CHELLOWDENE — THE VAMPIRES

CD REVIEW 3.5 stars THE Vampires’ debut album, South Coasting, was a horn-lover’s feast, with Jeremy Rose (alto sax) and Nick Garbett (trumpet) jousting and joining delightfully and guest Shannon Barnett (trombone) adding warmth and depth on five of 11 tracks. Chellowdene has a lighter, brighter feel, with Barnett sitting in on only two of nine Rose and Garbett originals. Alex Masso stays on drums, … Continue reading CHELLOWDENE — THE VAMPIRES

MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 3

Melbourne Jazz Co-op A-Live Series: Bennetts Lane Jazz Club THE DILWORTHS Alex looks green, while Eamon blows his own trumpet. The Dilworths rock! Down from Sydney and having fun, Eamon and musician mates Karl Laskowski on tenor sax, Alex Boneham on acoustic bass, Cameron Reid on drums and percussion, and Steve Barry on piano (filling in at short notice for Hugh Barrett, who is in … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 3