CD REVIEW 3.5 stars THE complexity and diversity of the ensemble pianist Daniel Gassin gathers to air his compositions on this outing suit the material. On reeds are Phil Noy (alto) and Anton Delecca (tenor), Pat Thiele and Cam McAllister share horn roles, Michael Story is on bass, and on two tracks Felipe Cornejo on bata drums joins Craig Simon on drum kit. The emphasis … Continue reading DANIEL GASSIN SEXTET — DANIEL GASSIN SEXTET
Ausjazz blog previews Stonnington Jazz 2011 — May 19 to May 29 The days are suddenly much colder and the nights have that stay-at-home chill. Many of us are suffering from sore throats, persistent coughs and similar energy-sapping afflictions. So what’s the incentive to venture out to hear live music? During the past few nights I’ve had some of the worst coughing bouts in years, … Continue reading WYNTON MARSALIS SENDS HIS APOLOGIES
GIG — July 30, 2010 DJ Element with the Escalators Kynan Robinson (artistic director/composer) on trombone Marc Hannaford on piano Joe Talia on drums Michael Meagher on bass Lawrence Folvig on guitar Pat Thiel on trumpet DJ Element on turntables and samples TOUGH day at work with a longer day to follow, cold Friday night, early concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre, but in the … Continue reading THE ESCALATORS at Melbourne Recital Centre
