1932

BRIGHT AND CLEAN – Luxor Presents Snappy Show – (By “Grease Paint”)

This week’s show at the Luxor Theatre is bright, snappy and clean. The first half finale has an Hawaiian atmosphere in which Dixie and D’Raine and Cliff Adam contribute several melodious numbers on the ukulele and guitar, while Desiree Maurice, Nat Hanley and Joe ValJi supply the humor. Other bright and popular numbers in this half are songs by May Webster, Joe Valli (the Un-canny Scot), Fred Moore, Kath Esler and a male quartette, comprising Joe, Hughie, Cliff and Fred and Thelma Pittar. Cliff Adams and the ballet present “Ballet Artistique.”

The second half introduces some real clever work by popular Nat Hanley who showed his versatility on the piano (he had to give several encores), and some first class work is done by Desiree Maurice and Joe Valli in a sketch written by the latter entitled “Not a Word to the Wife.” A number that received long and sustained applause was that of the “Clifton Duo” (Bootsie Williams and Cliff Adams), step and tap dancers of outstanding ability. A clever kiddie in Thelma Barrey puts over a good contortionist act. The revue written by Nat Hanley and called “Cowboys and Clues” is built around the exploits of two comical cowboys (Nat Hanley and Joe Valli) who expose a supposedly-wealthy Mexican Don as a card-sharper and murderer. Some splendid acting is seen from Desiree Maurice, Dot D’Raine, and Charles Baker (Don Pedro Garcia); the latter’s fine voice was also heard to good effect in that one-time popular song “Marcheta.” A brightly-frocked and clever ballet, good support from the talented Luxor orchestra and colorful and artistic backgrounds (the work of Alf Maurice) help to make this week’s show one of the. best yet presented to Luxor fans.

New Call (Perth, WA : 1931 – 1934), Thursday 14 April 1932, page 17

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“SHOW GAME PERSONALITIES – What They Do Outside The Theatres No. 7.— “The Versatile Duo.” (By D.M.S.).

AN act that has been receiving well-deserved applause at the Luxor Theatre is provided by that versatile couple, Bootsie Williams and Cliff Adam. Both are exceptionally fine and versatile exponents of the terpsichorean art and are comparative youngsters in both age and length of time spent in team work. But their work is well up to the standard of any yet seen in Perth. Both were born in the West and are also former pupils of Miss Emmie Gable.

“BOOTSIE” WILLIAMS had her first lesson at the age of thirteen, and besides being a classy stepper is also in a class of her own as an acrobat and wire-rope walker. V, hen fifteen she went on a two-years’ tour of the North West as a member of the Sylvester Co., and whilst on this tour, had with the other members of the company the unenviable experience of being lost for three days. Returning to Perth she and a partner appeared at Hoyts’ Regent Theatre in a dancing act which included exhibitions of the “Black Bottom,” and “Varsity Drag.”When When the Ambassadors opened she was a member of the ballet and remained with it for two and a half years. Th? last six months she has been a member of that sextette of bonny steppers around at the Luxor, and just recently teamed up with her partner.

KNOWS A LOT:  Cliff Adam like his partner is not confined to dancing alone. A clever musician he plays the ukelele, guitar and banjo, and has appeared in numbers with Dixie and D’Raine (well known and popular entertainers with Luxorites), he can sing a good song and is also a good acrobat. His first stage appearance was as a juvenile in the Nellie Brainley Co. some years ago. Three years ago he received his first dancing lessons, and has appeared at the Ambassadors, Regent, Capitol and suburban theatres. He was a member of the Prince of Wales male ballet and then after a season at the Capitol Theatre joined up with the Milton and Adams Co. at the Luxor. When Brock and Thompson (whose whirlwind dance was an outstanding number in the “Golddiggers of Broadway”) were in Perth, Cliff Adams’ ability as a tap dancer was favourably commented on and both predicted that in a few years he would be among the top-notchers. Both Cliff and his partner are quiet and unassuming types of young Australians and the sort who wherever they might be will always bring credit to themselves and Western Australia. and the wish of “The New Call” is good luck, good hunting and the greatest success in the near future.

New Call (Perth, WA : 1931 – 1934), Thursday 21 April 1932, page 6

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1933

LOCAL BAND HONOURED. – Engagements in Eastern States.

For the first time in broadcasting history a West Australian band has been engaged through the Australian Broadcasting Commission to give performances over the air in the Eastern States. Ron Moyle and his ‘Westralians,’ a combination of local performers, will leave for Adelaide by the Great Western express on Saturday, night, and will be absent for about six weeks. The ‘Westralians’ will be heard over the air from 5CL, Adelaide, on December 21 and 22, and from South Australia they will go to Melbourne, where they will broadcast from 3LO- between January 6 and 27. It is possible that the band will also visit Sydney.

Ron Moyle himself is wellknown to listeners in Western Australia, having been connected with broadcasting in this State for many years.

His band, which is composed of the following players, was heard from 6WF during last dancing season: — Ron Moyle, A.C.T.L. (pianist); Bob Gibson, L.A.B. (alto saxophone, clarinet and violin) ; George Caro, A.T.C.L. (tenor saxophone, clarinet and violin); Allan Gough, A.T.C.L. (alto saxophone, clarinet and violin); Viv. Nylander (trumpet and trombone); Kem Fimmel (trumpet); Charles Thompson (trombone and trumpet); Wally Hadley (banjo, flute and guitar); Cliff Adam (guitar, tap dancer and vocalist); Niddy Roberts (drums and vocalist); and Tom Bennett (bass). The band will give a final concert at the Ambassadors Theatre on Friday night.

West Australian (Perth, WA), Wednesday 13 December 1933, page 5

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1934 – Melbourne

CLIFF ADAM DOING WELL – Perth Boy’s Success

Cliff Adam, a Perth boy, is doing exceptionally well in Melbourne just now. Cliff will be remembered for his supers dancing turns at the Luxor and elsewhere. Some time ago he went East, but was compelled to break his engagement and return West owing to illness. He is now at his top again in Melbourne, and is one of the most popular performers at the New Embassy in that city, where his items on the guitar and his clever dance numbers ARE A FEATURE of the programme. Cliff, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Adam, of Beaufort street. Perth, is the cleverest stepper of his type that this State has yet produced, and ‘The Mirror’ predicts a big future for him. His many W.A. friends will be delighted to hear of this unassuming young Perth lad’s progress.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 14 April 1934, page 7

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1949 – Mirth and Music

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“COMMAND PERFORMANCE”

Capitol Theatre Next Sunday Night (Sun 2 Oct 1949)

In old of Legacy War Orphans’ Appeal.

Dick Fair, of Amateur Hour fame.

Anew McMaster and Company.

Gaved, Chinese Magician.

Albert Chappelle.

Billy Edwards and The Specialty Harmonists.

Y.A.L. Boys in Jack Anstey’s “Cuban Fair.”

Jack Harrison‘s Swing Quartette.

The Wrightsons.

Betty Whittaker and Phil. Moran.

Wally Hadley.

Laurie Croisette of London.

Billy Clowes, Blind Pianist.

Charlie Court.

Cliff Adam.

Pamela Flower.

Phyllis Blott and Winnie Walker, Accompanists.

Caledonian Pipe Band.

ANEW McMASTER, Producer.

Lounge 10/-, Front Stalls 7/-, Circle 5/-, Back Stalls 3/-. 

The West Australian Wednesday 28 September 1949 page 30

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On October 6 1949, Jack Harrison played the first performance in W.A. of the Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto with the Jazz Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Nugent Haywood at the Capitol Theatre.

JAZZ SYMPHONY OF 1949

CAPITOL THEATRE

THURSDAY, OCT. 6 1949

(One Night Only).

1949’s BIGGEST MUSICAL SHOW

Surprise Exclusive Engagement of Australia’s Topline Film, Radio Actor and Producer Star of “Overlanders” Film, Founder and First Conductor of Perth Symphony Orchestra

JOHN NUGENT HAYWARD

Conducting

THE JAZZ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN GERSHWIN’S “RHAPSODY IN BLUE”

Featuring LOUISE D’ARCY – A.B.C. Concerto SOLOIST.

HUGE LINE-UP OF THE STATE’S BEST PROFESSIONALS ! ! !

SAMMY SHARP’S JAZZ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA of 28 Leading Musicians.

ALBERT CHAPPELLE Dramatic Baritone in W.A.’s first presentation of the famous “SOLILOQUY” with Orchestra.

JACKIE HARRISON First Performance in W.A. of the thrilling ARTIE SHAW “CONCERTO FOR CLARINET” with Orchestra.

PHYLLIS FROST Sensational Blind B.B.C. Singer.

CLIFF ADAMS and “NIDDY” ROBERTS hilarious Comedy Duo.

“SOPHISTICATED LADIES” STRING ENSEMBLE All-femme String ensemble heard with success over A.B.C.

PETER HARRISON Well-known Radio Personality and Announcer, also prominent “Old'” Jazz Authority.

HARRY BLUCK Producer who successfully directed the “Jazz Symphony of 1948”,  “Jazz Jamboree,” “Battle of Bands” and other successes.

ADMISSION – 3/-, 4/-, 5/- (plus tax)

BOX PLAN AT NICHOLSONS.

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

The West Australian Friday 30 September 1949 page 37

BLIND SINGER GIVES BIG AUDIENCE THRILL

I don’t think I was the only one that got a kick out of Jazz Symphony of 1949 which packed the Capitol Thursday night.  I really believe the audience enjoyed themselves thoroughly. In a grand show it’s hard to single out any particular artist but I hand the palm to blind singer Phyllis Frost (she’s ex-BBC). Her St. Louis Blues was outstanding. Jackie Harrison’s Concerto for Clarinet and Albert Chappelle’s Soliloquy (with full Sammy Sharp orchestra) we’re 2 other winners. So, too, was the big orchestra’s Rhapsody in Blue, in which Louise D’Arcy, piano, and John Nugent Hayward, conducting, were in splendid form. For humor, a talented musical trio in Niddy Roberts, Cliff Adam and Harry Bluck did a top-ranking job. Judging by the size of the audience, jazz concerts are the vogue. Should be a big gathering at the jamboree on October 30. 

Mirror Saturday 8 October 1949 page 12

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TEST MATCH CONTEST

Offer Of Visit To Adelaide

A trip to the fourth Test match in Adelaide, one week’s accommodation and £25 spending money is a prize offered by “The Broadcaster” this week. Competitors are required to name the English and Australian elevens and12th men, for the third Test but need not place them in batting order. Full details are in this week’s issue. Other features include photographs and details of eight world famous artists who will come to Australia this year to take part in the jubilee celebrations. At the jubilee “Festival of Light,” in Supreme Court Gardens on New Year’s Eve, much of the cream of the State’s musical talent will be heard. An unusual story about a Perth pianist is presented by Robert Boyle. Quips from “Take it from Here” and “Much-Binding-in-the Marsh” appear, and “Narvis” on his dance band page states that Cliff Adam has been commissioned to record for the Australian Broadcasting Commission and tells of the Harrison Trio’s separate plans. A well-written short story, “Firstin Foster,” by Roger Walford, is illustrated by Ronald Bocking.  The West Australian Thursday December 28 1950 page 2

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1951

CAPITOL THEATRE – SUNDAY 28^th OCTOBER 1951 – JAZZ JAMBOREE

Featuring 12 of Perth’s Leading Dance Bands

Jazstars, Cliff Adam, Norm Wrightson, Merv Rowston, Ron Jenkins, Harry Bluck, Jimmy Beeson, Bill Kirkham, Peter Clinch, Ken Murdoch, Jack Harrison, Sammy Sharp.

Booking Opens at Nicholsons.  Friday 19^th October 1951.

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1952

In 1952, Jack’s jazz ensemble (now consisting of Jack, Jill, Ray, John Mowson (bass) and Cliff Adam (guitar) was broadcast nationally on the ABC’s Swing Club.  Jazz gigs and concerts were juggled between classical concerts and broadcasts with W.A.S.O.  Live jazz gigs often consisted of Jack’s band which he joined for the final bracket after a symphony performance.  Remembering to put all of his instruments in the car was sometimes a challenge!

W.A. BAND ON NATIONAL HOOK-UP EARLY IN APRIL 1952

Thursday night Swing Club listeners in all States of the Commonwealth are to hear a broadcast by Jack Harrison’s Swing Quintette, one of Perth’s most outstanding modern style outfits.  The group recently recorded a session for the Australian Broadcasting Commission, which is now due for an early airing.

This band is to some extent a family concern, with Jack himself, alto, tenor and clarinet; twin sister, Jill Harrison, piano; and Ray Harrison, drums.  The remaining members of the group are one-time Brokensha bass man John Mowson and Cliff Adams guitar.  Cliff is a well known Sydney musician and has played for many years at the Trocadero – the harbour city’s number one dance hall.  In 1949 the family group won the “Battle of the Bands” in Perth and has been doing regular broadcast work since, in addition to its usual dance engagements.  An interesting fact regarding Jack and Jill Harrison, and also John Mowson, is that they are still under twenty one years of age.  In addition to this all three are members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.  The group’s manager is yet another member of “the family” – William E. Harrison.   –(TOM STERNE).

Music Maker Magazine April 1952

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Radio Broadcast May 17 1952

The A.B.C.’s Thursday Night Swing Club is almost a family affair for there are three

Members of the Harrison family in the Jack Harrison Swing Quintette.  Twenty year old Jack is on the saxophone and clarinet, twin sister Jill is pianist and Ray is drummer.  Other members are John Mowson (bass) and Cliff Adam (guitar).  Jack has been associated with radio shows for 12 years having appeared as a mouth organist in an amateur hour in 1940.  Jack and Jill have graduated through swing music to the W.A. Symphony Orchestra.  John Mowson is also a permanent member of the orchestra and Cliff Adam is well-known in Sydney as a member of the Trocadero Band. 

The Broadcaster Saturday May 17 1952 Vol. 19 No. 946

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Wednesday 28^th May 1952 – Jazz At The Capitol

Lena Horne. Spike Jones. Mills Brothers. Harry Eddison. Lester Young. Ella

Fitzgerald. Ray Brown . . .

They’re just a few big names of modern music in the long list of acquaintances claimed by Ron Stanton, now in Perth. Ron, a Sydneysider, is a genuine young man of music. American tours have given him an intimate knowledge of techniques over there — and he’s bringing them to Perth.

Particularly impressed with the annual festival Jazz at the Philharmonic, he has formed a “leaders group” in Perth for Jazz at the Capitol. Group includes Harry Bluck, Sammy Sharp, Cliff Adam, Bill Kirkham, John Mowson, Charlie Thompson and Ron Stanton himself.

Program— at the Capitol on Wednesday night— will also include the “name bands” of Perth, Chung Doo, Stanton’s sextet and Jack Harrison’s quartette.  Mirror Saturday 24 May 1952 page 8

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Sunday October 26^th 1952 – Jazz Jamboree

DANCE BAND FANS! – BOOK EARLY And Avoid Disappointment for the

JAZZ JAMBOREE – CAPITOL THEATRE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 At 8.45 p.m.

SAMMY SHARP HARRY BLUCK

MERV ROWSTON KEN MURDOCH

BILL KIRKHAM JACKIE HARRISON

THE JAZSTARS NORM WRIGHTSON

RON JENKINS JIMMY BEESON

COLIN HICKS CLIFF ADAM

Tickets 4/-     BOX PLAN NOW OPEN AT NICHOLSONS

Cliff Adam, who led his own outfit at last Sunday’s Jazz Jamboree, begun in show business as a tap dancer. An operation put an end to that and Cliff took up the guitar. He left Perth in 1938 to try his luck in the Eastern States. Recognition soon came and he was a member of the band of the Capitol Theatre, Melbourne, and later, Sydney’s Prince Edward Theatre. Some years ago Cliff had the distinction of playing at a ball at Government House, Melbourne, in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Royal party’s official entrance had to be timed to the split second. Afraid to trust the watches of the boys in the band, the Duke’s ADC produced an alarm clock. According to Cliff, the inevitable happened — some- one set the alarm clock to synchronise with the Duke’s entrance. He says it is surprising how difficult it is to switch off an alarm clock sometimes! Cliff names Andre Segovia and George Van Epps as the world’s greatest exponents of the guitar.

Mirror Sat 1 November 1952 page 6

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1953

PERTH MUSICIANS PLAN BIG WELCOME FOR RAY HARTLEY ON HIT PARADE

Local-boy-made-good Ray Hartley will step off the Strathnaver onto the proverbial red carpet rolled out by WA musicians when he arrives in Fremantle Tuesday week. Busy drawing up plans and specifications for a monster concert featuring local artists at the Capitol is band leader Sammy Sharp. Many other suggestions about ways and means to honour the writer pianist must be shelved until Ray has been consulted, but certain it is that Ray’s rapid rise in the entertainment world will be appropriately recognised. Present vague information about his ‘working holiday’ stay in Perth will not allow the mapping of any schedule. In fact, it’s thought that the concert at the Capitol will have to wait til a week or so after his arrival because of theatre bookings. How polished pianist Ray broke through the formidable barrier to success with his catchy ‘Let’s Do It Again’ soon after his arrival in London is well known. For some weeks the local radio hammered Donald Peers’ rendition of the number, and it was the same in England and America, where the tune topped the hit parade. Ray’s is truly a ‘rags-to-riches’ story— from a laundry hand to a celebrity in a few years, which seem incredibly short. He put his RAAF discharge in his pocket and went to work in a Perth laundry. Seven years ago he was 6 PM’s station pianist and supplemented his income with odd engagements at the ABC and a dancing school. He made steady local progress and moved across to Sydney in early 1948. There his services were in demand on radio and stage, and in his spare time he collected his A.Mus.A. at Sydney Conservatorium. This was the signal for his departure for London, where he quickly got his feet on the ladder of success. It’s almost 4 years now since Ray landed in London full of hopes and ambition, and since then he’s had at least 16 tunes published, including 2 best sellers. BBC and Radio Luxembourg have sought out his services, and he has made the screen with M-G-M and Pathe. Definite it is that Ray will be heard in 4 broadcasts from the ABC while in his home town. A week after his arrival he will appear in ‘What Next?’ ?

This well – known Perth band is heard weekly in Hit Parade all over Australia and by the troops in Korea. It is the noted combination of Harry Bluck and the conductor-arranger himself is shown at the far left, front row, Next to him in front, from left: Sylvia Caporn, Johnny McCaughan, Mario Burlini, George Franklin, Cliff Adam. Back row: Ralph Filmer, George Caro. Jack Pateman, Ted Mc-Mahon, Arch Waddell.

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 18 July 1953, page 12

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NOTES ON THE DANCE BANDS

Thursday 27 August 1953

The Inkspots, not the famed colored outfit, but a group of well-known business, sporting and musical folk who usually gather at popular Clive McMillan’s home, held a ladies’ night at the Continental, Claremont, on Thursday last. Guests included the following: Clive McMillan, Steve McHenry, Murray Church, Merv Rowston, Morry Maurice, Cliff Adam, Jim Beeson, Wally Hadley, Roy Delamere, Reg Benjamin, Jack and Jill Harrison, Johnny Mowson, Dr. Willington, Cyril Bird and Reg North. Mine host Harry Ward entertained on the banjo and joined the boys on trombone in several jam sessions. 

Mirror Saturday 29 August 1953 page 13

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An effort is being made to have a reunion of players of Ron Moyle’s old band. – These include: Ron Moyle (pianist and leader), Cliff Adam (guitar, vocals and tapdancing), Niddy Roberts (drums), Wally Hadley (banjo), Tommy Bennett (bass), Ken Pimmell and Viv Nylander (trumpets), Charles Thompson (trombone), Alan Gough, George Caro, Bob Gibson (saxes).

Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 – 1956), Saturday 24 October 1953, page 12

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1954

JAZZ AT THE CAPITOL

TEN TOP BANDS TO BEAT OUT JAZZ

SUNDAY 27 JUNE 1954

That Jazzbo Collins’ quip ‘Be you round, be you square, it’s guaranteed to curl your hair,’ could well be applied to tomorrow’s ‘Jazz at the Capitol.’ Perth fans have always rushed these shows and judging by the crowd round the box office during the week this one will be no exception. Ten of Perth’s top bands will get together to boost the Wendy Nash Appeal. And in the midst of all this jazz Wendy herself will take the spotlight and play a couple of classical numbers— Clare de Lune (Debussy) end Khatchachurian (Toccato). Organiser Harry Bluck says that though these compositions are definitely in the classical sphere he is sure they will go across well with the jazz lovers.

Listed for the program are the Harry Bluck Sextette, Ray Le Cornu’s Band, Cliff Adam Sextette, The Jazstars, Jack Harrison’s Quartette, Norm Wrightson’s Band, the Jimmy Beeson Group and Merv Rowsten’s Band. Popular trumpeter Sammy Sharp will be sitting in with Merv.

All these outfits, with the exception of Merv Rowston, will play 3 numbers. He will

present his own arrangement, ‘Merv’s Music in the Modern Manner.’ Ray Le Cornu’s Band will give out with ‘Tuxedo Junction,’ made famous by the mighty Glen Miller Orchestra. It will be interesting to see how he puts this number across. Also on Ray’s list is the ‘Woodchoppers’ Ball,’ old favorite of which Woody Herman made such a great recording. King’s Park dance-goers know what a terrific job Jackie Harrison makes of the ‘Golden Wedding.’ The hall comes to a standstill when Jackie gets up on the stool to extract those last few high notes from the liquorice stick.  Ron Jenkins has built a great reputation with his top class music and comic acts. Ron and his quartette will serve up ‘Crazy Man Crazy’— guaranteed to make everyone ‘go mad.’ Norm Wrightson has a certain touch of class about his presentations. He gets a beautiful tone out of his clarinet — which should be well to the fore. His selections are all numbers played by Benny Goodman groups —’I Got Rhythm.’ ‘South of the Border’ and ‘Undecided.’

Those who were at the Jazz Jamboree last, November will no doubt remember the great reception Martin Gieschus got when he sang ‘That Old Black Magic.’ He had to sing it again. Tomorrow night he is singing current pops-top ‘Answer Me My Love’ with the Jimmy Beeson Group. Jimmy’s other 2 items are ‘Sometimes I’m Happy’ and ‘Cheek to Cheek.’ Jazstars are billed for 2 oldies in ‘Tiger Rag’ and ‘That’s a-Plenty.’ Liza Ray provides the vocal of their third number, ‘Somebody Loves Me.’ Harry Bluck sextette will feature ‘Lullaby of Birdland,’ a number popularised by the inimitable George Shearing. Kath Bass exercises the vocal chords singing ‘The One I Love Belongs to Someone Else’ with the Bluck group. Cliff Adam’s outfit will play ‘The Continental,’ ‘Cumana’ and ‘Long John

Stomp.’  It’s no wonder all seats have been taken except 200 to be sold at the door. 

The Mirror Saturday 26 June 1954 page 13

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Jazz Concert – George Watson Show – Sunday 7 November 1954 – Popular

The Capitol theatre was packed last night when six local bands and a combined band led by George Watson, a former West Australian, gave a jazz concert. Mr. Watson is regarded in Melbourne as one of Australia’s foremost drummers and bandleaders.

The young audience heard jazz classics played by Neil Boon’s Quartet; Cliff Adam’s Show Band; Harry Phillips’ Quartet; Ossie Sanderson’s Trio; Jack Harrison’s Quartet; and the Dixieland Group. 

The West Australian Monday 8 November 1954 page 15

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1955

Cliff Adam Band one of best on WA radio

Heard and enjoyed often on local stations are popular members of the Cliff Adam Band (below from left to right) Jack Pope, Harry Wicks, Cliff Adam, and John McCaughan. Leader Cliff Adam -something special with a guitar, a song, and formerly a tap dance – is among the most experienced of WA musicians.

He left Perth to tour the Eastern States with. Ron Moyle’s “Westralian” in 1933 and, finding things over that way to his liking, stayed for several successful years.

He played in famous Melbourne cabarets and toured with the Bert Howell band, one of Australia’s best in Sydney. He played with the tuneful Jay Whidden unit and had success on the air with the Colgate – Palmolive, Fred Hartley and other well-known radio bands. Now he broadcasts with his Hawaiian ensemble,, the 55-60 Show with the ABC Variety Band and. of course, his own Cliff Adam show.

Drummer and vibraphone player Harry Wicks moved here from Sydney two years back with the smash-hit Moreton and Kaye show He liked the place, decided to stay, and is heard in many local commercial shows. Harry hails originally from New Zealand but he has the Australian “bounce” in abundance.

Trumpeter Jack Pope, a member of Harry Bluck’s ABC Melodians, is heard also on commercial stations. So does tenor-sax maestro John McCaughan, a momentous Melodian with the ABC. The quartet play together several times weekly in Cliff’s dance band. Other members of the band, pictured, are Russ Shepgeard pianist, and Ralph Filmer, bass.

Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 – 1955), Sunday 9 January 1955, page 20

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