BROWNE’S BAND CONJURES BRIGHT REFLECTIONS
REVIEW: STONNINGTON JAZZ 2012 Allan Browne’s The Poetry of Classic Jazz, Chapel Off Chapel, Sunday May 20 It was so upbeat that I’m sure we listened with smiles on our faces or deep inside. Yet this exploration of New Orleans-style jazz and drummer Allan Browne’s passion for poetry began with a blues that expressed loss and deep sorrow. As a tribute to “a deep and … Continue reading BROWNE’S BAND CONJURES BRIGHT REFLECTIONS
HEY, HEY IT’S YOUNG TALENT TIME
Ausjazz blog reviews the opening of Stonnington Jazz 2012 It was a perfect setting for deja vu. It was the opening night of Stonnington Jazz, the venue was Malvern Town Hall, patrons were seated nightclub-style at tables across the dimly, but beautifully lit auditorium, and festival director Adrian Jackson was at the microphone. Sarah McKenzie was soon seated at the piano. It could easily have … Continue reading HEY, HEY IT’S YOUNG TALENT TIME
IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT STONNINGTON JAZZ
Ausjazz blog previews Stonnington Jazz 2012 — May 17 to May 27 Things are looking a bit bleak lately, with news of job cuts and continuing financial woes in Europe to add to any gloom induced by the grubby world of politics, with its inability to inspire. So what do we need? Well, it’s pretty clear — we need a good dose of music to … Continue reading IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT STONNINGTON JAZZ