Judy Bailey (pianist)
| Judy Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Judith Mary Bailey 3 October 1935 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
Judy Bailey OAM (born 3 October 1935) is a New Zealand-born pianist, jazz musician and composer who has lived in Australia since the 1960s.[1]
Early life
Bailey was born in Auckland and raised in Whangarei, a town in the north of New Zealand.[1] As a young child she learnt ballet, followed by piano and theory when she was 10 years old. She earnt her ATCL Diploma from Trinity College London when she was 16.[1]
Career
Bailey moved to Australia in 1960.[2] She performed live, on TV and on recordings.[2]
Bailey is a lecturer in jazz composition and jazz piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music[2] and is musical director of the Sydney Youth Jazz Ensemble.[3]
In 1973, Bailey became the pianist on the ABC children's radio show Kindergarten, which often featured presenters from Play School, notably Barbara Frawley, Alister Smart, Don Spencer and Geoff Ayling.[4] She also played piano on Play School.
Awards
2004: Received the Order of Australia for services to music and education.[5]
2008: Received the Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music at the Annual Classical Music Awards.[6]
2014: Inducted into the Graeme Bell Jazz Hall of Fame by Jazz Australia.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Bailey, Judy (Judith Mary) – Jazz.com | Jazz Music – Jazz Artists – Jazz News". www.jazz.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- 1 2 3 "Judy Bailey : Represented Artist Profile : Australian Music Centre". www.australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- ↑ "SOUNZ - NZ composer - Judy Bailey". sounz.org.nz. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/intothemusic/judy-bailey/5433162
- 1 2 "Judy Bailey Graeme Bell Hall of Fame Jazz Australia". Jazz Australia. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- ↑ "Staff Detail". music.sydney.edu.au. Retrieved 2016-01-17.