UNITY IN DUALITY
GALLERY: Tuesday, November 12, 8.30pm: SHANNON BARNETT QUARTET & STEPHEN MAGNUSSON Melbourne Jazz C0-operative What a treat to hear New York-based trombonist Shannon Barnett at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club last night, in a first set with guitarist Steve Magnusson. It’s comparing apples and oranges, but I was struck by what a contrast there was between Barnett’s warm, resonant tones and the amplified, electronic sound of Eric … Continue reading UNITY IN DUALITY
CATCH SHANNON & AARON
In a rare change to the MJC’s advertised program, New York-based trombonist Shannon Barnett will play at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club tonight with guitarist Steve Magnusson (first set) and in a quartet playing compositions from her album Country. Scott Tinkler‘s scheduled performance with Magnusson and Erkki Veltheim has been postponed due to doctor’s orders (nothing major, fortunately). In the other room at Bennetts, students from the … Continue reading CATCH SHANNON & AARON
RIP DAVID ADES
Sad news this morning of the passing of loved and respected saxophonist David Ades. David had been seriously ill for some time, yet always seemed so full of vitality. It is hard to believe that he has gone, but as tributes flow in it is clear that David and his music will remain with us. Our thoughts are with his family and many close friends. … Continue reading RIP DAVID ADES