___________ 11. STUART’S ON A TOUR DOWN UNDER Expatriate Australian musicians are a constant source of interest at Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival because their fans here are keen to hear how they have changed or developed while living abroad, and what new material they bring to audiences at home. Among expats returning for a visit this year are, from New York, bassist Sam Anning, … Continue reading THE JURY’S NOT OUT ON EXPAT GUITARIST
Jennifer Szelag on piano and vocals, Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy on June 15, 2011 The intimate venue and soft lighting at Uptown always suit a solo performance. Visiting Canadian vocalist Jennifer Szelag did not disappoint the audience, which was heavy with professional musicians as she opened the set with Dear Harvey, an original she wrote as a letter that was never sent. Szelag is one … Continue reading VOCALIST WITH A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
GIGS MISSED Ausjazz was out of town for a week and missed some significant gigs: MARK ISAACS TRIO — June 20, 2010 Sydney-based pianist/composer Mark Isaacs returned to Melbourne with a new trio collaboration with acoustic bassist Sam Anning and drummer Dave Beck. EDELPLASTIK and THE OUTFIT — June 22, 2010 Daniel Brates, Sarah Holmes, Diego Villalta, Rob Simone, Liam McGorry and Louise Goh make … Continue reading AUSJAZZ BLOG MISSING IN ACTION
