Melbourne International Jazz Festival
THEO BLECKMANN: SONGS FOR VOICE, LOOPS AND TOYS at The Forum, Upstairs with GIAN SLATER, STEPHEN MAGNUSSON AND JOHN HOLLENBECK Post to come DOUBLE BILL at the Melbourne Recital Centre NOAH PREMINGER TRIO Post to come JOHN ABERCROMBIE QUARTET Post to come Continue reading MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL — DAY 7
FORUM ON IDENTITY AT THE WHEELER CENTRE Paul Grabowsky was the consummate moderator for this discussion, which had in the panel Charles Lloyd, Martin Jackson, Theo Bleckmann and, at late notice, Gian Slater. It was a great success and I understand it was recorded for broadcast on the ABC. They covered a lot of ground, starting with how jazz is defined, how the local scene … Continue reading MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL — DAY 6
CHARLES LLOYD MASTERCLASS What a joy it was to spend a peaceful hour in a small group at BMW Edge for Charles Lloyd‘s masterclass. A few times Lloyd asked whether anyone wanted to play something, but no one volunteered and he talked about life, his life and mentors, and music. I had intended to take a few notes, but instead it seemed right to relax, … Continue reading MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL — DAY 5
