NEWS Australian Jazz Bell Awards 2016 The word is well and truly out on this year’s winners of the Australian Jazz Bell Awards and the Graeme Bell Hall of Fame recipient. The awards ceremony at Bird’s Basement on Monday 20 June were photographed and filmed by so many that it was often difficult for those at the tables to catch sight of those handing over the … Continue reading FOR WHOM THE BELLS TOLLED IN 2016
Ausjazz blog could not be at the awards ceremony at Melbourne’s Plaza Ballroom last night, but congratulates the winners: Tarrawarra Estate Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album ― Elly Hoyt Gibson Guitars Best Australian Contemporary Jazz Album: Mike Nock Trio ― An Accumulation of Subtleties Palace Cinemas Best Australian Jazz Blend Album The Subterraneans ― The Subterraneans Brand Partners Best Australian Traditional Jazz Album: Leigh Barker ― … Continue reading JAZZ BELL AWARDS 2011
CD REVIEW 3 stars THERE are no rough edges to Rollinson‘s second outing as leader after 1997’s Cause + Effect in a different trio plus guests. The founder of popular ’90s acid jazz band DIG (Directions In Groove) is joined by bassist Jonathan Zwartz and drummer Hamish Stuart, fresh from their work on dual Bell Award-winning album The Sea. On seven originals, three by the … Continue reading YOU TUNES — TIM ROLLINSON TRIO
