SCAT

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SCAT! They play jazz. This 4 piece band (vocals, keys, drums, double bass) does for jazz what bubbles do for soda-pop. Original tunes, tasty standards, clever arrangements, brilliant musicianship and serious humour is a package that audiences can’t get enough of. SCAT’s live show fronted by vocalist Craig Burnett is a unique blend of accessible sounds, instrumental mastery, lyric riffing, crowd interaction and off-beat humour. Craig believes their greatest and most frequent compliment says it all, “I don’t usually like jazz, but I love what you do!” Their latest shiny album “Wash Day Miracle” demonstrates the depth of their creativity and breadth of their appeal. This miraculous recording incorporates trad, 70s groove, latin, swing and big band styles delivered in accessible originals and classic standards including a frenetic version of Twisted and the elegant When I Fall in Love. The album was launched to sellout shows in Brisbane and continues to gain momentum online and instore. Craig’s performances on this album were rewarded with the 2011 Valley Jazz Festival Vocalist of the Year sponsored by ABC. Whilst SCAT frequently stage their own sellout shows they have also supported music icons such as James Morrison, The Whitlams, Delirious, Monica Trapaga, Steven Curtis-Chapman, Emma Pask and Grace Knight. Recent successes include sellout shows at Paris Cat, Melbourne and the Brisbane Jazz Club. In 2013 they are set to return as favourites to major festivals; Easterfest, Brisbane Festival, Blackstump, Brisbane International Jazz Festival, Logan Jazz and Shiraz, Manly Jazz Festival, and will continue playing Australia-wide venues and events.

Vocals: Craig Burnett, Keyboards: Chris Poulsen Double Bass: Jeremy O'Connor Drums: Daniel Smith

Judy Niemack-Darmon Meader "Scat-tacular!" Live at Sweet Rhythm, Sept. 1st and 2nd

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 14, 2006

Come to NYC's Sweet Rhythm to hear the “conference of the scatting birds", a G2 summit of today's top vocal jazz improvisers, backed by a world-class band! They will infuse you with the irrepressible energy of vocal improvisation, presented by two artists who inspire one another. Judy and NY Voices leader Darmon have worked together in Europe, but this is their second appearance in the Big Apple: a rare event, not to be missed! Click on Judy Niemack's official website ...
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Judy Niemack-Darmon Meader "Scat-tacular!" Live at Sweet Rhythm, Tuesday, Sept. 13th

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2005

August 3, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] September 13th : “Judy Niemack-Darmon Meader Scat-tacular!" Live at Sweet Rhythm, Tuesday, Sept. 13th SETS 8 PM AND 10 PM COVER $15 $10 FOOD AND DRINK MINIMUM sweet rhythm 88 Seventh Ave So. @ Bleecker Reservations. Tel: (212) 255-3626 “If you want to know what real jazz singing can be (but rarely is), listen to Judy NIEMACK ... She is a musician in the truest sense, ...
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Obituary

Jazz Bassist and Scat Singer Chubby Jackson Dies in Rancho Bernardo

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2003

Jazz bassist and scat singer Chubby Jackson died in Rancho Bernardo, California on Oct 1, 2003 just shy of his 85th birthday.

Chubby was often called the cheer leader of Jazz for his enthusiasm and humor that was so much a part of his musical career. He was respected for his incredible energy on and off the bandstand. His death came after a long battle with kidney failure and cancer.

In a statement from his Florida home, Chubby's son, drummer ...
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