Tag: Melbourne Jazz Cooperative

CD REVIEWS

CHELLOWDENE — THE VAMPIRES

CD REVIEW 3.5 stars THE Vampires’ debut album, South Coasting, was a horn-lover’s feast, with Jeremy Rose (alto sax) and Nick Garbett (trumpet) jousting and joining delightfully and guest Shannon Barnett (trombone) adding warmth and depth on five of 11 tracks. Chellowdene has a lighter, brighter feel, with Barnett sitting in on only two of nine Rose and Garbett originals. Alex Masso stays on drums, … Continue reading CHELLOWDENE — THE VAMPIRES

ausjazzLeave a comment
GIGS

SANDY EVANS TRIO at Bennetts Lane

GIG — June 6, 2010 Sandy Evans, tenor and soprano saxophones Brett Hirst, double bass Toby Hall, drums Sandy Evans People say don’t open with an apology, so I’ll open with two. First, it seems a sorry state of affairs when Melbourne welcomes wonderful musicians from interstate with such small crowds. OK, it has been festival season in this town (Jazz Fringe, Melbourne International and … Continue reading SANDY EVANS TRIO at Bennetts Lane

ausjazzLeave a comment