VOCALIST WITH A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
Jennifer Szelag on piano and vocals, Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy on June 15, 2011 The intimate venue and soft lighting at Uptown always suit a solo performance. Visiting Canadian vocalist Jennifer Szelag did not disappoint the audience, which was heavy with professional musicians as she opened the set with Dear Harvey, an original she wrote as a letter that was never sent. Szelag is one … Continue reading VOCALIST WITH A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
MINIMALISM AFTER MIDNIGHT
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
NORMA’S WAY WITH — AND WITHOUT — WORDS
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