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CD REVIEWS

TRIGONOMETRY — JACAM MANRICKS

CD REVIEW 3.5 stars FOR his third recording as leader, New York-based saxophonist/composer Manricks has a fresh ensemble for these nine originals — three revisited from the album Labyrinth — and a cover of Eric Dolphy‘s Miss Ann. Manricks treats Dolphy’s piece deftly and much more mildly. His beautifully expressive sax on the newer Labyrinth has a warmer, engaging tone that infuses the whole album. … Continue reading TRIGONOMETRY — JACAM MANRICKS

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ARTICLES

Oh to hit the right note

Bassist Linda Oh Two strangers will meet on stage at Wangaratta, writes Roger Mitchell THEY seem so different. She plays bass — electric and upright. He plays trumpet. She is 25, was born in Malaysia and grew up in Perth listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is 67, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and grew up listening to his parents’ 78rpm Jazz at the … Continue reading Oh to hit the right note

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