Links to Jazzopoly's Friends and Associates
Click on any of the red links below to find out more about what our musicians get up to in their non-Jazzopoly time. We've also included links to a few businesses that we're happy to recommend based on our experience of working with them. We do not accept payment in cash or in kind for these endorsements - they're genuine recomendations.
The Thoughtscape Group
Like our website? Do you think it's well written, easy to find your way around and pretty good looking? Talk to Thoughtscape! Websites are only one of a range of strategic communications services they offer, along with change consulting and corporate learning services. The quality of their work is second to none and we can't recommend them highly enough!
Jazzopoly's female vocalist Margot Leighton and guitar/bass player Tim Nikolsky delight listeners with what they call 'caffeine inspired jazz'. They perform regularly around Melbourne and have released several CDs: "Songs We Know" (as a duo), "Moonlight Drive at the Famous Blue Raincoat", and their May 2011 release "Redemption"
Kinju Quintet
Formed in 2001 by Jazzopoly bass player Tony King, the Kinju quintet is an eclectic blend of jazz, blues, world music and funk. Their debut CD, "Seven Moments", is a collection of Tony's original work and was recorded without prior rehearsal, no retakes and no restriction on the soloists. The result is a joyful, fresh compilation that will delight and intrigue listeners.
Soggy Dog Recording
What do you get when you cross an experienced musician with a recording maestro? Well it's not quite a labradoodle, but it is a Soggy Dog...recording, that is. Steve Vertigan, the man behind Soggy Dog, recorded our Trio de Jazz demo (several clips from which are featured on this site) with supreme talent and good humour.
The Esstee Big Band
Many of Jazzopoly's musicians are members of the Esstee Big Band, one of Melbourne's most popular and entertaining big bands in the grandest style of the genre. Esstee performs both instrumental and vocal big band classics as well as original and more modern works. The band recently released its first CD, and is available for corporate, function, wedding and other performance engagements. If you'd like to see the band, you can catch them on the first Sunday of every month at the Penny Black in Brunswick.