DARK SKY – DENSON BAARTZ QUARTET

The Dark Sky album cover. (Image: Alfred Schrock) ALBUM REVIEW DENSON-BAARTZ QUARTET (Brisbane) –  Dark Sky 4 stars* Pianist Louise Denson and alto saxophonist Martha Baartz are co-leaders on this debut album by a relatively new group featuring their original compositions. It was recorded live at the Brisbane International Jazz Festival in 2017 at the Brisbane Multicultural Centre. Originally from Canada, Denson has lectured at Queensland Conservatorium … Continue reading DARK SKY – DENSON BAARTZ QUARTET

WINE, WOMEN AND SONG — IT’S A DREAM DROP

CD REVIEW / MWIJF PREVIEW Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival: Martha Baartz Quintet Dream Drops CD launch, Wednesday 11 December 2013, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, 8.30pm Alto saxophonist Martha Baartz was lost to the Melbourne jazz scene when she returned to northern New South Wales a while ago after 12 years down south, but she has visited for MWIJF gigs in 2010 and 2011. This … Continue reading WINE, WOMEN AND SONG — IT’S A DREAM DROP