MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL — DAY 5

CHARLES LLOYD MASTERCLASS What a joy it was to spend a peaceful hour in a small group at BMW Edge for Charles Lloyd‘s masterclass. A few times Lloyd asked whether anyone wanted to play something, but no one volunteered and he talked about life, his life and mentors, and music. I had intended to take a few notes, but instead it seemed right to relax, … Continue reading MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL — DAY 5

MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 7

MOVEable Feast: Kings Artist Initiative The brainchild of Zoe Frater, this feast took us to two inner city galleries — Kings Artist Run Initiative in King St and Brood Box in Rankins Lane. The night began and ended with Bach. John Taylor Electric Guitar Quartet First up we heard the — shock horror — totally scripted and completely unimprovised The Art of Fugue (Die Kunst … Continue reading MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010 — DAY 7