Chonk - March 2026
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Jazz by the Green presents:
Peter Baylor's CHONK Band
Friday 27th March at the Eltham Bowling Club
Chonk is one of Melbourne‘s hottest swing outfits specialising in the music of Count Basie and the Benny Goodman sextet. They were here last May and also appeared at the Eltham Jazz Food and Wine Festival this year, They bring an energy and authenticity to their music that excites both the ears and the feet. Combining the talents of some of Melbourne’s most established musicians as well as its rising stars, Chonk captures the fervour and passion of swing in the 1940‘s along with the creativity and edge of early Bebop. Chonk will have you grinning ear to ear.
The lineup is: Peter Baylor, leader, Guitar; John Hunt, Clarinet; Miro Lauritz, Vibes; Eamon McNellis, Trumpet; Howard Cairns, Bass; Luca Fraillon, Drums and Kade Brown, Keyboard.
Friday 27th March
Doors open 7:00pm, music from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.
Tickets: Adult $25, includes nibbles, tea and coffee.
Full Bar facilities (NO BYO drinks)
Location: Eltham Bowling Club, 20-50 Susan St Eltham.
Enquiries: jazzbythegreen@gmail.com Phone John 0407 422 232 or Roslyn 0439396328
Jazz by The Green is a cooperative effort of the Nillumbik U3A Jazz Appreciation group and The Eltham Bowling Club.