BOAT MUSIC — A JOURNEY TO WHERE?

GIG: boat music, a new work by Adam Simmons, performed at Quartetthaus, Melbourne on Saturday 15 September 2012 Adam Simmons, David Brown, Annabel Warmington, Howard Cairns It was intriguing. It was mysterious. It was hard to find. The concept was intriguing — four musicians performing on a sculpture entitled “boat music”, a sequel of sorts to Adam Simmons‘ recent exhibition at Catherine Asquith Gallery and … Continue reading BOAT MUSIC — A JOURNEY TO WHERE?

WHO’S THE SPECIAL GUEST, THEN?

GIG PREVIEWS: Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne, 8.30pm Sunday September 9, 2012: Black Money plays Alter Ego and James Carter launches After All John McAll’s Black Money: David Rex (alto sax), Julien Wilson (tenor sax & bass clarinet), Jordan Murray (trombone), Philip Rex (bass) and Sam Bates (drums), plus a very special guest. James Carter alto saxophone, Dan Sheehan piano, Christian Meyer guitar, special guest … Continue reading WHO’S THE SPECIAL GUEST, THEN?

TAKE YOUR PICK: BACK FROM BERLIN OR NYC

GIG PREVIEWS: Sunday, September 2, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne The phrase an embarrassment of riches comes to mind, though I daresay Bennetts Lane is not the tiniest bit bashful about its double bill on the evening of Father’s Day this year. In one room is a father and daughter breaking the champers (sorry, sparkling wine) bottle over their new album, while in the other … Continue reading TAKE YOUR PICK: BACK FROM BERLIN OR NYC