Classic Jazz at Old Parliament House

This recording captures some of the outstanding performances during a weekend in Celebration of Classic Jazz and Ragtime held in the famous Members Dining Room at the historic Old Parliament House in Canberra over the weekend of 10, 11 and 12 November 2000. This recording features the bands that appeared during the daytime sessions of 11 November. These tracks reflect the very high standard of the music presented at all sessions, and serve as a wonderful reminder of a very special occasion.

Musicians

The Fireworks Jazz Band
Stephen Grant (t), Jo Stevenson (cl, as), Don Stewart (tb), Graham Coyle (p), John Withers (bj), Mark Elton (bs, tu), Ian Smith (d, voc)
The New Wolverine Jazz Orchestra
Geoff Power (c), Trevor Rippingale (reeds, voc), Jim Elliot (tb, cl & ts), Robert Smith (p), Harry Harman (tu & sb), Stewart Binstead (bj & g), Neil Macbeth (d)
Tom Baker and Friends
Tom Baker (tb), Bob Barnard (c), Jo Stevenson (cl, as), Chris Taperell (p), John Withers (g), Mark Elton (bs), Ian Smith (d)
Eric Holroyd and his Five Pennies
Eric Holroyd (c), Jo Stevenson (cl, as), Tom Baker (tb), Graham Coyle (p), John Withers (g), Mark Elton (bs), Neil Macbeth (d)
Tom Baker's San Francisco Jazz Band
Tom Baker (c), Eric Holroyd (c), Paul Furniss (cl), John Bates (tb), Chris Taperell (p), Peter Allen (bj), Geoff Power (tu), Len Barnard (d)

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