STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010 — DAY 6

BERNIE McGANN TRIO AND GUESTS MARK FITZGIBBON AND JULIEN WILSON at Chapel Off Chapel In the groove: Bernie Mcgann As usual, Adrian Jackson creates added interest by nudging artists into new situations — e.g. Vince Jones adding lyrics to Australian instrumental compositions — or facilitating meetings of musicians that ought to have occurred, but have not so far. New combo: McGann and Wilson I was … Continue reading STONNINGTON JAZZ 2010 — DAY 6

Oh to hit the right note

Bassist Linda Oh Two strangers will meet on stage at Wangaratta, writes Roger Mitchell THEY seem so different. She plays bass — electric and upright. He plays trumpet. She is 25, was born in Malaysia and grew up in Perth listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is 67, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and grew up listening to his parents’ 78rpm Jazz at the … Continue reading Oh to hit the right note