The Jindalee Jazz Orchestra

On Sunday15th June the Caloundra Power Boat Club jumped for joy when THE JINDALEE JAZZ ORCHESTRA (17 piece plus vocalist) settled into an afternoon of great big band music.

Ellington/Strayhorn's “Take the A Train” led into the Basie classic “April in Paris”. Ed on trumpet was featured on a lovely solo of Garner's “Misty”. Victoria serenaded with a bracket of songs including Etta James' “At Last” and Peggy Lee's “Fever”. The famous “Sugar Plum Fairy” was arranged and presented as a jazz waltz.

A big round of applause! Ellington's “Satin Doll” brought Victoria back with a nice version of “The Look of Love” and a swinging “All of Me”. The musicians were given time for solos as the engine room (the rhythm section) kept immaculate time all afternoon. Another Ellington song “Caravan” and “Perdido” finished a set. An audience member was played a “Happy Birthday” then “Puttin' on the Ritz”.

Victoria entertained with “Sway” and “Bewitched”. Victoria gives every song due respect. Another ballad “The Man I Love” led into a Neil Hefti Basie arrangement of “Spanky”. There were many other musical treats, but time does run out. So, a final “Bye Bye Blackbird” brought the afternoon to a finish. Our sound man Ben as always kept the sound balanced for the group and the dancers.

Thank you, JINDALEE JAZZ ORCHESTRA and VICTORIA.

          
Review by Brian Fane (Life member) plus a little help from our club's friendly ghost Casper!