Russell Bayne (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Jo Bloomfield (Keyboard/Bass/Backing Vocals), Pat Robbins (Drums /Vocals), Peter Uppman (Trumpet/Vocals)
The ‘SESSION BAND’ is a group of highly skilled musicians, who are individually recognized as being amongst
the best performers in their field.
Each member has decades of professional experience in all aspects of the music industry as performers,
entertainers, recording artists, teachers, backing/support to local, national and major stars, floorshows, and
also extensive television, radio and media appearances.
The ‘SESSION BAND’ is highly versatile and always fun, and is one of those rare groups, who are equally skilled
performing Dixie, Swing, Modern Jazz, Latin, Rock, Pop and Country.
The band’s focus is always on entertainment, with superb musicianship and humour.
RUSSELL BAYNE
Russell Bayne would be one of the most versatile and sought-after guitarists in this country.
He has a wealth of experience including working with Chuck Berry, Jerry Lewis, Shirley Bassey, The Monkees, Pavarotti,
Kiri Ti Kanawa, Bon Scott (AC/DC), James Morrison, Don Burrows, Ricky May, Normie Rowe, Billy Fields, Tina Arena, Rolf
Harris, Barry Crocker, Jackie Trent, Debbie Byrne, etc.… The list goes on and on…
Has also played support for Spandau Ballet, Ricky Lee Jones, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, Jose Feliciano, Dionne Warwick
etc… etc…
Need we say more?
PETER UPPMAN
Peter Uppman is a multi-award-winning world-class trumpeter, singer, songwriter, recording artist and entertainer.
He also possesses the unique ability to connect with his audience, utilising humour combined with superb musicianship.
Having worked with dozens of internationally renowned artists, Peter has also been featured multiple times on national
television, including regular appearances on 'Good Morning Australia', numerous radio and media publications, and has
several of his albums selling via major outlets worldwide.
“Peter Uppman is one of those few individuals who manages being an excellent frontman, as well as trumpeter and
vocalist – when you surround him with fine musicians you get a really great show, combining music and humour.”
(Gold Coast Jazz Club)
JO BLOOMFIELD
Jo Bloomfield is a highly skilled and much sought-after talent within Australia.
She has worked with dozens of internationally acclaimed performers and possesses an extraordinary ability to play
superb keyboard Bass as well as piano.
An unrivaled lady of Boogie Woogie and early Jazz styles, yet equally accomplished performing all types of Jazz, Classical,
Latin and Pop/Rock genres.
PAT ROBBINS
Patrick Robbins is a highly experienced professional Musician and Vocalist who has been teaching voice for the past 30
years. Patrick has worked and/or toured with such artists as John Farnham, Normie Rowe, John Rowles, Debbie Byrne,
Wickety Wak, Mirusia, and many others. Drawing on his own professional experience Patrick provides teaching
expertise in all Contemporary styles of singing. This includes Musical Theatre, Swing, Jazz and Contemporary Pop and
Ballad styles.
Patrick has had a full and varied career exclusively within the entertainment industry. He has appeared on Television
many times as a musician and vocalist, has recorded with many artists, was a founder member of multi – award winning
band “Witz End” and has co-written and performed on hundreds of advertising “jingles”. He has also worked as an
actor, a stand-up comedian and as a television Newsreader.
Reservations – please text the reservation number
0460 869 256.
ENTRY: TJS Member $15, Non-members $20. Annual membership of Toowoomba Jazz Society is available on the night.
PARKING: Access the car park off Gipps Street or there are parks in front of the bowling green in Ball Street and access via the gate.
ENTRANCE: Up the steps from the car park on the southern side of the building or from the bowling green side. Disabled access ramp on the Western side (Gipps Street) and through the bar.
Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow patrons, please keep conversations at low volume during the performance. Many thanks.
See the delicious Bistro menu below for Rink 46 – open from 5.30pm. Bring you City Golf Club membership card for member discounts.
