HORN PLAYERS IN MELBS ONSLAUGHT ON MISOGYNY

GIG PREVIEWS: Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, December 11 and 16, 9pm Sydney launched the Australian jazz community’s attack on misogyny after Julia Gillard’s famous speech, but before Melbs took up the baton this year, but the balance is now being redressed in an onslaught helped along by three women trumpet players. I say “Yay!” to that. The Melbourne Women’s International … Continue reading HORN PLAYERS IN MELBS ONSLAUGHT ON MISOGYNY

AMBROSIA — JACQUELINE GAWLER

CD REVIEW 3 stars (out of 5) Label: Independent Known for her singer/songwriter work with Coco’s Lunch, as well as other collaborations in The Jacqueline Gawler Band, Stoneflower and Picturebox Orchestra, Gawler goes it alone here in an album of mostly her own compositions. Not straying too far from her usual fare of pop infused with jazz and world music influences — in particular from … Continue reading AMBROSIA — JACQUELINE GAWLER

EVERY DOG — FRAN SWINN TRIO

CD REVIEW Fran Swinn guitar, Tamara Murphy double bass, Ben Hendry drums 3 stars GUITARIST Fran Swinn knows about agility and fine balance, having composed for circus aerialist Rocky Stone at this year’s APRA Commission Concert for the Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival. Every Dog is less risky, but delivers indie rock-influenced jazz with poise and skill. Ably backed by Tamara Murphy (double bass) and Ben … Continue reading EVERY DOG — FRAN SWINN TRIO