The Last Straw (band)
The Last Straw is an Australian jazz ensemble formed in 1974.[1] They were nominated for the 1991 ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album for their self-titled album.
The Last Straw | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australia |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 1974–1999 |
| Past members | John Pochée Bernie McGann Lloyd Swanton Ken James Jack Thorncraft Dave Levy Tony Esterman Ron Philpott David Seidel |
Members
- John Pochée – drums
- Bernie McGann – alto saxophone
- Ken James – tenor saxophone
- Jack Thorncraft – bass
- Dave Levy – piano
- Tony Esterman – piano
- Ron Philpott – bass
- Lloyd Swanton – bass
- David Seidel – bass
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Last Straw |
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Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Last Straw | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [2] |
References
- Shand, John (2009). Jazz: The Australian Accent. UNSW Press. p. 41. ISBN 978-1921410147.
- ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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