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ARTICLES, JAZZ FESTIVALS, STONNINGTON JAZZ 2014

CHANTAL FIRES A CANNONBALL INTO A TOUGH CROWD

REVIEW: David Rex Quartet / Cannonball, Chapel Off Chapel, Tuesday 20 May, 8pm for Stonnington Jazz Vocalist, DJ and PBS broadcaster Chelsea Wilson introduced this two-set gig with lively enthusiasm, and there was every reason to look forward to what was in store from the brothers Rex. Alto saxophonist David, described by expatriate New York pianist composer Barney McAll as “the finest alto saxophonist in … Continue reading CHANTAL FIRES A CANNONBALL INTO A TOUGH CROWD

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ARTICLES, JAZZ FESTIVALS, STONNINGTON JAZZ 2014

THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT IS BACK

PREVIEW: Stonnington Jazz, 15-25 May 2014 Joe Hockey says the age of entitlement is over, but he is wrong. Over the next few weeks there will be no deficit of live improvised music in Melbourne and that is only fitting. As promises are broken and voters wake up to exactly what terrible things they initiated by voting to stop the boats, we are entitled to … Continue reading THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT IS BACK

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JAZZ FESTIVALS, MIJF 2014

SLIP OUT OF THOSE COMFORT ZONES

PREVIEW PART 2: Melbourne International Jazz Festival, May 30 to June 8, 2014 An earlier post mentioned some of the gigs that will attract the big crowds at this year’s festival, which artistic director Michael Tortoni has described it as “the broadest, most inclusive ever”. Before mentioning some concerts that are a little less mainstream, it’s important to highlight the successor to a major hit … Continue reading SLIP OUT OF THOSE COMFORT ZONES

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