Posts about the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2011
Overground, Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2011 Sunday, June 12, 3pm-9pm, Melbourne Town Hall It was late in a solid afternoon of music when the Indonesians invaded. In a day of occasional confusion, with some patrons not quite sure who would be on next and which gigs were running late, musicians needed some drama to make their presence felt. A small but curious crowd had gathered … Continue reading INDONESIA’S OVERGROUND INVASION
Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2011, June 11, 9pm, Melbourne Town Hall Durations: Charlemagne Palestine organ, piano, voice eletronics; Tony Conrad violin, electronics It began at 9pm, but I did not make it there until about 11.30pm. From outside, the town hall appeared quiet. But as I climbed the stairs, I became aware of a sustained sound emanating from the main hall. It was the sound … Continue reading MINIMALISM AFTER MIDNIGHT
Melbourne International Jazz Festival double bill, Melbourne Recital Centre, June 11, 2011 Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio (not reviewed) Norma Winstone with Klaus Gesing, Glauco Venier The first set in this double bill was still showing on the small television screens in the MRC foyer when I arrived about 9pm. As I listened and watched the very poor quality video image, I decided this set would … Continue reading NORMA’S WAY WITH — AND WITHOUT — WORDS
