Thesaunderschild
05-09-2025, 09:38 PM
Looking for more venues to play and more musicians to play with, a contingent of young jazz musicians left New Zealand in the early 1960s, never to return. Among them were Mike Nock, Alan Broadbent, Dave MacRae, and Joy Yates. All have maintained a profile in New Zealand, thanks to visits home or updates in the media. Another in this group is the pianist, composer, arranger and teacher Judy Bailey, who became a stalwart of the Australian jazz scene.
Born in Auckland in 1935, Bailey grew up in Whangārei but was back in the big city by the mid-1950s to continue her musical education and to take part in the jazz scene. She quickly became prominent in Auckland jazz clubs, including stints at The Hi Diddle Griddle nightclub.
Born in Auckland in 1935, Bailey grew up in Whangārei but was back in the big city by the mid-1950s to continue her musical education and to take part in the jazz scene. She quickly became prominent in Auckland jazz clubs, including stints at The Hi Diddle Griddle nightclub.