotswood Cafe, 87 Hudsons Road, Spotswood
Saturday mornings, 10.30 - 12.30
Mr Boogie Man Bar
Bop Till ya Drop with support band
7pm til late on the last Thursday of every month
166 Hoddle St Abbotsford
Castlemaine Jazz Jam
The Castlemaine jam goes from strength to strength - and has quietly put the previously mooted changes in the too hard basket, possibly on the if it ain't broke, don't fix it principle. So putative jam session attendees need to rock up and get their name on the list - preferably after 1.30pm on the day. The Castlemaine Jam sessions are well supported by local musicians, and draw an eclectic audience each month. They have a focus on supporting local community causes, possibly on the if it is broke, fix it principle.
The October session is going to be changed to the 18th October to avoid a clash with the Guildford Banjo Jamboree, a community event of some esoteric importance. Otherwise the jazz jams stay at the first Sunday in the month.
The next Jam session will be on 18th October at The Maurocco Bar, 4 Templeton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450. ( first Sunday of every month, 2 - 5pm )...
Photos of the last jam:
https://www.facebook.com/gwynn.james.7/
A great place to jam, meet other musicians, and have a lot of fun!
The Maroonday Jazz Jam is a musical space for anybody regardless of musical skills. Our jam normally takes place on the first Saturday of each month.
See our website for more information and details about our next FREE jam in Ringwood North, next to North Ringwood Tennis Club
Other festivals news
The 80th Australian Jazz Convention will be celebrated this December in Dubbo NSW.
This letter from the Jazz Convention Executive is seeking donations to keep the event going.
Inverloch Jazz Festival was planned for July 31st to August 2nd
Cancelled due to new superannuation laws.
Port Fairy will be back on 12-14 February 2027. Here is their latest newsletter. Details are also available at their website (band registrations opening soon).
About Melbourne Jazz Jammers
The jam sessions are a side gig run by the Melbourne Jazz Jammers Inc., a Not For Profit Incorporated Association - the Jam Sessions started before 2002 at Dizzy's Jazz Club, and have run on a weekly basis ever since. We also promote The Newport Jazz Festival Australia, which recently celebrated its sixth sucessful year.
The Jammers are loosely run by an organising Committee of volunteers.
If you would like volunteer for the Festival and/or help pack up after the Jam each week, you are unlikely to meet much resistance. Really...
If you would like to throw your hat in the ring for a spot at one of the gigs, contact Col (he needs a new hat) at the jam sessions.