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Beloved Australian jazz musician who performed with Bert Newton and Marcia Hines dies


Beloved Australian jazz musician Bob Venier, who has performed with Bert Newton and Marcia Hines, has died.

Bob has also featured on albums of many successful artists including Guy Sebastian, Lisa Edwards, Anthony Warlow, Split Enz and Mondo Rock. Another person said: 'A sad day for musicians here in Australia with the passing of educator, flugel horn, trumpet player and percussionist Bob Venier.' Another added: 'He always played beautifully and tirelessly on every take with his unmistakable charge of irrepressible swing, taste and musicianship, always supportive, full of encouragement, humour, making me feel totally at ease and less scared and inadequate than I usually did!'

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