2010 — A BASS ODYSSEY AT YARRA EDGE THEATRE, NMIT What a brilliant concept dreamed up by bassist Tamara Murphy. This was a festival highlight for me, especially Ben Robertson’s Indian-influenced piece on acoustic bass with a little help from his friendly drone. More later, but here are a few pics from the three sets: Ben Robertson Ben Robertson Chris Hale Chris hale and Gian … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 6
CD cover to come (Rufus/Universal) TIM Stevens took the title from his son’s first stab at the word “music” and the idea of developing language suits the trio’s evolving direction. With Ben Robertson on bass and Dave Beck on drums, the pianist released Nine Open Questions in 2004 and Three Friends In Winter in 2005. Mickets extends their collaboration with a return to improvisation within … Continue reading Mickets — Tim Stevens Trio
(Which Way Music/Fuse) THE perfect place to enjoy Stationary would be in an Otways cottage — I know just the one — with nothing to do but gaze through raindrops on the window to the bush beyond. Hard to pigeonhole as jazz, classical or sophisticated instrumental, this has a delicate serenity that ought not be mistaken for somnolence. The jazz and classical pedigrees of Leonard … Continue reading Stationary — Farrugia Grigoryan Howard Robertson
