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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2012

BROWNE’S BAND CONJURES BRIGHT REFLECTIONS

REVIEW: STONNINGTON JAZZ 2012 Allan Browne’s The Poetry of Classic Jazz, Chapel Off Chapel, Sunday May 20 It was so upbeat that I’m sure we listened with smiles on our faces or deep inside. Yet this exploration of New Orleans-style jazz and drummer Allan Browne’s passion for poetry began with a blues that expressed loss and deep sorrow. As a tribute to “a deep and … Continue reading BROWNE’S BAND CONJURES BRIGHT REFLECTIONS

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STONNINGTON JAZZ 2011

WYNTON MARSALIS SENDS HIS APOLOGIES

Ausjazz blog previews Stonnington Jazz 2011 — May 19 to May 29 The days are suddenly much colder and the nights have that stay-at-home chill. Many of us are suffering from sore throats, persistent coughs and similar energy-sapping afflictions. So what’s the incentive to venture out to hear live music? During the past few nights I’ve had some of the worst coughing bouts in years, … Continue reading WYNTON MARSALIS SENDS HIS APOLOGIES

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