WRAPPED IN PLASTIC — THE ESCALATORS
CD REVIEW IT is surprising how well this music, inspired by artistic concepts of filmmaker David Lynch, stands up independently of its links — obvious in the track titles — to Twin Peaks. The Lynch-pin track, 23-minute Log Lady, is slow to develop, but totally absorbing and unexpectedly restful despite its mood of mystery, dark portents and events unfolding. The composer, trombonist Kynan Robinson, has … Continue reading WRAPPED IN PLASTIC — THE ESCALATORS
JAZZ BELL AWARDS 2010
AWARDS NIGHT AT BMW EDGE The winners: (from left) Hall of Fame inductee Bob Barnard, Kristin Berardi, Stu Hunter, Jonathan Zwartz and Allan Browne. Congratulations to the 2010 winners of the Jazz Bell Awards: Jazz Ensemble of the Year – Jonathan Zwartz – The Sea Jazz Song of the Year – Jonathan Zwartz – Epic Young Australia Jazz Artist of the Year – Linda Oh … Continue reading JAZZ BELL AWARDS 2010
HERE — ROB BURKE & TONY GOULD
CD REVIEW ROB Bourke and Tony Gould say in the liner notes that they want the listener to be “challenged” and to understand that every note has a reason for existing. But their third album as a duo — after 1996’s Gateway and 1999’s Tin Roof for Rain — is an easy challenge, with carefully crafted explorations into the melodic beauty, space, timbre and dynamic … Continue reading HERE — ROB BURKE & TONY GOULD