WIZARDS OF OZ

REVIEW: Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, November 1–3, 2013 It’s not easy to sum up a weekend of music in a few words, but whatever else can be said about the 2013 Wangaratta Jazz and Blues festival, there was an abundance of imaginative playing and exemplary musicianship. I made it to 22 concerts. None were in the blues marquee, but there was more than … Continue reading WIZARDS OF OZ

MUSICIANS WHO MOVE

Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, November 1-4, 2013 This preview covers a lot of ground, with the aim of letting people know what is on offer. The joy of a festival such as Wangaratta is that patrons can take risks and dip into unfamiliar territory. JAZZ PROGRAM PREVIEW Music moves us, musicians move us and musicians move. So many times when we read the biographies … Continue reading MUSICIANS WHO MOVE