Geelong Australia Day 2018
honours: Diana Allen’s musical
life recognised
honours: Diana Allen’s musical
life recognised
CHICAGO, New Orleans and Kansas City compete for the title of America’s jazz metropolis.
It could be argued that Point Lonsdale has a claim to the Australian title thanks to one woman
- Diana Allen.
The Jazz Australia principal is a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM)
for her advocacy of the music genre.
Ms Allen founded the organisation in 1985 and said Australia was home to
some of the greatest jazz musicians worldwide.
“I have always believed jazz to be one of the cleverest art forms of all,” she said.
“It has been said that great classical musicians, and improvisers such as Chopin
and Bach, would have been attracted to jazz if they were alive today and would
have made brilliant jazz musicians. At best, jazz is instant composition, which
requires a quick and creative brain to pull it off effectively.”
Ms Allen’s work on charity performances has raised over $200,000 for
organisations such as the Terang Civic Theatre, the Motor Neurone Disease
Association and the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
“My aim has always been to promote, present and preserve Australia’s best
classic jazz and jazz musicians,” the Point Lonsdale resident said.
“(I’ve also worked) to encourage young musicians to appreciate and play this
more historic style of jazz and keep it alive, not only for those of us who love to
listen to it played live, but also for future generations.”
It could be argued that Point Lonsdale has a claim to the Australian title thanks to one woman
- Diana Allen.
The Jazz Australia principal is a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM)
for her advocacy of the music genre.
Ms Allen founded the organisation in 1985 and said Australia was home to
some of the greatest jazz musicians worldwide.
“I have always believed jazz to be one of the cleverest art forms of all,” she said.
“It has been said that great classical musicians, and improvisers such as Chopin
and Bach, would have been attracted to jazz if they were alive today and would
have made brilliant jazz musicians. At best, jazz is instant composition, which
requires a quick and creative brain to pull it off effectively.”
Ms Allen’s work on charity performances has raised over $200,000 for
organisations such as the Terang Civic Theatre, the Motor Neurone Disease
Association and the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
“My aim has always been to promote, present and preserve Australia’s best
classic jazz and jazz musicians,” the Point Lonsdale resident said.
“(I’ve also worked) to encourage young musicians to appreciate and play this
more historic style of jazz and keep it alive, not only for those of us who love to
listen to it played live, but also for future generations.”
ALLEN, Diana Ruth | Medal of the Order of Australia | OAM | For service to jazz music | 26th of January, 2018
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Australia Day 2018 Honours List
The following is the official list of recipients in the Australia Day 2018 honours list. They are separated by three gazettes
- Order of Australia, Meritorious and Distinguished and Conspicuous.
Below are the Biographical notes for each recipient in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List.
https://www.gg.gov.au/australia-day-2018-honours-list
· Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division (A-E)
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Diana Ruth ALLEN, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225
For service to jazz music.
Service includes:
Founder and Principal, Jazz Australia, since 1985.
Agent and sponsor, Graeme Bell AO MBE, 1987-2012.
Foundation Member and Supporter, Australian Jazz Museum, since 1996.
Impresario for a range of Melbourne jazz clubs and festivals, including:
Montsalvat Jazz Festival, 1990-1995.
Yarra Valley Jazz Festival, 1994.
The Danish Club, 1985.
Studley Park Receptions, 1988-1991.
Bentleigh Club, 2000-2015.
Past Musical Director, Decanters Jazz Club, 1989-1991.
Special Projects and Events Coordinator, Queenscliffe Historical Museum, since 2011.
Founding Committee Member, Barwon Heads Arts Council, 2014-2016.
Founder, Corangamite Arts Council, 1979-1983.
Given Name Surname State Award Date
Diana Ruth ALLEN Vic Medal of the Order of Australia 26-January-2018
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Name ALLEN, Diana Ruth
Award Medal of the Order of Australia
Post-Nominal OAM
Date Granted 2 6th of January, 2018
State Vic
Suburb Point Lonsdale
Postcode 3225
Citation For service to jazz music.
Announcement Event Australia Day 2018 Honours List
Award ID 2000314
References:
It’s an honour | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour
Order of Australia | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour/awards/order-australia
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. There are two divisions of the Order of Australia: the Civil or General Division and the Military Division. The General Division of the Order of Australia has four levels: Companion of ...
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Geelong Australia Day 2018 honours: Diana Allen’s musical life recognised
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Alex Sinnott, Geelong Advertiser
January 26, 2018 12:00am
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CHICAGO, New Orleans and Kansas City compete for the title of America’s jazz metropolis.
It could be argued that Point Lonsdale has a claim to the Australian title thanks to one woman - Diana Allen.
The Jazz Australia principal is a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her advocacy of the music genre.
Ms Allen founded the organisation in 1985 and said Australia was home to some of the greatest jazz musicians worldwide.
“I have always believed jazz to be one of the cleverest art forms of all,” she said.
“It has been said that great classical musicians, and improvisers such as Chopin and Bach, would have been attracted to jazz if they were alive today and would have made brilliant jazz musicians. At best, jazz is instant composition, which requires a quick and creative brain to pull it off effectively.”
Ms Allen’s work on charity performances has raised over $200,000 for organisations such as the Terang Civic Theatre, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
“My aim has always been to promote, present and preserve Australia’s best classic jazz and jazz musicians,” the Point Lonsdale resident said.
“(I’ve also worked) to encourage young musicians to appreciate and play this more historic style of jazz and keep it alive, not only for those of us who love to listen to it played live, but also for future generations.”
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Australia Day 2018 Honours List
The following is the official list of recipients in the Australia Day 2018 honours list. They are separated by three gazettes
- Order of Australia, Meritorious and Distinguished and Conspicuous.
Below are the Biographical notes for each recipient in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List.
https://www.gg.gov.au/australia-day-2018-honours-list
· Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division (A-E)
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Diana Ruth ALLEN, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225
For service to jazz music.
Service includes:
Founder and Principal, Jazz Australia, since 1985.
Agent and sponsor, Graeme Bell AO MBE, 1987-2012.
Foundation Member and Supporter, Australian Jazz Museum, since 1996.
Impresario for a range of Melbourne jazz clubs and festivals, including:
Montsalvat Jazz Festival, 1990-1995.
Yarra Valley Jazz Festival, 1994.
The Danish Club, 1985.
Studley Park Receptions, 1988-1991.
Bentleigh Club, 2000-2015.
Past Musical Director, Decanters Jazz Club, 1989-1991.
Special Projects and Events Coordinator, Queenscliffe Historical Museum, since 2011.
Founding Committee Member, Barwon Heads Arts Council, 2014-2016.
Founder, Corangamite Arts Council, 1979-1983.
Given Name Surname State Award Date
Diana Ruth ALLEN Vic Medal of the Order of Australia 26-January-2018
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Name ALLEN, Diana Ruth
Award Medal of the Order of Australia
Post-Nominal OAM
Date Granted 2 6th of January, 2018
State Vic
Suburb Point Lonsdale
Postcode 3225
Citation For service to jazz music.
Announcement Event Australia Day 2018 Honours List
Award ID 2000314
References:
It’s an honour | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour
Order of Australia | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour/awards/order-australia
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. There are two divisions of the Order of Australia: the Civil or General Division and the Military Division. The General Division of the Order of Australia has four levels: Companion of ...
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Geelong Australia Day 2018 honours: Diana Allen’s musical life recognised
……………………………..
Alex Sinnott, Geelong Advertiser
January 26, 2018 12:00am
……………………………………………………………………………..
CHICAGO, New Orleans and Kansas City compete for the title of America’s jazz metropolis.
It could be argued that Point Lonsdale has a claim to the Australian title thanks to one woman - Diana Allen.
The Jazz Australia principal is a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her advocacy of the music genre.
Ms Allen founded the organisation in 1985 and said Australia was home to some of the greatest jazz musicians worldwide.
“I have always believed jazz to be one of the cleverest art forms of all,” she said.
“It has been said that great classical musicians, and improvisers such as Chopin and Bach, would have been attracted to jazz if they were alive today and would have made brilliant jazz musicians. At best, jazz is instant composition, which requires a quick and creative brain to pull it off effectively.”
Ms Allen’s work on charity performances has raised over $200,000 for organisations such as the Terang Civic Theatre, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
“My aim has always been to promote, present and preserve Australia’s best classic jazz and jazz musicians,” the Point Lonsdale resident said.
“(I’ve also worked) to encourage young musicians to appreciate and play this more historic style of jazz and keep it alive, not only for those of us who love to listen to it played live, but also for future generations.”
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Diana Allen OAM
by Geoff Tobin
Great to see in today's newspapers the award of the Order Of Australia Medal to Diana Allen " For services to Jazz Music ". For over thirty years Diana and her organisation Jazz Australia have presented the cream of Australian and International traditional and mainstream jazz musicians at luncheon venues throughout Victoria. The musicians who appeared under the Jazz Australia banner represent a " Who's Who " of the jazz world and Diana set the benchmark for the presentation of live jazz in comfortable settings for musicians and audiences with the support of excellent sound and lighting. In semi-retirement Diana continues to present regular jazz performances on the Bellarine Peninsula of Victoria. A well deserved honour for Diana and for Australian jazz.
by Geoff Tobin
Great to see in today's newspapers the award of the Order Of Australia Medal to Diana Allen " For services to Jazz Music ". For over thirty years Diana and her organisation Jazz Australia have presented the cream of Australian and International traditional and mainstream jazz musicians at luncheon venues throughout Victoria. The musicians who appeared under the Jazz Australia banner represent a " Who's Who " of the jazz world and Diana set the benchmark for the presentation of live jazz in comfortable settings for musicians and audiences with the support of excellent sound and lighting. In semi-retirement Diana continues to present regular jazz performances on the Bellarine Peninsula of Victoria. A well deserved honour for Diana and for Australian jazz.
