getting excited!

I'm getting pretty excited about Black Wood Jazz Christmas under the stars this Sunday. Seems people are looking forward to it, planning their picnics, gathering their friends. If the rain holds off for the afternoon and evening, it will be even better! However, we have a wet-weather plan, we'll create Christmas under the pretend stars inside the church, so don't be put off, it's going to be a wonderful way to kick off the Advent season. 

I've been inspired and awe-struck by the stories I've been reading, preparing them to share on Sunday night, too. People do some amazing things, inspired by the Divine, or conscience, or however they name it. Be prepared to be inspired! 

Black Wood Jazz under the stars

Kick off Christmas with an event that can be as kicked back, or stimulating as you make it.  

6.00 - 8.30pm on Sunday 30 November 2008

BYO picnic, folding chairs, (and a table if you are that way inclined), cold drinks, friends, neighbours and good conversation to Christmas under the stars in the Blackwood UCA carpark (at the Roundabout, 266 Main Road, Blackwood).

Enjoy the smooth sounds of Daniel Lee and Friends.  Enjoy cool company – bring your own if you aren’t to sure about ours.  We will unwrap some stories of hope too as the evening gives way to stars. 

Hot drinks available for gold coin donation. 

Donations will be collected to support Black Wood Jazz and the Christmas Bowl Appeal.

 

 

 

Black Wood Jazz Advent

Black Wood Jazz Advent space will be at 6.00 pm 30 November at a location to be confirmed. 

BYO picnic tea. Daniel Lee and friends will provide live jazz. 

Early thinking for Advent 2008

We met yesterday afternoon to plan this year's advent space, and though we are still to settle on a date, it will either by 30 November or 7 December at 6.00 pm. 

At this stage, we are thinking of meeting in Belair National Park for a picnic, along the lines of the Jazz at Nunyara of 2006, though on a more intimate scale. 

We've got some great ideas for reflection over our dinner and jazz, and will be refined over the next 8 weeks. 

So if you're in Adelaide at the beginning of Advent, and are looking for an evening of smooth jazz, great company, and deeper conversation as we prepare for another Christmas celebration, pencil in those dates, and watch this space ... 

Album release

While I'm here - Liz Tobias, who has provided music at two Black Wood Jazz events here and here as Liz Chehade - has released her first album. Look for it on itunes or in good music shops! It's typically soulful sound from one of our fave singer/musicians! Congratulations Liz. 

finding an old friend

wanted to share with whoever reads this the joy of rediscovering a long lost friend - i lost my cd of jamie cullum's twenty something some time ago, and just bought it off itunes. 

listening to it is filling me with joy following weeks of sadness, as i fall back into familiar lyrics, melodies and oh the harmonies of all at sea. 

i have missed these tunes, how indescribable to have them seeping through my senses to my soul once more. 

the psychology of improvisation

heard on the radio today of a jazz musician from scandanavia somewhere who is researching the psychology of improvisation. what an interesting topic for consideration. I am going to search his work out, and will share what i discover ...