SUPERHERO’S SOUND
INTERVIEW Eternal thinker: Wayne Shorter. IF Wayne Shorter — the composer whose musical scores Miles Davis never altered — can seem at times to be on another planet, it’s certain Captain Marvel will be at his side. Shorter is a deep thinker and a philosopher, but the saxophonist who wrote such classics as Nefertiti, Footprints and Prince of Darkness peppers his conversation with humour and … Continue reading SUPERHERO’S SOUND
INK ON PAPER — MIKE MAJKOWSKI
CD REVIEW THE challenge of this solo double bass outing is to put aside expectations and be led into Majkowski’s “sound world”, focusing on the rich auditory experience rather than hoping for harmony or melody. The absence of these “distractions” allows us to really listen to each sound, fully experiencing its vivid intensity. The sonic array is mesmerising, even meditative as Majkowski experiments with pizzicato, … Continue reading INK ON PAPER — MIKE MAJKOWSKI
S.L.A.M PROTEST — DON’T KILL LIVE MUSIC
PROTEST MARCH IN MELBOURNE Ausjazz blog supports today’s protest to Save Live Australia’s Music, but can’t be there in person. Here’s the background as described by the organisers: SLAM is a non-politically aligned, independent entity made up of musicians and music-lovers. In a bid to address street violence Liquor Licensing Victoria (LLV) has introduced sweeping changes with unintended consequences for the local music scene. LLV … Continue reading S.L.A.M PROTEST — DON’T KILL LIVE MUSIC