19 Ray Avenue, Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Email: dlanod@aandr.com.au
Phone: 08 8326 3795
| Aims |
To compile and maintain a directory of South Australian jazz archival material pertaining to the origin and development of the various styles of jazz, swing, and "hot" dance music in South Australia to the present day. |
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| Objectives |
The preservation, collection, cataloguing and presentation of all such archival material including particularly relevant performances recorded in South Australia and performances by South Australian musicians elsewhere in the world. |
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| Projects |
Projects already initiated include:
- CDs of early recordings
- CD's of jazz currently being played in Adelaide
- Fundraising events
- Functions to honour SA jazz identities
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| Background |
The inaugural meeting of the South Australian Jazz Archive was held on July 2nd, 2003. Since then several meetings have been held, the constitution finalised and officers appointed. The organisation has now been incorporated and South Australia joins NSW, Victoria and the ACT all with established Jazz Archives |
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| Office Holders |
President - Ron Spain
Vice President - Don Brow
Archivist - Don Hopgood
Treasurer - Bill Wood |
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| Committee |
Liz Walter, Laurie Kennedy,
John McKellar, Ian Fiddian |
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| Patrons |
Kym Bonython, Joan Dallwitz, Keith Conlon |
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