CLOSING NIGHT AT BAR 303 IN NORTHCOTE It was a hectic day as the two festivals crossed swords for our custom. So with the sounds of the Big Jam ringing in my ears, and after literary delights at the extempore launch, and after the Paul Grabowsky Sextet at Bennetts Lane (phew!) it was time to see off the fringe festival in the best way possible … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 9
MJFF WAREHOUSE PARTY AT THE PEA GREEN BOAT I was aiming to catch the iPod iMprov Mashup, but The Ages had just started when I arrived at this out-of-the-way but friendly space, with Myles Mumford cooking pancakes, and a supply of cup cakes on hand. The Mashup did happen around midnight, led by Gideon Brazil on flute and iPhone. He was gradually joined by some … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 8
MOVEable Feast: Kings Artist Initiative The brainchild of Zoe Frater, this feast took us to two inner city galleries — Kings Artist Run Initiative in King St and Brood Box in Rankins Lane. The night began and ended with Bach. John Taylor Electric Guitar Quartet First up we heard the — shock horror — totally scripted and completely unimprovised The Art of Fugue (Die Kunst … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 7
