PREVIEW JAZZ GREATS WEEKEND AT MONASH Saturday 25 March, 7.30pm: James Morrison & The James Mustafa Jazz Orchestra, $15 – $45 Sunday 26 March, 7.30pm: The Bob Dylan Song Book featuring Kate Ceberano, Joe Camilleri and Paul Grabowsky, $15 – $45 James James Morrison Mustafa Kate, Joe and Paul Apologies to A.A. Milne for messing with his words from Disobedience, but it seemed appropriate. The mother … Continue reading JAMES JAMES MORRISON MUSTAFA …
CD REVIEW 4 stars THIS trio’s inaugural album allows space for the lyrical, chrystalline beauty of the piano to shine forth. So sensitive is the accompaniment by Jonathan Zion (acoustic bass) and Daniel Farrugia (drums) to the clarity of Howard‘s playing that this could almost be a solo piano outing. It is not, of course. In 12 pieces by Howard (FGHR, Michael Story Trio) and … Continue reading THE MEADOWLANDS – LUKE HOWARD TRIO
CD REVIEW THERE’S a cool elegance, complexity and delicacy of touch to tenor saxophonist Delecca’s second quartet album, but one track stands out. On Regulated, Delecca and Marc Hannaford on piano build excitement through barely suppressed tension, ably backed by Daniel Farrugia on drums and Jonathan Zion on acoustic bass. It’s gripping, draining and satisfying. The all-new quartet, plus Elvis Aljus on congas in the … Continue reading LOST CITY — ANTON DELECCA QUARTET
