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
PREVIEW: The Jazzlab, 27 Leslie Street, Brunswick I have a soft spot for nostalgia. I cling on to the familiar. In the jazz scene this year there have been some momentous changes, and I find it all too easy to wish things could stay as they have been. When Adrian Jackson parted ways with Stonnington’s annual festival of Australian jazz, handing the artistic direction to a … Continue reading NOSTALGIA LIVES: THE JAZZLAB OPENS
