How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm explores the extraordinary lives of John and Shirley Ansell, including John’s unusual journey to becoming a band leader – via the PoW camps in WWII.Be sure to check out the exhibition, also featuring tracks from John and Shirley’s most successful bands, the Cootamundra Jazz Band and Riverina Jazz Band. https://www.ajm.org.au/?page_id=14666 Image description: black and white photo of one of John’s first bands post WWII. L-R John Costelloe holding a trombone, John Ansell with a cymbal and drumstick, unidentified young man with a trumpet, and Eric Costelloe, also holding a trumpet. Background is blue and orange, with the exhibition title in orange.This exhibition was curated by Jessie Tudor with assistance from Ralph Powell, Margaret Anderson and David Canterford. Audio files prepared by Ken Simpson-Bull and presentation by Robert Ayres.Visit or volunteer at Australian Jazz Museum! We are open Tuesdays 10am-3pm, with group tours available for 2023.Call: 03 9800 5535Email: info@ajm.org.au️?️‍♀️??‍️#jazz #australianjazzmuseum #australianjazz #johnansell #shirleyansell #cootumundrajazzband #history #culture #art #archive #vintage #canberrajazzclub #riverinajazzband
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