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{{Short description|Australian saxophonist, composer and arranger.}}
{{Short description|Australian saxophonist, composer and arranger.}}
{{about|the Australian jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger|the Scottish singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner|Graham Lyle}}
{{About|the Australian jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger|the Scottish singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner|Graham Lyle}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Graeme Lyall
| name = Graeme Lyall
| honorific_suffix = {{Post-nominals|country=AUS|AM|size=100%}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1942|01|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1942|01|25}}
| origin = [[Australia]]
| origin = [[Australia]]
| instrument = Saxophone, flute, clarinet
| genre = [[Jazz]], [[big band]], classical orchestration
| instrument = Saxophone, flute, clarinet
| genre = [[Jazz]], [[big band]], classical orchestration
| occupation = Musician, composer, arranger, teacher
| occupation = Musician, composer, arranger, teacher
| years_active = 1958–present
| label = Graeme Lyall Music
| years_active = 1958–present
| website =
| label = Graeme Lyall Music
| website =
}}
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Graeme William Lyall was born in [[Melbourne, Australia]] on January 25, 1942. In his growing up years he trained as a musician with Frank Smith in his native city.<ref name="GROVE">{{Cite encyclopedia |last=Pressing |first=Jeff |first2= John|last2=Whiteoak |first3=Adrian |last3=Jackson| date=2001 |entry=Lyall, Graeme (William ) |encyclopedia=Grove Music Online|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |doi=10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J277000}}</ref> He began playing professionally in [[Melbourne]] at the age of 17.<ref name="JA">{{cite journal|url=http://jazz.org.au/graeme-lyall-awarded-order-of-australia-for-services-to-music/|work=Jazz Australia|title=GRAEME LYALL AWARDED ORDER OF AUSTRALIA FOR SERVICES TO MUSIC|author=Hash Varsani|date=January 25, 2023}}</ref>
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Lyall played professionally at the Palais Ballroom and The Embers night club in [[Melbourne]] when he was 17 years old. When he turned 19 he was appointed to a lead musician's role and arranger with TCN 9 Orchestra. In 1971, Lyall took a composing, arranging and record production role at [[Armstrong Studios]] and moved back to Melbourne. He became a member of the [[ABC Television (Australian TV network)|ABC]] Melbourne Showband for years in 1977 and finally become the Director of Music at [[GTV-9]] Melbourne, including work on the [[Don Lane]] Show. During his time in Melbourne, Graeme was the Winner of the Best Arrangement at [[Yamaha International Song Festival]] four times and winner of the [[Australian Writers and Art Directors Guild]] Award for the Best Music for a Television Commercial ([[Hallmark Cards|Hallmark Greeting Cards]]). He appears on recordings by [[John Sangster]] and [[Tony Gould]].


In 1961 Lyall moved to [[Sydney]] when he began studying at the [[New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music]]. While a student there he played regularly at the El Rocco club in Sydney from 1961-1963.<ref name="GROVE"/> By the time he was 22 years old he was working as a woodwind player and a music arranger in the [[TCN]] 9 Orchestra. His work with the group included writing arrangements for [[Bobby Limb]], Dave Allen, Don Lane, John Laws and [[Stuart Wagstaff]].<ref name="JA"/>
He is the 2015 inductee into the Bell Awards Hall of Fame.


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In 1969 Lyall was a founding member of the [[Daly-Wilson Big Band]]. In 1970 he toured Japan as a member of Don Burrows’s septet.<ref name="GROVE"/> In 1971 he took a composing, arranging and record production role at [[Armstrong Studios]] and moved back to Melbourne.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}} He was a member of the [[ABC Television (Australian TV network)|ABC]] Melbourne Showband from 1974-1977.<ref name="GROVE"/> He become the Director of Music at [[GTV-9]] Melbourne, including work on the [[Don Lane]] Show. During his time in Melbourne, Graeme was the Winner of the Best Arrangement at [[Yamaha International Song Festival]] four times and winner of the [[Australian Writers and Art Directors Guild]] Award for the Best Music for a Television Commercial ([[Hallmark Cards|Hallmark Greeting Cards]]).<ref name="JA"/>
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He became a Member of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2003, "''For service to music as Artistic Director of the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, and as a musical director, composer and performer.''"<ref name="Order"/>


Lyall often did not record under his own name. He performed on recordings by [[John Sangster]] (1974), [[Tony Gould]] (1984, c mid-1990s), and Judy Bailey (1992).<ref name="GROVE"/>
He currently lives in [[Mount Gambier, South Australia|Mount Gambier]].


He is the 2015 inductee into the Bell Awards Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://australianmusician.com.au/uncategorized/report-australian-jazz-bell-awards-2015/|title=REPORT: AUSTRALIAN JAZZ BELL AWARDS 2015|journal=Australian Musician|date=May 1, 2015}}</ref>
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==Generations in Jazz==


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He became a Member of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2003, "''For service to music as Artistic Director of the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, and as a musical director, composer and performer.''"<ref name="Order"/><ref name="JA"/>
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Graeme was the Division 2 adjudicator at [[Generations in Jazz]], an annual festival that provides an opportunity for High School big bands from around Australia to compete against each other and for students to hear live performances from the likes of, [[John Morrison (drummer)|John Morrison]], [[Ross Irwin (musician)|Ross Irwin]] and several others.

He currently lives in [[Mount Gambier, South Australia|Mount Gambier]].<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://borderwatch.com.au/news/2023/03/29/music-education-through-jazz-at-fringe/|title=Music education through jazz at Fringe|work=The Border Watch|date=March 29, 2023}}</ref>

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==Generations in Jazz==
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Graeme was the Division 2 adjudicator at [[Generations in Jazz]], an annual festival that provides an opportunity for High School big bands from around Australia to compete against each other and for students to hear live performances from the likes of, [[John Morrison (drummer)|John Morrison]], [[Ross Irwin (musician)|Ross Irwin]] and several others.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
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! colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
! colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
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! style="width:40px;"| [[Kent Music Report|AUS]]<br><ref name=aus>{{cite book|last=Kent|first=David|authorlink=David Kent (historian)|title=Australian Chart Book 1970–1992|edition=illustrated|publisher=Australian Chart Book|location=St Ives, N.S.W.|year=1993|isbn=0-646-11917-6|page=182}}</ref>
! style="width:40px;"| [[Kent Music Report|AUS]]<br /><ref name=aus>{{cite book|last=Kent|first=David|authorlink=David Kent (historian)|title=Australian Chart Book 1970–1992|edition=illustrated|publisher=Australian Chart Book|location=St Ives, N.S.W.|year=1993|isbn=0-646-11917-6|page=182}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | ''Feel So Good''
! scope="row" | ''Feel So Good''
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! scope="row" | ''Love Blues and Other Fiction'' <br> (with [[Joe Chindamo]])
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* Released: 2004
* Released: 2004
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! scope="row" | ''Smokingun'' <br> (with [[Joe Chindamo|The Joe Chindamo Trio]])
! scope="row" | ''Smokingun'' <br /> (with [[Joe Chindamo|The Joe Chindamo Trio]])
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* Released: 2006
* Released: 2006
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! scope="row" | ''Esperança'' <br> (with The Con Artists)
! scope="row" | ''Esperança'' <br /> (with The Con Artists)
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* Released: 2006
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 20:48, 8 November 2024

This article is about the Australian jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. For the Scottish singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner, see Graham Lyle.

Graeme Lyall
AM
Born (1942-01-25) 25 January 1942 (age 82)
OriginAustralia
GenresJazz, big band, classical orchestration
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, teacher
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute, clarinet
Years active1958–present
LabelsGraeme Lyall Music

Graeme William Lyall (AM),[1] is an Australian saxophonist, composer and arranger. He became a Member of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2003: "For service to music as Artistic Director of the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, and as a musical director, composer and performer."[1]

Biography

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Graeme William Lyall was born in Melbourne, Australia on January 25, 1942. In his growing up years he trained as a musician with Frank Smith in his native city.[2] He began playing professionally in Melbourne at the age of 17.[3]

In 1961 Lyall moved to Sydney when he began studying at the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. While a student there he played regularly at the El Rocco club in Sydney from 1961-1963.[2] By the time he was 22 years old he was working as a woodwind player and a music arranger in the TCN 9 Orchestra. His work with the group included writing arrangements for Bobby Limb, Dave Allen, Don Lane, John Laws and Stuart Wagstaff.[3]

In 1969 Lyall was a founding member of the Daly-Wilson Big Band. In 1970 he toured Japan as a member of Don Burrows’s septet.[2] In 1971 he took a composing, arranging and record production role at Armstrong Studios and moved back to Melbourne.[citation needed] He was a member of the ABC Melbourne Showband from 1974-1977.[2] He become the Director of Music at GTV-9 Melbourne, including work on the Don Lane Show. During his time in Melbourne, Graeme was the Winner of the Best Arrangement at Yamaha International Song Festival four times and winner of the Australian Writers and Art Directors Guild Award for the Best Music for a Television Commercial (Hallmark Greeting Cards).[3]

Lyall often did not record under his own name. He performed on recordings by John Sangster (1974), Tony Gould (1984, c mid-1990s), and Judy Bailey (1992).[2]

He is the 2015 inductee into the Bell Awards Hall of Fame.[4]

He became a Member of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2003, "For service to music as Artistic Director of the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, and as a musical director, composer and performer."[1][3]

He currently lives in Mount Gambier.[5]

Generations in Jazz

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Graeme was the Division 2 adjudicator at Generations in Jazz, an annual festival that provides an opportunity for High School big bands from around Australia to compete against each other and for students to hear live performances from the likes of, John Morrison, Ross Irwin and several others.[citation needed]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[6]
Feel So Good
  • Released: June 1982
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Hammard (HAM 074)
 83
Love Blues and Other Fiction
(with Joe Chindamo)
  • Released: 2004
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Newmarket Music (NEW 3163.2)
 -
Smokingun
(with The Joe Chindamo Trio)
  • Released: 2006
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Newmarket Music (NEW 3180.2)
 -
Esperança
(with The Con Artists)
  • Released: 2006
  • Format: CD, Digital download
  • Label: The Con Artists (CA6)
  • Note: Lead Vocals – Megan Washington
 -
The Hunters & Pointers (with John Hoffman, Tony Gould, Ben Robertson, Tony Floyd)
  • Released: 2013
  • Format: CD, Digital download
  • Label:
 -

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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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.
2007 Smokingun (with Joe Chindamo) Best Jazz Album Nominated [7]
2014 The Hunters & Pointers (with John Hoffman, Tony Gould, Ben Robertson, Tony Floyd) Best Jazz Album Nominated [7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "LYALL, Graeme William". It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours. Government of Australia. 26 January 2003. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e Pressing, Jeff; Whiteoak, John; Jackson, Adrian (2001). "Lyall, Graeme (William )". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J277000.
  3. ^ a b c d Hash Varsani (25 January 2023). "GRAEME LYALL AWARDED ORDER OF AUSTRALIA FOR SERVICES TO MUSIC". Jazz Australia.
  4. ^ "REPORT: AUSTRALIAN JAZZ BELL AWARDS 2015". Australian Musician. 1 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Music education through jazz at Fringe". The Border Watch. 29 March 2023.
  6. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 182. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  7. ^ a b ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 26 June 2022.
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