___________ 1. VOCALS Maybe the stars are aligned. Maybe the success of voices raised against broadcaster Alan Jones has set the earth back on its axis. Maybe the irresistible force of vocal talent which is about to gather at Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival from November 2, 2012 is exerting its magnetic power. Whatever the reason, this reluctant enthusiast for vocals in improvised music has … Continue reading WANGARATTA JAZZ IN FULL VOICE
CD LAUNCH: James Whiting Quartet launches Burbank at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne on Sunday, July 8 With support from the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative, Brisbane vibraphonist James Whiting will make his Melbourne debut as leader on Sunday, launching his first album, Burbank. The venue seems entirely appropriate, because one of the tracks on the album is entitled In Megan’s Opinion, which could easily apply to … Continue reading WILL MEGAN HAVE AN OPINION?
COMING GIG: 9pm, Friday, July 8, Dizzy’s Jazz Club, 381 Burnley St, Richmond Sonya Veronica vocals, James Sherlock guitar, Howard Cairns double bass and Gideon Marcus drums. Sonya Veronica has requested that Ausjazz blog mention her performance on Friday night at Dizzy’s. Ausjazz blog has yet to catch Sonya in performance, but the names Howard Cairns and James Sherlock are a great recommendation that this … Continue reading James Sherlock joins Sonya Veronica
