contributions
Jazz writers are invited to contribute to this section of the website. All those interested in contributing are welcome to contact the editor by filling out the form in the CONTACT tab. Photographs are welcome and should be attached. Readers can click on the INDEX button for a list of articles in this folder.
A MESSAGE TO ROGER FRAMPTON
by Dale Barlow
JazzChord, Oct/Nov, 1999
Roger Frampton was my major role model in music when I grew up in Sydney. I wanted to know as much as him. I wanted to be able to compose as well as him. I admired his effortless brilliance every time he played anything...
MY BIG BROTHER ROGER FRAMPTON
by Helen Smethurst
JazzChord, Feb/Mar, 2000
Before I was married my surname was Frampton. Roger Frampton was my big brother. He had lived in NSW since he was 20 years old. He was seven years older than me and, although we didn’t get to see each other often, I loved him…
ROGER FRAMPTON'S FUNERAL
by Guy Strazzullo
JazzChord, Feb/Mar, 2000
My wife Elaine and I arrived at the crematorium in Berkley Road, Unanderra at 1:30 pm on January 7. A really nice place as far as crematoriums go, right next to the beautiful Buddhist temple where Roger’s ashes are now kept...