Monday, September 19, 2011

Coffee Day 19th September 2011

A great Coffee Day with great music, great food and abundance of camaraderie. Twenty-five members turned-up for the day which is always a thoroughly enjoyable occasion at the Powell's lovely home. Thank you Rob and Barbara for sharing your home with us once again.

Pam Rea playing the Tyros 3 Jim Nicholson playing the Clavinova CVP-210 George Watt playing the Clavinova CVP-210Barbara McNab playing the Tyros 3 Phyl Briscoe playing the Tyros 3 Marlene Forrest playing the Tyros 3Shirley Smale playing the Tyros 3 Michael Bramley playing the Tyros 3 Sharing the moment, left to right: Barbara Powell, Marlene Forrest, Jim Nicholson and Peter Brophy with Phyl Briscoe in the background.Desiree Barrows enjoying the Tyros 3 Ken Mahy broght his Korg Pa80 Peter Brophy playing the Tyros 3 along with Jim Nicholson on Clavinova and Rob Powell on the Yamaha Electone EL15.Our host for the day, Rob Powell playing the Yamaha Electone EL15 along with Jim Nicholson on the Clavinova and Peter Brophy on the Tyros 3.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Club Night 6th September 2011

Our Club certainly 'rocked' to the fantastic music on Club Night. Starting with some great member's contributions in the first half and then our guest band, Carole Littlejohn's Music Makers Band. With Carole on Clavinova, Peter Brophy on keyboard, Ian Jackson on drums, and band MC, Len Hancy with the Jazz vocals. Amongst the large audience, there were plenty of heads bobbing and feet tapping, which says it all really. So a big thank you to all contributors for the evening, players and organizers for a memorable evening.
Warren Levick played some straight piano and then some style arrangements on the Clavinova. Very nice too - especially Warren's rendition of Elton John's "Blue Eyes".                     Our former President, George Watt, strutting his stuff on the Clavinova. George played two great medleys for us. Just loved his arrangement of 'Wooden Heart".

Colin Crann managed to squeeze-in five pieces for us in his 12 minute slot (er well maybe a little longer but hey whose counting with such great choice of songs and fab arrangements!).              Member Peter Jackson, not only entertained us for half an hour for the arrival music on his great Korg Pa1X keyboard, but then gave us a performance in the first half showing-off his great voice and song arrangements (not to mention the odd joke that had us in tuts laughing). Peter is also the Vice President of the Hibiscus Organ and Keyboard Club.
Carole Littlejohn's Music Makers Band doing the pre-amble before the start of their great concert which lasted a full hour. Left to Right: Carole Littlejohn, Len Hancy, Ian Jackson, and Peter Brophy.  
The Music Makers Band in full swing. Left to Right: Carole Littlejohn, Ian Jackson, Len Hancy, and Peter Brophy.
The Music Makers Band in full swing. Left to Right: Carole Littlejohn, Ian Jackson, Len Hancy, and Peter Brophy (partially obscured).     The Music Makers Band in full swing. Left to Right: Carole Littlejohn, Ian Jackson, Len Hancy, and Peter Brophy (partially obscured).
Carole Littlejohn singing with Len Hancy and Ian Jackson keeping the beat and Peter Brophy adding keyboard harmonies.       The Music Makers Band in full swing. Left to Right: Carole Littlejohn, Ian Jackson, Peter Brophy and Len Hancy .
The Music Makers Band in full swing. Left to Right: Carole Littlejohn, Ian Jackson, Len Hancy, and Peter Brophy.   Ian Jackson keeping the music 'tight' and enjoying the occasion.
      What a wonderful jazz singer, Len Hancy in full flight.                     Ian Jackson swapping his drum sticks for the Clavinova to join Carole Littlejohn (on the Korg Pa1X) doing a great duet.
Ian Jackson swapping his drum sticks for the Clavinova to join Carole Littlejohn (on the Korg Pa1X) doing a great duet.                 Carole Littlejohn keeping the music flowing - great piano playing with lots of attitude!
Gordon Sutherland, Club President and MC for the evening, handing out thank you gifts to The Music Makers Band. Photo courtesy of Club Secretary, Colleen Kerr.        One of the joys of being the MC! Gordon Sutherland showing his appreciation to Carole Littlejohn for coming all the way from Papamoa (near Tauranga) to put on the fantastic concert. Photo courtesy of Club Secretary, Colleen Kerr.
Carole Littlejohn's Music Makers Band after the performance. Left to Right: Ian Jackson, Carole Littlejohn, Len Hancy and Peter Brophy. Photo courtesy of Club Secretary, Colleen Kerr.

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