REVIEW: Dr Lonnie Smith Trio, with Smith on Hammond B3, Jonathan Kreisberg on guitar and Jamire Williams on drums — at Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, Friday, June 8 at 11pm for Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012 This was a festival standout for me and a thoroughly therapeutic experience. Right now I’m just posting some images. The B3 was Tim Neal’s lovely old instrument. Dr Lonnie Smith’s … Continue reading JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
REVIEW: Murphy’s Law premieres “Big Creatures Little Creatures: The Modular Suite”, written for MIJF by PBS Young Elder of Jazz Competition winner Tamara Murphy — Jordan Murray trombone, Nashua Lee guitar, Tamara Murphy bass, Joe Talia & Daniel Farrugia on drums and percussion — at Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, Saturday, June 2 at 8pm for Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012 It’s the sign of a good … Continue reading TIMBRES WELL CRAFTED IN NEW SUITE
REVIEW: Bernie McGann Quartet — Marc Hannaford piano, Bernie McGann alto sax, Phillip Rex bass, Dave Beck drums — at Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, Friday, June 1 at 8pm for Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012 When you think about it, there’s a hell of a lot of saxophonists in this year’s MIJF. The revered Bernie McGann‘s 75th birthday celebration was the first of the Club Sessions … Continue reading ON BERNIE’S BIRTHDAY, IN WALKED BUD
