for Parlaphone, WilIco and Rodeo, the Southern Jazz Group disbanded. In 1951 using new personnel and with himself on piano, Dallwitz re-formed the Southern Jazz Group. This group recorded for the A.B.C. in Adelaide, 45 original Australian Jazz compositions, representing a cross-section of the work of the most creative composers at that time. These recordings were a culmination of the distinct Australian jazz style which had developed during the 'forties. They were broadcast only once in groups of three. Eight of these tracks were re-issued commercially by Swaggie Records. The remainder are being held by Swaggie. In 1952 the second Southern Jazz Group disbanded. Disheartened by lack of public support for traditional jazz, Dave Dallwitz left for some twenty years, concentrating on classical music and painting. From 1958 to 1962 he played cello with the Burnside Symphony Orchestra and Conservatorium groups. From 1963 to 1968 he played bassoon in the groups mentioned above. He also composed much original music for chamber groups, stage productions and night-club performances.

The early 'seventies saw the formation of a new jazz band and the next extraordinary outpouring of Dave Dallwitz compositions. Taking a number of Australian themes, he composed a series of jazz suites: The Melbourne Sidle (1974), The Ern MalIey Jazz Suite (1974), Riverboat Days (1975) The Ned Kelly Suite (1976), and Gold Fever Suite (1977).. Some of these were recorded by Dave Dallwitz and his Jazz Band, which inclpded members of the old Southern Jazz Group, and others by some of Australia's leading traditional jazz players, especially invited to participate in recordings which have become further milestones in Australian jazz. The Creation Jazz Suite (1974), which Dallwitz considers to be one of his best is available on Seacliff Jazz SJI 12, but the subsequent Flood Jazz Suite has not been performed or recorded as yet.

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