Articles, interviews and reviews will appear here for this festival, which runs from May 17 to 27, 2012.
REVIEW: STONNINGTON JAZZ 2012 Tim Firth Trio/James Muller Quartet, Chapel Off Chapel, May 22, 2012 This was a chance to catch two recent recipients of awards in two line-ups. Drummer Tim Firth won the 2012 National Jazz Awards competition in Wangaratta and Alex Boneham was recently chosen as Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year in the Jazz Bell Awards. Firth — who not so … Continue reading AWARD WINNERS CONFIRM THE JUDGES’ VERDICTS
REVIEW: STONNINGTON JAZZ 2012 Allan Browne’s The Poetry of Classic Jazz, Chapel Off Chapel, Sunday May 20 It was so upbeat that I’m sure we listened with smiles on our faces or deep inside. Yet this exploration of New Orleans-style jazz and drummer Allan Browne’s passion for poetry began with a blues that expressed loss and deep sorrow. As a tribute to “a deep and … Continue reading BROWNE’S BAND CONJURES BRIGHT REFLECTIONS
Ausjazz blog reviews the opening of Stonnington Jazz 2012 It was a perfect setting for deja vu. It was the opening night of Stonnington Jazz, the venue was Malvern Town Hall, patrons were seated nightclub-style at tables across the dimly, but beautifully lit auditorium, and festival director Adrian Jackson was at the microphone. Sarah McKenzie was soon seated at the piano. It could easily have … Continue reading HEY, HEY IT’S YOUNG TALENT TIME
