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Jazz on offer
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Warragul musician Ian Christensen will perform at the next Moe Latrobe Valley Jazz Club function on Sunday.
Ian is the frontline reeds player with Gippsland's popular "Riviera Jazz Band".
Led by trumpeter Barry Hanley from Stratford, the band is now one of the most popular traditional jazz bands in both Gippsland and Melbourne.
Other members are Peter Mackay on piano, Kees Dogger on bass, Rob Moffat on trombone and Bill Horley on drums.
The function will be held at the Moe RSL. Doors open at 12.30pm on Sunday for a 1pm start. For further information, call Bruce Lawn on 5174 3516.

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