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AN ACCUMULATION OF SUBTLETIES — MIKE NOCK TRIO

CD REVIEW 4 stars AN accumulation of creativity, spontaneity and vibrancy, this double CD is the deeply satisfying result of a Sydney Opera House Studio session and a weekend live at Sydney’s Sound Lounge, both recorded in 2008. With no agenda in the studio “except to allow the music to come through”, Mike Nock on piano, Ben Waples on double bass and brother James on … Continue reading AN ACCUMULATION OF SUBTLETIES — MIKE NOCK TRIO

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CD REVIEWS

Meeting of the Waters — Mike Nock Project

(Jazzhead) THE mastery showed when pianist composer Mike Nock played at the 2008 Wangaratta Festival of Jazz with two able apprentices, bassist Mike Majkowski and drummer James Waples. They left us wanting more and marvelling at Nock’s continuing creative energy. This understated, relaxed and harmonious album, recorded after a 2004 Project performance at Wangaratta, is deeply satisfying. Joining Nock, eight accomplished musicians — including Julien … Continue reading Meeting of the Waters — Mike Nock Project

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