Reviews of Australian albums published in the Sunday Herald Sun liftout, Play
CD REVIEW 3.5 stars Label: Rattle Jazz Recorded in New York with Joel Frahm on sax and Orlando Le Fleming on bass, Melbourne drummer Mark Lockett’s fourth album features eight of his compositions. Despite time as a student of flamboyant NYC drummer Ari Hoenig, Lockett does not push his work to the fore. This album showcases all members of the trio in lively and polished … Continue reading SNEAKING OUT AFTER MIDNIGHT — MARK LOCKETT
CD review 4 stars Rufus Records Stevens did not prepare or plan his second solo piano album, but used one session in a Sydney studio for “spontaneous improvisation”, trusting the creative process. The risk pays off, in spades. Life’s Undertow is a compelling, declarative and inspired example of music shaped on the run. Apart from nimbly complex The Line’s Tension, these 10 pieces lean more … Continue reading LIFE’S UNDERTOW — TIM STEVENS
CD review 4 stars Self-released (AK001) Genevieve Lacey (recorders), Joe Talia (Revox B77, electronics & percussion) and Andrea Keller (piano) A sizeable dollop of gratitude is due to the two-year Australia Council Fellowship program that has allowed composer Keller to create what she describes as “new music” with two “broad-minded” musical colleagues. It’s not surprising that this foray out of Keller’s comfort zone works so … Continue reading KELLER, LACEY, TALIA — THREE LANES
