Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, November 1-4, 2013 This preview covers a lot of ground, with the aim of letting people know what is on offer. The joy of a festival such as Wangaratta is that patrons can take risks and dip into unfamiliar territory. JAZZ PROGRAM PREVIEW Music moves us, musicians move us and musicians move. So many times when we read the biographies … Continue reading MUSICIANS WHO MOVE
GIG PREVIEW: Double bill — Leigh Barker and the New Sheiks with Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts Sydney: 505, 280 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, Thursday, December 6 at 8.30pm, $20 ($15) Melbourne: The Flying Saucer Club 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, on December 16, 3pm until 6pm, $29 table bookings, $22 standing room bookings, $25 at the door Ausjazz Blog puts some questions to … Continue reading THE NEW SHEIKS TAKE A SWING AT THE FINER CUTS
REVIEW: STONNINGTON JAZZ 2012 Allan Browne’s The Poetry of Classic Jazz, Chapel Off Chapel, Sunday May 20 It was so upbeat that I’m sure we listened with smiles on our faces or deep inside. Yet this exploration of New Orleans-style jazz and drummer Allan Browne’s passion for poetry began with a blues that expressed loss and deep sorrow. As a tribute to “a deep and … Continue reading BROWNE’S BAND CONJURES BRIGHT REFLECTIONS
