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KRISTIN BERARDI MEETS THE JAZZGROOVE MOTHERSHIP ORCHESTRA

CD REVIEW Kristin Berardi vocals; Aaron Flower guitar; Steven Barry piano; Brendan Clarke contrabass; Evan Mannell drums & cymbals; David Theak, Murray Jackson, Richard Maegraith, Matt Keegan, Nick Bowd saxophones, clarinet & flute; Simon Sweeney, Angus Gomm, Simon Ferenci, Andy Fiddes trumpets; Jeremy Borthwick, Dave Panichi, Lucian McGuiness, Justin Kearin trombones 4 stars IT is testimony to the talents of six arrangers, 17 Mothership musicians … Continue reading KRISTIN BERARDI MEETS THE JAZZGROOVE MOTHERSHIP ORCHESTRA

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WHEN THE SKY CRIES RAINBOWS — SANDY EVANS

CD REVIEW 4.5 stars IF you buy one jazz album this year, it should be this. Inspirational Sydney saxophonist Sandy Evans has had since 1996 to compose her response to her musician husband Tony Gorman’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Taking the rainbow as a symbol of finding hope in suffering, Evans has created a musical journey that evokes life’s myriad hues and states of mind. … Continue reading WHEN THE SKY CRIES RAINBOWS — SANDY EVANS

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EVERY DOG — FRAN SWINN TRIO

CD REVIEW Fran Swinn guitar, Tamara Murphy double bass, Ben Hendry drums 3 stars GUITARIST Fran Swinn knows about agility and fine balance, having composed for circus aerialist Rocky Stone at this year’s APRA Commission Concert for the Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival. Every Dog is less risky, but delivers indie rock-influenced jazz with poise and skill. Ably backed by Tamara Murphy (double bass) and Ben … Continue reading EVERY DOG — FRAN SWINN TRIO

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