Thursday, March 12, 2009

Our Club meets Country and Western

 A photo provided courtesy of Ann Izzillo (a past President of the Club). Ann had her arm 'twisted' to write a few background words about the photograph below, from around the year 2000. The writer was present at at least one of this Trio's performances and can attest that Ann is too modest as the Trio were great entertainment. The photo shows Ann Izzillo, Tony Vinton and Joe Izzillo playing at the North Shore Music Club. Looks like they were having a lot of fun as a C & W Trio!
In Ann's words:
"In about 1999, members of the North Shore Music Club as it was known then, decided to form a trio, they were: Ann Izzillo on the Organ: Joseph Izzillo on the Accordion; and, Tony Vinton on Guitar. Between them there was heaps of enthusiasm if not the ultimate in talent. Actually the practices were the most fun, each "Musician" (and I use the word loosely) did his/her own thing, and if the trio finished on the same note at the same time, the practice was considered a success! They called themselves the JKT Trio, and did actually have a modicum of success playing several times on Club Night, and performing at Northbridge Retirement Village on two occasions. We also played at Creative Keyboard Club in Brown's Bay,no one walked out as  far as I am aware! The trio separated in 2004, when Ann and Joseph moved to Rotorua, I seem to recall we did get together one more time, but then, after Joseph's untimely death in 2005, the trio was no more.
Looking back, it is staggering how much pleasure can be given to other people, with a smile and a bit of enthusiasm".
Izzillos and Vinton Ornamental Frame

No comments: