ROGER MITCHELL picks his favourite albums for the year A top 10 is a little like a star rating — how can diverse albums be assessed against each other according to some sort of merit test? But I’ve been happy over the past few years to prepare such a list for the Sunday Herald Sun‘s Play liftout because it is another way for people to … Continue reading TOP 10 ALBUMS FOR 2010
CD REVIEW 4 stars MOVING forward could be the phrase to describe the propulsion provided by Niko Schauble (drums), Saarelaht and Jonathan Zwartz (bass) in Five-nineteen, which the band leader wrote for the late bassist Stuart Speed. Recorded live at Chapel Off Chapel for Stonnington Jazz 2009, this outing lacks only the lyrical Resignation from the original set. It’s a standout concert brilliantly captured, with … Continue reading FIVEWAYS — JEX SAARELAHT QUARTET
