Category: WANGARATTA JAZZ 2012

Posts about the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, November 2–5, 2012

ARTICLES, WANGARATTA JAZZ 2012

WE DON’T SOUND LIKE CHARLIE PARKER

INTERVIEW The attraction of MAGNET lies in the collaboration of kindred spirits. As Roger Mitchell discovers, the quartet’s vocalist can play a right-handed drum kit the wrong way around, and its guitarist was dumped by text message during a recording session. More than one musician has likened improvisation to conversation, pointing out the ease with which we talk among friends, listening and speaking without planning … Continue reading WE DON’T SOUND LIKE CHARLIE PARKER

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WANGARATTA JAZZ 2012

THE MUSIC OF MUTINY

___________ 10. A bounty from baecastuff Among these highlights chosen by Ausjazz blog as 12 great reasons for not missing the Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival is one concert that is especially intriguing. I have not heard Baecastuff, led by saxophone player Rick Robertson (of d.i.g fame), but the band comes highly recommended. I have no idea what to expect, but a glance at the … Continue reading THE MUSIC OF MUTINY

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WANGARATTA JAZZ 2012

LAYING DOWN THE LAW

___________ 9. A suite creature feature I had the privilege of reviewing the debut of Big Creatures and Little Creatures, which Murphy’s Law — led by bassist Tamara Murphy — performed at Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, in June this year for Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012. PBS Young Elder of Jazz Competition winner Murphy wrote the suite for her band, which comprises the bassist, two drummers … Continue reading LAYING DOWN THE LAW

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