PREVIEW: Stonnington Jazz 2013, May 16 to 26 In last year’s preview of this much-loved festival I wrote, “It’s a big year for vocalists”. Well, back then we didn’t know what “big” meant. So, to borrow the words of Paul Hogan as Dundee, 2012 wasn’t a big year, THIS is a big year for vocalists. It’s taken some ferreting about in the program, and I … Continue reading A FESTIVAL GIVES VOICE
REVIEW: Christopher Hale’s Sylvan Coda, presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, 9 pm Tuesday 12 February 2013 This was a fantastic gig — one that will long sustain those who were there to hear it and cause those who missed out to wish they had managed to make it. Sylvan Coda live demonstrated the power of performers who are right there … Continue reading AUDIENCE APPLAUSE A FITTING CODA
PREVIEW: Christopher Hale’s Sylvan Coda, presented by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Tuesday 12 February 2013, 9pm Acoustic bass guitarist Christopher Hale, who won the Freedman Jazz Fellowship in 2012, performs for the MJC tonight with his award-winning project, Sylvan Coda. This ensemble has also released a self-titled album, which is Hale’s first project since the untimely death of his colleague, … Continue reading POIGNANT TRIBUTE TO A DEAR FRIEND
