CD REVIEW Marc Hannaford piano, Scott Tinkler trumpet, Simon Barker drums 4 stars Jason Moran said of Marc Hannaford‘s album Sarcophile that, “It’s rewarding music that deserves all of the attention the music demands.” The key word in that sentence, for me, is “demands”. It could mean that the music grabs hold of our attention and insists on being heard or that the music must … Continue reading FACELESS DULLARD — HANNAFORD, TINKLER, BARKER
Melbourne International Jazz Festival double bill at the Forum Upstairs, Friday, June 10, 6pm First set: Los Totopos Tim Berne alto saxophone, Oscar Noriega clarinet and bass clarinet, Matt Mitchell piano, Ches Smith drums Second set: Jason Moran piano, keys, drums; Scott Tinkler trumpet; Simon Barker drums, percussion It seems a funny place to start blogging a festival, but there’s been so much music and … Continue reading OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT — TIM BERNE & JASON MORAN
CD REVIEW 4 stars MANY of the pieces on Paul Williamson’s seventh album as leader were conceived while he was based in Ireland, but don’t expect them to evoke rolling green hills. The strength of purpose in this outing comes as no surprise given the trumpeter’s five vigorous quintet albums. In Cahoots is propelled compellingly by Marc Hannaford (piano), Sam Zerna (double bass) and James … Continue reading IN CAHOOTS — INSIDE OUT
