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Who
are they?
Chris
Ludowyk, the founder of the internationally known
high profile seven piece jazz group “Society
Syncopators”, identified a niche in the market
for a trio (extendable to quartet), able to cover
a wide range of styles from Latin, through ballads
to Swing and Jazz. The added versatility provided
by the trio’s ability to play 8 instruments
(Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Bass, Piano if available,
Trombone, Guitar and Banjo) plus vocal makes for a
widely varied sound. Apart from performing on a stage
with PA, the group is also able to be totally acoustic
if need be and to be able to rove.
In addition to the many private functions where “Society
Three” is in demand, the group has a monthly
jazz brunch residency at ‘Café La’
on the 35th floor of Hotel Sofitel. They also entertain
regularly on boat cruises on the bay for “Pleasure
Boat Cruises” and play for numerous cocktail
parties and corporate functions.
Artist
biographies
Chris
Ludowyk – Bass, piano, trombone, vocals
Led
the highly successful “New Harlem” in
the 70’s. Founded “Society Syncopators”
in 1984 and has taken it to the top of jazz showbands
in Australia and on the international stage. Chris
has performed with overseas legends such as Dick Cary,
Bud Freeman, Tom Pletcher, Joe Muranyi (Louis Armstrong’s
clarinettist), Art Hodes and Dill Jones; also with
Australian stars such as James Morrison, Bob Barnard,
Graeme Bell, Ade Monsbourgh and the late Tom Baker.
Ian
Harrowfield – Clarinet, alto sax, flute, vocals
Ian
has played jazz in Melbourne since the 70’s,
being a member of leading jazz groups of the period
including Frank Traynor’s Jazz Preachers and
the Storyville All Stars. He has a wide range of non-jazz
material to draw from as well, including such diverse
areas as French cabaret tunes, Viennese waltzes, Fritz
Kreisler melodies, Hungarian chardas, Jewish klezmer
tunes, and the usual tangos, sambas, cha cha’s
etc. from the Latin-American genre. Popular ballads
from the Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra eras are also
his specialty.
Jeff
Arthur – Guitar, banjo, vocals
Jeff
is a member of “Society Syncopators” and
has been musical director of notable headline concerts
in Melbourne. He has played rock and blues with Allison
Durban, Ronnie Burns, Dennis Walter, Donna Lee, Delilah,
Normie Rowe, The Australian Show Band and Bo Diddley.
He will play electric or acoustic guitar to suit the
stage or roving requirement, in addition to banjo
for the special tunes that require it in a stage performance.
LATIN
& SALSA SWING CONTEMPORARY
Samba D'Orfeu In the Mood Have you met Miss Jones
Tico Tico Cottontail Don't know why
Wave Smooth One Unforgettable
Carnival Take the A Train Straighten up and fly right
Jump in the Line Don't get around much anymore Come
away with me
Brazil Lady be good It had to be you
Girl from Ipanema It's only a paper moon New York,
New York
One Note Samba Sweet Sue Cabaret
Marie Elena My baby don't care for me Just a Gigolo
Recado Bossa S Wonderful Titanic Theme
Frenesi Killing Me Softly
Annie's Song
Moondance
Better be home soon
Isn't she lovely
The nearness of you
Watermelon Man
JAZZ
WORLD MUSIC BEATLES etc.
Hello Dolly Under Paris Skies Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Mack the Knife La Mer Hey Jude
Wonderful World J'attendrai Yesterday
Sweet Georgia Brown Bei Mir bist du schoen When I'm
64
On the Sunnyside of the Street Lili Marlene Lady Madonna
When you're smiling C'est si Bon A little help from
my friends
Stranger on the shore Auf Wiedersehen Till there was
you
Petite Fleur Volare
Night and Day That's Amore
Skylark Schon Rosmarin
Summertime La vie en Rose
The Charlston
Lady Be Good
The Best Things In Life Are Free
That’s A Plenty
It's Only A Paper Moon
When The Saints Go Marching In
Blue Moon
Goody Goody
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