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FIVEWAYS — JEX SAARELAHT QUARTET

CD REVIEW 4 stars MOVING forward could be the phrase to describe the propulsion provided by Niko Schauble (drums), Saarelaht and Jonathan Zwartz (bass) in Five-nineteen, which the band leader wrote for the late bassist Stuart Speed. Recorded live at Chapel Off Chapel for Stonnington Jazz 2009, this outing lacks only the lyrical Resignation from the original set. It’s a standout concert brilliantly captured, with … Continue reading FIVEWAYS — JEX SAARELAHT QUARTET

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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2009

Stonnington — Day 10

Frock — Father, Son and Holy Ghost I was looking forward to hearing Frock live, though this would be different — the energetic and original ensemble of Craig Beard on vibes, Anthony Schulz on piano and piano accordion, Simon Starr on acoustic bass, Adam Starr on guitar and Daniel Farrugia on drums was airing some covers of songs by Don Walker, Nick Cave and Neil … Continue reading Stonnington — Day 10

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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2009

Stonnington Jazz — Day 7

Scene set for a gig Again, pending some additional words about this evening at Chapel Off Chapel, here are some images to provide an idea of the atmosphere — at times the dry ice “smoke” wafting across the performers was enough to make us prepare our bushfire survival plans, but it contributed to the mood. Miriam Zolin introduces the musicians Jex Saarelaht Quartet With Saarelaht … Continue reading Stonnington Jazz — Day 7

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