FIRST, SHE TAKES MELBOURNE

PREVIEW Chris McNulty Quartet (Australia/US), The Jazzlab, Friday 4 August and Saturday 5 August, 8pm Australian-American jazz vocalist Chris McNulty is giving two back-to-back performances in Melbourne next month before embarking on a world tour. The award-winning singer/composer will introduce her new trio — Darrin Archer piano, Hiroki Finn Hoshino bass and Aaron McCoullough drums — to Melbourne audiences in two concerts at Melbourne’s newest … Continue reading FIRST, SHE TAKES MELBOURNE

CHANTAL FIRES A CANNONBALL INTO A TOUGH CROWD

REVIEW: David Rex Quartet / Cannonball, Chapel Off Chapel, Tuesday 20 May, 8pm for Stonnington Jazz Vocalist, DJ and PBS broadcaster Chelsea Wilson introduced this two-set gig with lively enthusiasm, and there was every reason to look forward to what was in store from the brothers Rex. Alto saxophonist David, described by expatriate New York pianist composer Barney McAll as “the finest alto saxophonist in … Continue reading CHANTAL FIRES A CANNONBALL INTO A TOUGH CROWD