Heavens above – it’s going to be a hell of a party
PREVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2022 14-23 October As we ponder life’s imponderables – such as, was Scott Morrison ever sworn in as arts minister? – the launch of this year’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival draws our eyes to the heavens. The festival is back in town for 10 days from Friday 14 October, freed from the onerous constraints of Covid-19 (still here, but largely … Continue reading Heavens above – it’s going to be a hell of a party
Dingo loose in Melbourne
Jazz in the SquareThe Main Stage, Fed Square, MelbourneSaturday 30 April 2022 Australian jazz journal Dingo is keen to support and promote the activities of the jazz community nationally, whether that means involving renowned artists in international concert halls or those starting out in their first jam-sessions. So there will be free music from noon until 8pm today at Fed Square in Melbourne to celebrate … Continue reading Dingo loose in Melbourne
Is jazz winning an Aria? … Sounds jazzy to me.
REVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival December 2-5 2021 Stories. That’s what music is about, whether those stories are conveyed via a festival, a concert, a suite, a song or a solo. Words, whether explanatory or in songs, can help tell stories. Other stories are passed on without words, conveyed powerfully in notes and passages that stir emotions and provoke responses. The short story of this … Continue reading Is jazz winning an Aria? … Sounds jazzy to me.