PREVIEW PART 2: Melbourne International Jazz Festival, May 30 to June 8, 2014 An earlier post mentioned some of the gigs that will attract the big crowds at this year’s festival, which artistic director Michael Tortoni has described it as “the broadest, most inclusive ever”. Before mentioning some concerts that are a little less mainstream, it’s important to highlight the successor to a major hit … Continue reading SLIP OUT OF THOSE COMFORT ZONES
PREVIEW: Allan Browne — In memoriam of David Tolley, Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, 8.30pm, Monday, 10 March 2014 Tonight drummer Allan Browne will host a very special session at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club to pay respect to David Tolley. Browne describes his late friend and fellow musician as “a man who made such a significant dent in the Australian Music Scene that one could say the … Continue reading ALLAN BROWNE — IN MEMORIAM OF DAVID TOLLEY
Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, November 1-4, 2013 This preview covers a lot of ground, with the aim of letting people know what is on offer. The joy of a festival such as Wangaratta is that patrons can take risks and dip into unfamiliar territory. JAZZ PROGRAM PREVIEW Music moves us, musicians move us and musicians move. So many times when we read the biographies … Continue reading MUSICIANS WHO MOVE
