CD REVIEW 3.5 stars AS composer, arranger, producer and bandleader, Isaacs is considered and meticulous, which is a good description of this studio album. Compared with the previous, more visceral live album, Tell It Like It Is, which comes as a bonus DVD in this release, Aurora has a decorative, almost embroidered feel that reflects Isaacs’ nurture. He has James Muller play electric and acoustic … Continue reading AURORA — MARK ISAACS RESURGENCE BAND
GIGS MISSED Ausjazz was out of town for a week and missed some significant gigs: MARK ISAACS TRIO — June 20, 2010 Sydney-based pianist/composer Mark Isaacs returned to Melbourne with a new trio collaboration with acoustic bassist Sam Anning and drummer Dave Beck. EDELPLASTIK and THE OUTFIT — June 22, 2010 Daniel Brates, Sarah Holmes, Diego Villalta, Rob Simone, Liam McGorry and Louise Goh make … Continue reading AUSJAZZ BLOG MISSING IN ACTION
(ABC Jazz) AT Wangaratta Festival of Jazz in 2007, when this band played You Never Forget Love, it was as if Isaacs felt every nuance and played it, James Muller’s guitar avoided maudlin and Matt Keegan’s sax conveyed tenderness and acceptance of loss. This was love departed, but lingering. Now Isaacs on piano, Muller, Keegan, Brett Hirst on bass and Tim Firth on drums — … Continue reading Tell It Like It Is — Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band
