CD REVIEW 3.5 stars * Blues in America: Tom Vincent piano, Branford Marsalis soprano and tenor sax, Leigh Barker & Matt Clohesy double bass, Alf Jackson drums I have not reviewed albums for a long time, for a few reasons, but that may change. Let’s see how this turns out. If I were a musician it’s fair bet that I’d be anxious about not being inventive … Continue reading BLUES IN AMERICA, TOM VINCENT
Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, November 1-4, 2013 This preview covers a lot of ground, with the aim of letting people know what is on offer. The joy of a festival such as Wangaratta is that patrons can take risks and dip into unfamiliar territory. JAZZ PROGRAM PREVIEW Music moves us, musicians move us and musicians move. So many times when we read the biographies … Continue reading MUSICIANS WHO MOVE
GIG PREVIEW: Double bill — Leigh Barker and the New Sheiks with Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts Sydney: 505, 280 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, Thursday, December 6 at 8.30pm, $20 ($15) Melbourne: The Flying Saucer Club 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, on December 16, 3pm until 6pm, $29 table bookings, $22 standing room bookings, $25 at the door Ausjazz Blog puts some questions to … Continue reading THE NEW SHEIKS TAKE A SWING AT THE FINER CUTS
