FIRST, SHE TAKES MELBOURNE

PREVIEW Chris McNulty Quartet (Australia/US), The Jazzlab, Friday 4 August and Saturday 5 August, 8pm Australian-American jazz vocalist Chris McNulty is giving two back-to-back performances in Melbourne next month before embarking on a world tour. The award-winning singer/composer will introduce her new trio — Darrin Archer piano, Hiroki Finn Hoshino bass and Aaron McCoullough drums — to Melbourne audiences in two concerts at Melbourne’s newest … Continue reading FIRST, SHE TAKES MELBOURNE

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