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MELBOURNE JAZZ FRINGE FESTIVALS 2009 & 2010

Melbourne Jazz Fringe 2009 — Big Arse Sunday

For a change, possibly because of an overlap with Stonnington’s festival, the Fringe decided to hold its Big Arse Sunday gigs on the first Sunday. There was enough music, but not quite enough bums on seats to make the day sizzle — Mother’s Day may have contributed — but the snags and vegie burgers were sizzling on the barbie at Fitzroy Bowling Club. I missed … Continue reading Melbourne Jazz Fringe 2009 — Big Arse Sunday

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MIJF 2009

Melbourne International Jazz Festival — Day 7

Ethan Iverson’s Cocktail Hour If this really is a tradition of Iverson’s, it’s a pretty nice one. Upstairs at The Forum seemed a comfy enough place to sip something strongish and let the piano man play. So, after assuring us that America invented jazz and the cocktail, Iverson said he always played standards, that Mood Indigo and I Remember You were already on his list … Continue reading Melbourne International Jazz Festival — Day 7

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