NOT TO MENTION …
___________ 12. MANY OTHER FANTASTIC PERFORMERS Ausjazz blog has not exhausted the myriad reasons why you should not miss the opportunity to be at all or part of Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival this year, but a dozen is clearly not enough, so I’ve grouped a few who absolutely deserve a mention. Friday, November 2 at 10pm, WPAC Theatre: Paul Grabowsky and Bernie McGann will … Continue reading NOT TO MENTION …
THE JURY’S NOT OUT ON EXPAT GUITARIST
___________ 11. STUART’S ON A TOUR DOWN UNDER Expatriate Australian musicians are a constant source of interest at Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival because their fans here are keen to hear how they have changed or developed while living abroad, and what new material they bring to audiences at home. Among expats returning for a visit this year are, from New York, bassist Sam Anning, … Continue reading THE JURY’S NOT OUT ON EXPAT GUITARIST
WE DON’T SOUND LIKE CHARLIE PARKER
INTERVIEW The attraction of MAGNET lies in the collaboration of kindred spirits. As Roger Mitchell discovers, the quartet’s vocalist can play a right-handed drum kit the wrong way around, and its guitarist was dumped by text message during a recording session. More than one musician has likened improvisation to conversation, pointing out the ease with which we talk among friends, listening and speaking without planning … Continue reading WE DON’T SOUND LIKE CHARLIE PARKER