Blues Point Jazz Vocal Group - ideal for concerts, cabarets or cocktail parties.

GROUP MEMBERS

Craig Scott

Craig Scott has been one of Australia s leading bassists for over 20 years, working with well known jazz identities such as Don Burrows, James Morrison, Julian Lee, and Kerrie Biddell.

Craig is also deeply involved in jazz education. He is the chair of the Jazz Studies Unit at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and frequently gives master classes at other tertiary institutions around Australia and in New Zealand.

Craig joined Blues Point in 1995 as bassist.

Lorraine Silk
Lorraine started learning classical guitar at the age of 7. She also loved to sing and became professional at 18, performing in club shows, and touring New South Wales & Queensland, the highlight being the support act, with Wendy Grose, on Ry Cooders first Australian tour.

Lorraine became interested in jazz in her early 20s and started working with local greats such as Craig Scott, Julian Lee, Steve Murphy, Alan Turnbull, and many others. Lorraine also has a degree in Music Education and has been teaching in high schools since 1991.

Lorraine formed Blues Point in 1995 and has produced both CDs.

George Washingmachine
George has had a vast and varied career in the entertainment business as a musician, actor, & comedian. As a child he trained for 7 years as a classical violinist, however left all that behind when he formed his rhythm & blues band.

In 1984 George moved to Sydney and started playing jazz fiddle with the Conway Brothers Hiccup Orchestra. In 1987 he and guitarist Ian Date formed Sweet Atmosphere, a string jazz quartet. They released their debut self titled album in 1989. In 1993, George performed the role of Jake in the official tribute to the Blues Brothers Show.

George continues to appear at all the major jazz & arts festivals in Australia.

In 1997, George joined Blues Point as tenor.

Liz O'Regan
Liz has been singing from an early age, when she first performed recorded & toured with on of Australia first gospel bands.

Her career has included appearances at jazz festivals, residencies at resorts & restaurants, private & corporate functions and recently as a featured soloist with the Doug Williams History of Gospel Show which enjoyed a successful season on Sydney's major club circuit.

Liz joined Blues Point in early 2004.

Dan Barnett
Dan is a Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Studies graduate, who began his musical life as a trombonist studying with greats such as James Morrison, Don Burrows, George Golla, Bruce Paulson & Steve Turre.

Dan's first CD as a vocalist, The Right Track , reached the top 10 in the Australian Jazz charts. His latest CD, Point of No Return , features his big band plus special guest Emma Pask.

Dan joined Blues Point singing baritone in early 2004.

For bookings, enquiries and CD purchases email Lorraine or call her mobile: (61) 0402 091 081.