REFLECTION Barney McAll Non Compliance Mondays, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne, 8pm on February 15, 22 and 29. Mondays at Bennetts Lane were Allan Browne‘s night. He brought philosophy, poetry and humour to many evenings of wonderful music, ably assisted by many musician friends and colleagues. He also brought much warmth. I’m no one will try to replace Al Browne, but a week ago on Monday … Continue reading I DO LIKE MONDAYS
REVIEW Angela Davis Quartet, Melbourne Women’s International Jazz festival, Wednesday 9 December, 8.30pm at Bennetts Lane Line-up: Angela Davis alto sax, Tony Gould piano, Sam Anning bass, Sam Bates drums I’m showing my age, but the name Angela Davis brings to my mind the 1960s political activist in the US rather than a young saxophonist. But it’s time for me to move on. In music, as in food, I am a lover … Continue reading COOL SAX AND SAM’S KITCHEN
REVIEW CD launch of Timing by Arlene Fletcher Trio as part of the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz festival, Tuesday 8 December, 8.30pm at Bennetts Lane Line-up: Arlene Fletcher double bass, Harry Cook piano, James Milic drums This trio has been out and about for some time with the material from the new album, Timing, a live album that was recorded at Bennetts Lane in February, 2015, so the musicians know it … Continue reading HOW SUITE, HOW SEAMLESS
