A jazz veteran pointed at a 12 year old saying you, solo . So she did.
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By Catherine Lambert
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Gemma Sherry was only 12 when her musical world took a dramatic turn. The girl from Castlemaine, trained in classical saxophone, was on her first visit to the town s legendary jam sessions run every Sunday by late eccentric jazz musician Alan Watson.
Everyone, from the most accomplished to beginners, was welcome to attend and play.
Jazz musician Gemma Sherry.
Credit:Fabian Fioto I went there with my aunt, who played saxophone in a band, and I had no idea what to expect but Alan suddenly pointed to me while he was performing and said You, solo , Sherry says.