SUPERHERO’S SOUND

INTERVIEW Eternal thinker: Wayne Shorter. IF Wayne Shorter — the composer whose musical scores Miles Davis never altered — can seem at times to be on another planet, it’s certain Captain Marvel will be at his side. Shorter is a deep thinker and a philosopher, but the saxophonist who wrote such classics as Nefertiti, Footprints and Prince of Darkness peppers his conversation with humour and … Continue reading SUPERHERO’S SOUND

Stonnington Jazz — Opening Night

Vince Jones and friends Vince Jones wears his heart on his sleeve, and on Thursday night, May 14, at the opening concert of Stonnington Jazz for 2009, his heart was at bursting point. Every song demonstrated his love of the music and gratitude for the myriad musicians with whom he had performed over the years. Before the encore — and no doubt he needed a … Continue reading Stonnington Jazz — Opening Night