Does anyone else feel that we could do with a few more regular jazz venues south of Mentone, with local pubs and clubs being encouraged to support local talent - of which there seems to be plenty? Other than the Sunday afternoon Jazz at the Mentone pub, I don’t know of any other local family friendly venue that caters for jazzheads..
The sunset series of music held every Saturday in February is back - with the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) playing at Hazel Pierce Reserve at the foot of Main Street, Mordialloc, before the bridge. The series last year was a terrific success - with much support from Kingston City Council and the local community who continue to support the big band enthusiastically. The first concert held last night was a great kickoff, with many families enjoying a warm evening with picnic dinners and enjoying the band and dancing with a backdrop of the marina and the setting sun. If you have never discovered big band jazz or are an old timer this series will have you swinging, and who knows possibly out on the dance floor!!
