Author Archives: Tom Abbott

‘Vintage’ Jazz Band … thanks Hipstamatic!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Tom Abbott

Is this a blast from the past? Nope, it’s actually just a bit of digital technology using an app called Hipstamatic for iPhone. Thanks to Edoardo Santoni for taking this photo while we opened a daytime wedding gig with a … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Wedding at ‘Erlydene’ in Gordon

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Tom Abbott

We recently performed in our most popular Jazz/Soul Quintet configuration (vocals, sax, keyboard, bass, drums) for a lovely outdoor wedding at Erlydene Function Centre in Gordon. Fortunately for the happy couple – Hannah & Richie – the weather held off after … Continue reading →

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Black & White Photos from Catalina Rose Bay

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tom Abbott

We just received some beautiful black & white photos of Sydney Jazz Collective performing at a wedding at Catalina Rose Bay. Thanks so much to Trish & Joel for capturing these moments, you can see more of their fantastic photos … Continue reading →

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Ken wins James Morrison Scholarship

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Tom Abbott

What a week – Edoardo launches a CD, Osama is shot dead, AND Sydney Jazz Collective trumpeter Ken Allars has just been announced as the 2011 winner of the prestigious $10,000 James Morrison Jazz Scholarship. In front of a crowd … Continue reading →

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Edoardo’s CD Launch

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Tom Abbott

Congratulations to our Sydney Jazz Collective male vocalist Edoardo Santoni, for the highly successful launch of his debut solo EP this week! Edoardo performed an inspired set of original music to a sell out crowd at The Basement, with a … Continue reading →

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More Instrumental Tracks from Pilu

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tom Abbott

As promised, we have some more live tracks for your listening pleasure – hot off the mixing press from our Instrumental Jazz Quintet gig at Pilu: Up Jumped Spring – 4 March 2011 (daytime) @ Pilu, Freshwater Instrumental Quintet: Saxophone, … Continue reading →

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Launch of Bloomsbury Publishing in Australia

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Tom Abbott

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Wedding @ Araluen Function Centre

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Tom Abbott

What a beautiful venue. An oh so cute little chapel on site for the ceremony, then a beautiful house in which to hold the reception. Not to mention, a lovely grand piano to use, if you wish, and plenty … Continue reading →

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Tempus Two: Beautiful Barrel Backdrop

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Tom Abbott

On Thursday 10 March we piled into the Jazz-mobile and headed off to the Hunter Valley to perform for the wedding of Sarah & Darren at Tempus Two. This room can be a little challenging acoustically with it’s hard floor … Continue reading →

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Live At The Sands … it’s SJC!