PREVIEW Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival,November 24 to December 10, 2017 I suppose the reason why we don’t have a men’s international jazz festival in Melbourne – or anywhere – is that it would be doubling up on what we often experience at jazz gigs – that is, a predominance of male performers. So, until that changes, and we no longer need a women’s festival … Continue reading FESTIVAL NOT DOMINATED BY MEN!
PREVIEW Give Adrian a Shout: Adrian Jackson’s Jazz benefit, The Jazzlab, November 19, 2017 ________________________________________________________________________________ BREAKING NEWS SILENT AUCTION for AJ’S JAZZ BENEFIT Item 1 Stonnington Jazz has contributed two season passes for Stonnington Jazz 2018: 2x season passes to Stonnington Jazz 2018 (all shows and workshops) including 2x tickets to the exclusive Jazz Gala. Approx. value $1,350 Item 2 Melbourne International Jazz Festival has … Continue reading GET ADRIAN JACKSON TO SHOUT
IMAGE GALLERY Paul Williamson Quintet: Finding the Balance album launch Trumpeter and composer Paul Williamson launched his 11th CD at The Jazzlab on Sunday, November 12. Finding the Balance (Jazzhead), features long-time collaborators, Perth-based Jamie Oehlers (tenor saxophone), Andrea Keller (piano), James McLean (drums) and Christopher Hale (acoustic bass guitar). The original compositions and group aesthetic reflected Williamson’s desire to produce music with memorable themes with … Continue reading FINELY BALANCED QUINTET
