20 Oct 2018

Haydn Sherley tribute concert

From Inside Out, 6:00 pm on 20 October 2018

A tribute to the late broadcaster and jazz specialist Haydn Sherley was held by the Wellington Jazz Club in June 2018, to recognise his contribution to jazz in New Zealand.

Craig Walters, Hannah Griffin.

Craig Walters, Hannah Griffin. Photo: Courtesy of Ewa Ginal-Cumblidge

Haydn Ferrars Sherley QSM (29 March 1924 – 14 June 2007) was a dedicated music fan (jazz and classical) who presented radio programmes including ‘Music to Midnight’, Take Five and ‘In a Mellow Tone’ on RNZ National for over 30 years of his 50 year career in broadcasting.

Haydn Sherley early and later broadcasting portraits.

Haydn Sherley early and later broadcasting portraits. Photo: Sherley Family / RNZ

The Wellington Jazz Club tribute ceremony, held at Meow in Wellington, saw Haydn's family presented with a certificate of acknowledgement, along with many heartfelt words, and this special performance of the music he loved, led by friend and music director/band leader Paul Dyne.

The band is: Paul Dyne on bass with Craig Walters tripling on sax, clarinet and flute, Anita Schwabe on keyboard, Shaun Anderson on drums and Hannah Griffin on vocals. The evening is compèred by RNZ Music's Nick Tipping, who keeps the flame alive with his weekly jazz show Inside Out.

Recorded and mixed by Darryl Stack, live at Meow, Wellington, June 2018 for RNZ.

Haydn Sherley Tribute band

Haydn Sherley Tribute band Photo: Courtesy of Ewa Ginal-Cumblidge

 

Host Nick Tipping.

Host Nick Tipping. Photo: Courtesy of Ewa Ginal-Cumblidge

Haydn Sherley tribute organiser John Joyce and Wellington Jazz Club president Michael Bain.

Haydn Sherley tribute organiser John Joyce and Wellington Jazz Club president Michael Bain. Photo: Courtesy of Ewa Ginal-Cumblidge

 

Mrs Joan Sherley and Haydn Sherley after receiving the Queen's Service Medal, for services to broadcasting in the 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Mrs Joan Sherley and Haydn Sherley after receiving the Queen's Service Medal, for services to broadcasting in the 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours. Photo: Sherley Family

MUSIC DETAILS Part One:

 

Artist:

Song:

Composer:

Label:

DUR:

1

Paul Dyne Quintet

I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart

Ellington / Mills / Nemo / Redmond

RNZ

05:05

2

Paul Dyne Quintet

Ain’t Misbehavin

Waller / Brooks / Razaf

RNZ

04:54

3

Paul Dyne Quintet

In a Sentimental Mood

Ellington

RNZ

07:28

4

Paul Dyne Quintet

Nice Work if You Can Get It

G. Gershwin / I. Gershwin

RNZ

05:43

5

Paul Dyne Quintet

Lush Life

Strayhorn

RNZ

03:55

6

Paul Dyne Quintet

The Gentle Rain

Bonfa

RNZ

06:41

7

Paul Dyne Quintet

Dancing on the Ceiling

Rodgers / Hart

RNZ

05:09


MUSIC DETAILS Part Two:

 

Artist:

Song:

Composer:

Label:

DUR:

1

Paul Dyne Quintet

Night and Day

Porter

RNZ

07:18

2

Paul Dyne Quintet

I'll Remember April

de Paul / Johnston / Raye

RNZ

06:13

3

Paul Dyne Quintet

Just Squeeze Me

Ellington / Gaines

RNZ

03:24

4

Paul Dyne Quintet

Sophisticated Lady

Ellington / Mills

RNZ

06:13

5

Paul Dyne Quintet

The Nearness of You

Carmichael / Washington

RNZ

05:46

6

Paul Dyne Quintet

Skating in Central Park

Lewis

RNZ

07:04

7

Paul Dyne Quintet

In a Mellow Tone

Ellington / Gabler

RNZ

0:01:04

Announcer Haydn Sherley at 1XH in 1956.

Announcer Haydn Sherley at 1XH in 1956. Photo: Sherley Family / RNZ

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