We had a great time recording today. It was especially nice to do something with the drums. Andrew Dickeson; legend took care of that for us. Chris O’Dair played tenor, Stan Valacos at the bass and Nigel and I on guitars. We did most of it it in one take and had some great feeling going in the music. can’t wait to hear the finished product.
We had a superb gig at Smiths Alternative Bookstore in Canberra. It was a blast to go through some material with the fabulous Hetty Kate. We had a swinging time and the full house love the show. Thanks Meryl and Bevan for all your efforts in making it such a success.… Continue Reading
We had a great time playing for the good folks in Gosford at the Central Coast Leagues Club The band was: Ian Date – guitar, trumpet and vocals Nigel Date – guitar Chris O’Dear – saxophone Nat Morrison – bass Joel Davis – drums We were also joined by siting in guests Bob Henderson on…… Continue Reading
Some photos from Manly Jazz Festival October 5 2014 It was a beautiful day by the sea and the music was great. Thanks to all who came to hear us. … Continue Reading
An article about Django’s guitar selmer 503… Continue Reading
Click on pictures for a larger view … Continue Reading
Anyone for some lounge music with a couple of Selmer guitars? Click on picture for a large view. … Continue Reading
Selmer 507. A superb instrument. Click on the picture for a larger view. 4 braces. Still a nice (crank ) on the top. Great singing tone. Big chunky walnut neck, deeper than 861 and a few millimetres shorter and not quite as wide. I was told it was bought by a dutch player in December…… Continue Reading
Ian will be using original Selmer #861 whilst in Australia… Continue Reading
Some great photos of The Date Brothers with Howard Cairns Ian Cooper and Robin Nolan from 2010 Ozmanouche festival taken by Mary B. You can see more of her photos at the Ozmanouche website [nggallery id=1] … Continue Reading