The Central Coast League’s Club’s Jazz League will host Mike Hallam’s Hot Six on Sunday, March 8.
Mike arrived in Sydney from the UK in 1967 where he had played in Nottingham, England, for 10 years with the Mercia Jazzband.
He then played with Sydney bands Harbour City, Ray Price Port Jackson Jazz band and the Graeme Bell Allstars.
His Mike Hallam Hot Six was formed in 1977 and from early years played to large and enthusiastic audiences at iconic jazz rooms like the Marble Bar and Red Ned’s.
They played at jazz festivals in Sydney and toured interstate.
Mike’s hot trumpet work is enhanced by his Satchmo-like vocals and fi ne trombone and mouth organ spots.
Joining the frontline on trombone are Ed Wilson, well known for his Daly Wilson Big Band and Jack Wiard on reeds, who originates from the USA and features in several highly respected bands.
The strong rhythm section features local muso Frank Watts on piano, Ed Rapo on double bass and Bob Baird on drums.
Every Sunday Jazz League hosts talented jazz bands and attracts a friendly crowd of listeners and dancers.
Strong support is given to budding young jazz musicians through scholarships.
Email, 17 Feb 2015
Graham Black, Central
Coast Jazz League