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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010

STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010 — OPENING NIGHT

VINCE JONES: THE AUSTRALIAN SONGBOOK at Malvern Town Hall Heartfelt: Vince Jones Yes Stonnington Jazz is off and running. Vince Jones sang his heart out in the opening concert, adding lyrics to original compositions by Australian musicians. The emotion was written all over Vince’s face and he sang with conviction, even tackling political issues to a degree that had Stonnington’s young mayor, Tim Smith, convinced … Continue reading STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010 — OPENING NIGHT

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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2009

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

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CD REVIEWS

Exordium — Zac Hurren Trio

(Jazzhead) THIS trio debut lives up to its big-name endorsements. In the Sonny Rollins tradition, teaming saxophone with double bass and drums, Exordium (opening of a discourse) lives up to plaudits from Bernie McGann, Dale Barlow and Scott Tinkler. It’s no surprise that Paul Grabowsky — also an exponent of restless, convention-breaking jazz that can be tough and so gentle — adds his praise. Brisbane … Continue reading Exordium — Zac Hurren Trio

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