PREVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival, 1-10 June, 2018 The 21st MIJF, which over 10 days in almost 100 events will feature almost 400 Australian, international and emerging artists, is only a day away. Already many concerts — An Evening with Branford Marsalis and Sun Ra Arkestra at Melbourne Recital Centre, and the 7pm outing by Nubya Garcia at The Jazzlab — are sold out. A … Continue reading STANDING ROOM ONLY
FOR THE RECORD On April 19 I posted the news that musical entrepreneur and property developer Albert Dadon — who owns Bird’s Basement in Melbourne — had acquired the name and assets of Sydney’s jazz club The Basement and planned to reopen it as soon as possible. This was significant news, especially for Sydney fans of improvised music. That post included material provided in a media release by Dadon, … Continue reading SO WHO DID RESCUE MELBOURNE’ S JAZZ?
QUICK PREVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival, 1-10 June, 2018 Program details are now out for the 21st MIJF, which this year aims to demonstrate that “jazz can happen anywhere”. Over 10 days more than 100 events will feature almost 400 Australian, international and emerging artists. The usual detailed preview of the festival will be published when time permits, but here is a taste of what’s … Continue reading FINDING COMMON GROUND
