THIS IS MAGNOLIA — MAGNOLIA
CD REVIEW EVEN a teenager hyped from performing in a high school play can be calmed by Magnolia’s debut album on the car stereo, debating whether it is “serene” or “tranquil” music. An afternoon’s playing by friends has become an album of original compositions, as band members from FGHR (Stationary, Going Home) — Daniel Furrugia on drums/percussion, Leonard Grigoryan on guitars/harmonica and Luke Howard on … Continue reading THIS IS MAGNOLIA — MAGNOLIA
Jazz steps lively into future
INTERVIEW Doesn’t hold back: Robert Glasper Roger Mitchell speaks to producer of the documentary Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense, which will be screened on May 2, at 4pm at ACMI, Fed Square, Melbourne. WOULD Charlie Parker turn in his grave? Probably not. The language is a bit strong, but Bird would surely have heard worse in his day. Pianist Robert Glasper is … Continue reading Jazz steps lively into future
MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 1
APRA COMMISSION CONCERT Commission Winner Gian Slater: Gone, Without Saying Gian Slater and her singers What a great start to the MIJFF for 2010! Sonja Horbelt praised the work of the committee and the support of sponsors, including APRA, Victoria University and Miriam Zolin’s journal extempore, which is about to launch its fourth edition and is a must-have for serious lovers of improvised music and … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 1