THE OUTER LIMITS

Preview: Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival, April 29 to May 8, 2011 Yes, the image above is unashamedly a bid to attract attention to this preview of this year’s MJFF, but in my defence it is the picture guitarist Mastaneh Nazarian chose to be used on the Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival website, which is where all the details of this festival can be found. Nazarian, who … Continue reading THE OUTER LIMITS

Melbourne Jazz Fringe 2009 — Big Arse Sunday

For a change, possibly because of an overlap with Stonnington’s festival, the Fringe decided to hold its Big Arse Sunday gigs on the first Sunday. There was enough music, but not quite enough bums on seats to make the day sizzle — Mother’s Day may have contributed — but the snags and vegie burgers were sizzling on the barbie at Fitzroy Bowling Club. I missed … Continue reading Melbourne Jazz Fringe 2009 — Big Arse Sunday