60 SECONDS WITH ROGER CLARK FROM DIZZY’S JAZZ CLUB
Describe what Dizzy’s is about and where you’re located.
Dizzy’s is a unique jazz venue in Melbourne as is offers both fine dining with table service for a great show or one is able to come for show only and use our friendly bar service. Dizzy’s is really about a complete night out where food, wine and service is tops while enjoying the best jazz artists from Australia and overseas.
Have you got any exciting shows we should be heading along to?
One great show coming up that should not be missed is Salena Jones who is now domicile in the UK – originally USA – and she is coming to Dizzy’s after completing her Japanese tour. Salena has sung with Louis Armstrong, Hank Jones, Ray Brown, Sarah Vaughan, Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton, Kenny Burrell, Dudley Moore, Roy Budd and Toots Thielemans, Tom Jones, Antonio Carlos Jobim, the BBC Big Band and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the last five decades, since arriving from America, Salena Jones has been a central figure on the British jazz scene and, from her base there, she has conquered the world. Salena has played everywhere: throughout Europe, South Africa, South America, to Canada and the US, and widely throughout Asia, where she has appeared in Japan at last annually since 1978 (and where they call her the “Queen of Jazz” and the “Beautiful Voice of Swing”). Salena is appearing at Dizzy’s on Friday January 25 and Saturday January 26.
Have you got any news to share?
Some late news on Dizzy’s as we go to press is that Dizzy’s has just undergone some renovations to upgrade comfort plus a new sound system to make the venue world class.
Can we get a good feast at Dizzy’s?
The food at Dizzy’s is as good as it gets, just ask the musos who dine there and they will rave about it. There is a very comprehensive menu starting with oysters if you like them right through ending in sticky date pudding and ice-cream, but the steaks and Atlantic salmon take some beating.
What’s the most memorable show you’ve hosted at Dizzy’s?
One of our most memorable nights was a theme night with the Dizzy’s Big Band – James Bond! The 23-piece band did 20 James Bond tunes with three singers and a narrative of James’ missions. All our guests had to come as Bond or one of his adversaries, and the women as Bond girls. The big band all had guns and there was laughter and pandemonium .
What makes a great Jazz venue?
Ambience is what makes a great jazz venue and sound. Check out Dizzy’s!
