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GIGS

Grabowsky, Hannaford, Mayas (Melbourne/Berlin)

GIG: January 16, 2011 at Bennetts Lane Piano soloists: Paul Grabowsky, Marc Hannaford, Magda Mayas Martin Jackson and the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative gave us the chance to hear three very different piano soloists: Melbourne’s Paul Grabowsky and Marc Hannaford, and Berlin’s Magda Mayas on thoroughly prepared piano. Shortly after Christmas one of my internet searches took me to an Australian Art Orchestra page of tributes … Continue reading Grabowsky, Hannaford, Mayas (Melbourne/Berlin)

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CD REVIEWS

NTRPDN — THE ANTRIPODEAN COLLECTIVE

CD REVIEW: 3.5 stars TRUMPETER Scott Tinkler irritates when, on this second Collective outing with this line-up, he lapses into familiar patterns that verge on exercises. But he also elevates, inspires awe and is often bloody magnificent. Violinist John Rodgers frequently unifies. On piano Marc Hannaford comforts, excites and makes the fragmentary whole. When Ken Edie‘s drums intervene, it is always apt. Influenced by the … Continue reading NTRPDN — THE ANTRIPODEAN COLLECTIVE

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