[Dixielandjazz] news from downunder

[Sam Meerkin/Evelyne Perks]

Mike Edwards, the relatively new reed player with New Melbourne Jazz Band has been filling in with Creole Bells 'til a replacement could be found.  What a replacement the Creole Bells seem to have found !  Michael Mcquaid, one of the most exciting young players of OKOM in Australia is moving to Melbourne from Canberra & will possibly join the band soon.  This should give a whole new impetus to the Creole Bells and I can't wait for the sparks to fly.  You heard it here first !