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JACAM MANRICKS RETURNS WITH LINDA OH

Before you get your hopes up, saxophonist Jacam Manricks is returning from New York only during his tour, but he’s in Melbourne on Sunday night at Bennetts Lane. The line-up is exciting, especially as bassist Linda Oh (who was born in Malaysia, studied in Perth and went to Manhattan School of Music in New York) will be visiting for the first time since her hit … Continue reading JACAM MANRICKS RETURNS WITH LINDA OH

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TRIGONOMETRY — JACAM MANRICKS

CD REVIEW 3.5 stars FOR his third recording as leader, New York-based saxophonist/composer Manricks has a fresh ensemble for these nine originals — three revisited from the album Labyrinth — and a cover of Eric Dolphy‘s Miss Ann. Manricks treats Dolphy’s piece deftly and much more mildly. His beautifully expressive sax on the newer Labyrinth has a warmer, engaging tone that infuses the whole album. … Continue reading TRIGONOMETRY — JACAM MANRICKS

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