Waterport Jazz
Traditional/ Dixieland Jazz
South Australian band "Waterport Jazz" was formed approximately 20 years ago and were known then as "River Ramblers". As the band is resident on the Fleurieu Peninsula in SA the name was changed in 2018 to reflect the historical aspects of the area.
The Band performs regularly at community events such as the Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival, Victor Harbor Food and Wine Festival, Victor Harbor British Classic Car Rally, Santos Tour Down Under International Cycling Festival, Gilberts Motoring Festival at Strathalbyn, and more recently at the Southern Jazz Club in Adelaide.
They have also performed at numerous Jazz Festivals including Halls Gap (Grampians), Port Fairy, and the South Coast Jazz Festivals.
Band Members
Grant Nicholas.....Cornet, Trombone, Vocals
David Young.....Clarinet, Saxophone, Vocals
Babs Coombs....Piano
Doug Hender.....Banjo
David Paterson.....Sousaphone
Don Best....Drums, Washboard
Videos
South Australian band "Waterport Jazz" was formed approximately 20 years ago and were known then as "River Ramblers". As the band is resident on the Fleurieu Peninsula in SA the name was changed in 2018 to reflect the historical aspects of the area.
The Band performs regularly at community events such as the Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival, Victor Harbor Food and Wine Festival, Victor Harbor British Classic Car Rally, Santos Tour Down Under International Cycling Festival, Gilberts Motoring Festival at Strathalbyn, and more recently at the Southern Jazz Club in Adelaide.
They have also performed at numerous Jazz Festivals including Halls Gap (Grampians), Port Fairy, and the South Coast Jazz Festivals.
Band Members
Grant Nicholas.....Cornet, Trombone, Vocals
David Young.....Clarinet, Saxophone, Vocals
Babs Coombs....Piano
Doug Hender.....Banjo
David Paterson.....Sousaphone
Don Best....Drums, Washboard
Videos