L-R: Geoff Speed, Maurie Fabrikant, Kevin Findlay, Derek Dalton, Gordon Coulson, Bruce Gourlay, Peter Milburn.
Front: Rod Andrew. Photo: Ron Jobe.
Front: Rod Andrew. Photo: Ron Jobe.
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CD Review
Below is a CD review from JAZZSCENE...
Dixie Street Jazz Band
Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
This recording was made by the band that toured New Zealand earlier this year (2011) comprising a bunch of veterans whose origins stem from South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales without a hint of regional conflict. The selection of tunes covers the years from 1779 (Amazing Grace), through 1886 (the title tune), the 1900s (Down South, China Town and Ragtime Dance), with others from the 1920s, 30s & 40s, right up to a Roger Bell composition from 1963 and one from the shared pen of Bob Bernard and Chris Taperell that brings us right up to 1990. What a pleasure to hear many songs that are way off the well-trodden path of the Revival, all played with verve, enthusiasm and, dare I say it – feeling for the genre; not always present when the classics are played for the umpteenth time. In the sleeve notes, major domo Rod Andrews describes the music as "… sometimes punchy, full of flair, subtle when required and with many of them simply toe-tapping." Master-of-Ceremonies (and past Master-of-other things) Maurie Fabrikant sums up with 'Around 310 years of performance experience will come at you through the gramophone so sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy a "Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight".
Hear! Hear!
JAZZSCENE
Below is a CD review from JAZZSCENE...
Dixie Street Jazz Band
Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
This recording was made by the band that toured New Zealand earlier this year (2011) comprising a bunch of veterans whose origins stem from South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales without a hint of regional conflict. The selection of tunes covers the years from 1779 (Amazing Grace), through 1886 (the title tune), the 1900s (Down South, China Town and Ragtime Dance), with others from the 1920s, 30s & 40s, right up to a Roger Bell composition from 1963 and one from the shared pen of Bob Bernard and Chris Taperell that brings us right up to 1990. What a pleasure to hear many songs that are way off the well-trodden path of the Revival, all played with verve, enthusiasm and, dare I say it – feeling for the genre; not always present when the classics are played for the umpteenth time. In the sleeve notes, major domo Rod Andrews describes the music as "… sometimes punchy, full of flair, subtle when required and with many of them simply toe-tapping." Master-of-Ceremonies (and past Master-of-other things) Maurie Fabrikant sums up with 'Around 310 years of performance experience will come at you through the gramophone so sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy a "Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight".
Hear! Hear!
JAZZSCENE
A site for Dixieland, Traditional
and Swing Jazz ensembles from
Australia
'Dixie Street' — a seven piece traditionally set up Dixieland Jazz band. This band has it's very own Master of Ceremonies the esteemed President of the Victorian Jazz Club and piano-phone exemplar Mr Maurie Fabrikant who, amongst many other duties, introduces the band thus:
'Hi folks, this band of thoroughly decent, well ripened larrikins have joined together with one goal in mind, to enjoy playing the classic compositions of the early 1900's and I'm pleased to say, a number of brilliant Australian compositions, in which I hold very considerable interest. The result is the nerves in your feet twitch like mad'.
and Swing Jazz ensembles from
Australia
'Dixie Street' — a seven piece traditionally set up Dixieland Jazz band. This band has it's very own Master of Ceremonies the esteemed President of the Victorian Jazz Club and piano-phone exemplar Mr Maurie Fabrikant who, amongst many other duties, introduces the band thus:
'Hi folks, this band of thoroughly decent, well ripened larrikins have joined together with one goal in mind, to enjoy playing the classic compositions of the early 1900's and I'm pleased to say, a number of brilliant Australian compositions, in which I hold very considerable interest. The result is the nerves in your feet twitch like mad'.
The Music
The 'Dixie Street' band repertoire captures the very earliest period of jazz with compositions from 1886 'Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight, 1900 'Down South' and 'Ragtime Dance' 1909 to name a few. There are distinctive piano features on 'Rosetta 'and 'China Town', numerous vocals and a powerful arrangement of the timeless 'Amazing Grace'.
Also included are some unique Australian compositions from Bob Barnard 'Black Stump Stomp', Alex Frame 'Roll On Friday' and the whimsical Roger Bell tune 'Onion Benders Lament'. Many of these compositions were launched at the oldest event of its type in the world, the Australian Jazz Convention that began in 1946 and continues to this day.
Email us for more information regarding upcoming tours and the band.
Upcoming gigs
Click here to see our calendar of gigs in Australia.
Purchase our CD's! Click here.
The 'Dixie Street' band repertoire captures the very earliest period of jazz with compositions from 1886 'Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight, 1900 'Down South' and 'Ragtime Dance' 1909 to name a few. There are distinctive piano features on 'Rosetta 'and 'China Town', numerous vocals and a powerful arrangement of the timeless 'Amazing Grace'.
Also included are some unique Australian compositions from Bob Barnard 'Black Stump Stomp', Alex Frame 'Roll On Friday' and the whimsical Roger Bell tune 'Onion Benders Lament'. Many of these compositions were launched at the oldest event of its type in the world, the Australian Jazz Convention that began in 1946 and continues to this day.
Email us for more information regarding upcoming tours and the band.
Upcoming gigs
Click here to see our calendar of gigs in Australia.
Purchase our CD's! Click here.
Listen to samples from our new album
'Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight'
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A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
Little Lawrence
'Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight'
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A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
Little Lawrence
Listen to a short sample from the
Hot Peppers album 'Australian Jazz'
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Whip Me With Plenty Of Love
Hot Peppers album 'Australian Jazz'
(Click song title - it will open in a new window).
Whip Me With Plenty Of Love
Listen to a short sample from the
Hot Peppers album 'Hot Classic Jazz
With An Australian Feel'
(Click song title - it will open in a new window).
Hiawatha Rag
Hot Peppers album 'Hot Classic Jazz
With An Australian Feel'
(Click song title - it will open in a new window).
Hiawatha Rag
Vale Maurie Fabrikant
It is with heavy heart we inform you our extraordinary mate, Maurie Fabrikant passed away on Wednesday 16th April 2012. He simply went to sleep. As you know he was suffering from Motor Neurone (MN) disease and it was only a matter of time. He chose to leave us a couple of days after attending the most amazing function, organised by the Victorian Jazz Club for Maurie as a fundraiser for MN. Hundreds of musician and Maurie fans attended and the day raised a goodly sum. Maurie was present and enjoyed the entire day. We have had the privilege of his company, his musicianship and his support for many decades and rejoice in those memories. He was the most excellent ambassador for Australian Jazz and the Australian Jazz fraternity will miss him enormously. Crack a lovely red wine for Maurie in remembrance of his passion, integrity and friendship.
It is with heavy heart we inform you our extraordinary mate, Maurie Fabrikant passed away on Wednesday 16th April 2012. He simply went to sleep. As you know he was suffering from Motor Neurone (MN) disease and it was only a matter of time. He chose to leave us a couple of days after attending the most amazing function, organised by the Victorian Jazz Club for Maurie as a fundraiser for MN. Hundreds of musician and Maurie fans attended and the day raised a goodly sum. Maurie was present and enjoyed the entire day. We have had the privilege of his company, his musicianship and his support for many decades and rejoice in those memories. He was the most excellent ambassador for Australian Jazz and the Australian Jazz fraternity will miss him enormously. Crack a lovely red wine for Maurie in remembrance of his passion, integrity and friendship.
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