Grabowsky, Hannaford, Mayas (Melbourne/Berlin)

GIG: January 16, 2011 at Bennetts Lane Piano soloists: Paul Grabowsky, Marc Hannaford, Magda Mayas Martin Jackson and the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative gave us the chance to hear three very different piano soloists: Melbourne’s Paul Grabowsky and Marc Hannaford, and Berlin’s Magda Mayas on thoroughly prepared piano. Shortly after Christmas one of my internet searches took me to an Australian Art Orchestra page of tributes … Continue reading Grabowsky, Hannaford, Mayas (Melbourne/Berlin)

NTRPDN — THE ANTRIPODEAN COLLECTIVE

CD REVIEW: 3.5 stars TRUMPETER Scott Tinkler irritates when, on this second Collective outing with this line-up, he lapses into familiar patterns that verge on exercises. But he also elevates, inspires awe and is often bloody magnificent. Violinist John Rodgers frequently unifies. On piano Marc Hannaford comforts, excites and makes the fragmentary whole. When Ken Edie‘s drums intervene, it is always apt. Influenced by the … Continue reading NTRPDN — THE ANTRIPODEAN COLLECTIVE

THE ESCALATORS at Melbourne Recital Centre

GIG — July 30, 2010 DJ Element with the Escalators Kynan Robinson (artistic director/composer) on trombone Marc Hannaford on piano Joe Talia on drums Michael Meagher on bass Lawrence Folvig on guitar Pat Thiel on trumpet DJ Element on turntables and samples TOUGH day at work with a longer day to follow, cold Friday night, early concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre, but in the … Continue reading THE ESCALATORS at Melbourne Recital Centre