REVIEW CD launch of Timing by Arlene Fletcher Trio as part of the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz festival, Tuesday 8 December, 8.30pm at Bennetts Lane Line-up: Arlene Fletcher double bass, Harry Cook piano, James Milic drums This trio has been out and about for some time with the material from the new album, Timing, a live album that was recorded at Bennetts Lane in February, 2015, so the musicians know it … Continue reading HOW SUITE, HOW SEAMLESS
REVIEW: Xani Kolac Project, Bennetts Lane, Sunday 6 December, 8pm Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival Dec 3 — 13, 2015 Line-up: Xani Kolac electric violin/vocals, Arlene Fletcher double bass, Nat Grant percussion/vibraphone, Leah Zweck viola and guest Mark Leahy on drum kit I first encountered Xani Kolac back in April 2010 when she played her electric violin solo from a tiny, elevated “secret space” in … Continue reading STRINGS ATTACHED — AND LOVING IT
Some time this year, after what is sure to be one hell of a party, Melbourne will lose the venue that has been at the heart of improvised music in the city for many years. Who knows what will spring up in the way of alternatives to the iconic Bennetts Lane, but as jazz in this city moves on, Ausjazz has asked the people who worked there to … Continue reading THE PEOPLE WHO MADE BENNETTS LANE WORK
