REVIEW Angela Davis Quartet, Melbourne Women’s International Jazz festival, Wednesday 9 December, 8.30pm at Bennetts Lane Line-up: Angela Davis alto sax, Tony Gould piano, Sam Anning bass, Sam Bates drums I’m showing my age, but the name Angela Davis brings to my mind the 1960s political activist in the US rather than a young saxophonist. But it’s time for me to move on. In music, as in food, I am a lover … Continue reading COOL SAX AND SAM’S KITCHEN
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
What a horribly over-used phrase “going forward” has become, so much so that upon hearing it I find the contents of my stomach likely to be coming up without delay. But now that I have your attention, here are some gigs that should not be missed unless you are, as I so often am, working night shift. First, I am upset that I had to … Continue reading GOING FORWARD / COMING UP
