TAKE YOUR PICK: BACK FROM BERLIN OR NYC

GIG PREVIEWS: Sunday, September 2, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne The phrase an embarrassment of riches comes to mind, though I daresay Bennetts Lane is not the tiniest bit bashful about its double bill on the evening of Father’s Day this year. In one room is a father and daughter breaking the champers (sorry, sparkling wine) bottle over their new album, while in the other … Continue reading TAKE YOUR PICK: BACK FROM BERLIN OR NYC

Stonnington Jazz — Day 7

Scene set for a gig Again, pending some additional words about this evening at Chapel Off Chapel, here are some images to provide an idea of the atmosphere — at times the dry ice “smoke” wafting across the performers was enough to make us prepare our bushfire survival plans, but it contributed to the mood. Miriam Zolin introduces the musicians Jex Saarelaht Quartet With Saarelaht … Continue reading Stonnington Jazz — Day 7